LG V30 and V30+ Review [VIDEO]

LG’s V30 has been on the market for over three months now and I have been using the device as my daily driver since its release. To be honest, there is a lot to like about it with only a few things preventing me from calling it the “perfect phone.”

However, those few things are personal preference and despite them, the LG V30 is a solid device that I continue to use. It certainly has its pros and cons. So before you watch the video review, here’s what you are getting into:

LG V30 / V30+ Specs

• • 6″ OLED display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor
  • 4GB of RAM
  • 64GB of storage / 128GB of storage
  • microSD support up to 256GB
  • 16-megapixel camera standard field of view with OIS
  • 13-megapixel with 120° wide angle field of view
  • 5-megapixel front facing camera
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • IP68 water and dust proof certification
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • USB Type-C
  • 3.5mm headphone jack w/ 32-bit Quad DAC
  • 3,300mAh battery with fast-charging and wireless charging
  • Android 7.1.2 Nougat
  • $800 / $850 originally. *prices may vary*

LG V30 / V30+ Pros and Cons

• Pros
  • Gorgeous 6″ OLED Display
  • Water Resistant Design
  • Strong Perfromance
  • Unique Camera Features
  • Phenomenal Audio Quality
• Cons
  • Average Battery Life
  • Sub-par Software Experience

Overall, the LG V30 and V30+ are very good smartphones although, they’re often overlooked. They check a lot of the boxes consumers are looking for which is why we can easily recommend it. If you are in the market for a new smartphone, this could be the one for you.

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Everything You Need To Know About The LG V30: Specs, Release Date and Price

After much speculation and rumors, LG took to the stage to officially announce the V30. This is the company’s follow-up to last year’s V20, although it appears to have received a much more polished design similar to the G6.

What’s new, you ask? Well, the first thing you are going to notice is the new metal and glass design. The bezels on the phone have been significantly reduced also.This allows LG to place a 6″ POLED display in a sleek looking phone without it feeling massive in the hand. LG seems to have thrown all the bells and whistles into the V30, just take a look at the specs.

LG V30 Specs:

• Display – 6.0″ POLED QHD+ (2880×1440)
• Processor – Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
• Storage – 64GB, SD card up to 2TB
• Memory – 4GB of RAM
• Cameras – Rear 16MP (f/1.6) & 13MP wide-angle lens, Front: 5MP
• Battery – 3300mAh, Wireless Charging, Quick Charge 3.0
• Durability – IP68 Dust and Water Resistance
• Ports – USB Type-C, 3.5mm Headphone Jack
• Other – Fingerprint Scanner, Quad Digital Analog Converter (DAC)
• Colors – Aurora Black, Cloud Silver, Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet

While LG did do away with the removable battery this time around, the company did hit a lot of the check boxes we are looking for in a flagship phone.

On top of that, the LG V30 will be the world’s first smartphone to support LTE on 600 MHz. Compatibility with 600MHz is a big deal because lower frequency bands travel further and penetrate buildings better. T-Mobile is also utilizing this new frequency to simultaneously lay a foundation for a true nationwide 5G network. This would put the LG V30 at the forefront of mobile technology in-terms of speed and reliability.

Release Date: The LG V30 is set to arrive first in South Korea on September 15. According to sources, this device is expected to start pre-orders on September 17 with a sale date of September 28.

Price:  LG has yet to confirm a price for the V30 in the US unfortunately, although in Europe it is set at €900. Converting this into US dollars would place it at $1069.96. If true, the LG V30 would be the most expensive smartphone in the market. However, considering that the Galaxy Note 7 is priced at $930 in the US, we expect LG to undercut Samsung and list the V30 at around $850.

So, what do you guys think of the V30? Will you be picking one up? Let us know, why or why not.

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LG's V30 Will Support Daydream VR With OLED Display

According to sources, LG will begin making smartphones with OLED screens during the second half of this year.

The company has made OLED displays for quite some time but normally reserves them for their TVs. OLED screens have individually lit pixels which can be turned on and off, allowing for great contrast. LCD displays are back-lit, giving them less control over light levels and contrast.

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Sources claim that the LG V30 will be the first, later this September, while the LG G7 could see an OLED screen early next year.

Additionally​ at the Google I/O 2017, a Google representative recently told attendees that LG's next flagship phone will have support Daydream VR alongside​ the Galaxy S8. The Samsung Galaxy S8 currently uses OLED display technology along with the powerful Snapdragon 835 processor. Google's leak may have been intentional but it definitely offers an early clue as to what's coming.