LG V30 One Month Later: The Real Pixel 2
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I've purchased the V30+, I'm actually using it more than my original Pixel XL now. Loving everything about it but the skin. So yes I've put Nova launcher on it. I highly recommend this phone to others.
(Update: no more Nova launcher on mine. I have side loaded the Pixel 2 launcher itself from the play store for the LG. Working flawlessly. Downloaded all Android stock apps. Uninstalled or disabled the bloat ware that's installed)
Damian Salvatto v30+?
kingwindie yes LG 30+
How is the screen, camera, speaker volume/clarity, and multitasking?
SpecialXperienZ Bian all the above that you are asking about is great as mentioned in this video. The downside is the speaker. That it's only gripe about this phone. And is had a headphone jack so it makes up 100x with that.
What is the difference between original v30?
I bought it for the DAC it's great
hows it?
HD650都推的很不错
with a phone? on the go?
DAC is the reason I still have my V20!V30 to replace it down the road.
Orrin hopefully the next iteration will still go with a nice DAC. Same reason why I also to got the V20.
Of all the phones on planet, the LG V30 is the one I desire the most
Alex Booyse Do it. Been using it for 3 weeks. Love it
Alex Booyse Me too 😁
Wtf u creep lol
Swavvy116Xrs to what do you exclaim my dear lady?
I skipped it because their phones are really hard to root. They block your ability to root the phone with security updates.
If LG knew how to market they would be what Samsung is of the Android world
Bradley Hoppenstein I feel like they were at one point maybe 2013-2014?
Nathan Chesshir then the g4 fuck them up
Many phones from several different manufacturers have had issues.
G3 was a big success, a renovation for them. And yeah, G4 sucks.
Nathan Chesshir 2013-2014 was the era when LG was 2nd biggest smarphone maker and seller in World!!
Undoubtedly the most underrated phone in the market
Nope, HTC U11+ is gonna take that crown right now :D
Well, that will make it underrated , now wont it ?
The HTC U11 is pretty much a hidden phone, due to lack of carriers having the phone in the US
Hahaha oh my, I couldn't live without a headphone jack and an amazing DAC that this phone has. Only thing I liked about HTC is the front speakers, still though you can have HTC🤣
Well this video differently made me more comfortable in my buy.... Been watching reviews almost decided to take back the V30 for S8 plus but I think the v30 has found a new home permanently! I had the v20 for awhile awesome phone! I decided to trade it in for the v30 for one reason only! The size of the v30 is almost dam near perfect! Fits inside my front pocket with ease cause for awhile there I would stick the v20 in my back pocket with a case on kinda of got tired of that... So yeah V30 thumbs up! Also I'll be getting the Google daydream as part of the v30 promotion which certain US carriers are doing... LG just approved my submission now I play the waiting game
YOu made a good call!
I disagree, I think the S8 is the better phone
S8 is a better phone imo. Samsung is still better in customer service and software updates than LG.
Ricky sanchez Is it better than the Samsung galaxy s8 ?
Mine is in the mail. Stuck with my V10 for a little too long but it never let me down. Very excited for the new kid to show up!
The DAC alone makes it better than the Pixel.
It just needs stereo speakers for my taste.
Lol i love the DAC on this phone
Timothy Baxter too bad the software is garbage which makes the pixel better.
Timothy Baxter what's dac?
The Game of... / Digital-To-Analog converter.
It's a component that changes digital signals(audio source) to analog(waves), so speakers&earphones could receive properly.
The better DAC, the better audio quality.
Typing from my V30. Fastest phone I've ever owned! Perfect camera!
Aleks Z Is it better than the Samsung galaxy s8 ?
Si las Depends
Still rockin my V20 and will definitely pick up the V30 for spring when it price drops since other phones will be announced then. Very good phone all around. Cant nit pick this high quality phone too much. Phones will always have something another doesnt adn vice versa. One thing will be added that either makes it better or worse same goes when something gets taken out *cough* headphone jack.... V30 is a nice phone. Media consumption check, nice camera check, good audio check, powerful check.... What else is there?
