LG V50 ThinQ 5G smartphone - pros and cons

LG is a manufacturer of countless electronic equipment presented a new flagship: the LG V50 ThinQ 5G smartphone, the advantages and disadvantages of which, according to experts, repeated their predecessors from the series V. But the important point was not similarity, but support for generation 5 networksG. In 2019, the developers decided to rely not on "clamshells", the prospects of which on the market have not yet been fully determined, but on support for a new generation of cellular networks, which are already "stepping on the heels" of modern electronic devices.

As conceived by the authors, the phone should meet the needs of demanding consumers and offer what they expect: a modem module with support for a fifth generation network, a flagship system on a chip, five camera elements and high autonomy in operation. In fact, the released model has not very many differences from the previous series. V40.

General description of the V50 smartphone

If we draw an analogy with the same version, we can see that the 6.4-inch OLED screen is inherited from the P-OLED version. The resolution of 3120x1440 pixels has been preserved, the two-module front-facing camera at 5 and 8 MP has remained unchanged, including the rear part of the camera with a combination of 12/12/16 MP and sensitivity to light f / 1.5 / f / 2.4 / f / 1.9, respectively. The first module is standard, the second is with telephoto lenses, and the third is ultra-wide.

The V50 smartphone is based on the popular Snapdragon-855 SoC. Its size is only 7 nanometers. Built-in modem that supports 5G networks. The amount of RAM was only 6 GB, internal - 128 GB. The device works with removable media up to 512 GB in size.

There is a growing trend to embed fingerprint scanners directly into the screen, but the V50 decided to abandon this idea and left it on the back of the case. The smartphone has an additional evaporation chamber that cools the filling during active operation. There is also a wireless charging system with a power of no more than 10 watts. The battery capacity is 4000 mAh, which is enough for long hours of calls. The manufacturer has installed high quality stereo speakers, adapters for wireless Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, a chip for near field communication (NFC). There is a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB port.

The panels are protected by Gorilla 5 glass, but the frame is made of metal. The degree of protection against moisture and dust meets the IP68 standard. It weighs only 183 grams and measures 159.2x76.1x8.3 mm.

LG doesn't make foldable smartphones, but the V50 has a proprietary DualScreen fixture that connects to the main phone via contacts on the side. In fact, this is an additional monitor with a diagonal length of 6.2 inches and a resolution of 2160x1080 pixels. The developer suggests that this combination makes it easier for users to work with multiple applications at the same time.

Smartphone specifications

Hardware

The developers have published on their website that the smartphone has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of permanent memory with support for a removable 512 GB card. Built-in 4000mAh lithium battery. As a brain, the Snapdragon-855 chipset is used - a very high-quality and reliable "crystal" with a high degree of performance.

However, the attention of many to the way how such high efficiency was achieved in work. LG has changed the filling of the smartphone to a more powerful one with 5G support, which requires enhanced cooling. Previously, pipes with refrigerant were used for these purposes. The V50 uses a vapor chamber which removes heat 40% faster.

There is still room in it for a 4000 mAh battery. This is a very capacious battery, for which there is a quick charge option Quick Charge version 3.0, which allows you to quickly restore the charge in literally an hour. LG says 5G will require additional battery resources, but will not limit its capabilities in any way.

Together with the heart of the device - the newest Snapdragon-855 processor - the modern X50 modem is also used, opening the doors for the fifth generation of cellular communication. Experts expect this combination to be standard for 2019, so they expect other devices with a similar combination to come out.

No one can predict how effective such a symbiosis of devices will be, but everyone assumes that the devices have higher performance parameters, designed for large amounts of information. They support all existing networking standards, which is convenient for travelers.

The manufacturer paid special attention to the quality of the reproduced sound. The developers used the Quad DAC in conjunction with Meridian speaker fine tuning. Here is a symbiosis of the products of the British company with the LG Boombox technology, Yu as presented in the LG-G7-ThinQ model.

Dual screen

LG has previously stated that they have no intention of making clamshell phones, although OLED screens are their business strength. But the developers still decided not to limit the capabilities of their users to one display, as manufacturers of smartphones of other brands do. Therefore, it was decided to use the second screen from the DualScreen series.

It is a 6.2-inch active matrix OLED sub-display. It significantly expands the capabilities of conventional smartphones, has the design of a closing cover, which can be opened and as a result two working screens. They can work both independently of each other and jointly. They allow you to open two different applications at the same time or two browser pages.

For example, the user has the opportunity to use the Google map and at the same time to correspond in instant messengers. Dual Screen also expands the capabilities of cameras. Now a person can take pictures and evaluate the quality of the images obtained. Another very interesting and useful feature for game lovers. The console and screen are on separate displays, making the gameplay easier and more Nintendo-like.

LG developers have tried to make the phone as convenient as possible for gamers. It supports almost all kinds of games, including those controlled by a Bluetooth controller.

The idea of ​​two screens is interesting and attractive in itself. The user has the opportunity to operate the phone as a closeable laptop in miniature, the two parts of which are connected via copper contacts or wirelessly. The smartphone leaves only positive first impressions of use, but it takes a lot of time to appreciate all its capabilities.

Triple camera

The V50 ThinQ is packed with cameras. The kit includes a regular module, with a wide-angle view and digital zoom. The viewing angle is 107 degrees, and the optical approximation is 2x, after which it goes into digital mode. The user has the ability to switch cameras using icons or a slider at the bottom of the screen.

The image quality is decent and on par with a good camera. In recent years, developers have paid special attention to them, which has become their calling card. The main camera has 12 MP and an f / 1.5 aperture with a pixel size of 1.4 micrometers. The other two modules add the bokeh effect to the final images. It is used in videography too, allowing the wearer to add depth and sharpness to the final result. Its quality corresponds to 4K and HDR. The manufacturer even added an extra button to the panel for the YouTube broadcast.

The wide-angle camera has always been considered the property of LG, but lately it is often used for their products by manufacturers of other brands.

The front camera also consists of two modules, which allows you to take portrait photos. Their angular view is 80 and 90 degrees. The images are of good quality with high resolution. It doesn't have a delay timer, but that doesn't make it any worse. The lack of functionality, which is in other models, does not touch all the advantages of a smartphone.

Customer Reviews

The company pleases with its novelties and is not afraid to experiment. They are let down by the lack of good advertising on the Internet. Their representatives do not seek to advertise in advance about the release of their products. Hence, their smartphones are little known in our country, especially new ones. When the question arises about choosing between LG and other brands, the first is always preferred.

Many people would argue that the phone is not very well designed. But this is the most luxurious phone for its time. It is not inferior in quality and functionality to devices of other brands. It even surpasses them in some points and is affordable.

Advantages and disadvantages

• double screen;
• triple chamber;
• reliability.

• not detected.

Conclusion

The smartphone has surpassed many of its competitors. The company and its developers always strive to be one step ahead.Therefore, they always release unique novelties that other manufacturers do not have. The V50 is proof of this. She created a major trend in the world of electronics.