![]() Like the V10, the V20 also packs a generous 64GB base storage capacity, which of course can be expanded via the microSD card slot next to the battery (with support up to a whopping 2 TB). Google’s Pixel phone still has the crown for smoothness, but the LG V20’s speed is comparable, and we didn’t observe any noticeable stutters or hang-ups throughout our testing of the device. However, we will say that the software’s performance has a snappier edge compared to its most direct competitor from Samsung. Under the hood is the proven and blazingly quick Snapdragon 820 chipset and 4GB of RAM, which matches spec-for-spec with the rest of its top-end brethren. Where LG falls a little behind in aesthetics, it totally makes up with functionality, which is the primary aim of the V-series. Performance The V20’s battery respectably gets us through the day, but that’s not particularly great. The phone’s slimmed-down exterior is said to still meet the military drop test MIL-STD-810G standard – a nice peace of mind to have with the constant potential of gravity claiming our beloved devices. Interface where three different materials come together – not the most refined build.īut although we have criticisms over the V20’s level of refinement, we must praise LG for maintaining the series’ impact resistance. LG is the only top-end phone manufacturer that has stuck to its guns and ensured that the feature remains, where the rest of have dropped it for the sake of refinement and planned obsolescence. We have to give kudos to LG that despite the LG V20 being a metal phone, the back cover can still pop off and provide access to a removable battery. Unfortunately for grip, this means that the original textured cover was traded for a smooth one, which can achieve that classy feel of cold metal in your hand and a thinner chassis, but makes it a pain to try and hold onto without an added case. This fact also makes the rear fingerprint scanner/power button an inconvenient reach.įast-forward to today, and we still have a smartphone that prioritizes the maximum media experience, but is made-over so that it can at least pass for a “premium” device that we’ve all come to expect from a top-dollar flagship phone of today. ![]() The LG V20’s smooth finish feels nice in the hand, but its large footprint and slim profile makes it one of the more unwieldy phablets out there. But if you have a tight budget, you may want to read our Moto E5 review. It was a smartphone for function, where most manufacturers were sacrificing for form instead. Not only did it sport a super-grippy, textured rubber back cover, but it was flanked by stainless steel railings for some appeal and additional grip. The exterior of LG’s original V-series smartphone strayed from the pack, in a good way. Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (quad-core, 2.15 GHz)Ħ4GB internal with microSD card support (up to 2 TB)ġ6MP (f/1.8) and 8MP (f/2.4, wide angle), OIS, laser AFĥMP Wide-Angle (switchable to standard angle), f/1.9ģ,200 mAh (removeable) talk time of about 14 hours and standby time of 17 days Display quality left something to be desired.Latest Android build (7.0, Nougat) out the box.Wide-angle camera is a real nice-to-have.Unrivaled audio in the smartphone world.Removable back cover in a metal design, with removable battery.However, some questionable quality aspects keep it from achieving greatness. You can find numerous components on this sizable smartphone not on others, such as a secondary display, additional wide-angle camera, 32-bit HiFi Quad audio DAC, and removable battery. ![]() Summary: The feature-packed and media-powerhouse LG V20 impressed us on many fronts. Can LG keep up the momentum from that respectable start, or is this another sequel that can’t match the magic of the original? Let’s find out in our LG V20 Smartphone Review! Overview So of course we’d have a sequel to the V10 a year later, and that incremental step was realized as the LG V20. ![]() Many in the tech community considered it the best Android phone of its year – not a bad start for a new name. Although it was a relatively soft launch, there was nothing that fell short about the supersized, media-devouring portable machine. Towards the end of 2015, LG introduced a new flagship smartphone series with the V10.
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