Ability to call and text efficiently (G4 could not do this) and keep audio files during transfer... lost all my music that was on my Droid Turbo
I still have my V20 as well.Waiting for that price drop
RisingTech when it drops to 350. Lol
I have a V20, I think I mine is defective. Shattergate(phone was never dropped or bumped before this time), boot loop and screen bleed. All the reported issues in one. LG have finally acknowledged the fault and they are going to repair the device under warranty, but only after I emailed the MD. They are fetching my phone to repair this week under warranty. Kinda off putting, considering going back to Huawei Mate series or trying One plus maybe.
i have v20 im gonna miss the second screen but it yas floating screen but im still gonna miss it
I've had it for a month and absolutely love it. Great job by LG
When did we actually want heavier phones? I remember when reviewers used to complain that a device isn't light enough. I'd actually have a light flagship than a not light one
EXACTLY.
kapil busawah not necessarily heavier, but heftier. If it's light, it feels cheap.
Agree. Tired of the “premium” feel comments. I’d actually prefer lighter phones with plastic cases that are durable and not prone to cracking.
The selfie camera is basically shit, it would have made more sense to just remove it imo. This is still going to be my next phone though due to everything else being perfect.
Good choice. Who takes selfies that much anyway? I probably take 3 selfies a year if that!!
I agree. The front camera is not very good. That was the one thing compared to the S8+ that prompted me to return it, otherwise it was a great phone.
Razor phone feels way better than the V30 to me. Hard decision to choose a phone right now, sometimes gotta just go with your gut feeling, on what fits your personality. The specs are all more or less the same
In previous LG phone, if turn off beautiful mode, and everything is alright lol
Lol😂😂
I picked one up the day it came out in the states. Why did I get one. While I use the camera a lot, I listen to music more. The V30 has first-class audio from a great DAC (digital audio converter), intuitive controls for manual still and video shots, a lovely screen, that has solid performance and battery.
LG provides a soundscape, through its headphone jack, second to none. It also provides stellar Bluetooth audio through aptX HD (with the right headphones). No one denies their superior sound. Their camera is a more complicated package. There are few cameras that can take better shots when care is taken and you're in manual mode. Automatic quick shots are not as strong - middle of the flagship pack. The front-facing "selfie" camera, however, is weaker; it's towards the bottom of the pack.
My screen looks great. Yes, there is blue tint when viewed from an angle but I don't view it that way. Blacks are solid and colors pop. Some have complained about low-light uneven or grainy presentation. It doesn't seem to present itself to me, but I rarely go in a dark room and stare at a blank white screen scrutinizing for unevenness. The battery lasts me through fairly heavy use, with juice to spare. It's extending even further with wireless charging. (Just don't leave it on a charger all night).
I changed the launcher to Smart Launcher and put on a different icon them (smoke and glass). Looks great and works smoothly
I would've had this phone. BUT LG waited far to long for the Pre orders and release date for the phone.
Yeah, that was a weird amount of time.
Agent Lemon if u truly want something u should have the patience to wait
It's not even available right now in any store in the UK
ajiderays it available on carphonewarehouse on there website it's an exclusive
Arnold With a two week wait time!
The one knock is not the feel, the feel and weight is freaking great. The real knock is the front facing camera.
Solomon's Tech it feels too light for me.
Being a grown man I don't take selfies so it's not a knock to me at all.
actually better screen to body ratio than newer pixel 2 xl
I purchased the v30+. Absolutely love it. One correction: the v30 always on display WILL tell you which song is playing, the top part of the time readout will slide to show a utility menu you can toggle features from (flashlight, wifi, Bluetooth, launch camera, ect) and then also a media controller if you have an app setup to utilize it. It's really a smart design, one I love.
Watching on my v30. Amazing device. I actually love the light weight of the phone. I have no idea why people knock it. I had the V10 and v20. This is an awesome update. Get it
Wyatt King does your v30 have different power saving modes?
Kevin Ramos yeah it does but I should tell you, I'm now on my 3rd device because of screen uniformity and banding issues. I'm about to get my fourth and if it's just as bad I'm going with the note 8. This is honestly my favorite device ever, but for 800 dollars these issues aren't acceptable.
Wyatt King I’m sorry to hear. I’m just shocked that this is going to be your 4th one. LG has issues to sort out. I wanted to buy the v30, but I’m not sure anymore.
Update. I kept returning the ones they sent me. They finally told me they had been sending refurbs that probably were returned originally for the screen. Made them send a brand new one. The box had a manufactured date of 11/17....and perfect! Screen uniformity is dead on, no banding at all, or light blotchiness. So, if you can make sure you get one manufactured after October, I think they worked it out. I am very happy now. Thought you'd like to know.
Picked it up! It's a joy and like it overall better than the Note8 I had.
Got two of them yesterday. AT&T had a BOGO free deal. LOVE it so far!!
Nice deal!
