Are the modules essential?

[venom0706]

I am considering buying the LG G5, but I am wondering, are the different modules essential? I plan on only buying an additional battery and during some moment in time - the Cam Plus module. What would you say about the phone? Is it good? (I am moving from an Xperia Z2).

Thank you and appreciated.

 

[jd4d]

I love mine. I've only had it for a couple of weeks due to me having to turn in my Note 7. It's all that i want in a phone. I'm not a big fan of the UI but I'm using nova launcher. As for the modules i agree with u i am considering a spare battery but read yesterday that LG is not considering any more modules in future phones.

 

[venom0706]

Thank you for your reply!

 

[Greedog]

This phone is incredible. I've had mine since June 3rd and still can't put it down.

I would really like the B&O "Friend" but if I never see it the phone is still awesome without it.

It's got lots of things most other phones do not.

It's blazing fast and never lags. I had 44 apps opened the other day and never knew it until I counted.

I did buy a second battery for it and have never used it... Never.

The reason I bought it is because I needed a good camera. And boy did I get a good camera. No! I got an awesome camera and the second "wide-angle" shooter is so much fun.

Get it, man! You won't regret it. But make sure you really check it over for cosmetic flaws. Mine is perfect but there are a few out there with blemishes. Check it over.

And.. No! The modules are not essential.

 

[venom0706]

Thank you for your recommendation. I would, but I just read that LG is abandoning the whole modular idea. The modules are what attracted me to the phone in the first place, so it is a shame that they are ditching it.

 

[anon(9419666)]

It all depends on the user, I don't really think modular is are useful. However, if in the future there are more functions it would change my mind.

 

[Norg]

Thank you for your recommendation. I would, but I just read that LG is abandoning the whole modular idea. The modules are what attracted me to the phone in the first place, so it is a shame that they are ditching it.

As far as the friends modules go, personally I think they are simply nice-to-have, not must-haves!! This is best darn phone that I've owned in the past couple of years, and I truly enjoy using it day in day out and I'm into my 3rd month of using it. And yes for those wondering, this is my first LG phone ever!!

 

[Crabby Abie The Queen T-Flo]

theyre too expensive though (

 

[mikey1273]

Other than swapping the battery the only feature of modules or friends I am intrested in is the 360° camera.

 

[taco-man]

I got that 360° Camera as part of a promotional deal. I finally got around to trying it out. It's pretty cool!
Here's the office lobby: https://flic.kr/p/MwFU5y
You can click/drag on the photo to see all angles.

I got the Cam Plus module, but I never use that.

The battery/charging cradle is pretty nice. I have previously considered that to be used as a
contingency, but instead, I'm charging the cradle and swapping batteries regularly. That way,
I never have to leave the phone on a charger. (I'm not sure if the battery/cradle is considered
a module/friend though. Seems more like an accessory.)

 

[mikey1273]

I got a spare battery and the spare charger cradle thingy with mine. It was inuded in the deal I got from B&H, also they gave a vivo fit 3 too. I dont think id use the cam plus module. I have not even unwrapped the spare Battery and charger yet.

 

[woofster]

I have the G5 and I love it but I have zero inclination to use any Friends modules at all. That said, I didn't choose the G5 for its modular capabilities. It's still a great phone without it.