Smartphone LG V50 ThinQ 5G - advantages and disadvantages

LG is a manufacturer of countless electronic products introduced 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 bet not on “clamshells”, whose prospects on the market have not yet been fully determined, but on supporting a new generation of cellular networks that are already “treading on the heels” of electronic devices of modern technologies.

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 the fifth generation network, a flagship system on a chip, five camera elements and high autonomy in operation. In fact, the released model does not have 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 screen with a matrix on organic light-emitting diodes of the P-OLED version is inherited. The resolution of 3120x1440 pixels has been preserved, the dual-module front camera of 5 and 8 MP has remained unchanged, including the rear camera with a combination of 12/12/16 MP and light sensitivity f/1.5/f/2.4/f/1.9 respectively. The first module is standard, the second with telephoto lenses, the third is ultra-wide.

The V50 smartphone is based on the single-chip platform of the popular Snapdragon-855 processor. 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, the size of which reaches 512 GB.

Now the trend is gaining momentum to embed fingerprint scanners directly into the screen, but the developers of the V50 decided to abandon this idea and left it on the back of the case. The smartphone has an additional evaporation chamber, which cools the filling during active operation. There is also a wireless charging system with a power of not more than 10 watts. The battery capacity is 4000 mAh, which is enough for long hours of talking. The manufacturer installed high-quality stereo speakers, adapters for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless communication, 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 complies with the IP68 standard. It weighs only 183 grams with dimensions of 159.2x76.1x8.3 mm.

LG does not release folding smartphones, but for the V50 there is a proprietary DualScreen device 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 developers suggest 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 4000 mAh lithium battery.The Snapdragon-855 chipset is used as the brain - 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 in work was achieved. LG has changed the filling of the smartphone to a more powerful one with 5G support, which requires enhanced cooling. Previously, tubes with refrigerant were used for these purposes. The V50 uses an evaporator chamber that removes heat 40% faster.

It still has room for a 4000 mAh battery. This is a very capacious battery, for which there is a Quick Charge version 3.0 fast charging option, which allows you to quickly restore the charge in just an hour. LG developers say that 5G will require additional battery resources, but does not limit its capabilities in any way.

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

No one can yet 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 network standards, which is convenient for travelers.

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

double screen

LG has previously stated that they are not going to make flip phones, even though OLED screens are their strong point in the business. But the developers still decided not to limit the capabilities of their users to one display, as smartphone manufacturers of other brands do. Therefore, it was decided to use the second screen from the DualScreen series.

It is an auxiliary display with a diagonal size of 6.2 inches, made of active matrix organic light emitting diodes. It significantly expands the capabilities of conventional smartphones, has a cover design that can be opened and two working screens are obtained as a result. They can work both independently of each other and together. They allow you to open two different applications or two browser pages at the same time.

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

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

triple camera

The V50 ThinQ is packed full of cameras. The kit includes a conventional module, with a wide-angle view and digital zoom. The viewing angle is 107 degrees, and the optical zoom 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 corresponds to the level of a good camera. In recent years, developers have paid special attention to them, which has become their hallmark. The main camera has 12 MP and f / 1.5 aperture with a pixel size of 1.4 micrometers. The bokeh effect is added to the final images by the other two modules. It is applied in video shooting 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 additional button to the panel for broadcasting on YouTube.

The wide-angle camera has always been considered the property of LG, but recently 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 viewing angle is 80 and 90 degrees. 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 that other models have does not touch all the advantages of a smartphone.

Customer Reviews

The company pleases with its new products 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 the release of their products.Hence, their smartphones are little known in our country, especially new ones. When it comes to choosing between LG and other brands, the first is always preferred.

Many may argue that the phone does not have a very good design. But this is the most luxurious phone for its time. It is not inferior in quality and functionality to the devices of other brands. It even surpasses them in some aspects 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 produce unique new products that other manufacturers do not have. V50 is proof of this. She created a major trend in the world of electronics.