I have G6 and I gotta say that power on button being the fingerprint scanner is extremely addictive. Now I subconsciously try to turn the screen off on other phones by pressing it too xD And by the way, if you think it's extremely impractical to have to pick up your phone every time you want to turn the screen off, you can also turn it off by double tapping the upper bar with battery and cellular signal info on the display. It's actually even more practical than having to press a button on the side because this way you don't even have to hold the phone, you just double tap on the display. Right now there's only one phone I'd change my G6 for and that's V30. I just hope Oreo comes soon, LG will get rid of their outdated UI (I'm using Nova Launcher too) and G6 will get updated camera app so it is more similar to V30's.
heretic124 you can double tap wake/off anywhere on the home screen.
Doesnt have to be on top of the status bar.
I'm considering the V30 alongside the HTC U11+. But I might go for the U11+ because of the stereo speakers, since I've grown accustomed to that kind of speaker setup from my last three phones. And Pixel 2 XL is out of the question, since Google won't release the phone in my country.
Anders Eggen im on the same boat. Stereo loudspeaker vs wide angle camera.
Anders Eggen It's a tough choice regarding audio though. You have to chose between stereo speakers and a HiFi DAC.
Anders Eggen u got u11+ but not pixel 2 xl wow..u11 n u11+ is not releasing in my country
If you have good headphones the audio hifi quad dac will sound so good on the v30.
Yeah, I have a pair of Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 Ohm. But I'm not using headphones or earbuds that often when I listen to stuff on my phone, so the choice isn't that easy for me though.
I've had this phone for a week and it has everything I could want. 3.5mm jack with industry leading sound using a Quad DAC comparable to DAPs, military grade build, water/dust proof, perfect form factor in my hand, comparatively lightweight compared to other 2017 flagships, excellent camera with wide angle lens and a wealth of features, solid battery life that lasts a whole day with heavy use, OLED screen with vivid colours and strong blacks, flagship CPU/GPU which are super snappy, microSD slot, FM radio, wireless/fast charging, Bluetooth 5.0, always on display...
The only issue is the front facing camera but then I never take selfies.
Love, love, LOVE this phone.
Pair this with a quality player like Neutron, enable 64-bit processing, hi-res codec and audiophile resampling in settings, then buy a decent set of headphones and YOU, ARE, GOD!
I smirk everytime I see a Sammy/Apple user listening to headphones in the street. Sheep. ;D
Its a really solid phone
Very!
I just got the V30+, 128GB, on Monday. This phone is perfect for me. Slim, light weight, loaded with features, and it came with Android 8.0. I do a lot of photography & video via mobile phone, and the specs are just what I need. I'll be at the beach this weekend, doing my 1st cam/video test. 👍
I am definitely considering picking one up. However I sadly don't have the money. I do have a Galaxy S8 and I love it.
Sales
I bought this phone in 2020. it's worth every penny. and I am loving it.
went from the iphone 7plus to the v30, have not looked back. the vSEXY is awesome! the screen, camera and battery life have been great, the front facing camera kinda sucks lol not a deal beaker though.
Liked the video as always. I was reeeally into the V30 when every RUclipsr received the pre production unit and I spent so much time reading about it and all.. then the Pixel 2 and 2 XL came out.
I ordered the Pixel 2 XL and I am getting it on Monday so I can't wait. I come from a Nexus 6P and have really come to enjoy the stock Android experience (except the really shitty battery life on the 6p). The fact that the Pixel has front firing speakers, new software all the time, and of course that 📷! Had to get have it!
Sorry for the rant, my 6p needs a top up on power..
Something weird about the V30 I stumbled upon by accident is how far away from my wireless headphones the Bluetooth will work. I was trying to make a call and the phone was still connected to the headphones through various walls. I couldn't believe it....
Bluetooth has gotten much better over the years.
Great review. Looks a great phone.
For a 6” screen it doesn’t look that tall, really nice design. Wide Angle Cam, Quality DAC, Headphone Jack, SD Card, FM Radio, IP68 Water and Dust Resistance, Great Build Quality (MIL-STD-810G compliant) Bluetooth 5, Fingerprint Scanner, Wireless Charging... ticks so many boxes, great job LG.
Crazy I was just looking at new phones and thought....
What happened to the V30?
It's still around and still a solid choice
+TechnoBuffalo the V30 can tell you what song is playing like the pixel 2 on the lock screen. People don't know about it. It have (Auto Shazam) it's in the notification panel. Hit edit in the panel and you should see it.
