Verdict
The LG X Venture is a good phone for people who want durability and longevity without spending too much money. It can take a beating and keep going for hours on end. It may not have the best specs or camera, but it does what it needs to do well enough.
PRICE LIST | |
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Price in Pakistan | PKR 35,500 Expected |
Other Countries | $127 €116 £97 ¥905 ₹10721 ﷼479 Expected |
NETWORK | |
Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 20, 29, 30 |
Speed | HSPA, LTE |
LAUNCH | |
Announced | 2017, May |
Status | Available. Released 2017, May |
BODY | |
Dimensions | 154 x 75.8 x 9.3 mm (6.06 x 2.98 x 0.37 in) |
Weight | 166.5 g (5.89 oz) |
SIM | Nano-SIM |
DISPLAY | |
Size | 5.2 inches, 74.9 cm2 (~64.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~423 ppi density) |
Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
PLATFORM | |
OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), LG UX 5 |
Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm) |
CPU | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
GPU | Adreno 505 |
MEMORY | |
Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Internal | 32GB 2GB RAM |
MAIN CAMERA | |
Single | 16 MP, f/2.2, AF |
Features | LED flash, HDR |
Video | 1080p@30fps |
FRONT CAMERA | |
Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
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 |
Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
Positioning | GPS, GLONASS |
NFC | Yes |
Radio | FM radio |
USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
FEATURES | |
Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
BATTERY | |
Type | Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable |
Charging | 18W wired, QC2, 50% in 48 min (advertised) |
MISC | |
Colors | Black, Chocolate Brown |
Models | H700, US701, M710 |
Design and Display
The LG X Venture is not a typical smartphone. It has a 5.2-inch screen with physical buttons below it and a metal frame around it. The phone is certified to meet the military standard 810G for durability, which means it can survive shocks, vibrations, humidity, high altitude, and more. It is also IP68-rated for water and dust resistance, so you can submerge it in up to 1.5 meters of water for up to 30 minutes.
Performance and Storage
The LG X Venture is powered by a Snapdragon 435 processor and 2GB of RAM. This is not a very powerful combination, but it can handle most everyday tasks like browsing, messaging, social media, and streaming. The phone features 32GB of inbuilt storage that can be increased with a microSD card to a maximum of 2TB. The phone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat with LG’s custom UI on top.
Camera System
The LG X Venture has a 16-megapixel rear camera that takes decent photos in good lighting conditions. It has an auto mode that adjusts the settings for you. The camera also supports HDR, panorama, burst shot, and timer modes. The front-facing camera is 5 megapixels and has a wide-angle lens that can capture more of your surroundings.
Battery and Connectivity
The best feature of the LG X Venture is its battery life. The phone has a 4,100mAh battery. That’s impressive for any phone, let alone a rugged one. The phone also supports fast charging with the included adapter, which can give you 50% juice in just 48 minutes. The phone has a fingerprint sensor on the home button, which is convenient and secure. It also has a quick button on the left side, which you can customize to launch any app you want. In connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, GLONASS, and USB Type-C 2.0.
Here is an overview of the pricing information for the LG X Venture 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.