Phones LG G5

[Fanaticalism]

No I thought exactly same tbh.

+1

 

[AppleRobert]

Am I the only one thinking this thing is (f) ugly?

One can cover the rear with a case I suppose but one cannot put a bag over it really and then fondle it.

 

[nj-morris]

Am I the only one thinking this thing is (f) ugly?

Nah this guy doesn't either:

 

[Fireblade]

What the heck is this, an external battery?

http://www.mobiflip.de/lg-g5-foto-zeigt-seltsames-modul/

 

[MRU]

What the heck is this, an external battery?

http://www.mobiflip.de/lg-g5-foto-zeigt-seltsames-modul/

Whatever it is, it's atrocious looking...

 

[Fireblade]

Snapdragon 820 is confirmed...

http://m.androidcentral.com/qualcomm-teases-snapdragon-820-lg-g5?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=gplus

 

[nj-morris]

Whatever it is, it's atrocious looking...

Atrocious looking it may be, but you've got to admit it's kind of neat.

Snapdragon 820 is confirmed...

http://m.androidcentral.com/qualcomm-teases-snapdragon-820-lg-g5?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=gplus

I guess that was a given all along.

 

[Fireblade]

I guess that was a given all along.

Sure, but now it's "official"

 

[Tig Bitties]

Snapdragon 820 is confirmed...

http://m.androidcentral.com/qualcomm-teases-snapdragon-820-lg-g5?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=gplus

That's old news I thought ? All new Android flagships are running the same hardware; SD820 + 4GB + 6.01 Marshmallow base. Samsung, LG, HTC, OPO, etc...will all use that as their base this year.

 

[jamezr]

Here is the Magic Slot removable battery

http://www.androidcentral.com/lg-g5-magic-slot-battery-module-pictured-ahead-launch

 

[Andres Cantu]

Here is the Magic Slot removable battery

http://www.androidcentral.com/lg-g5-magic-slot-battery-module-pictured-ahead-launch

Very interesting idea. I'm glad someone is bringing innovative ideas to the table (this and the rear cameras).

 

[TG1]

Sounds promising.

http://m.androidcentral.com/lg-taps...9287&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter

 

[nj-morris]

Here is the Magic Slot removable battery

http://www.androidcentral.com/lg-g5-magic-slot-battery-module-pictured-ahead-launch

I still can't get over how neat this idea is. Can't wait to see what else they do with this magic slot.

 

[jamezr]

Here is the front and back in all it's glory......
I think the fingerprint sensor is also the home/wake button too.

http://www.androidcentral.com/lg-g5-leak-shows-front-and-back-it-ahead-official-unveiling

 

[Fireblade]

Hmmm let's see what the magic slot brings, but one thing I can say for sure - I really don't like it's design, reminds me of the Galaxy S3.

 

[jamezr]

Hmmm let's see what the magic slot brings, but one thing I can say for sure - I really don't like it's design, reminds me of the Galaxy S3.

yep and kinda like a Nexus 5x from the back.

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[jamezr]

Here this picture looks a lot better

 

[apolloa]

Everyone's gone for curvy rounded phones, does that make them easier or harder to hold?

 

[Fernandez21]

Everyone's gone for curvy rounded phones, does that make them easier or harder to hold?

It's more comfortable to hold, but more slippery.

 

[Truefan31]

Looks kinda cool imo. Must be why the fingerprint sensor is on the back.

The curves make it easier to hold supposedly.

 

[MRU]

It reminds me of the HTC One X ..

 

[Fernandez21]

It reminds me of the HTC One X ..

Loved that phone, it was the first one that really got as much use as my iPhone. Before that I kept switching back and using the iPhone as my primary phone.

 

[spriter]

Here this picture looks a lot better

For an LG I quite like that. Well, aside from the logo on the white background

 

[nj-morris]

https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/700824677439168516
2800mAh apparently.

 

[GadgetSN]

Fugly. Curves are more comfortable to hold but make the device look retro and old.