Michael Smith Yeah.. buts it's not the same as the Pixel 2. I have the exact same feature on my Galaxy S7 Edge and as you said, it's in the notification panel. Which isn't a big deal but it takes away the practicality or convenience of it, not like the way it's Incorporated in the Google Pixe 2.
On the Pixel, it'll tell you automatically whenever it detects music in the background. On every other phone it takes actually activating it each time you want to use it which quite honestly takes away from the whole point of it being "automatic" and I think makes most people forget that it's there.
Ronaldo López your talking about the Shazam app were you hit the button to detect music. The one in the V30 is built in like it is on the pixel 2xl. It automatically detect music until you turn it off. The one on the pixel 2XL is powered buy Shazam as well. Plus the Galaxy s7 edge doesn't have that feature built in
LG V30 is holding all the charts. Literally every thing. Having an audio jack with high fi dac. Dual cameras, 2 : 1 screen, specs you name it.
I'm currently using the s8 and not even the g6 attracted me but this rings me.
Always on display will show what tracks playing just swipe across
the V30 is really one of my favorites in this year
but I'm not in a Search of a new phone this year and probably not even next year
I'll just absorb the market and look at the improvements the these companies are doing this year
My s8 display burned in three months after purchasing it.
Also the s8 was an ergonomic nightmare. The stupid Bixby button and the bezeless display were always a bone of contention.
I bought the v30 a couple of weeks ago from my provider here in Toronto.
So far it's been the best phone I've ever used. The Quad DAC really is all they say and more.
Hopefully, the burn in issues won't surface on this device.
I'm still waiting on this.
Also, it's an absolutely gorgeous phone.
stalag14 I bought it about a month ago and all is good
does quad dac work for wireless headphones
LG Incorporated no. It requires wired headphones.
Finally a review that does justice to how great a package this phone is. The Note 8 and Pixel 2s have been getting all the love but LG killed it with this beast if a phone! Thank TBuff!
Will you review the HTC U11+?
Picked mine up last week after some deliberation. Really wanted the Pixel 2 XL but will hold for that now. This is a damn good phone though and coming from my lovely 6P's, that's saying something. Will look seriously at the Mate 10 Pro for my back up
why had it taken so long to come out with a review for this phone?! it looks great!
Because they wanted to use the phone for a month before reviewing, and they used the pre-production model for 2 months. This is a much more helpful review than the ones that come out right away talking about features they haven't even used yet.
I bought the LG V30 the same day it was available on Verizon. I love it, it's a great smart phone. No regrets at all. The wide angle lens and the 32bit Quad DAC headphone jack was the main reason I bought it.
you guys didnt even mention the awesome quad dac in the phone for headphone users
Wide-angle cam, wireless charging, sd card, and headphone jack. Slam dunk, been extremely happy with my V30 since launch day. Seems like Oreo update has alleviated my only major issue: camera subsystem occasionally locking up the entire phone occasionally waiting for storage or sensor ping or something...
I couldn't buy a phone with a "verizon" text on the back
Skin?
TechnoBuffalo no thanks. Anyway, nice video man, good job
I don't mind the carrier logo. Never bother me. I put a case on it all the time anyway. Personally I rather have logo because when I buy phones from third party or second hand I want to know if that phone belong to that carrier. There are way too many scammer claiming the phone will work for that carrier but in actuality the phone belong to a different carrier. Therefore logo helps to identify what phone belong to what carrier
hienho15 the fact is that no phone should have any kind of texts on the back. For example, look how clean the iPhone looks
Well I guess it matter to some but just speaking for myself it doesn't bother me
The V30(+) is great for recording concerts. It automatically adjusts it's recording method for loud sound levels and video is awesome!
As a previous owner of G4.
For me, the problem with LG's phones is that there is no support at all. If you change phones every year then yes, it is an amazing choice. But if you want to have something for 2 to 3 or even 4 years like most people do, then I would never recommend it... They have issues with bootloops, screen, batteries (sometimes not always) and they never get updated frequently enough.. leaving them 2 generations of Android behind sometimes.
It is sad really, because I like their phones and cameras so much, but after the LG4 experience I'll never touch this company again :/
tzouzi I did for a week, got the g6. The g4 in straight comparison shots has a better camera. Took it back and told them what I thought of it, showed comparisons, gave them the nitty gritty like the message app not being "able" support gifs... The phone is hot trash. Never again LG.
tzouzi had sim in my note 4, with its shit ram management, that was almost exactly 3 years old to the day... perfect decision to show the power of real flagship capabilities. 3 years old, downloaded g board, it sent gifs.
