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LG X5 (2016) 16GB review: worth buying?

Created date: 2018-09-30 23:19:18, Updated date: 2020-04-16 18:23:05

An examination of the advantages and disadvantages of the specs and capabilities of the LG X5 (2016) 16GB. How highly does it rate in terms of accessibility and performance in comparison with other smartphone? We reviewed the LG X5 (2016) 16GB to see if it was a good buy.

Features, Performance, and Reviews for the LG X5 (2016) 16GB

The camera function of LG X5 (2016) 16GB

The "LG X5 (2016) 16GB" has a 13.0MP main camera that lets you take photos and videos in a quite high resolution. You may be a little dissatisfied with it in some situations, for example when you want to capture scenery in very high resolution or print out beautiful photos, but this should not be an issue you run into very often.

The "LG X5 (2016) 16GB" comes with a 5.0MP pixel camera, which is a standard level. It's perfectly fine for selfies, but may be not as satisfying if you wish to take photos of large numbers of people, or make printouts.

The battery performance of LG X5 (2016) 16GB

The "LG X5 (2016) 16GB" has a relatively large battery with 2800.0mAh. The "LG X5 (2016) 16GB" has a good battery life compared to other smartphones. You won't feel stressed even if you spend all day surfing the web or on Twitter and you can also watch videos or play games on the go without having to worry too much about the battery. If you watch videos or play games for too long, however, you might want to watch your battery a bit.

LG X5 (2016) 16GB 's size

The "LG X5 (2016) 16GB" is 76.9mm wide, 151.6mm tall, and 7.2mm thick. I can just barely use it with one hand, so it may feel big to some people. In the case of the "LG X5 (2016) 16GB", it weighs about 133.0g. The weight is such that it's hardly noticeable even when using one-handed. However, some people may find it tiring to use for long periods.

In giving an overall rating to the "LG X5 (2016) 16GB", while it may be slightly difficult to hold, it shouldn't be much of a problem when considering its general strengths and weaknesses.

LG X5 (2016) 16GB 's screen

The "LG X5 (2016) 16GB" has a 5.5inch screen. The smartphone has a large, impressive screen, which allows you to enjoy photos and videos to the fullest. It is also very good for writing business documents and doing other work.

The resolution of the "LG X5 (2016) 16GB"'s screen is pretty much standard. It shouldn't be a problem for normal use, but it might prove to be a bit dissatisfying for those who wish to better enjoy their photos, videos, or games.

The CPU performance of LG X5 (2016) 16GB

The "LG X5 (2016) 16GB" has a run-of-the-mill processing power of 1.3GHz×4(4.0-cores), so while you'll be able to play 2D games with ease, it's a little lacking for 3D games. Outside of games, the phone runs most things quite smoothly, but certain apps can cause a bit of slowdown.

The "LG X5 (2016) 16GB" has 2.0GB of RAM, so it has plenty of space. In rare cases this amount of RAM might not be sufficient, but there shouldn't be too much stress on the machine with this amount.

The overall operational speed of the "LG X5 (2016) 16GB" rates as a mid-range smartphone. While you will probably not experience much sluggishness or lag with normal use, we recommend a phone at least one tier higher if you want to enjoy games or videos.

LG X5 (2016) 16GB 's storage capacity

The "LG X5 (2016) 16GB" has 16.0GB of data storage, which is plenty for taking photos, but for people who frequently shoot videos or have lots of games installed, this may not feel like enough space.

Since the "LG X5 (2016) 16GB" is compatible with SD cards, you'll be able to easily expand your storage capacity; you won't need to worry about how much internal space it has.

Overall assessment of LG X5 (2016) 16GB

The "LG X5 (2016) 16GB" is a relatively high-performance smartphone. If you plan to use it as your main smartphone, you may find it slightly inconvenient, but within tolerable limits.

The merits and demerits of LG X5 (2016) 16GB

The merits of LG X5 (2016) 16GB

  • It feels comparably light.
  • With the large display you can comfortably use it to watch videos and play games.

The demerits of LG X5 (2016) 16GB

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Specifications of LG X5 (2016) 16GB

LG X5 (2016) 16GB
ImageLG X5 (2016) 16GB
MakerLG
Release date2016-08
ColorWhite/Indigo Black
OSAndroid
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)76.9mm x 151.6mm x 7.2mm
Weight133.0g
Display size5.5inch
Display typeIPS LCD
Screen resolution (width x height)720 x 1280
Pixel density267ppi
Battery capacity2800.0mAh
CPU specs1.3GHz×4(4.0-cores)
RAM size2.0GB
Storage size16.0GB
Rear-camera resolution13.0MP
Front-camera resolution5.0MP

