LG G5

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The LG G5 was a flagship smartphone released in 2016, featuring a 5.3-inch display, 1.8GHz octa-core processor, 4GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and a 16-megapixel rear camera.

LG G5 Price

At the time of it's release in 2016, April 01, the manufacturer's retail price for a new LG G5 was about 300 EUR.

The retail price of a new or used/second hand LG G5 varies widely depending on factors including availability, condition of device, your town or location and market demand. Click here to compare the price of LG G5 across different regions, markets and countries.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

How to reset or factory restore LG G5 device?

There are several ways to reset or factory restore a LG G5 device. Here are the most common and recommended methods: 1. Using the Hard Reset Method: a. Turn off the device. b. Press and hold the Power button, Volume Up button, and Home button simultaneously for about 10 seconds. You should see the LG logo on your screen. c. Let go of all three buttons and wait for the device to restart. d. When the LG logo appears on your screen, press and hold the Volume Up button until the "Wipe data/factory data reset" option appears. e. Press the Volume Up button to select the option and then press the Power button to confirm the reset. g. Wait for the device to restart and it will have been reset to factory settings. 2. Using the LG Bootloader Method: a. Turn off the device. b. Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable. c. Open the LG Mobile Support Tool on your computer and select your device. d. Click on the "Backup & Restore" tab and then click on the "Backup Your Data" button. e. On the backup screen, select "Default" and then click on the "Back Up" button. f. Once the backup is complete, click on the "Restore" button and select the backup file you just created. g. Wait for the device to be restored to factory settings. 3. Using theAndroid Device Manager Method: a. Turn off the device. b. Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable. c. Open the Android Device Manager on your computer and select your device. d. Click on the "Restart" button and select "Restart to Bootloader" from the drop-down menu. e. Once the device reboots to the bootloader, select the "Wipe data/factory data reset" option. f. Select "Yes - Delete All User Data" to confirm the reset. g. Wait for the device to be reset to factory settings. These are the most common and recommended methods to reset or factory restore a LG G5 device. It is recommended to back up all important data before performing a factory reset.

What is the battery capacity of LG G5?

The battery capacity of LG G5 is 2,800 mAh

What is the internal storage of LG G5?

The internal storage of LG G5 is 32 GB

What is the screen size of LG G5?

The screen size of LG G5 is 5.3 inches


Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 - H860NLTE 2,3,4,5,7,13 - VS987LTE 2,4,5,12,13,17,25 - US992
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - H850
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40 - H850
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat6 300/50 Mbps or LTE-A Cat9 (3CA) 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Launch

Announced2016, February 21. Released 2016, April 01
StatusDiscontinued

Body

Dimensions149.4 x 73.9 x 7.7 mm (5.88 x 2.91 x 0.30 in)
Weight159 g (5.61 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

TypeIPS LCD
Size5.3 inches, 77.4 cm2 (~70.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~554 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Always-on display

Platform

OSAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), LG UX 5 UI
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPUQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 530

Memory

Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Internal32GB 4GB RAM
UFS 2.0

Main Camera

Dual16 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.6", Laser AF, 3-axis OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 9mm, 1/3.6", no AF
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.

Selfie camera

Single8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4", 1.12µm
Video1080p@30fps

Sound

LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes
24-bit/192kHz audio

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFCYes
Infrared portYes
RadioFM radio
USBUSB Type-C 3.0, OTG

Features

SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, color spectrum

Battery

TypeLi-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Charging18W wired, QC3
Stand-byUp to 400 h (3G)
Talk timeUp to 20 h (3G)

Misc

ColorsSilver, Titan, Gold, Pink
ModelsH860, H850, F700L, VS987, H830, H831, H820, H840, LGLS992, LGUS992, F700S, F700K, RS988, LGAS992, H820PR
SAR EU0.52 W/kg (head)     1.24 W/kg (body)
PriceAbout 300 EUR

Tests

PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 2314Basemark X: 27577
DisplayContrast ratio: 1855:1 (nominal), 2.905 (sunlight)
CameraPhoto / Video
LoudspeakerVoice 68dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 73dB
Audio qualityNoise -92.6dB / Crosstalk -93.3dB
Battery lifeEndurance rating 60h

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