LG V20 Hands-On: Another Absolute Monster (Video)
LG Electronics (LG) today unveiled the V20,
the latest in its V series of smartphones, delivering the highest multimedia
capabilities available in a mobile device. The V20 boasts new features
including Steady Record 2.0, Hi-Fi Quad DAC, HD Audio Recorder and front and
rear wide-angle lens cameras to deliver best-in-class performance. It is also
the world’s first smartphone to come preloaded with Android 7.0 Nougat OS and
the new Google In Apps phone search function.
The LG V series is a premium flagship
smartphone line designed to provide users with the best video and audio
experience. LG looked at the customers of the V10 and examined what they wanted
and needed and determined that the V20 should be developed with “storytellers”
in mind – for anyone who has something to say, anyone who has an experience to
share.
Delivering Share-worthy, Crisp, Clear Videos
Steady
Record 2.0
The LG V20, powered by the Qualcomm®
Snapdragon™ 820 processor with X12 LTE, introduces Steady Record 2.0,
leveraging Qualcomm Technologies’ electronic image stabilization (EIS) 3.0 to
record sharper video footage while neutralizing shaky images. The gyro-based
EIS improves sync accuracy between the image and the gyro by reducing sync
latency to only 50 milliseconds. EIS is complemented by digital image
stabilization (DIS) which further improves video quality in post-processing by
adjusting objects across frames and minimizing distortion caused by rolling
shutter for smoother action.
Hi-Fi Video
Recording
LG V20 owners can record Hi-Fi videos and
manually control the settings for perfect audio quality using options such as
Low Cut Filter (LCF) that removes unwanted background noise and Limiter (LMT)
that sets recording distance. The LCF reduces background noise while the LMT
zeroes in on voices the user wants to record. The V20 also captures audio using
24-bit / 48 kHz Linear Pulse Code Modulation (LPCM), the same format used in
professional video equipment.
The Purest Audio Experience
Hi-Fi Quad
DAC
The V20 is the world’s first smartphone to
feature a 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC, powered by ESS Technology, designers of
high-performance audio products. Powered by ESS SABRE ES9218, the Quad DAC in
the V20 delivers clearer sound by minimizing distortion and ambient noise by up
to 50 percent. With 75-stage fine volume and L/R balance controls as well as
support for lossless music formats including FLAC, DSD, AIFF and ALAC, the V20
delivers high-quality sound to any pair of earphones.
HD Audio
Recorder
The HD Audio Recorder represents the next
level of sound recording. This feature lets users capture studio quality audio
with a wider dynamic frequency range using three high AOP microphones to record
incredible sound that surpass audio recordings on conventional smartphones.
With Studio Mode, manually control sound with easy-to-use keys similar to ones
found in video cameras and use Music Recorded to create high quality audio
suitable for auditions by recording singing voices over existing music.
In an effort to further enhance audio
functions and design, LG continues its collaboration with B&O PLAY. The
result in the LG V20 is a natural, balanced sound, reflecting B&O PLAY’s
acoustic engineering philosophy.
Capture It All and More
Front/Rear
Wide Angle Lens
The wide angle capabilities of the front and
rear cameras capture photos with an inclusive background, meaning users get
more in the frame and leave nothing out. The 5MP front camera with a 120-degree
lens expands the selfie experience to take bigger pictures with even more
friends. The 8MP rear camera with its 135-degree lens is perfect for taking
pictures in front of a gorgeous vista or inside a gigantic stadium. The large
aperture standard angle lens captures sharp images at a maximum of 16MP with
its 75-degree lens.
Auto Shot
The Auto Shot Function on the front camera
produces perfect selfies with its face detection feature, which triggers the
shot when the subject is ready and smiling. There is no need to press the
shutter button, which usually increases camera shake and the likelihood of a
blurred shot.
Hybrid Auto
Focus
The V20’s Hybrid Auto Focus (HAF) ensures a
sharp picture every time. A fast and stable auto focus is delivered in any
environment by integrating three AF mechanisms – Laser Detection AF, Phase
Detection AF and Contrast AF – for both videos and photos. The V20 determines
if LDAF or PDAF is best for a particular shot and then refines the focus with
Contrast AF. Users can take full advantage of the V20 when capturing sharp
images of friends or family in action, in any lighting conditions.
