Overall Score
67.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#969)67.0
Performance(#1081)70.8
Camera(#1489)47.9
Display(#1628)79.5
Battery(#836)66.0
Build(#546)79.8
Comparisons Featuring LG Velvet 5G UW
Short Review
- The LG Velvet 5G UW features a sleek design with a glass front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame, measuring 167.2 x 74.1 x 7.9 mm.
- Its 6.8-inch P-OLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, providing vibrant visuals, although it lacks HDR support and has a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset, it delivers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 620 GPU, supported by 6GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 48 MP wide lens, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 5 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- The 16 MP front camera captures decent selfies, while the battery capacity of 4300 mAh supports 25W wired and wireless charging.
- Running on Android 10 with an upgrade option to Android 11, it features LG UX for a user-friendly experience.
- Connectivity options include 5G support, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, and USB Type-C.
- The device also includes stereo speakers and a headphone jack for enhanced audio.
- Overall, the LG Velvet 5G UW combines a stylish design with competent performance and versatile camera capabilities.
- Special features include wireless charging and a dual SIM option, enhancing its usability.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, August 19
Announced2020, August 19
DescriptionFor Verizon
Display
Size6.8"
TypeP-OLED
Resolution1080 x 2460 pixels (~395 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPUAdreno 620
Memory128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera48 MP
Main Camera Details48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 15mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera16 MP
Front Camera Details16 MP, f/1.9, 29mm (standard), 1/3.06, 1.0µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4300 mAh
Charging Details25W wired, PD3.0, QC49W wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions167.2 x 74.1 x 7.9 mm (6.58 x 2.92 x 0.31 in)
WeightN/A
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsAurora Red
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM (pre-installed)
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1000/75 Mbps, 5G 2Gbps
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 11, LG UX
OS VersionAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 11, LG UX
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes