The camera-app that is included with the G5 is custom-made by LG and performs excellent. There are also a bunch of great features, such as a manual camera mode.
LG's flagship smartphone is filled with apps that can't be deleted and notifications from mobile carriers. There's an entire folder of unnecessary LG apps and unremovable third-party applications such as Evernote.
Most of the extra add-ons for the G5 are quite expensive. There are many different friends available, ranging from a camera add-on for $99 to a virtual reality kit for $200.
USB Type C is the new charging/data transfer standard that has just begun rolling out in 2015. It offers faster data transfer speeds, and a reversible port as well as a more durable connector. It should stick around for the next 5-10 years.
HTC uses the newest IPS LCD 5 display, which can produce the same very saturated colors that you'd find on Amoled panels, or in the settings you can change it to be more realistic looking - like a traditional LCD panel. The screen also responds faster than any other display out there, however this has never been a problem before.
HTC has tweaked their 'ultrapixel' idea - this time they've gone with a 12MP sensor with large pixels (not as large at the 4MP camera in the M7 and M8, but considerably larger than the M9's 20MP shooter).
Colors can be muted in daylight shots, but the HTC 10 nails lowlight shots. No doubt the OIS and laser-assisted focusing helps here.
You can install apps on the SD card, and use it the exact same as the internal storage. Other flagship phones don't allow this - their SD cards are restricted to media (music, movies, pictures).
HTC is using a new strategy when it comes to speakers - they are using a front facing tweeter (focuses on high frequency) in the earpiece and a speaker in the bottom (focusing on the bass). It might not be the dual-front facing stereo speakers of yesteryear, but this provides space for a larger screen without making the body of the phone larger, and also doesn't compromise on audio quality
HTC is also using a DAC, as well as a dedicated amp for each speaker. The phone also supports Hi-Fi audio, putting this in the contest for best current audio experience on any phone.
HTC's Sense 8 UI borrows heavily from stock Android, making minor additions and revisions instead of a complete re-haul. Instead of including multiple apps (a gallery app from HTC and one from Google for example), they have mostly gone with Google's apps.
Some unique features are the "Freestyle" layout, which almost acts like a personalized wallpaper/homescreen hybrid. You can add stickers that fit the wallpaper's theme, and assign them to a task then touched. These aren't restricted to an app grid either. This helps keep your home screen look clean without removing any functionality.
In GFXBench 3.0 onscreen, the HTC 10 scores 52 fps on T-Rex and 29 fps on Manhattan. This is in line with the Galaxy S7, and about 50% better than the Galaxy S6 and Nexus 6P.
For the offscreen GFXBench 3.0, the HTC 10 achieved 90 fps in T-Rex and 47 fps on Manhattan. This is just a hair slower than the US Galaxy S7 variant, but ahead of the international Galaxy S7, Galaxy S6, and Nexus 6P.
In Geekbench 3: single-core, the HTC 10 is just a hair slower than the US Galaxy S7 and slower than the iPhone 6S Plus, but faster than the international Galaxy S7, S6, and Nexus 6P.th
The aluminum uni-body design is back, this time with some improvements. The power button has distinguishing ridges, the 'HTC bar" is gone, and they removed the bottom speaker helping it achieve almost 5% higher screen-to-body ratio. On the rear is a massive chamfered edge, which catches light differently and makes holding the phone feel more comfortable.
While the LG G5 has it's modular bottom, the Galaxy S7 Edge has that edge with software to enhance it, and the Nexus 6P has pure stock Android and will get the fastest updates. The HTC 10 lacks a single headlining feature, and even the design is a small evolution of the M7's original design 3 years ago.
A 90 minute full HD video on 100% brightness drained the battery by 22% - a poor result - which is much higher than the ~16% we typically see. However, while web browsing over WiFi it scored 8 hours - a very good result - beating out the Galaxy S7 (7.6 hours), iPhone 6s (7.45 hours), and the Nexus 6P (5.65 hours). This is a new phone, so perhaps a software update can stabilize the battery life.
Old micro USB cables will not work with this device, meaning if you lose or break your cable you will need to buy a new one instead of using an old cable you had lying around. If you need to top up your phone away from home, it will be much harder to find a suitable cable initially.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 has a 3000 mAH battery, which is an almost 20% increase compared to the Galaxy S6. The larger battery combined with the efficiency of Android 6.0 Marshmallow allows for a very reliable battery life. The smartphone also is compatible with Fast Charge and Samsung's wireless charging.
The smartphone features a 5,1 inch Super AMOLED display with vibrant colors and excellent image quality. The resolution is quite high with 1440p (1440 x 2560), a noticeable step-up compared to Full HD.
LG has provided a MicroSD card for easy expendable storage. The phone is also compatible with SDXC cards, which allows for storage up to a whopping 2TB. The battery is easily removable and can be easily swapped. In short, accessibility on the V10 is great.
The V10 has a built-in secondary display above the main 5,7 inch screen. This display can be used to show the time and notifications, to clear up the main display. It can also be used to provide a quick access to your favorite apps.
There are two front cameras on the LG V10, which allows for wide-angle photo's and selfies. The camera on back is also excellent, with many reviewers even claiming the LG V10 is as good as mobile cameras get.
The LG V10 uses a 3000 mAH battery, which is quite large but performs quite mediocre due to the quite large 5,7 inch display, the secondary display and an older processor that's not really energy-efficient.
Although the LG V10 smartphone features a high-end system on a chip, it's not as recent compared to competing flagship devices. The smartphone carries a Snapdragon 808, while other high-end smartphones use a slightly upgraded Snapdragon 810 or its successor, the Snapdragon 820.
The curved 5,5 inch display works well with Android and definitely isn't considered as a gimmick. Samsung has opted for a beautiful Super AMOLED panel with an impressive resolution of 1440 by 2560, a noticeable improvement over Full HD. The edges on the display also allow for a more compact and smaller device, which makes the S7 Edge overall easier to use.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has a very large 3600 mAH battery, which is definitely impressive compared to other flagship devices. The larger battery combined with the efficiency of Android 6.0 Marshmallow allows for a very reliable battery life. The smartphone also is compatible with Fast Charge and Samsung's wireless charging.