Gives You More of What You Love
Second
Screen
The popular Second Screen feature that was
first introduced on the V10 has improved in visibility. With double the
brightness and 50 percent larger font size compared to the V10, the smaller
display located above the main display allows users to easily view
notifications and alerts in outdoor situations at a glance.
Now with the Expandable Notifications
feature, users can tap a button on the Second Screen to enlarge notifications
in order to check long messages at a glance and quickly send a reply or share
information.
LG UX 5.0+
The LG V20 comes with the mobile user
interface LG UX 5.0+ to make it easier to use the multimedia functions tailored
to customer needs. The LG UX 5.0+ is an upgraded version of the LG UX 5.0 first
introduced on the LG G5. It is also the world’s first smartphone interface to
run on Android 7.0 Nougat.
The LG V20 also features Multi-window to
display two apps at once in a split screen allowing users to drag text, images,
and files from one app to another. The combination of these advancements
together with the 5.7-inch main IPS Quantum Display offers the best in
multitasking capabilities.2
In Apps
The LG V20 is the world’s first phone to
showcase Google’s In Apps. The new search mode featured in the Google app,
helps users find content not only from built-in apps including contacts,
emails, text messages and photos, but also from user-installed apps. It also
enables users to discover recently accessed apps, people to get in touch with,
messages to read or activity across apps without having to type a query.
Premium Design in a Durable Body
Premium
Materials
To achieve both a sophisticated look and
solid durability, LG uses lightweight aluminum, together with a new
silicon-based material. AL6013 metal, found in aircraft, sailboats and mountain
bikes, was selected to cover the back of the phone due to its sturdy but light
properties. If dropped, the top and bottom of the phone are protected from
damage by Silicone Polycarbonate (Si-PC). This innovative material, found in
helmets, reduces shocks by more than 20 percent compared to conventional
materials.
Durability
The LG V20 has also passed the MIL-STD 810G
Transit Drop Test for durability conducted by an independent laboratory that
conforms to U.S. military standards. The test determined that the V20 could
withstand shocks and still function when dropped repeatedly from a height of
four feet and landing in various positions, including the front, back, sides
and corners.
“The LG V20 is designed
to offer customers a more dynamic experience by building on the most
popular video and audio features of the V series,” said Juno Cho, president of
LG Electronics and Mobile Communications Company. “With the LG V20, we are
giving our customers more of everything they love and less of anything they
don’t need to set a new standard for premium smartphones.”
The LG V20 will be available in Korea
starting this month followed by other regions. Information regarding other
markets and launch dates will be announced locally in the weeks to come.
Key Specifications:
- Chipset: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 820 Processor
- Display: Main 5.7-inch QHD IPS Quantum Display (2560 x 1440 /
513ppi) /
Secondary IPS Quantum Display (160 x 1040 / 513ppi) - Memory: 4GB LPDDR4 RAM / 64GB UFS ROM / microSD (up to 2TB)
- Camera: Front 5MP with F1.9 Aperture (Wide Angle) / Rear 16MP with F1.8 Aperture OIS (Standard Angle) and 8MP with F2.4 Aperture (Wide Angle)
- Battery: 3200mAh (removable)
- Operating System: Android 7.0 Nougat
- Size: 159.7 x 78.1 x 7.6mm
- Network: LTE-A 3 Band CA
- Connectivity: X12 LTE (up to 600 Mbps LTE Category 12 with 3x Carrier Aggregation) / Wi-Fi (802.11 a, b, g, n, ac) / USB Type-C / Bluetooth 4.2 BLE / NFC
- Colors: Titan / Silver / Pink
- Others: Hi-Fi Video Recording / Steady Record 2.0 / HD Audio Recorder / Studio Mode / High AOP Mic / Second Screen / 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC / In Apps / B&O Collaboration / Finger Print Scanner / Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 3.0
Source: lgnewsroon
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