LG has launched a new smartphone with a Snapdragon 765 5G SoC. It also sports an OLED display and a 48MP camera. Read more to find about the LG Velvet Price in India, Specifications, and Features
Price and Availability
| Price | KRW 899,800 (approx Rs 55,700) |
The LG Velvet is priced at KRW 899,800 (approx Rs 55,700). It will be available in South Korea on May 15.
The new handset will be on pre-sales from May 8 till May 14. Interested customers will also get prizes and discounts from LG.
The LG Velvet was launched via an online event, due to the social distancing regulations during the coronavirus pandemic.
As of now, there is no confirmation about the Indian price tag and launch date.
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Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core, 7nm, Adreno 620 GPU |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB (expandable up to 1TB) |
| Display | 6.8-inch, OLED, Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels), 20.5: 9 aspect ratio |
| OS | Android 10 |
| Primary (Rear) Camera | Triple (48MP + 8MP + 5MP) with flash |
| Front Camera | 16MP |
| Battery | 4300mAh |
The LG Velvet is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G octa-core processor (7nm) along with Adreno 620 GPU and 8GB RAM.
The 128GB internal storage can be further expanded (up to 1TB) via a micro SD card. The 4300mAh battery supports fast charging and 10w wireless charging.
Cameras
On the back, the camera set up includes a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP depth sensor.
Camera features include quad-binning technology (combines 4 pixels into a one for clear pictures in dark conditions) and Time Lapse (adjust the speed automatically according to the shooting target).
A Voice Out Focus feature allows you to individually separate background noise and voice when shooting a video. For example, you can remove the sound of wind from a windy beach for a clearer voice recording.
Additionally, an ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) recording feature increases the sensitivity of the two high-performance microphones.
For selfies and video calling, the LG Velvet comes equipped with a 16MP front-facing camera.
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Features
- 48MP primary sensor
- Android 10 OS
- Artificial Intelligence Sound
- 5G (SA/ NSA)
- Dual 4G VoLTE
- Wi-Fi 802.11 ax
- Bluetooth 5.1
- GPS/ GLONASS/ Beidou
- NFC
- USB Type-C port
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Stereo speakers
- In-display fingerprint sensor
- Four color options
The LG Velvet runs Android 10 OS. Connectivity options include 5G (SA/ NSA), dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/ GLONASS/ Beidou, NFC, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
The dual-SIM smartphone sports a 6.8-inch OLED display with Full HD (2340 x 1080 pixels) resolution and 20.5: 9 aspect ratio.
The LG Velvet features a ‘3D arc design’ with a metal frame. It will be available in four color options – Aurora Green, Aurora Gray, Aurora White, and Illusion Sunset.
The handset also supports LG Dual Screen and Stylus Pen. An Artificial Intelligence Sound feature automatically analyzes the content you are playing and sets the optimal audio quality.
Additional features in the device include stereo speakers and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
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Conclusion
The LG Velvet has been in the news for a while now. The launch of the redesigned smartphone was delayed due to the spread of coronavirus.
Recently, the LG Style 3 was listed on the Japanese network operator NTT Docomo. It comes with a dedicated Google Assistant button and NFC support.
The new smartphone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and 4GB RAM. The 64GB internal storage that is expandable up to 512GB (via microSD card).
For photos and videos, the LG Style 3 sports a dual-camera setup on the back. It combines a 48MP primary sensor (f/1.8 aperture) and a 5MP secondary sensor (f/2.2).
For selfies and video calling, the handset features an 8MP front camera (f/1.9). It is backed by a 3,500mAh battery.
The 6.1-inch OLED display comes with QHD+ (1,440 x 3,120 pixels) resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and a wide notch.
Additionally, the LG Style 3 features dust and water-resistant build. It comes with an IP68-certification. A fingerprint sensor is placed at the back.
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