LG V30
LG’s 2017 cinema flagship — first FullVision V-series.
The LG V30 is a flagship LG smartphone released Sep 2017, with a launch price of $809. It pairs the Snapdragon 835 with a 6.0" pOLED 60 Hz display, a dual 16 MP main camera and a 3,300 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 64/100 — A cinematographer’s LG. Standout strengths: cine video mode + cine effects. and quad dac for headphones. Main trade-off: burn-in on early units.
A cinematographer’s LG.
V30 introduced Cine Video and full pOLED to LG’s V line. Burn-in issues hurt its long-term reputation.
Read the full review- Cine Video mode + Cine Effects.
- Quad DAC for headphones.
- IP68 + microSD + headphone jack.
- Slim 158 g.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the LG V30 compares
| LG V30 | Galaxy S8 | LG V40 ThinQ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 835 | SD 835 | Snapdragon 845 |
| Display | 6.0" pOLED 60 Hz | 5.8" QHD+ AMOLED | 6.4" pOLED 60 Hz |
| Main camera | dual 16 MP | 12 MP · f/1.7 | triple 12+16+12 MP |
| Battery | 3,300 mAh | 3,000 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| Launch price | $809 | $720 | $949 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the LG V30 released?
The LG V30 was released in Sep 2017.
How much does the LG V30 cost?
The LG V30 launched at $809 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the LG V30 screen size and type?
The LG V30 has a 6.0" pOLED 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the LG V30 use?
The LG V30 is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the LG V30 have?
The LG V30 ships with 4 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the LG V30 battery capacity?
The LG V30 has a 3,300 mAh battery.
How fast does the LG V30 charge?
The LG V30 supports Quick Charge 3.0 wired charging.
Does the LG V30 have wireless charging?
The LG V30 supports 10 W wireless charging.
What is the LG V30 main camera?
The LG V30 has a dual 16 MP main camera.
Does the LG V30 have 5G?
The LG V30 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the LG V30 waterproof?
The LG V30 is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.
Does the LG V30 have a headphone jack?
The LG V30 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How much does the LG V30 weigh?
The LG V30 weighs 158 g.
What colours does the LG V30 come in?
The LG V30 is available in 4 colours: Aurora Black, Cloud Silver, Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet.
Is the LG V30 worth buying?
V30 introduced Cine Video and full pOLED to LG’s V line. Burn-in issues hurt its long-term reputation. SpecEagle gives the LG V30 an editorial score of 64/100.
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