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LG G5
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LG G5

Complete hardware specifications, launch details and a structured technical breakdown from the TechMyte device database.

Released 2016, April 01
159g, 7.7mm thickness
Android 6.0.1, up to Android 8.0, LG UX 5 UI
32GB storage, microSDXC
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Specification source: GSMArena device record.

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Full Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
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 Cat6 300/50 Mbps or LTE 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)
SIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame

Battery

TypeIPS LCD
Talk timeUp to 20 h (3G)
Stand-byUp to 400 h (3G)
Charging18W wired, QC3

Display

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

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

Selfie camera

Single8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

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
RadioFM radio
USBUSB Type-C 3.0, OTG
Infrared portYes

Features

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

Misc

ColorsSilver, Titan, Gold, Pink
PriceAbout 300 EUR
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)    

Main Camera

FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
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

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 (old)Endurance rating 60h