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LG G5 Beats Samsung Galaxy S7 Xiaomi Mi 5 at MWC 2016
LG G5 Beats Samsung Galaxy S7 Xiaomi Mi 5 at MWC 2016
A number of smartphone manufacturers, much like every year, took to the stage at
Mobile World Congress to unveil their latest and greatest smartphones. But it is LG
that has attracted most of the appreciation, it appears. The GSMA organisation,
which hosts the event, has announced the winners of its annual Global Mobile
Awards (2016 Glomo Awards).
Mobile World Congress to unveil their latest and greatest smartphones. But it is LG
that has attracted most of the appreciation, it appears. The GSMA organisation,
which hosts the event, has announced the winners of its annual Global Mobile
Awards (2016 Glomo Awards).
The LG G5 was crowned the Best New Mobile Device at this years event. The G5
was competing against with Samsungs newly launched Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge
, Xiaomis Mi 5, Sonys Xperia X Performance, and HPs Elite x3.
was competing against with Samsungs newly launched Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge
, Xiaomis Mi 5, Sonys Xperia X Performance, and HPs Elite x3.
(Also see: Xiaomi Mi 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 vs LG G5 comparison)
The LG G5 not only packs in top-of-the-line hardware specifications, it also offers some
innovative features such as dual-camera setup and modular design. A user can enhance
the camera or battery capabilities by swapping in a module LG provides.
innovative features such as dual-camera setup and modular design. A user can enhance
the camera or battery capabilities by swapping in a module LG provides.
(Also see: Xiaomi Mi 5 vs HP Elite x3 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge vs LG G5 comparison)
Xiaomis Redmi 2, which was launched last year, earned the crown for the Best Low Cost
Smartphone (Sub-$100). Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge bagged the title for the Best
Smartphone of 2015. For tablets, it was Microsofts Surface Pro 4 which got the top
spot, whereas ActivHearts got the first rank in wearabletechnology category for the year.
Smartphone (Sub-$100). Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge bagged the title for the Best
Smartphone of 2015. For tablets, it was Microsofts Surface Pro 4 which got the top
spot, whereas ActivHearts got the first rank in wearabletechnology category for the year.
Samsung wont be too disappointed, as its Gear S2 smartwatch was found to be the
best-connected consumer electronic device. Besides, the display panel on its new
smartphones is receiving many praises. The victory montage also saw Google
Cardboard as the Best Overall App (Judges Choice), Quickplay for HOOQ app
as the best mobile app for media, film, TV, or video, and Soundcloud as the Best
Mobile Music App.
best-connected consumer electronic device. Besides, the display panel on its new
smartphones is receiving many praises. The victory montage also saw Google
Cardboard as the Best Overall App (Judges Choice), Quickplay for HOOQ app
as the best mobile app for media, film, TV, or video, and Soundcloud as the Best
Mobile Music App.
Missed the news? Heres a list of all phones launched at MWC 2016 on one
handy page - or catch our full Mobile World Congress coverage.
handy page - or catch our full Mobile World Congress coverage.
Xiaomi Redmi 2
R 6999
- REVIEW
- KEY SPECS
- NEWS
- Design
- Display
- Software
- Performance
- Battery life
- Camera
- Value for money
- Good
- LTE support
- Good screen
- Great battery life
- Good build quality and value for money
- Bad
- Camera colour accuracy is a bit off
- Occasional stutters and slowdowns
Read detailed Xiaomi Redmi 2 review
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
R 58900
- REVIEW
- KEY SPECS
- NEWS
- Design
- Display
- Software
- Performance
- Battery life
- Camera
- Value for money
- Good
- Fantastic performance
- Unmatched original style
- Incredible camera
- Bad
- No microSD slot
- Difficult to grip securely
Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge review
Microsoft Surface Pro 4
- KEY SPECS
- NEWS
Display
12.30-inchProcessor
Intel Core M3Front Camera
5-megapixelResolution
2736x1824 pixelsRAM
4GBOS
Windows 10Storage
128GBRear Camera
8-megapixelBattery capacity
See full Microsoft Surface Pro 4 specifications
LG G5
- KEY SPECS
- NEWS
Display
5.30-inchProcessor
2.1GHzFront Camera
8-megapixelResolution
1440x2560 pixelsRAM
4GBOS
Android 6.0Storage
32GBRear Camera
16-megapixelBattery capacity
2800mAhSee full LG G5 specifications
Samsung Galaxy S7
- KEY SPECS
- NEWS
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