Verdict
The LG V30S ThinQ is a good smartphone with impressive features. The V30S ThinQ has a good design, display, camera, battery, and audio features. It comes with more RAM, more storage, and some new AI-powered software enhancements. If you are looking for an outstanding smartphone then the LG V30S ThinQ is the best option.
PRICE LIST | |
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Price in Pakistan | PKR 49,999 Expected |
Other Countries | $179 €170 £141 ¥1304 ₹15199 ﷼674 Expected |
NETWORK | |
Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 41 |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps |
LAUNCH | |
Announced | 2018, February |
Status | Available. Released 2018, March |
BODY | |
Dimensions | 151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm (5.97 x 2.97 x 0.29 in) |
Weight | 158 g (5.57 oz) |
Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
DISPLAY | |
Size | 6.0 inches, 92.6 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~538 ppi density) |
Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
PLATFORM | |
OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo), LG UX 6 |
Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) |
CPU | Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) |
GPU | Adreno 540 |
MEMORY | |
Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model |
Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM |
MAIN CAMERA | |
Dual | 16 MP, f/1.6, 30mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, PDAF, Laser AF, 3-axis OIS 13 MP, f/1.9, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm |
Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., HDR video |
FRONT CAMERA | |
Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/5", 1.12µm |
Video | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND | |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
3.5mm jack | Yes |
COMMS | |
WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
NFC | Yes |
Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS |
USB | USB Type-C 3.1 |
FEATURES | |
Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, color spectrum |
BATTERY | |
Type | Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable |
Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0, QC3, 50% in 36 min (advertised) 10W wireless |
MISC | |
Colors | New Maroccan Blue, New Platinum Gray |
Models | US998R |
Design and Display
The LG V30S ThinQ has dimensions and weight, measuring 151.7 x 75.4mm and weighing 158g. The phone offers STD 810G drop protection and is IP68 water and dust-resistant. Additionally, the phone sports a 6-inch display with a 2880 x 1440-pixel resolution and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The screen is clear, and vibrant, and supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision content. Additionally, the display includes thin bezels and curved glass on both the front and back.
Performance and Storage
The LG V30S ThinQ is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, which is still a fast and reliable chipset. Either 6GB of RAM and 128GB or 6GB of RAM and 256GB of storage are available for the V30S ThinQ. The microSD card slot on both phones allows for storage expansion of up to 2TB. The LG V30S ThinQ run on Android 8.0 Oreo with LG’s custom UI on top. Both phones also have a 3300mAh battery that supports wireless charging and Quick Charge 3.0 technology. The battery life is decent on both phones, lasting for a full day of moderate use.
Camera System
The LG V30S ThinQ has a dual camera setup on the back, consisting of a 16MP standard lens with an f/1.6 aperture and a 13MP wide-angle lens with an f/1.9 aperture. The cameras’ optical image stabilization, phase detection autofocus, laser autofocus, and LED flash enable them to take beautiful pictures and films in a variety of lighting situations. The cameras can also capture slow-motion video at 240 frames per second, 1080p footage at 60 frames per second, and 4K video at 30 frames per second. Both phones have a 5MP wide-angle front camera with an f/2.2 aperture.
Battery and Connectivity
The phone includes a 3300mAh battery that works with Quick Charge 3.0 and wireless charging. Both phones have respectable battery life, lasting a full day with moderate use. The phone also has excellent audio features, such as a headphone jack for wired headphones, Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless headphones and speakers, and HD audio recording for clear voice. In connectivity, the phone has Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, GLONASS, and USB Type-C 3.1.
Here is an overview of the pricing information for the LG V30S ThinQ in Pakistan:
Please note that pricing details are subject to change and may vary depending on the retailer or provider. It is always advisable to confirm the price before making a purchase.