I still have the G3 ..more than 3 years and I am totally satisfied because it still does everything very well
It's really a hit or miss situation sometimes to be honest... I also have friends that had and still have G3 and are really happy.
LG V30 uses stock Android.
I've had my V30 for 4 weeks now.
I spoke to a representative at my carrier store before I bought this about what they thought about it. Turns out, a few people who bought it from the store returned it in the initial two week trial period. I asked him their reasoning for doing so.
One thing this review did not mention was actually one of the primary reasons why people took it back: the noticeably flawed display. Not in terms of color, battery use, or glitches, but rather the consistency of the display pixels. It was mentioned in other reviews that, in many pre- and post-release devices, the V30 had noticeable dark bands running long ways on the display on low brightness. This especially happens when either white or grey is the color on the display. This is being attributed to a lack of uniformity in the pixels to replicate the correct shade and brightness of nearby pixels. I was surprised to learn that people found it bad enough to take it back, and I almost didn't buy the phone.
I'm glad I didn't listen to those people. The entire rest of the phone is flawless except for the selfie camera quality. In more ways than one, this phone has better features than the S8+. The battery life is fantastic. If you can get over the silly fuss people made about the display, you'll enjoy this phone. It will not affect your user experience.
It didn't make it to market in time for my consideration, so I went with the Note 8.
Great balanced review on the LG V30. Too many REVIEWERS unduly bash LG phones to push their "preferred" flagships. Oh and I'd rather have a LIGHTER PHONE than a stone in my pocket. It's more cutting edge to give top notch performance & specs with components that are light than heavy! So only part of the review I disagree with.
Again, the Pixel 2 XL is not BASED OFF OF the LG V30. They just use the same screen. They're very different devices with different components. Just because LG put it together and it has an LG screen from the V30 does not make it a V30-based device. They have different audio tech, different internal designs, different batteries, and more. The Pixel 2 XL isn't modular internally like the LG V30 is. The Pixel 2 XL is IP67 and the V30 is IP68. The Pixel 2 XL has Active Edge, no LG phone ever before has had that technology. There are far more differences than similarities. The V30 has a lot more features but the Pixel 2 XL has the greatest software experience.
Yeah. Except that Google managed to spill garbage on one of the best displays available in the smartphone world. And they removed the jack. If not for Google' s adverts and the overrated appeal of the "Latest updated stock Android", the Pixel which is also more costly would be a failure! IMO atleast.
and the Pixel 2xl has the best main camera and front facing camera software for auto usage.
I wanted to move on from my G4 after two years and buy a V30. Unfortunately, LG messed up the launch in Europe completely. I have seen this phone in September on different sites and I was in love, I truly wanted one. After two months of wait and search, I have decided to buy the LG G6 and I do not regret it (price somewhere around 360 €). I cannot understand how LG can screw themselve up so much with a launch of a hyped phone...really.
What about it running on T-Mobile’s 600 MHz spectrum?
Seth Eagleson this really isn’t that big of a deal. Very few people can actually access it.
ATW Tech - Alpha R2 they are going to make it highly available later this year early next year. The V30 is one of the few phones that has the radios for it.
Where I live and use the V30, T-Mobile is massively better than Verizon and Sprint. Now, when the new band drops in my area it is supposed to be even better. I'm very happy with this phone.
yes it does
I got this phone about a week ago and I love it. Bit of a learning curve on the software side as I have been a Samsung guy for about 7 years. I mainly bought it for my music, but I am finding it a great phone overall. No regrets on this purchase!
Shane D
I was patiently waiting for the G6 when it was announced but the version sold in my country didn't have the quad dac nor the wireless charging so i decided to skip it and wait for the v30 which at launch had me sold. Sadly it has now been almost 3 months since the v30 was revealed and it still hasn't officially been released in my country and my patience finally ran out. Ended up buying the Pixel 2 XL earlier this week online from the US. If only LG did not have the worst marketing team and can figure out their launch dates they would not have lost me as a customer.
TeXTSM Compeletly agreed.
Yo Germans here?
I'm grabbing one right after the holidays. Got to take care of my son first and then I'm going to get it asap. It suits my needs for what I'm looking for in a phone
I will probably be buying a new phone pretty soon. But, for some weired reason, LG decided not to bring this thing to India soon. So, I don't actually know if they'll be launching it soon or not cause I don't want to waste my money on other less feature rich flagships. Photos & Videos are really important to me. I think LG has done a great work with the V30 but, their policy in India kinda sucks.
Ronit Roy v series come late in India , expect it in mid 2018
I don't think it'll be a worth purchase in Mid 2018 so, hopefully LG does it quick. We are expecting Snapdragon 845 in early 2018 so, more awesome phones will be out within mid 2018.
Ronit Roy exactly... also add to it 4gb ram would seem old for an android flagship by mid 2018
bad strategy lg india
I find it a bit too big for my taste (for me, the ideal size would be the iPhone 6(s, 7, 8), the LG G6, the Sony Xperia compacts or the Pixel 2. The price is a bit steep too, but that will certainly change. The main reason I would buy it is of course the cameras. Ultra-wide is way better than telephoto, and the quality is incredible.
I like my lg v30.
Bought the V30 after switching from WP and I love it! Awesome cameras, beautiful screen, sweet DAC and great battery. Switch to Microsoft Launcher UI and you won't have to deal with LG's UI. Only pitfalls are not great low-light cameras and slight screen discoloration, seems to be a common issue with all OLED screens.
I was going to get one I mean ordered a case and everything. Then I started hearing about the pixel 2xl screen concerns and it made me nervous to go with LG. Went with the note instead
Apparently same screen, but different driver. That seems to be the difference. Not to mention that the 2XL issues have been exaggerated by bored tech writers. Incidentally, the Note is having screen issues for some users too, as is the iPhone X.
I bought the LG V30 to replace my Nexus 6p I had. I have to admit. It's a great phone. The battery life is phenomenal. I went 2 days with one charge and 4 half hours of SOT. I would never get nothing like that on my Nexus 6p. Even when I replaced the battery with a new one. I do miss the quick Android updates though. But I can live with that.
The phone is amazing! I just don’t like LG’s software. That’s what stops me. Plus the new iPhones are pretty cool...
Andre Boccaccio dont buy an iphone 8 please
Linor Legene why
Andre Boccaccio no innovation just profit
Linor Legene maybe, but I do prefer iOS over Android. Well, I do like Android too, just with a Samsung skin, it's not that great.
Andre Boccaccio think about the op5t or lg v30 or you can buy the iphone 10
Not sure if this has been commented yet, but there is no plastic in the V30. The frame is Aluminum vs steel or heavier metal.
If you watch the Jerry rig everything video on it, it's extremely well built.
Yes it's lightweight. Which I actually like. But it's not plastic at all.
Also, in the settings menu, top right, click the triple dot> list view. Fixed.
Hey guys in India LG V30 and OnePlus 5T priced the same so what should I use prefer?
V30 is way better... OnePlus 5T should be 30% cheaper in India, AT LEAST it is in europe.
Only adventage for Oneplus is cleaner software. I'm using Oneplus one, and looking for upgrade. Oneplus 5t is not on my list.
no its 33k for 5t and 45k for lg thats around 20% less, but i must say lg is very well priced.
Gaurav Yadav, OnePlus for 39000
If quad HD display, water resistance, 4gb rams, audio dac, are things which don't bother u then go for 5t for sure.. I personally chose v30 coz of water resistance, audio and display all at a reasonable price
I've picked one up and I love it. Everything about it is awesome except for there is blue tint colour shift on the screen and the self cam is bad. But other than that it is awesome. I'm using wireless charging a lot more than I thought I would as well. Love it.
1:07Jon saying 1.6 aperture like is not a big deal... lol
it isnt, 1,7 or 1,8 cameras perform just as well
Sure, but this is the first smartphone to have f1.6 so it should be praised at how far technology has come
true but it doesnt really matter so yeah
It doesn't matter when the software doesn't really take advantage of it.
I've recently got a V30+ and this phone is awesome. Perfect size and excellent audio playback.
U11+ moving from my U11 asap
The way this phone was developed is so that any shock from falls usually gets mitigated towards the back of the phone, this is also why the weight feels so odd because they organized the internals in a way that helped with this. Another reason they did it like this is that the backplate is a much cheaper to replace, according to Jerryrigeverything somewhere between 10-30 bucks and not hard to do by yourself.
U11+, the real pixel 2 XL.
Yeah but it wasn't released everywhere, such a lost opportunity.
After 3 years and 3 G3's, this is the true successor I've been waiting for. Had mine for a month now and I love it. Still waiting for Zerolemon to make a battery case for it.......I've been spoiled by 6000 and 9800 mAh batteries for my G3 for just that long, but the battery life is offset by the whole quick charge thing because this phone really does recharge faster than the 5v 1.8 amp charging the G3 had.
Best phone 2017
I'm planning on getting the LG V30 real soon , looks to be the best under rated Android phone on the market .
This video is pretty much how I feel about the phone. I'm loving it. The same pros and cons that were talked about are the same that I personally have about the v30. It's my daily driver (along with the v20) and don't see myself upgrading to another phone for quite some time. Pixel 2 almost had me, but it felt like just an updated version of first Pixel and not in a good way.
Waiting for the device to be available !!! really bad marketing and distributing by LG.
I've had this phone for about two months and absolutely love it. Previously, I had a Motorola Droid Turbo 2 which also has an OLED screen. I looked at the LG G6, but passed on it because there is a definite difference between OLED and LCD. Don't get me wrong, the G6 has a beautiful screen for what it is and very well priced. But for me, going from OLED to LCD was too big a step down. The screen on the V30 is absolutely gorgeous. While the S8 is very nice, I really didn't like the feel of it in my hand. It just felt it was too small and slippery. The V30 in my opinion just felt more substantial in my hand. I do have a clear CubeVit case on the V30 for protection while still allowing me to enjoy the look of the phone. I'm a clumsy guy, so putting a case on a glass phone was a no brainer and I have already dropped this phone several times, including onto a tile floor. Not a mark on it. I'm not sure what the big deal is about LG's software. It's just not that big a deal to me. It's functional and LG does allow for some interesting customization using the included themes. Additional themes are also available from the LG website. Also, there is not a ton of bloatware pre-loaded on this phone. I have used launchers in the past to customize my phones. I have found that no matter how good they are, they are all memory and power hogs. With this phone they are simply not needed.
In between Razor phone and V30 !!
Tarun Shukla obviously v30
Fladnag ...
A faster responsive screen, boostering speakers...
I'm both A Gamer and a Camera lover...
If you're so sure then why doubt
Fladnag Because gaming is better on Razor and Photography on V30...
That's where confusion lies...
Pretty much everything is better on the Razer except photography. And it's cheaper also. It is a hard choice. I have similar dilema. Razer or pixel 2
I bought this phone and coming from an iPhone, i gotta say that i don't miss it.. really enjoy this new Android experience.. i wonder what icon pack jon was using.. i like it !!!
Luis Quintero same here brother I got my LG V30 coming from a 7 plus i dont miss anything about it
Might have great specs, but I won't even watch. Out of 4 different LG phones I have owned all of them eventually boot looped.... Not to mention the software updates that lag behind competitors
Mikey Jennings shouldn't have bought it used then.
Lazyfatferalcat Chubby I've never bought a used phone... I liked all of my LG phones for like 3 or 4 months until they all ran into issues... OnePlus has to be my current favorite manufacturer though
I had three bootloops in 4 phones
Still have my G5 and no bootloops.
I still have a G2 and no bootloops, plus a friend of mine had the G4 and no bootloops....
Nice to see the V30 picked up right where the G6 left off. The V series is equivalent to the Note series, and the G series is equivalent to the S series. I had a Galaxy S3 for four years and it always served me well. Upgraded to the G6 nine months ago, and I plan to get another 3 years out of it. If LG keeps this up, they should have a top-of-the-line flagship on the market by then.
2:11wtf is that bruuuhhhh?? :P
Spider-Man costume!
TechnoBuffalo Noiceeee! ;)
Its already in beta for android 8.0 in Korea, buts supposed to launch world wide in late November into December as long as there aren't any major issues found in beta
I'm still using a blackberry priv
Anthony Turner still pretty good for a phone made at the end of 2015
If Verizon offered the Keyone or Motion I'd buy either one for the battery alone.
I have been using this device for about five months now and i am really liking this LG V30 coming from Motorola moto z's line up i did have a choice to go with the Lg V40 I just liked the way this phone felt in the hand and I did not like the notch at the top of the V40 battery life is good for all day long with a little bit to spare... Good job on the review!
Skipped it for the pixel 2 xl. Front facing speakers, better camera and aluminum body are what sold me on it.
aluminum body? lmao, then that means no wireless charging, and the way the front of the phone looks especially the display is wack as fuck
No jack (':
Nicholas Jeremy I haven't used the jack on my nexus 6 in over a year so it wasn't a big deal for me.
djJames only used the wireless charging on my N6 to solve the problem when my micro USB port broke so I can live without it.
Same exact panel as the pixel 2 xl... Just differently calibrated
Been rocking mine since Oct 5 first day available at Verizon. Love the LG V30.
Screen issue?
The blue shift problem happens like the pixel 2 xl when viewing at an angle
I really appreciate all your work in these reviews, but why aren't basic (but important) features like call quality, reception and security updates covered in most phone reviews?
Pixel any day of the week. LG software sucks.
Here is what the Pixel 2 offers:
Best software experience? Yup
Best camera? Yup
Best support? Yup
I used to care about hardware, but I couldn't stand the crappy software from Samsung and LG anymore.
LG uses stock Android where possible.
R C Apparently they don't think it's possible very often. I've owned LG myself and the software stinks.
Moto
I've been with the LG family since I started college in 2013. LG G2, Stylo, V10 and now V30. It was worth it.
This phone literally only lacks front facing stereo speakers to be the perfect phone.
Well that... and iOS. (Don't spam me with stupid hate comments)
Mambutu O'Malley stupid hate comments
Happy?☺
I see what you did there. :-)
You deserve 2 thumbs up.
Mambutu O'Malley what it need it's better ffc, dual speakers and stock Android.
I mean it's just the Pixel 2 XL in almost every aspect
So I had a terrible time choosing between the LG V30 and the Pixel 2 XL. Unable to choose, I went ahead and grabbed both. They are both awesome phones, and if I could take the parts of each that I love and put them into one phone, viola! the perfect phone IMO.
That getting said, I use the V30 as my daily driver primarily due to the wireless charging. I have a holder in my car that has wireless charging built in, and that stole the show as far as my needs.
The features in both are comparable...I agree that the LG skin is not my favorite; stock Android takes the cake on this one. Camera wise, it's a strange tie. Pixel KILLS in low light, but the V30 wins with the wide angle lens for scenery. I don't do much in selfies, so can't say about the front cams.
I like both phones a lot, and it only really came down to the wireless charging for me. I know I can add wireless to the Pixel with a case and a little ingenuity, but I don't like cases that add any built to these already sizeable phones.
The VET wins for me, and is a must if you want an AWESOME headphone jack, but if you don't care about those features, get the Pixel 2XL. The funniest thing to me in this whole ordeal is that LG makes the Pixel 2 XL....
1 word: bloatware
Get a different laucher, ez fix.
Not much on mine other them the 5 carrier apps (Including Visual Voice mail) Tmobile.
NkGFX - FREE GRAPHIC DESIGN 1 word: you are lazy and want to find excuses to not buy this phone.
I like a lot about this phone, but the camera I feel needs to do better in low light and the front camera needs a major improvement
When I first moved to the world of Android, I was an avid Blackberry user because that's what the corporate world was addicted to at the time. Eventually, I moved to Android and my first mobile device was a Samsung. I was never a fan of iPhone or iOS so I've never owned that device. Then the Samsung Note 4 came out and I fell in love with Samsung.
Then came the dreaded Note7, one of the best mobile devices ever and I had to let it go because of its battery issues. In retrospect, I'm so happy I had to get rid of it. If that had never happened I would have never known the goodness that is the LG v line of phones. Underrated is the understatement of the century. I traded in my Samsung Galaxy 7 Edge for an LG v20 and have never looked back.
As a professional food photographer, I immediately fell in love with the DSLR-like controls on the stock camera app, the quality of the photos and my ability to keep the integrity of the photo even after editing it. A few weeks ago, I upgraded to the LG v30 and LOVE it. I've found it hilarious that so many reviews have attempted to find fault with the phone indicating issues with the screen. It's #FakeNews folks and these reviewers are being paid to say bad things.
The screen works just fine and is certainly clearer than anything on my Canon DSLR's when it comes to viewing photos after I've transferred them to the phone. If you're looking for a great mobile device for taking photos and recording in 4K, don't ignore this one. It's a winner.
You do know that you can change the settings menu from a tab layout to a list layout, right?
Was in the phone market, watched the V30 for quite some time, since LG announced it then took for ever to release. But worth it! No complaints at all. I also loaded Nova over top.
The quad dac is awesome. Having the headphone jack connected to my auxiliary input in my car sounds amazing. No other flagship has that. If you love your music the V30 is best
They call it 18:9 because peeps are used to hearing 16:9 in regards to phone (and tv) aspect ratios. Plus, they're thinking 2:1 makes it sound small. Which is stupid, yes, but so are most people. :P I just got an LG V30 and I LOVE IT! It's an amazing device.