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LG G5 SE phone review — specs and Genze score

LG G5 SE Specifications

Versions: H840 (LATAM); H845 (Russia) Also known as LG G5 Lite

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Released 2016, Apr 15

3 GB RAM · Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)

  • 156g, 7.3mm thickness
  • Android 6.0.1, up to 7.0, LG Optimus UX UI 5
  • 32GB storage, microSDXC

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 5.5
Display 4.7
Performance 4.4
Camera 7.7
Body 5.2
Gaming 4.5
Software 4.4
Connectivity 1.6
Sensors 7.2
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Genze total: 5/10

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Quick specifications

5.3"

1440x2560 pixels

16MP

2160p

3GB RAM

Snapdragon 652

2800mAh

18W

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5 /10
Performance 4.4/10
Battery 5.5/10
Display 4.7/10
Camera 7.7/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 4.5/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 1.6/10
Sensors 7.2/10
1.80 GHz BT 4.2 2016

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - H840
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40 - H840
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Announced 2016, April. Released 2016, June
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 149.4 x 73.9 x 7.3 mm (5.88 x 2.91 x 0.29 in)
Weight 156 g (5.50 oz)
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 7.0 (Nougat), LG Optimus UX UI 5
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Adreno 510
Card slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Internal 32GB 3GB RAM
??? eMMC 5.1
Dual 16 MP, f/1.8, 29mm (standard), 1/2.6", 3-axis OIS

8 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.2"
Features Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Single 8 MP, f/2.0
Video 1080p@30fps
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
Infrared port Yes
Radio FM radio
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Type Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Charging 18W wired, QC3
Stand-by Up to 380 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 20 h (3G)
Colors Silver, Titan, Gold
Models H845, H840, H848
Price About 350 EUR

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Frequently asked questions

Is LG G5 SE worth buying in 2026?

LG G5 SE is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 5/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

What is the battery capacity of LG G5 SE?

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

What display size does LG G5 SE have?

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

How much RAM does LG G5 SE have?

LG G5 SE is available with 3 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for LG G5 SE?

Genze rates LG G5 SE 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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