LG V30
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LG V30S ThinQ
#847Category Breakdown
LG V30
LG V30S ThinQ
Performance
80.185.4
Camera
84.684.6
Display
88.288.2
Battery
86.786.7
Build
80.580.5
Connectivity
70.069.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
65.567.9
Summary
- The LG V30 and LG V30S ThinQ share a similar build quality with glass front and back, aluminum frame, and identical dimensions and weight.
- Both feature a 6.0-inch P-OLED display with HDR10 and Dolby Vision support, offering the same resolution and pixel density.
- Performance-wise, both devices utilize the Snapdragon 835 chipset, but the V30S ThinQ has options for increased RAM and storage.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both models have a 16 MP standard lens and a 13 MP ultrawide lens, but the V30S ThinQ's ultrawide camera has a slightly improved sensor.
- Battery capacity and charging specifications are identical at 3300 mAh and 18W, respectively.
- The V30 runs on Android 7.1.2, while the V30S ThinQ comes with Android 8.0, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG V30
LG V30S ThinQ
General
Release Date
2017, December 05
2018
Announced
2017, August 31
2018
Description
Versions: 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
Also known as LG V30S+ ThinQ with 256 GB storage
Display
Size
6"
6"
Type
P-OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision
P-OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Resolution
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~537 ppi density)
1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 540
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - single-SIM modelmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual-SIM model
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.6, 30mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3-axis OIS13 MP, f/1.9, 12mm (ultrawide), no AF
16 MP, f/1.6, 30mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3-axis OIS13 MP, f/1.9, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., HDR video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., HDR video
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0, QC3, 50% in 36 min10W wireless
18W wired, PD2.0, QC3, 50% in 36 min10W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm (5.97 x 2.97 x 0.29 in)
151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm (5.97 x 2.97 x 0.29 in)
Weight
158 g
158 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Aurora Black, Cloud Silver, Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet, Raspberry Rose
New Maroccan Blue, New Platinum Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 8.0 (Oreo), LG UX 6
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer