| Physical features | LG G5 (H850) | LG G5 (H840) |
| Model | G5 (H850) | G5 (H840) |
| Other model names | LG G5 4G H850, LG H850 | LG G5 SE, LG G5 Lite, LG-H840, LGH840 |
| Country or region available |  
South Africa, (Europe) |  
(Latin America), Brazil |
| Brand | LG | LG |
| Release date | March, 2016 | March, 2016 |
| Depth | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 73.9 x 149.4 millimeters (2.91 x 5.88 in) | 73.9 x 149.4 millimeters (2.91 x 5.88 in) |
| Weight | 159 grams (5.57 ounces) | 159 grams (5.57 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
| System (OS) | LG G5 (H850) | LG G5 (H840) |
| Operating system | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Firmware update | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Hardware | LG G5 (H850) | LG G5 (H840) |
| Chipset | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm) | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm) |
| CPU processor | Quad-Core, 2 processors:
2.15Ghz Dual-Core Kryo
1.6Ghz Dual-Core Kryo | Octa-Core, 2 processors:
1.8Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A72
1.4Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) | 32GB (22GB available) |
| External storage | Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) | Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) |
| Display | LG G5 (H850) | LG G5 (H840) |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 5.3" inches | 5.3" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 1440x2560 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 554 PPI | 554 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Mobile networks | LG G5 (H850) | LG G5 (H840) |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum download/upload | 450/50 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM Mhz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat9 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,30) | LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Calling | LG G5 (H850) | LG G5 (H840) |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| Camera | LG G5 (H850) | LG G5 (H840) |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera)
16 megapixels
8MPf/2.412mm1/3.2 | (dual camera)
16 megapixels
8MPf/2.412mm1/3.2 |
| Main camera resolution | 5312x2988 pixels | 5312x2988 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 29mm lens | 29mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2.6" inches | 1/2.6" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | LDAF: laser detection autofocus | LDAF: laser detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization | OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo/video only main camera |
| 2ª camera | LG G5 (H850) | LG G5 (H840) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/4" inches | 1/4" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
| Multimedia | LG G5 (H850) | LG G5 (H840) |
| Radio | FM (RDS) | FM (RDS) |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Connectivity | LG G5 (H850) | LG G5 (H840) |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO |
| DLNA | Supported | Supported |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| Infrared port | Supported | Supported |
| Other functions | LG G5 (H850) | LG G5 (H840) |
| Active noise cancellation | Supported | Supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Compass
Ambient Light sensor
Gyroscope
Barometer
Fingerprint sensor
| Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Compass
Ambient Light sensor
Gyroscope
Barometer
Fingerprint sensor
|
| Other features | - Colors: Silver, Titan, Gold, Pink
- USB OTG On-The-Go
- LG Optimus UX 5.0 UI
- LG 360 VR supported
- LG CAM Plus supported
- 3D Arc Glass screen
- Modular battery
- Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min
- Quick Charge 3.0
- WiFi direct, hotspot | - Colors: Silver, Titan, Gold, Pink
- USB OTG On-The-Go
- LG Optimus UX 5.0 UI
- LG 360 VR supported
- LG CAM Plus supported
- 3D Arc Glass screen
- Modular battery
- Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min
- Quick Charge 3.0
- WiFi direct, hotspot |
| Power supply | LG G5 (H850) | LG G5 (H840) |
| Battery | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 2800 mAh | 2800 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Standard charging | Standard charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 1200 minutes | 20 hours | 0.8 day | 1200 minutes | 20 hours | 0.8 day |
| Standby | 22800 minutes | 380 hours | 15.8 days | 22800 minutes | 380 hours | 15.8 days |
| Radiation rate | LG G5 (H850) | LG G5 (H840) |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |