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LG Announces The V50 ThinQ 5G At MWC 2019

Amidst the plethora of smartphones being showcased at the MWC 2019 in Barcelona, LG announced its flagship smartphones for this season, which are the LG V50 ThinQ 5G and the LG G8 ThinQ. The much-anticipated devices are out in the open and their first impressions are very promising. Both the smartphones pack Snapdragon 855 chipsets with multiple rear cameras and are aiming towards targeting the premium smartphone segment. The V50 ThinQ is LG’s next big leap after the V40 ThinQ. The smartphone gathered a lot of attention at the event.

Design And Display

The V50 ThinQ is a dual glass smartphone with a glass-sandwich design, which gives the smartphone an elegant look. The device sports a 6.4 inch OLED screen with a resolution of 3120 x 1440 px and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The display panel has a pixel density of 537 ppi, and supports HDR 10. It has a similar notch to the iPhone X and very narrow bezels that allow the display to seamlessly blend into the aluminium frame of the device. The device has a 3.5 mm headphone jack, a regular USB-C port, and a stereo-speakers setup.

Specifications And Memory

The LG V50 ThinQ runs on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 chipset, which consists of an octa-core processor (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 485 and 4×8 GHz Kryo 485) and the Adreno 640 GPU. The device also features Qualcomm’s 5G modem. In addition, the V50 has an advanced cooling system to keep the temperature of the device under check. It runs on Android 9 Pie out of the box, with a layer of LG UX on top. The device has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which can be further expanded via the microSD slot.

Camera

The V50 ThinQ features a triple rear camera setup, which comprises of a 12MP (f/1.5) camera sensor, a 12MP (f/2.4) telephoto sensor and a 16MP ultra-wide-angle snapper. The camera also supports Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) for taking high quality blur free images. In addition, the smartphone sports a dual front camera module which is housed in the notch along with the earpiece. The selfie camera setup consists of an 8MP (f/1.9) standard sensor and a 5MP (f/2.2) wide-angle camera.

Additional Features

Unlike its premium contenders, the LG V50 ThinQ does not support an in-display fingerprint sensor. Instead, it has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor and face unlock for security purposes. The device is IP68 dust and water resistant and meets 14 MIL-STD 810G standards, which means that it can survive drops of over 8 feet without taking any damage.

The smartphone packs a large 4,000 mAh battery, which is surprising considering the fact that the V50 ThinQ is just 8mm thin. Furthermore, the device promises to deliver high quality audio using 2-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC, DTS and Surround sound. LG has also introduced a dual screen accessory with the smartphone, which enables the LG V50 ThinQ to essentially act as a foldable device. It is actually a case with a 6.2 inch 2160 x 1080 px display that can be attached to the V50 ThinQ via the pogo pins present on the rear end of the device. Although the case adds an extra 131 g of weight to the device, it can enhance multitasking experience and act as a gaming controller – of sorts.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S10+ Unboxing And Hands On Video

LG has not provided an official statement regarding the availability date/price of the device, but the device may be purchasable soon.

February 25, 2019
LG to Launch An ‘Attachable Dual-Screen’ with the V50 ThinQ

LG is expected to launch the next-generation of its flagship smartphones, the G8 ThinQ and the V50 ThinQ, at the Mobile World Congress 2019. The V50 ThinQ will be one of the first smartphones to support 5G networks. Reports were rife that LG might use the MWC stage to announce their take on a foldable smartphone but they all turned out to be inaccurate. LG has declared it won’t be releasing a foldable smartphone in 2019. Instead, it will launch a distinctive accessory in the form of an “Attachable Dual-Screen” which will be compatible with V50 ThinQ.

LG’s Attachable Dual Screen

A senior LG executive has confirmed the launch of the attachable dual screen accessory for the upcoming LG flagship smartphone. The innovative accessory will be an attachable flip-cover style display for the V50 ThinQ. Interestingly, the V10 and the V20 were known for a secondary display, which was located on top of the main display. LG discontinued this feature since the V30, instead relying on a software counterpart of it. The LG V50 ThinQ with the attachment may end up looking like the ZTE Axon M, which was the first dual-screen smartphone.

The V50 ThinQ is expected to sport a 6.4-inch OLED display with a wide notch up top. The device will reportedly run on the latest Snapdragon 855 SoC from Qualcomm. As the device will be 5G compatible, it is likely to feature the X50 modem from Qualcomm. Previous reports have claimed that running 5G generates a lot of heat, therefore, the upcoming smartphone is likely to have some sort of cooling technology. The device can have the vapour chamber technology that it had previously showcased. As far as optics go, the device will feature 5 cameras in total. This would comprise of three cameras on the back and two front-facing cameras housed in the notch.

Also read: Samsung Galaxy M30 To Launch On The 27 February In India

The V50 ThinQ is expected to be priced at between KRW 1.3 million and KRW 1.5 million (around Rs. 83,000 – 98,800 ). The smartphone will go on sale in the US in the month of March.

February 18, 2019
LG V50 Image Leaks, Confirms A Notch And 5G Connectivity
LG is expected to launch its latest flagship smartphone, the LG G8 ThinQ at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona later this month. Reports in the past have claimed that LG might unveil a 5G capable smartphone, presumably the V50 ThinQ, at the same event. Fresh leaks have surfaced showing the latest device from LG in its full glory. The image was leaked on Twitter and confirms many details that were speculated about the device.

LG V50 ThinQ

The LG V50 ThinQ will be an alternate flagship by LG and will continue to exist alongside the G8 ThinQ. Interestingly, it will be one of the first devices to support 5G connectivity which would enable faster download and upload speeds. The smartphone will feature a similar design language that we last saw on the V40 ThinQ. The image reveals that the device will feature a glass sandwich design. Reportedly the device sports a 6.4-inch OLED display like the V40 ThinQ. The V50 ThinQ will run on the latest Snapdragon 855 SoC with a Qualcomm X50 modem for 5G support. The X50 modem is reported to increase the temperature of the smartphone, so it is expected to feature some cooling technology.

The leaked image also reveals that the V50 ThinQ will have 5 cameras in total. Out of them, three will be on the back and two will be housed in the notch on the front. This was the same camera setup found in the V40 ThinQ. However, the modules on the V50 ThinQ will have updated optics. Shockingly, the device doesn’t feature an In-Display fingerprint scanning technology as it has grown to be a trend in smartphones for 2019. The image reveals a regular fingerprint sensor on the back of the phone. The device is expected to be available in two storage variants which are as follows:
1. 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
2. 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
Also read: Samsung Galaxy S10+ With 12GB RAM & 1TB Storage, Benchmarks Leak

The LG V50 ThinQ is expected to be priced over US $1000 (around Rs 71,000). This is due to the fact that the 5G modem is expensive to produce and install in a smartphone in its current state. Initially, the device is likely to be available in the US from the carrier Sprint in and might make its way into the Indian market later this year.
February 16, 2019