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LG V20 (2016) review

Android OS v7.0 (Nougat)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996
Adreno 530
4 GB / 64 GB
5.7 inches (1440 x 2560 px)
16 MP, 4608 x 3456 px, autofocus, optical image stabilization

LG announced the launch of the V20 smartphone in 2016. The manufacturer is offering the LG V20 phone with 5.7 inches display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage.

The LG V20 comes with Android OS v7.0 (Nougat) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 3200 mAh battery. The 5.7 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (1440 x 2560 px).

LG V20 specifications

BrandLG
NameV20
ModelLG-F800
Release date2016

Body

The weight of LG V20 is about 6.1 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this LG phone are average (6.29 x 3.07 x 0.3 inches).

Weight6.1 oz
Dimensions6.29 x 3.07 x 0.3 inches
Colorsgray, pink, silver
SIM typeNano SIM

System

The LG V20 comes with Android OS v7.0 (Nougat) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.

OS versionAndroid OS v7.0 (Nougat)
SoCQualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996
CPUQuad-core, Dual-core 2.15 GHz Kryo, Dual-core 1.6 GHz Kryo
GPUAdreno 530

Display

The size of V20 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5.7 inches phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 5.7 inches IPS display of LG V20 with 1440 x 2560 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeIPS
Screen size5.7 inches
Resolution1440 x 2560 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of LG V20 (4 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (64 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM4 GB
Internal storage64 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the V20 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus. The main camera of V20 has optical image stabilization (OIS) to counteract camera shake. Optical image stabilization is a must for anyone shooting without a tripod with a long lens or in low light conditions.

Selfie camera5 MP
Main camera16 MP, 4608 x 3456 px, autofocus, optical image stabilization
FlashDual LED

Connectivity

The LG V20 supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone technology. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The V20 comes with NFC (Near Field Communication) functionality. Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless connectivity technology that makes life easier and more convenient for consumers around the world by making it simpler to make transactions, exchange digital content, and connect electronic devices with a touch.

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G / 4G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetoothv4.2, A2DP
GPSA-GPS, GLONASS
NFCyes
USBUSB Type-C
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Ion 3200 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of V20 is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.

TypeLi-Ion 3200 mAh

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. The V20 phone has a fingerprint scanner. This sensor identifies and authenticates the fingerprints of an individual in order to grant or deny access to a smartphone. This LG phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The V20 phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles.

Sensorsaccelerometer, compass, fingerprint, gyroscope, hall, light, proximity

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the LG V20, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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