LG G5 smartphone review: modular flagship. From auxiliary functions to main parameters. The amazing G5 camera that steals the show

BARCELONA, 21 February 2016 G. — Today, LG Electronics showed off its long-awaited LG G5 smartphone for the first time. The flagship features not only a completely new design of a thin, streamlined metal body and a retractable removable battery, but also has a modular architecture, which promises to provide absolutely new experience using a smartphone. The LG G5 smartphone, presented together with a collection of additional LG Friends 1 devices, can transform into digital camera, Hi-Fi player and much more.

In thin metal case The new smartphone has an integrated retractable battery, which makes it easy to replace a dead battery with a fully charged one in a matter of seconds. Thanks to a number of features, the LG G5 smartphone manages to surpass its predecessor LG G4 in terms of the visual experience it offers. Firstly, the LG G5's inclusion of a 135-degree wide-angle lens allows you to choose between standard and wide-angle modes for greater image capture. Secondly, the Always-on Display 2 makes it much easier to view notifications, including time, date, and more. important information are displayed continuously, eliminating the need to activate the display. Thirdly, the design of the 5.3-inch display is complemented by curved glass 3D Arc Glass 3, creating smooth lines. The metal body is processed using advanced micronization technology of anodized aluminum, which gives the surface special strength and smoothness.

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Thanks to LG's innovative modular design, the LG G5 smartphone can be transformed into a digital camera, Hi-Fi player and other devices, while maintaining the traditional monolithic metal body.

LGCAM Plus

LG CAM Plus 4 is an original camera module that can be connected to a smartphone via the battery slot and provides convenient operation and control as on regular camera. The LG CAM Plus module has mechanical buttons for on/off, iris, recording, zoom, LED indicator and makes it easy to hold the device in your hands while shooting. In addition, this module has intuitive autofocus and autoexposure locking features that are usually only available in desktop cameras. digital cameras. When connected to an LG G5 smartphone, the module increases the battery capacity by 1200 mAh, which extends shooting time, which means giving the user more time for relaxation and entertainment.

PlayerLG Hi-Fi PlusWithB&O Play

LG Hi-Fi Plus with B&O PLAY is an innovative Hi-Fi audio player, developed jointly with Bang & Olufsen specifically for connoisseurs of high-quality sound, which was previously only available in speaker systems high-end class. The LG Hi-Fi Plus with B&O PLAY features a simple yet elegant design in iconic Scandinavian style and high-quality sound. In addition to the oversampling technology found in the 32-bit Hi-Fi DAC player in the previously announced LG V10, the LG Hi-Fi Plus with B&O PLAY supports audio playback high definition frequency 384 kHz/32 bit. LG Hi-Fi Plus with B&O PLAY can be used as a module for the LG G5 smartphone or can be connected to any smartphone or computer as a Hi-Fi DAC chip.

Ultra wide anglelensAndimprovedUX-interface LG, being the undisputed leader in the development of cameras for smartphones, has once again confirmed its reputation by placing two cameras on the back of the LG G5: one with a standard lens with a shooting angle of 78 degrees and the second with a wide-angle lens with a viewing angle of 135 degrees - the maximum of all existing for smartphones today. The LG G5's wide-angle lens provides a viewing angle approximately 1.7 times wider than other cameras modern smartphones, and 15 degrees wider than the viewing angle of the human eye. This simplifies the shooting process, allowing you to photograph panoramic landscapes, tall buildings or groups of people without having to walk away. longer distance from the subject.

The LG G5 smartphone contains large collection interesting photo effects, including the 3D effect (Pop-out Picture), the effect of film photography and self-photo. The 3D (Pop-out Picture) function allows you to combine photos taken with a standard lens and a wide-angle lens to create a “photo-in-a-frame” effect. The Film Photo Effect lets you apply nine different film simulations to your photo, and the Auto Shot feature is an enhanced UX that lets you automatically take selfies when your face is detected.

Always-on displayDisplay» for even more convenience

The LG G5's 5.3-inch Quad HD IPS Quantum display offers Always-on Display, a first for a smartphone's main screen. A similar concept was first used in the LG V10, but as a second screen. Now, thanks to this feature, you can check the time, date and notifications at any time even when the LG G5 is in sleep mode. This means you can check the time at any time, even when you are in an important meeting or when your hands are full.

To reduce battery drain, LG has redesigned the display driver and power management function so that the backlight illuminates only a small part screen, similar to the technologies used in LCD TVs. Thanks to this solution, only 0.8% of battery power per hour is required to operate the Always-on Display function.

Another advanced feature of the LG G5 display is the special mode daylight, significantly surpassing the capabilities of most technologies for auto-brightness adjustment. Daylight mode senses light conditions and instantly increases or decreases display brightness up to 850 nits. LG G5 will adjust the display contrast even before your eyes adjust to the new lighting conditions.

Widerulerrelateddevices

With the LG G5, the company introduces a revolutionary smartphone ecosystem - LG Playground 5. With this, LG aims to strengthen its relationships with various partners and introduces a variety of devices and supporting programs to maximize the use of the site.

Within the ecosystem, LG G5 is presented wide range additional devices called “LG Friends”, allowing you to enjoy a new user experience mobile devices, going beyond what traditional smartphones offer.

LG360 VR

LG 360 VR is glasses virtual reality, which function exclusively with the LG G5 smartphone to simulate viewing a 130-inch TV that is located two meters away from the viewer, and can be connected to it using special cable. Thanks to stylish design and the compact nature of these glasses, users can take them with them and enjoy virtual reality content anytime, anywhere. Unlike other virtual reality devices that require a smartphone to be inserted into it, the LG 360 VR weighs only 118g, which is approximately three times less than competing models, while still delivering a resolution of 639 ppi. The device supports the format of panoramic photos and videos taken using the LG 360 CAM camera, and is compatible with Google Cardboard content.

LG360 CAM

LGRolling Bot

LG Rolling Bot 6 is additional device, which rolls like a ball, while taking photos and videos using an 8MP camera. More than just a toy, the LG Rolling Bot can be used as a security system, pet-sitting tool, and remote control compatible with it household appliances. With an IP camera connected via Wi-Fi, users can remotely monitor their home through the system streaming on LG G5.

LGTonePlatinum™

The LG Tone Platinum™ (model HBS-1100) is the latest Bluetooth headset in the LG Tone Plus Series and has been certified Platinum by Harman Kardon ® for its superior sound quality. Thanks to its internal balance design, LG Tone Platinum™ delivers superior sound clarity and clarity while minimizing distortion. It's also the world's first Bluetooth headset to support aptX HD, delivering 24-bit lossless audio, an unparalleled achievement for a wireless device.

H3 headphones from B&O Play

The H3 from B&O PLAY are high-tech headphones that are compatible with the great sound of LG Hi-Fi Plus with B&O PLAY. Designed for true music lovers, as well as for all users who value quality, the H3 from B&O PLAY can work with all Android smartphones.

Smart- controller(LG Smart Controller)

LG Smart Controller 7 makes it easy to control certain drones. Using a smart controller, users can view the video feed from the drone on their LG G5 smartphone in real time and control the drone.

ApplicationLGFriends Manager

LG Friends Manager 8, available only on LG G5 models, is a "hub" app that allows your smartphone to easily connect to LG Friends devices. Friends Manager automatically recognizes nearby companion devices and, in three easy steps, quick steps makes the connection, thereby eliminating traditional hassles.

Enlargedperformance, increasedefficiency

The LG G5 smartphone features many innovative solutions, capable of changing the usual ideas about mobile technologies. Such decisions include:

CPUQualcomm® Snapdragon™ 820

The smartphone is equipped with a powerful and at the same time energy-efficient processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, providing a number of advanced functionality. Among them are 64-bit architecture, Adreno 530 graphics processor, low-power Hexagon DSP processor. In addition, a 14-bit Qualcomm Spectra™ image processor (ISP) is also included, designed to support High Quality images at the digital level SLR cameras and provision additional savings power. Snapdragon processor The 820 also has a built-in LTE Category 12 X12 modem, delivering download speeds of up to 600 Mbps, and LTE Category 13 with upstream speeds of up to 150 Mbps.

