Difference Between LG G5 and V10

The key difference between LG G5 and V10 is that the LG G5 comes with a more detailed display, better resolution front facing camera, dual rear camera which supports wide angle shots, and a  faster and more efficient processor whereas the LG V10 comes with a larger display, more built-in storage, better battery capacity and dual front facing cameras. The dual cameras are the highlights of both devices. Let’s us take a closer look at these devices and see what else they have to offer.

LG G5 Review – Features and Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy S7 being released recently and the iPhone 7 being just around the corner, the competition yet again heats up for smartphone supremacy. The LG G5 is the recent flagship release of the LG Company. This new release can be said to be an interesting one. The LG G series has somehow brought some kind of innovation with its iterations. LG has always been able to produce cutting-edge technology at an affordable cost when compared with its competitors  like Samsung and Apple. But LG is yet to receive due credit for its achievements. The LG G5 is really a unique phone. It has been built mainly to provide the user with a unique smartphone experience.

Design

The body of the device is made up of metal. The specialty of the body is its ability to change shape and add additional features. The device will feel sleek as it is made up of metal. This metal is different from the one found on previous phones. Usually, metal slits are placed outside the metal body in order for the antenna to receive proper reception. But with this model, these antennas are not needed. This is due to the microdizing process that has taken place in the body. However, LG has not revealed any details about this yet.

The LG G5 phone looks impressive and classy. There is a soft curve on the top of the device just to enhance the appearance of the phone, but other than that it looks very similar to an Android smartphone. The volume control button is found on the left side of the device whereas the power button which is placed on the back of the device doubles as a fingerprint scanner. Fingerprint scanners have been available with LG’s rivals for some time now, and it is good to see that LG is catching up with the trend. The fingerprint scanner being placed on the rear of the device is great. When we pull out the phone from the pocket, the index finger sits on the scanner naturally, which will make it easy and convenient in unlocking. This is the reason why manufacturers are placing their fingerprint scanners on the rear of the device.

Display

The size of the screen stands at 5.3 inches while the resolution remains quad HD. The display technology powering the screen is the IPS LCD display. The display is one of the brightest in the market at 900 nits and also is powered by an “always on” display. When compared with AMOLED displays, IPS displays are immune to burn-ins. The Always on Display is a key feature as it only consumes less power from the battery, rather than turning the phone on for several times just to view the time.

Processor

The processor that comes with the device is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor which is believed to be super-fast.

Storage

Additional memory can be obtained with the help of a micro SD card.

Camera

There are not two, but three cameras found on the device. The two rear cameras are placed above the power button. These cameras do not sit flush with the rear of the device but are gradually curved so that the device could slide into the pocket easily. The cameras also have the support of laser autofocus. This enables the phone to be one of the fastest focusing phones around. The rear camera comes with a resolution of 16 MP and has optical image stabilization. Both OIS and laser auto focus help in low light photography.  The front facing camera comes with a resolution of 8 MP.

Technically speaking, if compared with the LG G4, there is no difference in the cameras.This is where the third camera comes into play. There is an additional 8 MP camera that sits on the rear. The specialty of the camera is its ability to capture a field of view of 135 degrees, which is far more than any smartphone camera has managed to capture. Interestingly, this field of view is larger than the field which can be captured by the naked eye.

Memory

The processor is backed up by a memory of 4GB, which will enable the device to perform in a powerful and fast manner.

Operating System

The operating system that comes with the device is the Android 6.0 Marshmallow skinned by the LG UX 5.0.

Battery Life

The LG G5 comes with a removable battery. The bottom of the device comes with a small button which will pop out the battery. This can be replaced by a fresh battery, therefore, long hours of charging is not needed. This is very convenient as the other battery can be charged and kept ready to be replaced when the inserted one dies down.

Additional/ Special Features

Google had been talking about producing modular phones, but it seems as if LG is the first to produce such a device. There are two modules that come with this LG device, one being the LG Cam plus camera with a battery which has a capacity of 2800 mAh. The camera comes with a dedicated button to capture videos. The module can be held easily while the same offers zoom control as well.

The other is the Audio module. The audio is enhanced for the first time with aptX- HD. This is specially used to stream quality audio retaining detail while transmitting audio with the help of Bluetooth. The audio module is also capable of handling 32-bit audio thanks to teaming up with B&O.

LG V10 Review – Features and Specifications

The LG V10 comes with impressive features like the second screen and the dual selfie camera. These features may seem impressive but may be forgotten after some time by the user. The device also comes with a fingerprint scanner, reinforced body, and enhanced video controls which have been mainly added to increase and enhance the user experience. These features are actually useful when being used. Let us find out more information regarding the device and its usefulness.

Design

The specialty of this device is that it comes with a secondary display. The resolution of the secondary display is 1040 × 160 pixels. This feature will be especially useful for displaying notifications. This small strip of display can also be used to display a download progress bar and a subject of an email without having to pull the whole notification bar down. It also comes with a passive mode which can show new messages on it without waking up the primary display. Another convenience of the secondary display is the ability to show track titles which can help in the audio controls to play or move to the next track in line. Although there are a lot of useful features, it does not seem to come with features that make this device a must-have. The body also comes with a texture which can be gripped with ease. The steel rails that come with the device give it a premium look but sometimes make the phone slippery. The device is tall due to the secondary display and wide as well.

Display

The size of the display, which also is assisted by a secondary display, is 5.7 inches. The resolution of the display is 1440 × 2560 pixels. The pixels density of the display is 515 ppi. The secondary display comes with a resolution of 1040 × 160 pixels. The size of the display is 2.1 inches and it supports touch as well.

