22/02/2016
LG G5 innovative meets functionality
A modular Smartphone brought to life by LG
LG G5 With Snapdragon 820, Modular Add-Ons, Dual Rear Cameras Launched
As for the specifications, the LG G5 sports a 5.3-inch QHD display (1440×2560 pixels) featuring always-on display technology.
It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded using a microSD card.
On the photography front,
the LG G5 has a 16-megapixel and 8-megapixel rear camera. One with a standard 78-degree lens and another with a 135-degree wide angle lens, the widest available in any smartphone. As per LG, the wide angle lens makes it easier for users to capture more landscape, taller buildings or larger groups without having to position oneself further from the subject. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel camera. Other features of the LG G5 include a 2800mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0.
Modules
The module also adds 1200mAh battery to the phone. The Hi-Fi Plus with B&O Play module, on the other hand, enhances the audio experience on the LG G5. It supports 32-bit, and 384KHz high-definition audio playback.
The Hi-Fi Plus with B&O Play, the company says can also be used either as a module with the LG G5, or as a separate Hi-Fi DAC when connecting to a smartphone or PC.
Also unveiled was the LG 360 Cam, a compact 360-degree angle camera equipped with two 13-megapixel 200-degree wide angle cameras, 1200mAh battery and 4GB of inbuilt storage, which can be supplemented by a microSD card. Thanks to the partnership with Google, images taken with the LG 360 Cam can be uploaded to Google Street View and YouTube360, adding the fun of sharing creative contents with others.
The company also announced the LG 360 VR, its virtual reality headset that can only be used with the LG G5, and will be connected via a cable to the smartphone. Meant to simulate viewing a 130-inch TV from 2 metres away, the foldable 360 VR is compatible with 360-degree images and videos captured with LG 360 Cam as well as all Google Cardboard content.