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LG G5
BrandG series
ManufacturerLG Electronics
TypeSmartphone
PredecessorLG G4
RelatedLG V10
Form factorSlate
Operating systemOriginal: Android 6.0 "Marshmallow"
System-on-chipQualcomm Snapdragon 820
Memory4 GB LPDDR4 RAM
Storage32 GB
Removable storagemicroSDXC up to 2 TB
Battery2800 mAh Li-Po
Rear camera
Front camera8 MP, f/2.0 aperture
Display5.3 in (130 mm) 2560×1440 1440p IPS LCD
SoundMono speaker, 3.5 mm stereo audio jack

LG G5 is an upcoming Android smartphone developed by LG Electronics. It was announced on 21 February 2016 during Mobile World Congress as the successor to 2015's LG G4.[1][2][3] The G5 is distinguished from its predecessors by its aluminum chassis and a focus on modularity; the lower housing which contains the battery can be slid from the bottom of the device, and replaced by alternative add-on modules that provide additional functions, such as a camera grip or a high-fidelity audio module.

Specifications

Hardware

The G5 is constructed with an aluminum unibody chassis, available in silver, gold, graphite, and pink finishes. A "micro-dazing" process was used to conceal seams required for the antenna. A rounded rectangular protusion houses the camera components, and the bottom houses a micro USB type-C connector. Unlike previous G models, the G5's volume buttons were re-located from the back of the device to its side bezel, but the circular power button—which now also contains a fingerprint reader—remains on the rear. The lower portion of the device serves as a battery tray; it can be detached to remove or replace the battery, as well as install add-on modules to add additional functionality. The battery plugs into these modules, which is reinserted to replace the stock battery tray.[2][1]

The G5 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 system-on-chip accompanied by 4 GB of RAM, and has 32 GB of internal storage expandable via micro SD card.[1] The G5 includes a 5.3-inch 1440p IPS display, which features an "always-on" mechanism that persistently displays a clock and notifications when the device is in standby.[2][3] The G5 features two rear-facing cameras; a 16-megapixel primary camera, as well as an 8-megapixel 135 degree wide-angle camera. The color spectrum sensor and infrared autofocus features were carried over.[4][3]

Software

The LG G5 is bundled with Android 6.0 "Marshmallow". Citing confusion between removing shortcuts to apps and uninstalling them entirely, the G5's home screen does not feature an "app drawer", and instead places all apps on pages of the main home screen similarly to iOS and other custom Android distributions.[3][1]

Accessories

A flip cover accessory is semi-translucent and features a window for the always-on portion of the screen.[5] A line of LG Play accessories (marketed as "friends") for the G5 were also announced. Two of the accessories unveiled plug into the bottom of the device via the modular battery pack system; the "LG Cam Plus" accessory adds a grip to the rear of the device that incorporates physical camera controls, a jog wheel for zoom, as well as a supplemental battery. The "LG Hi-Fi Plus" accessory is a collaboration with Bang & Olufsen which adds a DAC, an amplifier, Direct Stream Digital audio support and upsampling, and is bundled with B&O Play H3 earbuds. LG also unveiled a wired head-mounted display known as the LG 360 VR, the LG 360 Cam, and the LG Rolling Bot.[6][1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "LG's G5 is a radical reinvention of the flagship Android smartphone". The Verge. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  2. ^ a b c "LG G5 With Snapdragon 820, Modular Add-Ons, Dual Rear Cameras Launched". Gadgets360. NDTV. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  3. ^ a b c d "LG's modular G5 is its most daring flagship phone ever". Engadget. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  4. ^ "LG G5 hands-on—LG may have made the most innovative phone of MWC". Ars Technica. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  5. ^ "LG G5 already has a touch-enabled Quick Cover". Engadget. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  6. ^ "LG G5 and 'Friends' explained: infographic shows all you need to know". PhoneArena. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
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