The latest processor architecture from Qualcomm Technologies delivers up to half the data speeds and half the power consumption compared to previous version Snapdragon 810. GPU Adreno 530 shows a 40 percent performance boost. The Snapdragon 820 processor supports 4K video recording and playback at four times the resolution of 1080p, giving users the ability to record and view content in unparalleled clarity. The processor is also optimized to support virtual reality with the ability to generate high-quality image and realistic colors

aptX H:WirelessHi-Fitechnology playback 24- bit sound

The LG G5 smartphone supports the aptX HD codec, which provides 24-bit audio playback via Bluetooth. This technology guarantees rich and clear sound transmission over wireless connections without any loss of quality. By setting up a connection with the LG Tone Platinum™ headset, users can enjoy Hi-Fi sound excellent level, as close as possible to the original.

Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 3.0

The LG G5 smartphone features technology Qualcomm Quick Charge TM 3.0, delivering incredible fast charging. The use of an intelligent algorithm allows Quick technology Charge TM 3.0 charges the battery 27% faster and 45% more efficiently than previous generation smartphones.

Technology optimization energy consumption(LPLE)

The LG G5 smartphone has a long battery life thanks to Low Power Location Estimation (LPLE) technology. This solution improves battery efficiency by 41.9% by optimizing power consumption in location-based applications.

“The new LG G5 smartphone will give users the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of mobile technologies» , says Juno Chou, President of LG Electronics Mobile Communications. - “The LG G5 ecosystem represents the result collaboration many company specialists who wondered: is it possible to come up with something new and develop something unique in such a saturated world of smart mobile technologies. I think that after buyers get to know the LG G5, their answer to this question will be a clear “ YES».

Basictechnicalcharacteristics:*

● Chipset: Qualcomm processor ® Snapdragon™ 820

● Display: 5.3 inches Quad HD IPS Quantum (2560 x 1440 / 554ppi)

● Memory: 4GB LPDDR4 RAM / 32GB UFS ROM / microSD (up to 2TB)

● Camera: Main: Standard 16MP, wide-angle 8MP / Front: 8MP

● Battery: 2800mAh (removable)

● Size: 149.4 x 73.9 x 7.7 mm

● Weight: 159 g

● Network support: LTE/3G/2G

● Networking: Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac / USB Type-C / NFC / Bluetooth 4.2

●Colors: Silver / Titanium / Gold / Pink

* Technical characteristics can differ V dependencies from market.

1 - LG Friends

2 - Allways on Display

3 - Three De Arc Glass

4 - LG Cam Plus

5 - LG Playground

6 - LG Rolling Bot

7 - LG Smart Controller

8 - LG Friends Manager

About LG Electronics Mobile Communications

LG ElectronicsMobileCommunications is an innovator and trendsetter in the global industry mobile communications. LG is driving the evolution of mobile technology through key and highly competitive technologies in screen, battery and camera performance, as well as strategic collaborations with prominent market leaders. LG's consumer-focused products - including the flagship premium G Series models - combine unique and ergonomic designs with intuitive custom functions, which improve the experience of using them. The company strives to open for users new era interactions, which contributes to maximum compatibility between all devices, including smartphones, tablets and many models of different household appliances and portable devices.

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LG announced the launch on Russian market replaceable LG Friends modules that can be connected to the flagship smartphones LG G5 and G5SE. Three additions have become available to Russian gadget owners: the LG Cam Plus camera control module, the LG Hi-Fi Plus audio module, and a battery and charger kit.

LG G5 was presented in Russia at the end of April. In addition to two main cameras and powerful processor, the device received several “friends” - replaceable modules for music lovers and photography enthusiasts. As a result, the south Korean company It turned out to be a kind of transforming gadget.

