Overall Score
65.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#957)65.5
Performance(#2120)80.1
Camera(#764)84.6
Display(#976)88.2
Battery(#452)86.7
Build(#759)80.5
Connectivity(#1742)70.0
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring LG V30
Short Review
- The LG V30, released in December 2017, features a sleek design with a glass front and back, reinforced by Gorilla Glass 5, and an aluminum frame, weighing 158g.
- Its 6.0-inch P-OLED display supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision, offering a resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels with a pixel density of approximately 537 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, it delivers solid performance through its octa-core CPU and Adreno 540 GPU, supported by 4GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a dual rear setup with a 16 MP standard lens and a 13 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps and featuring optical image stabilization.
- The 3300mAh battery supports 18W wired charging and wireless charging options.
- Running Android 7.1.2, it can be upgraded to Android 9.0, providing a user-friendly software experience.
- Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.1.
- The device lacks 5G support but offers dual-band Wi-Fi and a headphone jack.
- Available in multiple colors, the V30 combines style with functionality.
- Overall, it stands out for its display quality, camera versatility, and robust build.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017, December 05
Announced2017, August 31
DescriptionVersions: H930 (Europe); H930DS (Hong Kong); H933 (Canada); H931 (АТ&Т); H932 (T-Mobile); VS996 (Verizon); US998 (US Cellular); LS998U (Sprint)Other versions: LG V30+ with 128 GB storage; LG Signature Edition with 256 GB storage & 6 GB RAM; LG V30+ Dual H930DS with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size6"
TypeP-OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Resolution1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~537 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 540
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
Camera
Main Camera16 MP, f/1.6, 30mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3-axis OIS13 MP, f/1.9, 12mm (ultrawide), no AF
Main Camera FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., HDR video
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, PD2.0, QC3, 50% in 36 min10W wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm (5.97 x 2.97 x 0.29 in)
Weight158 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
ColorsAurora Black, Cloud Silver, Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet, Raspberry Rose
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer