LG V30 + smartphone review: pros and cons

The evolution of smartphones is rapidly accelerating. Trends and standards change every year. Many people want to update their old phone, because it is already tired and does not meet modern realities. This raises the question of how to choose a good, high-quality and reliable device from the best manufacturers from a huge number of advertisers and which model to buy?

This article is dedicated to the review of the flagship LG V30 +. It was presented in September 2017. Despite the low popularity of the models, the smartphone ranks high among the famous devices of 2018. In terms of performance, it can safely compete with such popular models as: Xiaomi, Asus, Samsung.

LG V30 +: specifications

The flagship has a number of features and below is a detailed description:

• Model: H930DS;
• OS: Android 7.1.2 Nougat;
• Screen: 1440 × 2880, 537 ppi, diagonal - 6 inches;
• Cameras (Mpx): main - 16, front - 5, additional - 13;
• Sound: 4-channel Hi-Fi;
• Radio: Fm;
• Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5;
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835-MSM8998, 64-bit, 8-core;
• Memory (Gb): operational - 4, permanent - 128 Connectors: USB Type-C 3.1, for a headset - 3.5 mm;
• SIM: 1 - nanosim, 2 - dualsim or microSD;
• Communication and Internet: 4G Network: Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b / g / n / ac;
• Navigation: GLONASS, GPS, A-GPS;
• Battery: non-removable, 3300 mAh;
• Dimensions: 151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm Weight: 158 g;
• Average price: 265 thousand tenge, from 31,920 rubles.

LGV30 +: design

The body of the device is thin - 7.3 mm with rounded corners, presented in 3 colors: black, dark purple and blue. The front and back panels are covered with protective Corning Gorilla Glass 5, on the one hand it looks stylish and expensive, it shines beautifully or shimmers in the sun, on the other hand, these are annoying fingerprints, dust and micro-scratches on the case and possible slipping of the device from the hands.

In addition to durable glass panels, the sides of the smartphone are protected by a metal frame. On the back cover there are 2 company logos: LG - at the bottom and in the center - B&O. At the top is a photo module with two horizontally located lenses.

The connectors are very cleverly distributed along the edges of the smartphone. The space for SIM and Sd cards is located on the right side, the volume switches are on the left. Above is a headset jack, below is a USB slot.

It is worth considering one of the main features of the phone - its unlocking and activation. The fact is that the button itself is not on the device. To turn on the device, you need to press the fingerprint sensor. If you do not know about this, then of course you can be tortured with the search for the power button.

LG V30 +: screen

Equipped with a matrix of organic light-emitting diodes - Plastic OLED, which allows achieving high contrast and volumetric color palette due to improved energy efficiency. The ability to display colors clearly in very light and dark areas of the picture is due to the HDR 10 standard. The 2880 × 1440 screen resolution contributes to clear and contrasting color reproduction of wide-format photos and videos.

Automatic display adjustment helps reduce the resolution to 1440 × 720 to save power. Convenient and built-in customization function, allows you to change the screen size in three aspect ratios: standard, compatible and Full. You can also adjust the size of the icons and items on the display.

The ability to adjust the saturation of the blue filter for viewing the screen at night allows your eyes to rest. You can also customize the filter in four profiles: Internet Mode, Photo Mode, Movie, and Normal. Besides RGB, you can also adjust the color temperature.

LG V30 +: hardware and software

Thanks to the impressive "stuffing" typical for the flagship, the smartphone is very good for active games. Powerful 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835-MSM8998 processor. Minus hardware in a small 4 GB RAM, of course now there is enough of this amount, but with updates to the interface of games and applications and their functionality, the phone may start to slow down. And a smart processor will no longer be able to help.

The volume of permanent memory - 128 GB allows you to store a bunch of games and multimedia applications and more. Despite the presence of a microSD slot, which allows you to increase the amount of memory up to 2 TB, there is no need for additional memory yet. In principle, the LG V30 + will be good for new games for a long time to come.

The operating system installed on the device is Android 7.1.2, the developers promised an early update to 8.0. The overall design has not changed, it has remained the same bright and cheerful. All built-in applications were developed independently, and not used off-the-shelf from Google. UX design is enjoyable despite being criticized for being old-fashioned.

There is a very cool and new feature that allows you to hide the on-screen keyboard. This function will be useful for book lovers and gamers.

LG V30 +: camera photo and video

At the top of the rear panel there is a double photo module, consisting of two separate cameras. The first has 16 MP, 71 degrees - angle of view, hybrid autofocus and built-in optical stabilizer. The aperture is record low - ƒ / 1.6. The second rear camera has a 13-pixel matrix, but wider - 120 degrees. The maximum image resolution is 4656 × 3492.

The front camera will be more modest in performance, with a 5 MP matrix, a wide-angle lens with an aperture (2/2 and possible switching of the angle from 80 to 90 degrees. The maximum resolution of a selfie photo is 2560 × 1920. The presence of "beauty" functions in the form of filters, hue and backlighting help improve the quality of the photo.If there is not enough light, you can use the light from the screen as a flash.

Due to fast autofocus, wide aperture, stabilization, good color rendering and sharpness, you can get high-quality images. Unfortunately, such photos are possible if the camera takes a photo on a clear day. Due to the small matrix - 1 / 3.1 and a considerable number of megapixels - 16, blurry, noisy and blurry images are obtained at night. Even with a manual setting at high exposure, the camera overexposes fine details.

An example of a photo in the daytime:

How to photograph at night:

The video quality is pretty good, but the more light enters the frame, the better. Good and clear detail is obtained only in sunny weather. Otherwise, the lack of stabilization will become an obstacle to high-quality shooting.

LG V30 +: sound and headset

One of the main features of audio is 32-bit and 4-channel HiFi. This transducer helps to smoothly change the sound characteristic. Speaker power - 1.2 W allows you to listen to loud music without losing sound quality. LG owes its good and high-quality sound to Danish assistant Bang and Olufsen (B&O).

There is a slight error in the volume control, which is 75 points. The point is to decrease or increase the sound by 10 divisions, you need to press the button ten times. For example, in many models 1 press equals several points.

The package includes vacuum headphones from B&O. They are comfortable in the ears, the sound is good, the bass is soft. The emphasis is on the mid and high frequencies. A small minus is that they have a deep landing and in the silence you can clearly hear the beat of the heart. For many, this can be unusual and frightening.

The headset cable resembles an armored lanyard that houses the microphone and volume control unit. Volume and microphone buttons are difficult to find due to their small size. The length of the cord is about one meter.

LG V30 +: Autonomy

The combination of a high-capacity 3300 mAh battery and a P-OLED display is very beneficial for the battery life. With continuous viewing of video in HD quality with wi-fi turned on simultaneously, the battery life was 12 hours.In general, with average consumption, the battery lasts for the whole day, you don't even need to take an additional device with you.

The phone takes about 2 hours to get full battery. Thanks to the Quick Charge 3.0 adapter, the time can be reduced to one and a half hours. Wireless charging is also available, however, only with a special device that is not included in the package.

LG V30 +: price

Many lines are devoted to the description of the model, some are still wondering how much this miracle costs? The LG V30 + smartphone belongs to the flagships, so there can be no talk of inexpensive and budget options. Despite the fact that LG is inferior in price to such giants as Sony and Apple, the average price of this model is about 50 thousand rubles, as at the time of the announcement. Therefore, those who hoped for a decrease in the cost of the model by mid-2018 remain disappointed.

The second question arises from many, where is it profitable to buy the LG V30 +? First, you can search in trusted online stores. But you need to be careful, as there is a high probability of running into scammers and being left without money and most likely without a phone. Secondly, mobile shops periodically arrange various promotions and bonuses for their subscribers, maybe there will be a discount for this model.

LG V30 +: pros and cons

No one has yet succeeded in assembling an ideal device, and each has its own strengths and weaknesses. The LG V30 + is no exception.

• Lightweight and durable body;
• Long battery life;
• High-quality display;
• High performance thanks to a powerful processor;
• High quality sound even with headphones;
• Possibility of high-quality daytime photo and video shooting;
• Support for wireless charging;
• Protected by durable Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

• Despite its strength, glass quickly gets dirty and loses its gloss;
• The quality of night video and photography is inferior to competitors;
• Small amount of RAM.

As stated above, there is no truly perfect smartphone. But, despite the low popularity of LG models, the flagship managed to collect good reviews. Since 2016, the new items produced by the corporation have been satisfying consumers with their quality, which allows them to safely occupy a niche next to large and well-known brands. The article gave a clear breakdown of the LG V30 + smartphone, which went on sale in 2018. It is perfect for music lovers, bloggers, gamers and book lovers, satisfying their selection criteria.