At the bottom of the LG G5 there is removable panel, with the help of which a bright yellow 2800 mAh battery is removed from the depths of the case. It is then easily installed on any of the modules to choose from, each of which has its own set of features and is aimed at a specific audience.

LG CAM Plus is designed for photography lovers. After all, it essentially turns a smartphone into a digital camera familiar to most users. The module is a handle with buttons for controlling the camera, zoom, video recording and flash, so now users can simultaneously hold the device with one hand and adjust camera settings. In addition, the accessory is equipped with intuitive autofocus and autoexposure locking, and is also equipped with extra battery at 1200 mAh. The cost of the module in Russia is 4,990 rubles.

The second “friend” of LG G5 is intended for connoisseurs good sound. The LG Hi-Fi Plus was developed jointly with Bang & Olufsen and is essentially a 32-bit DAC. This means that it is capable of playing ultra-high definition audio (384kHz/32-bit), both when connecting headphones and playing back on the device itself. In addition to the LG device, it can be connected to any other smartphones, as well as to computers as a portable Hi-Fi DAC. Sales Hi-Fi module Plus start at a price of 9,990 rubles.

The third addition to the LG G5 is a battery and charger kit. With its help, you can not only replace a dead battery with a fully charged one, but also charge other devices. Replaceable module offered for 2,990 rubles.

LG faced a giant challenge in 2016; its new smartphones will have to compete with... Samsung Galaxy S7. To counter Samsung and the ubiquitous iPhone, LG decided to innovate and reimagine the way we use smartphones with the release of the LG G5.

Modular LG G5 - Reviews

The LG G5 is truly different. This is a phone that has a detachable bottom and battery, a better camera than its predecessors and higher quality sound. It's a small change, but damn exciting because of what it represents and what it could mean for the future.

For the LG G5 to be successful, people must not only see the potential, but also love the phone. Eclipsing the glories of Samsung and Apple is a mammoth task for LG. Does the G5 have something that will make people buy it and dive into the world of modular smartphones?

The magic is hidden in the LG G5 slot

The magic of the LG G5 lies inside the slot, the phone's modular port. It is located at the base of the device, where the battery is located. On right side The phone has a small button for hidden installation. It pops out the bottom of the phone and disconnects the battery, allowing you to remove the entire module. It's all well designed, and wisely done. It’s not easy to unhook the module and let it crash onto the floor. You have to put in some effort if you want to pull it out. It takes a steady hand to remove the battery and a firm final push to secure it into place. None of these steps will happen by accident, so G5 won't figure itself out on its own.

However, it all feels alien because we are used to treating our phones as thin and fragile devices. But, with regards to the G5, rough handling is necessary here, unless of course you want to swap modules. The first few times you do this, you will be surprised, because everything is on the verge of breaking.

The amount of work, thought, effort and commitment that went into creating the LG G5 is amazing.

The first time we swapped modules, we were very afraid not to break the phone, so we asked another colleague who already had practice and did it. It took several rounds of changing modules to learn how to smoothly and harshly tug and pull on the module.

We would like to have an easier way to replace modules, or for each module to have its own battery and not have to yank it every time you move it from place to place. Alternatively, the battery could be hidden in the rear so that changing modules would not require relocating the battery. Of course, this will be annoying for those who don't want a removable battery.

The amazing G5 camera that steals the show

The LG G4 and V10 are two of the best camera phones ever made, and LG hasn't sacrificed any of the photography features in the G5. The G5 is absolutely fantastic and we can't stop shooting with it. The sensor is almost identical to the V10, with 16 MP and an F/1.8 aperture, as well laser autofocus And optical stabilization Images. There is also a dual lens here, but not for selfies - on the front, like the v10, but on the back.

The first camera provides a regular view of the world, while the second gives an expanded 135-degree viewing angle, providing ample opportunities for creativity. They are used independently of each other, unless you activate a special mode in which two points are meshed with each other to create strange photo hybrids. This is a feature you won't use often, but it can produce fun collages.

The wide-angle lens is addictive. It changes the look of the camera completely, and changes the way and type focal points. The results look great, especially when shooting perspective and wide open spaces. There is a slight fisheye effect on the G5's wide-angle shots, but again, as long as you put some thought into the final image, it's not distracting.

LG has included its incredibly easy-to-use manual mode for the G5, where ISO, shutter speed, focus and white balance can be adjusted. This manual mode is the most convenient for users. You'll find it very easy to use for adjusting images due to its simplicity.

The 8MP front selfie camera also has a wider angle than other phones like the iPhone 6S Plus and comes with effective regime to smooth out tones.

The LG G5 camera is a pleasure to use; This is a huge plus for phone sales. The wide-angle lens sets the phone apart from its competitors - and is an improvement over the G4 and V10.

Using the CamPlus module

Considering how well the LG G5's camera does its job, you might be wondering what the camera is for. CamPlus module. However, after using CamPlus, we can honestly say that it enhances the G5's camera, producing even higher quality images.

The module is not very large, but it has extra battery to keep your phone charged. Eat special button photo, a button for recording video, and a zoom wheel. We compared it to the standard zoom of the Galaxy S7 Edge and iPhone 6S Plus, and the results with both phones were grainier.

The CamPlus module sees things that other smartphone cameras can't, and it's truly impressive. If you take the LG G5 and CamPlus on vacation, you won't need to pack any other camera to take great photos. The addition of a camera button and zoom wheel will also be useful when you're shooting with gloves in the winter. This eliminates the need for touch screen phone to get best quality images, making your G5 feel like a real camera.

For LG G5 there is also a special module for improving audio.

OS Android 6.0

The LG G5 is equipped with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS with some modifications; it differs from previous LG smartphones, primarily due to controversial decisions that are similar to Apple firmware.

Now all your apps are spread across multiple home screens. List pre-installed applications not that big, it includes regular applications For Email, contacts, weather, plus tools such as voice recorder, calculator, task manager and FM radio.

LG G5 is powerful device with Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 and 4 GB random access memory on board, which allows the smartphone to not heat up so much during processing large quantity data as 810 version.

Battery life needs improvement

Let's start with the positive. It's completely replaceable, so if you're carrying a spare battery, it only takes a few seconds to swap out a dead one for a charged one. Try this on any other flagship phone in 2016?

Recharging will have to be done every day, and possibly more than once. If you find yourself in GPS action for two hours, took several photos, and generally used the phone for email, messages and applications; the battery will “die” at the end of the working day. It's not much different from the Galaxy S7 or iPhone 6S Plus. At least if you have a second LG G5 battery, it's not a disaster.

Charging also features QuickCharge 3.0, which is a step up from the Galaxy S7's standard QuickCharge 2.0.

And finally we come to the sophisticated design of the G5. At first glance it looks boring, but not ugly. Over time, we've come to love the subtle design details of the LG G5.

There are curves in the most unexpected places - the screen slopes back at the top, and there are no nasty sharp edges to make it awkward to hold. The metal is smooth and without seams.

In any case, the design of the LG G5 should not be judged right away. You have to live with it for a while, and you will be grateful to the developers for their well-thought-out design and shape.

LG should also be congratulated because the implementation of the modular system is almost invisible on the G5. There are no buttons of unusual shape or size, or stupid drawn arrows on the body, everything is done aesthetically and in the same style.

Although the LG G5 is not much smaller than the LG G4, its streamlined shape makes the smartphone very compact. It's slightly larger than the Galaxy S7 and weighs 159 grams. The display is 5.3 inches diagonally, smaller than the G4 and slightly larger than the Galaxy S7, but it has the same 2,560 x 1,440 pixels. The fingerprint sensor, as is standard for LG, is located on the rear panel, although the volume control on the G5 has been moved to the rear side.

Need more updates

LG usually updates its phones at least once a month, but it's not much better than Samsung or anyone else Android manufacturer phones. It's a shame and we'd like to see more initiative from phone makers receiving Android updates. Because Android phones not receiving regular updates are vulnerable to hacker attacks, viruses, and are generally less secure than the iPhone. They also don't get new features often software. LG and others need to work to fix this epic problem.

G5 Warranty and Durability

LG offers a one-year warranty with the G5, so if there are problems, you'll have to send it back to the company for repairs.

It is not known how strong and durable the modules are, if they are replaced over and over again, will this cause problems? But this will be determined over time of use. The LG G5 is not waterproof, which works against it compared to the Galaxy S7. However, when it comes to drops and shock, the G5 will likely win the Galaxy S7's drop tests.

Bottom line

The amount of work, thought, effort and commitment that went into creating the new LG G5 is amazing. While other brands are accused of copying technology, LG has come up with something that will lead to new types of smartphones. It's bold, exciting and full of glorious potential.

However, in this moment, potential modular telephone not yet fully implemented, and there are only a couple of plug-in modules.

However, the LG G5 is undoubtedly one of the best flagship phones of 2016, and you won't be disappointed with it, whether you have the modules or not.

LG G5 smartphone – video review

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Briefly about the first new products of MWC 2016, including the new flagship from the Korean company LG. Now let's look at the smartphone in a little more detail.

The gadget called LG G5 is interesting primarily because it does not at all look like a logical continuation of the line of flagship LG smartphones, although it is one.

The smartphone has received a significantly changed design compared to its predecessors: the lines of the G5 metal body have become smoother, and the notorious buttons The volumes from the rear panel have finally moved to where they belong - on the side.

In addition, the device has a modular design, which allows simple replacement batteries, the capacity of which, by the way, is 2800 mAh, and connecting one of two additional elements.

The bottom panel can be removed and replaced with CAM module Plus, which thanks own elements control will make it more convenient to use your smartphone as a camera. In addition, it has a separate battery, which significantly increases the “life” of the device.

Another module - LG Hi-Fi Plus - turns the smartphone into a full-fledged music player with 32-bit DAC and amplifier. It comes with H3 B&O Play headphones.

Like the Samsung Galaxy S7, the flagship from LG received the function Always-on, which even on a locked screen allows you to display current time and notifications. Working in this mode consumes only 0.8% of battery charge per hour, so regarding the intense discharge of the smartphone in in this case no need to worry.

LG G5 received a 5.3-inch IPS display with QHD resolution 2560×1440 pixels, which ultimately gives a pixel density of 554 ppi. The gadget works on the basis latest processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 and equipped 4 GB RAM type LPDDR4, as well as 32 GB built-in memory. You can expand the storage capacity using a microSD card. Fortunately, there is a corresponding connector here.

On the back of the smartphone there is a fingerprint scanner and the real highlight of the device - two camera modules (16 and 8 MP), which ensure the creation of pictures with a wide coverage angle, containing large quantity objects.

Among the connectors, the LG G5 contains a standard 3.5 mm headphone input, as well as a port USB Type-C . The new product works on “fresh” Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

Interestingly, LG is positioning the flagship not only as a independent device, but also as part of a certain exsystem. Which? The answer is in the very strange unusual video below.

The device will be sold in silver, titanium, gold and pink flowers, however, when and for how long is still unknown. [The Verge]

Today LG Electronics demonstrated for the first time new flagship Chinese smartphone LG G5. The flagship not only features a completely new design and a slide-out removable battery, but also has a modular architecture that promises to provide a completely new smartphone experience. The LG G5 smartphone, presented together with a collection of additional LG Friends devices, can be transformed into a digital camera, Hi-Fi player and much more.

A retractable battery is integrated into the thin metal body of the new smartphone, which makes it easy to replace a dead battery with a fully charged one in a matter of seconds.

A lot of features are also related to the device’s camera: the main camera unit uses two sensors - one has optics with an angle of 78 degrees, and the other has 135 degrees. Therefore, the user can choose between normal mode and wide angle.

