In the season where 5G smartphones are the rave, LG has announced its 5G smartphone called the LG V50 ThinQ 5G. From its name, it’s easy to deduce that 5G connectivity is one of the primary selling points. For the fast-paced connectivity to be up and running, the South Korean OEM implemented the superb Snapdragon 855.
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LG V50 ThinQ 5G Key Specs and Features
- 6.4-inch P-OLED Display, 1440 x 3120 pixels (539 ppi)
- HDR10, Always-on Display, Dolby Vision
- Android 9.0 Pie OS
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 CPU
- 6GB RAM
- 128GB built-in storage space, up to 512GB Memory Card
- 12MP + 12MP + 16MP Triple Rear Camera
- 8MP + 5MP Dual Front Camera
- 4G LTE
- 5G Network Support
- Wireless Charging (10W)
- 18W Capacity Fast Charging
- Fingerprint scanner (rear)
- 4,000 mAh Non-Removable Li-Po Battery
Design and Display
LG V50 ThinQ 5G touches down in the design statement that’s been trending since 2018 – the notch design.
It conditions the smartphone to deliver an edge-to-edge immersive viewing pleasure. Away from the groove, LG keeps up with the 3.5mm audio jack that’s getting absent in most flagship phones of late.
Continuing LG’s tradition, the phone sports the MIL-STD-810G compliance that gives doggedness in abundance. Under the front glass, the P-OLED panel ensures the user derives deserved entertainment.
The crisp display obtains clarity from 1440 x 3120 pixels resolution. Corning Gorilla Glass shields both sides of the phone from falls.
The front is covered in Corning Gorilla Glass 5, while the back is covered in Corning Gorilla 6. The sides are wrapped in aluminium frame.
Battery and Camera
Sufficient smartphone duration is assured by the 4,000mAh battery. The battery is more lovable when you consider its high-speed charging capacity that makes it charge from 0% to 50% in 30 minutes. Also supported on the phone is the Wireless Charging.
Smartphone photographers and professional photographers alike can savour in the excellence of the five cameras present on the LG V50 ThinQ 5G.
From the rear, the 12MP standard camera handles primary camera modes while the assisting 12MP telephoto sensor churns out portrait images, and the third 16MP shooter produces ultra-wide shots. Social media lovers will bask in the glory of the dual 8MP and 5MP selfie cameras.
Hardware and Software
The weight of actions on the LG V50 ThinQ 5G is carried by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC. Well, a lot of OEMs are wasting no time in jumping on this 7nm chipset.
In LG’s case, the 5G X50 Modem is the major determinant for the chipset choice on this mobile phone.
This solo model of the LG V50 ThinQ 5G draws its multitasking capability from a 6GB RAM. Adding to that, it leaves an expandable 128GB storage to consume whatever file is thrown at it. Software roles are dished out by the latest Android 9.0 Pie OS.
LG V50 ThinQ 5G Price and Availability
LG V50 ThinQ 5G price starts at around $999 (around 360,000 Naira). We are not certain on the availability of the device.
LG V50 ThinQ 5G Specs
Here are a few specs of the LG V50 ThinQ 5G:
General Features
- Platform: Android 9.0 Pie OS
- Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 855
- GPU: Adreno 640
- Memory: 6GB RAM
- Colours: Platinum Gray, New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue, Raspberry Rose
- Dimension: 158.8 x 75.7 x 7.6 mm
- Weight: 169g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 6.4-inch, P-OLED capacitive touchscreen, 1440 x 3120 pixels (534 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Camera
- Rear Camera: Triple 12MP + 12MP + 16MP camera, 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., HDR video, gyro-EI
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama
- Front Camera: Dual 8MP + 5MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 512GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: Yes, 5G band 41 (2500 MHz), 260(39 GHz), 261(28 GHz); NSA
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: 42.2/5.76 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE-A (4CA) Cat 16 1024/150 Mbps
- 5G: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v5.0 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: USB Type-C 3.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP4/DviX/XviD/H.265 player
- Video Player: MP4/DviX/XviD/H.265 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (rear)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: Yes
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 4,000mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