Processor

The processor that powers the device is Snapdragon 808, which may not be considered to be a cutting-edge processor but performs well.

Storage

External storage is supported; thanks to micro SD support.

Camera

There are two front-facing cameras on the device. This may seem like an overkill. Even if a person is addicted to selfies, it makes less sense in swapping between the close cropped and wide angle lenses to capture an image. Most users may prefer to only use one mode instead of the other just to make things simple which will make the other camera worthless. The videos controls come with manual controls which let the user set features like white balance a refocus on shots. But these controls do not make sense for a user who wants to post a quick photo on Facebook.

Memory

The memory that comes with the device is 4GB.

Operating System

LG V10 comes with the Android Marshmallow 6.0. The custom interface which comes with the LG device is distinct.

Battery Life

The battery is able to last throughout the day without any issues. The battery is also removable.

Additional/ Special Features

The fingerprint scanner is fast and accurate but for some users, it may be too small. Some users may prefer it to be placed on the front of the device as like the iPhone 6S plus and Galaxy Note 5.

What is the difference between LG G5 and V10?

Design

LG G5: The dimensions of the device are 149.4 x 73.9 x 7.3 mm and the weight of the device is 159g. The body is made up of metal and fingerprint authentication via touch. The colors available are Gray, Pink, and Gold.

LG V10: The dimensions of the device are 159.6 x 79.3 x 8.6 mm and the weight of the device is 192 g. The body is made up of stainless steel and fingerprint authentication via touch. The device is also shock and vibration resistant.  The colors that the device comes with are Black, Brown, Blue, and White.

The more durable device of the two would be easily the LG V10. There are two stainless steel bars on the side of the device to reinforce this. The LG G5, on the other hand, comes with a full metal body. The volume button has been placed on the side of the device. The LG G5 also comes with modules; one being the LG CAM Plus and LG Hi-fi Plus. This is due to the modular design of the device.

OS

LG G5: The LG G5 comes with the Android Marshmallow 6.0.

LG V10: The LG V10 also comes with the Android Marshmallow 6.0.

Display

LG G5: The LG G5 comes with a display size of 5.3 inches and the resolution of the display is 1440 × 2560 pixels. The pixel density of the device is 554 ppi and the screen to body ratio of the device is 70.15 %.

LG V10: The LG V10 comes with a display size of 5.7 inches and the resolution of the display is 1440 × 2560 pixels. The pixel density of the device is 515 ppi and the screen to body ratio of the device is 70.85 %. There is also a secondary display which comes with the device with a size of 2.1 inches and a resolution of 1040 × 160 pixels.

The LG G5 comes with a 5.3 inch Quantum IPS display whereas the LG V10 comes with a larger display size of 5.7 inches. The detail on the LG G5 will be high due to its higher density. The LG V10 has been designed mainly as a tablet whereas the LG G5 has been designed for more conventional usage. In addition, the LG V10 also comes with a secondary display to show notification while in sleep mode. This display also gives access to favorite apps and essential utilities. The display on the LG G5 is able to be on only lighting up a few pixels on it to show the clock or notifications. This will save power on the device and is known as Always On Display.

Camera

LG G5: The LG G5 comes with a rear camera resolution of 16 MP, which is assisted by an LED flash to light up the scene.  The aperture of the lens is f 1.8, and the camera sensor size stands at 1 / 2.6 inches. The pixel size of on the sensor is 1.12 microns. The camera also supports OIS and can also do 4K recording. The front facing camera comes with a resolution of 8 MP.

LG V10: The LG V10 comes with a rear camera resolution of 16 MP, which is assisted by a dual LED flash to light up the scene.  The aperture of the lens is f 1.8, and the camera sensor size stands at 1 / 2.6 inches. The pixel size of on the sensor is 1.12 microns. The camera also supports OIS and can also do 4K recording. The front facing camera comes with a resolution of 8 MP. The front facing camera is also a dual camera.

Both main rear cameras come with a resolution of 16 MP. If we are to compare both cameras, there is not much change to be seen. The LG V10 comes with a 1.8 aperture wide angle lens which will enable it to perform well in low light.

The LG G5 comes with a secondary snapper which is capable of capturing images at 135 degrees wide. Although this is a great feature, due to the resolution only being 8 MP, the details suffer a bit. The LG V10 comes with two front facing cameras whereas the LG G5 comes with dual cameras on the rear where both cameras almost perform the same functions.

Hardware

LG G5: The LG G5 comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 which is a Quad core processor capable of clocking a speed of 2.2 GHz. The graphics are powered by an Adreno 530 GPU. The memory that comes with the device is 4 GB. The built-in storage is 32 GB where 23 GB is maximum user storage. The device also supports expandable storage via micro SD card.

LG V10: The LG V10 comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 which is a Hexacore processor capable of clocking a speed of 1.8 GHz. The graphics are powered by an Adreno 418 GPU. The memory that comes with the device is 4 GB. The built-in storage is 64 GB where 51 GB is maximum user storage. The device also supports expandable storage via micro SD card.

Although the LG V10 is powered by an older processor, it is able to get any work thrown at it done without any issues. The LG G5 comes with a newer processor which will have increased efficiency and speed.

Battery

LG G5: The LG G5 comes with a battery capacity of 2800mAh.

LG V10: The LG V10 comes with a battery capacity of 3000mAh.

LG G5 vs V10 – Summary