Overall Score
48.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#2482)48.6
Performance(#3531)67.1
Camera(#791)83.7
Display(#3265)60.4
Battery(#4319)25.7
Build(#1187)77.4
Connectivity(#2076)65.2
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring LG V20
Short Review
- The LG V20 features a robust design with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 4 front, ensuring durability.
- Its 5.7-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 513 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, it delivers solid performance with a quad-core CPU and Adreno 530 GPU, complemented by options of 32GB or 64GB storage and 4GB RAM.
- The camera system includes a versatile 16 MP standard lens with OIS and an 8 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- A 5 MP front camera is available for selfies.
- The 3200 mAh battery supports 18W charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 7.0 Nougat, it is upgradable to Android 9.0 Pie, providing a modern software experience.
- Connectivity options include NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, and USB Type-C 2.0.
- The device is available in Titan, Silver, and Pink colors.
- Overall, the LG V20 combines solid build quality, impressive display, and versatile camera features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016, October 21
Announced2016, September 07
DescriptionVersions: H990N (Hong Kong); H990DS (Global Dual-SIM); H910 (AT&T); H918 (T-Mobile); LS997 (Sprint); US996 (US Cellular); VS995 (Verizon); H990T (Mexico). Also known as LG V20 Dual H990DS/H990N with dual-SIM card slots.
Display
Size5.7"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~513 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPUQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 530
Memory32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP, f/1.8, 29mm (standard), 1/2.6", 3-axis OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.2", no AF
Main Camera FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera5 MP, f/1.9
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3200 mAh, removable
Charging Details18W wired, PD, QC3
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions159.7 x 78.1 x 7.6 mm (6.29 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Weight174 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame (6000 series)
ColorsTitan, Silver, Pink
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6, Cat9 (3CA) or LTE Cat12 (3CA) 600/150 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer