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LG G5 phone review — specs and Genze score

LG G5 Specifications

Versions: H850 (Europe); LG G5 Speed H858 (Taiwan); VS987 (Verizon); H820 (AT&T); LS992 (Sprint); H830 (T-Mobile); US992 (US Cellular); Vodafone Also known as LG G5 Dual H860N with dual-SIM card slots

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Released 2016, Feb 21

4 GB RAM · Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)

  • 159g, 7.7mm thickness
  • Android 6.0.1, up to Android 8.0, LG UX 5 UI
  • 32GB storage, microSDXC

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 5.5
Display 4.7
Performance 6.1
Camera 7.3
Body 5.6
Gaming 5.5
Software 4.4
Connectivity 1.6
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
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Genze total: 5.5/10

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Quick specifications

5.3"

1440x2560 pixels

16MP

2160p

4GB RAM

Snapdragon 820

2800mAh

18W

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5.5 /10
Performance 6.1/10
Battery 5.5/10
Display 4.7/10
Camera 7.3/10
Body 5.6/10
Gaming 5.5/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 1.6/10
Sensors 7.2/10
14 nm 2.15 GHz BT 4.2 2016

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
??? CDMA 800 / 1900 - VS987, US992
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - H850
??? HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - H830, US992
??? HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - H820
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - VS987
??? HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - H860N
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40 - H850
??? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 20 - H830
??? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 20, 29, 30 - H820
??? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 - H860N
LTE 2,3,4,5,7,13 - VS987
LTE 2,4,5,12,13,17,25 - US992
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps or LTE Cat9 (3CA) 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Announced 2016, February 21. Released 2016, April 01
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 149.4 x 73.9 x 7.7 mm (5.88 x 2.91 x 0.30 in)
Weight 159 g (5.61 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
SIM ?? Nano-SIM
?? Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Type IPS LCD
Size 5.3 inches, 77.4 cm2 (~70.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~554 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 4
OS Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), LG UX 5 UI
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU Adreno 530
Card slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Internal 32GB 4GB RAM
??? UFS 2.0
Dual 16 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.6", 3-axis OIS

8 MP, f/2.4, 9mm, 1/3.6", no AF
Features Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Single 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12??m
Video 1080p@30fps
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
??? 24-bit/192kHz audio
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC Yes
Infrared port Yes
Radio FM radio
USB USB Type-C 3.0, OTG
Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Type Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Charging 18W wired, QC3
Stand-by Up to 400 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 20 h (3G)
Colors Silver, Titan, Gold, Pink
Models H860, H850, F700L, VS987, H830, H831, H820, H840, LGLS992, LGUS992, F700S, F700K, RS988, LGAS992, H820PR
SAR EU 0.52 W/kg (head) 1.24 W/kg (body)
Price About 300 EUR
Performance Basemark OS II 2.0: 2314
Basemark X: 27577
Display Contrast ratio: 1855:1 (nominal), 2.905 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 68dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 73dB
Audio quality Noise -92.6dB / Crosstalk -93.3dB
Battery (old) Endurance rating 60h

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Frequently asked questions

Is LG G5 worth buying in 2026?

LG G5 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 5.5/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

Is LG G5 good for gaming?

LG G5 scores 55/100 on our gaming index (chipset, display smoothness, and thermals). Casual and mid-tier titles usually run well; for competitive esports, compare frame stability and heating against phones in the same price band.

What is the battery capacity of LG G5?

LG G5 has a 2,800 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does LG G5 have?

LG G5 features a 5.30-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does LG G5 have?

LG G5 is available with 4 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for LG G5?

Genze rates LG G5 5.5/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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