The smartphone has a 5.3-inch display with a special curved glass 3D Arc Glass. It supports the “Always – on Display” feature, which makes viewing notifications much easier, with the time, date and other important information always displayed, eliminating the need to activate the display.

But what makes the new flagship really interesting is its unusual modular design. Firstly, the user can easily change the device's battery by simply sliding it out of the case, but it can also be replaced with special LG Friends modules, turning into a digital camera, Hi-Fi player and other devices, while maintaining a monolithic body.

LG CAM Plus

LG CAM Plus is an original camera module that can be connected to a smartphone via the battery slot and provides ease of operation and control like a regular camera. Essentially, connected to the LG G5, it is a large battery grip and turns a smartphone into a camera with a comfortable grip and mechanical buttons for on/off, aperture, recording, and zoom. It also features intuitive autofocus and autoexposure locking features typically found only in fixed-mount digital cameras. When connected to an LG G5 smartphone, the module increases the battery capacity by 1200 mAh.

LG Hi-Fi Plus player with B&O Play

LG Hi-Fi Plus with B&O PLAY is an innovative Hi-Fi audio player developed jointly with Bang & Olufsen specifically for connoisseurs of sound that was previously only available in high-end speaker systems. The LG Hi-Fi Plus with B&O PLAY features a simple yet elegant design in iconic Scandinavian style and high-quality sound. In addition to the oversampling technology found in the 32-bit Hi-Fi DAC player in the previously announced LG V10, the LG Hi-Fi Plus with B&O PLAY supports 384kHz/32-bit high-definition audio playback. LG Hi-Fi Plus with B&O PLAY can be used as a module for the LG G5 smartphone or can be connected to any smartphone or computer as a Hi-Fi DAC chip.

LG has paid special attention to the camera of the device and placed two cameras on the back of the LG G5: one with a standard lens with a shooting angle of 78 degrees and the second with a wide-angle lens with a viewing angle of 135 degrees - the maximum of any smartphone available today. This allows you to photograph panoramic landscapes, tall buildings or groups of people without having to move further away from your subject.

Wide range of related devices

With LG G5, the company introduces a revolutionary smartphone ecosystem - LG Playground. With this, LG aims to strengthen its relationships with various partners and introduces a variety of devices and supporting programs to maximize the use of the site.

As part of the LG G5 ecosystem, a wide range of additional devices called “LG Friends” are introduced, allowing you to enjoy new mobile experiences that go beyond those offered by traditional smartphones.

LG 360 VR

LG 360 VR is a virtual reality headset that works exclusively with the LG G5 smartphone to simulate viewing a 130-inch TV, which is located two meters from the viewer, and can be connected to it using a special cable. Thanks to the stylish design and compact size of these glasses, users can take them with them and enjoy virtual reality content anytime, anywhere. Unlike other virtual reality devices that require a smartphone to be inserted into it, the LG 360 VR weighs only 118g, which is approximately three times less than competing models, while still delivering a resolution of 639 ppi. The device supports the format of panoramic photos and videos taken using the LG 360 CAM camera, and is compatible with Google Cardboard content.

LG 360 CAM

LG Rolling Bot

The LG Rolling Bot is an additional device that rolls like a ball while taking photos and videos using an 8MP camera. More than just a toy, the LG Rolling Bot can be used as a security system, pet sitter, and remote control for compatible home appliances. With an IP camera connected via Wi-Fi, users can remotely monitor their home via the live streaming system on the LG G5.

Main technical characteristics of LG G5

Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor Display: 5.3 inches Quad HD IPS Quantum (2560 x 1440 / 554ppi) Memory: 4GB LPDDR4 RAM / 32GB UFS ROM / microSD (up to 2TB) Camera: Main: Standard 16MP, wide-angle 8MP / Front: 8MP Battery : 2800mAh (removable) OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow Size: 149.4 x 73.9 x 7.7 mm Weight: 159 g Network support: LTE / 3G / 2G Network connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n , ac / USB Type-C / NFC / Bluetooth 4.2 Colors: Silver / Titanium / Gold / Pink