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General rating: 56.5/100

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Comparing the specifications of LG X5 (2016) 16GB against similar products

general rating

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twogeneral rating

LG X5 (2016) 16GB

56.5-Color:White/Indigo Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):76.9mm x 151.6mm x 7.2mm, Weight:133.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:267ppi, Display size:5.5inch, OS:Android

isai Beat LGV34 au 32GB

60.7Color:/, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.0mm x 149.0mm x 9.0mm, Weight:146.0g, Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:564ppi, Display size:5.2inch, OS:Android

LG X screen (2016) 16GB

55.7Color:Champagne Gold/Navy, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.0mm x 143.0mm x 7.1mm, Weight:120.0g, Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:297ppi, Display size:4.93inch, OS:Android

Qua phone PX au 16GB

58.6Color:/ /, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):73.0mm x 148.0mm x 7.5mm, Weight:127.0g, Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi, Display size:5.2inch, OS:Android

Disney Mobile on docomo DM-02H 16GB

60.8Color:Pink/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):74.0mm x 148.0mm x 7.9mm, Weight:137.0g, Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi, Display size:5.2inch, OS:Android

LG U (2016) 32GB

63.1Color:White/black/pink, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):73.2mm x 147.6mm x 7.7mm, Weight:135.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi, Display size:5.2inch, OS:Android

LG V20 (2016) 64GB

64.6Color:Titan/Silver/Pink, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):78.1mm x 159.7mm x 7.6mm, Weight:174.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:515ppi, Display size:5.7inch, OS:Android

LG X Skin (2016) 16GB

52.4Color:Gold/Titanium, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):71.4mm x 144.8mm x 6.9mm, Weight:122.0g, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi, Display size:5.0inch, OS:Android

grip

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twogrip

LG X5 (2016) 16GB

64.9-Color:White/Indigo Black, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):76.9mm x 151.6mm x 7.2mm, Weight:133.0g

isai Beat LGV34 au 32GB

64.0Color:/, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.0mm x 149.0mm x 9.0mm, Weight:146.0g

LG X screen (2016) 16GB

70.7Color:Champagne Gold/Navy, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):72.0mm x 143.0mm x 7.1mm, Weight:120.0g

Qua phone PX au 16GB

68.1Color:/ /, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):73.0mm x 148.0mm x 7.5mm, Weight:127.0g

Disney Mobile on docomo DM-02H 16GB

65.5Color:Pink/White, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):74.0mm x 148.0mm x 7.9mm, Weight:137.0g

LG U (2016) 32GB

66.4Color:White/black/pink, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):73.2mm x 147.6mm x 7.7mm, Weight:135.0g

LG V20 (2016) 64GB

55.2Color:Titan/Silver/Pink, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):78.1mm x 159.7mm x 7.6mm, Weight:174.0g

LG X Skin (2016) 16GB

70.5Color:Gold/Titanium, Dimensions (width x height x thickness):71.4mm x 144.8mm x 6.9mm, Weight:122.0g

screen cleanliness

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoscreen cleanliness

LG X5 (2016) 16GB

53.7-Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:267ppi

isai Beat LGV34 au 32GB

89.3Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:564ppi

LG X screen (2016) 16GB

60.8Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:297ppi

Qua phone PX au 16GB

85.5Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi

Disney Mobile on docomo DM-02H 16GB

85.5Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi

LG U (2016) 32GB

85.5Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi

LG V20 (2016) 64GB

88.0Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:515ppi

LG X Skin (2016) 16GB

59.9Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

screen quality

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoscreen quality

LG X5 (2016) 16GB

71.2-Display size:5.5inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:267ppi

isai Beat LGV34 au 32GB

81.2Display size:5.2inch, Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:564ppi

LG X screen (2016) 16GB

70.6Display size:4.93inch, Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:297ppi

Qua phone PX au 16GB

78.3Display size:5.2inch, Display type:IPS, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi

Disney Mobile on docomo DM-02H 16GB

78.3Display size:5.2inch, Display type:TFT, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi

LG U (2016) 32GB

78.3Display size:5.2inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1080 x 1920, Pixel density:423ppi

LG V20 (2016) 64GB

83.7Display size:5.7inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):1440 x 2560, Pixel density:515ppi

LG X Skin (2016) 16GB

71.0Display size:5.0inch, Display type:IPS LCD, Screen resolution (width x height):720 x 1280, Pixel density:293ppi

performance

ImageProduct nameReviewLevel of recommendation based on the comparison of the differences between the twoperformance

LG X5 (2016) 16GB

36.5-OS:Android

isai Beat LGV34 au 32GB

57.6OS:Android

LG X screen (2016) 16GB

33.5OS:Android

Qua phone PX au 16GB

52.6OS:Android

Disney Mobile on docomo DM-02H 16GB

52.6OS:Android

LG U (2016) 32GB

55.0OS:Android

LG V20 (2016) 64GB

57.6OS:Android

LG X Skin (2016) 16GB

23.2OS:Android