Flashback: LG G5 tried to wow the crowd with its Magic Slot, but failed

12 March 2023
The LG G5 was a unique modular phone that featured the first ultra wide camera pointed backwards, yet consumers largely ignored it.

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sa11oum, 13 Mar 2023The G5 embodies what was LG's problem in a nutshell - ... moreIt's kinda sad LG no longer exists but it's their own fault.
Their downfall was depending on one phone that is way off from all other brands, like a public test device.
And ofcourse the lack of proper update cycles.

Its not really for coming up with strange things because many thing they tried and introduced as first on the market are getting used years later by many different brands like it's their invention and brag about it.

They we're the first to introduce the double tap to wake up the screen and can remember a different brand really made it a key selling point. Just can't remember which one tho because many brands use it nowadays.

The LG G2 and the LG G3 we're great phones but there was almost zero advertising about them.

Anyway they still make some good other products so who knows maybe they will come back in a few years with killer ideas.
They can contact me to help them out :D.

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    YUKI93, 13 Mar 2023That might explain Sony's high price tag since they do... moreFrom what I've read, Sony currently outsources their phone manufacturing to Foxconn and displays to LG, that's probably why the camera islands on Sony phones are very similar to HMD Nokia's phones

      The article didn't mention perhaps the main thing that did LG in which was the bootloop. While it wasn't as prevalent on the LG G5 as it was on the G3 and, especially, the G4, the bad reputation the company had from the latter two generation spelled doom as LG couldn't shake it until they eventually folded. I did but the LG G4 when it came out but, once I heard about the bootloop issue, I sold it before it developed it (which seemed inevitable) and switched to Samsung never to look back again.

        The G5 embodies what was LG's problem in a nutshell - always trying to come up with something strange, new, different. That's usually a good thing but it's only good when the market agrees with your strange, different thing! LG never tried just going with the flow and releasing SAFE devices that would be accepted by most of the market. This is what caused their downfall.

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          PhoneFreak45, 12 Mar 2023As I type this on my V60, I really do miss LG. It's a ... moreGreat thread. LG will always have a special place in my heart despite their strange decisions.
          LG G2's back buttons were great and I still miss them to this day.

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            Anonymous, 13 Mar 2023I don't see any problem with thick phones. If you can ... moreYou are not very much educated in technology, are you?
            Imagine the size of say Flip 4, and then pack all the inside into a box 7 cm wide. Battery, mainboard, now add the rollable display. It would be a large cube impossible to use.

              Anonymous, 13 Mar 2023What ultimately ruined the G5 were the massive disapproval ... moreWow, didn't know tech reviewers back in the day don't like the ultrawide camera

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                PhoneFreak45, 12 Mar 2023As I type this on my V60, I really do miss LG. It's a ... moreLong comment with zero meaning 👍

                Long software support are more important than 3,5mm headphone jack these days. People could still use USB C earphone or TWS without headphone jack, but with short software support people couldn't force manufacturer for giving software patch/updates they need.

                Also someone who wants both headphone jack+ long software support could also buy Samsung XCover series. Thats even a better phone than sony, because it has 5 seconds zero to 100% battery charging speed (removable battery) and military grade drop resistance, use it together with Galaxy watch it would be perfect combination especially for old people who has health issues or strokes.

                  stubborn pricing strategy. every time they release a new phone, they always match the price of a Samsung despite LG already lagging as a smartphone brand, only to heavily discount it after a year. I guess, pride, as both are Korean brands.
                  I have the Nexus 5, great affordable flagship phone only small battery that replaced multiple times and small storage. I can't forget the screen of the G3 from a friend, it is noticeably sharper than my Nexus 5.

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                    Samsung is king👍

                    RIP blackberry, Nokia, htc, huawei, LG.

                      I've had G3 and G4, both gone boot loop. I'd good bye LG after that

                        Jerry101923, 13 Mar 2023Mrwhosetheboss now also credits Xiaomi. But you get the ... moreExactly. His Sony Xperia 1 Mk4 review is an absolute joke. He spent like 10 or 15 minutes reviewing that phone only to see him say that Samsung is better. Please, give me a break. 🤦‍♂️

                          Minu, 13 Mar 2023LG was mass outsourcing to Huaqin and Wingtech since 2016, ... moreThat might explain Sony's high price tag since they don't outsource their phone to someone else. Maybe the Xperia 10 Mk4 will be much cheaper if they outsource it to someone else, but that's just my guess. They might do it before with previous budget phones like the Xperia L, but I haven't seen a new model since the L4.

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                            Anonymous, 12 Mar 2023*(or dare I say copied) the LG Velvet 2 Pro's design f... moreLG was mass outsourcing to Huaqin and Wingtech since 2016, so it's not a surprise that Samsung still use Huaqin designs, which were used for former LG phones.
                            I wonder how atrocious phone prices can be if they designed and manufactured their own phones, including flagships

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                              PhoneFreak45, 12 Mar 2023As I type this on my V60, I really do miss LG. It's a ... moreBest comment of the day so far

                                YUKI93, 13 Mar 2023That's why I have completely stopped watching and foll... moreMrwhosetheboss now also credits Xiaomi.

                                But you get the point, they only credit top-selling brands

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                                  Adegbenro, 12 Mar 2023Samsung has never been known for providing the stock Androi... moreOr Nokia in non-competitive markets, Lenovo and Tinno in competitive markets and Sony in their niche market

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                                    magnaroader, 12 Mar 2023At least LG used to keep trying new things. Samsung and App... moreSo I wasn't the only person who thought Samsung is super boring compared to their S3 era

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                                      Daemon Targaryen, 12 Mar 2023Ah, yes. The often maligned, but also brilliantly underrate... moreBe proud. At least you are one of the very few to own one

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                                        Daemon Targaryen, 12 Mar 2023LG G5 is low-key comfortable to hold when I first got it. I... moreThat's why I bought a Nokia 8 with similar dimensions but better chipset. Unfortunately the G5 wasn't even sold here

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