helloiamwillie

User Reviews

• 

  helloiamwillie

  

  LG G5

  Global · 4GB · 32GB · H850

  5 years ago

  Edit review

  Top tier cost effective phone <$150. High repairability

  The 3 year experience: "It keeps in trucking"
  
  Problem: Phone took a swim. Phone survives, microphone + loudspeaker did not.
  Fix: Replace the modular chin that holds the microphone
  Fix: Lifeproof case hasn't stopped being waterproof yet
  
  P: Fingersensor / power button stops working
  F: Easily replaceable. The screen snap-fits to frame (easy disassembly)
  
  P: Camera stops focusing
  F: Ebay
  
  P: Volume rocker stuck pressing down
  F: Ebay
  
  P: GPS poor signal
  F: Clean /Re-seat antenna contacts.
  
  P: Battery degradation
  F: Swap batteries
  
  Additional Positives:
  -Slim / Compact for one handed use
  -Stunning camera, especially with pixel camera apk
  -Wide angle lens
  -Swappable battery + Hybrid cradle

  Pros

  • Always on display
  • QHD
  • Snapdragon 820
  • Cheap
  • Modular
  • Repairability

  Cons

  • Mediocre signal strength on Cricket -100dBm 35asu
  • Mediocre GPS: ~40 Signal to Noise ratio (0-100) fr
  • <1day battery, shuts off phone @ incorrect level
  • Easily scratched front and rear glass
  • Temporary screen burn-in + light bleed

  • 8.4
  • Screen8.0
  • Performance8.6
  • Camera9.5
  • Connectivity7.3
  • Battery5.0

  View answers

  3

  Thanks!

  3

  Thanks!