LG Velvet

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Reviews for the LG Velvet

85% LG Velvet (MediaTek) review: LG's best phone in a while
Source: Neowin Archive.org version
Obviously, it's not perfect, and my biggest complaint is the battery life. It's also a real shame to see LG ditch its 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC; honestly, if that's not going to be included, I'm fine with LG getting rid of the headphone jack entirely. And finally, we're seeing 90Hz screens in sub-$500 phones now, so that's really something I'd have liked to have seen.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/13/2021
Rating: Total score: 85%

70% LG Velvet review: Double impact
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
LG Velvet with dual display accessory is not a smartphone for everyone. It makes a strong case by offering a host of features and use cases. But it is far from what a truly foldable smartphone can offer. However, the smartphone alone is a good choice and has a lot going for it
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/27/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% LG Velvet Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
While LG's idea of a foldable smartphone is cost-effective, it does not have the same wow factor as true foldable phones such as the Samsung Galaxy Fold. It will appeal mainly to multitaskers who should be able to take advantage of the dual display setup. The USP of the LG Velvet is its dual-screen accessory, and if you are looking to buy this phone, you should get the bundle. Outright performance is something that the LG Velvet is missing out on though, and if that's what you want, you could instead consider the OnePlus 8T (Review) at this price level.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%

80% LG Velvet 5G smartphone: in-a-nutshell review
Source: Bit-Tech Archive.org version
The high launch price of the LG Velvet 5G has already dropped to the point where it can now be had for $728 which represents very good value in the premium 5G market. It’s not enough to make us give up our (similarly-priced) Huawei P30 Pro but if you’re after 5G it’s worth checking out Samsung’s (also similarly-priced) Galaxy S10 5G rival too. Ultimately, it’s not the most premium phone but it’s a solid choice at this price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/15/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% LG Velvet review: The second screen option
Source: The Indian Express Archive.org version
The Velvet on its own is a good phone, but one that will have to compete with the likes of the OnePlus 8 and Samsung mid-range phones. So buy this primarily because you want to explore a second screen at some point. The phone will not disappoint you and will certainly make you the center of attention anywhere you go. And that could be another reason to buy this one.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/01/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% LG Velvet Review: Too many promises to keep up
Source: Phandroid Archive.org version
As someone who used to be a bit of an LG fanboy (owning the G3, G5, G6, and G7), I was excited to see what LG was going to do with the Velvet. But I was left simply unsatisfied and always looking for more. It’s clear that LG wanted to change things up in the design department, but there are just too many sacrifices elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/25/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%

LG Velvet review: This phone’s just okay
Source: Talk Android Archive.org version
If you know you like LG phones and you’re just itching for an affordable 5G, it’s not a bad phone. But LG and its partner carriers are asking upwards of $600 for this phone before any deals, and that’s a really tough sell when you can get a Galaxy S20 FE or Pixel 5 for around the same price, both of which offer either better cameras or better processing power. Let’s not even get started with updates.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/24/2020

LG Velvet review: Stunning mid-ranger that can be anything you want
Source: Android Guys Archive.org version
I wasn’t sure how LG’s strategy was going to plan out when they first announced they were going back to the drawing board. I was even less confident when renders started to appear because the Velvet looks like every slim and sexy slab of glass released in the last five years. But then I picked one up and started using it. It’s the first time I really don’t have any complaints about an LG phone in a long, long time.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/19/2020

LG Velvet 5G | Fresh Start with Compromises [Review]
Source: G Style Magazine Archive.org version
LG managed to create one of the better-looking smartphones they have designed in years. But also fallen into the midrange category as well. By giving us an elegant looking phone, we aren’t getting the highest performing processor nor the smoothest moving display. While it doesn’t feel slow by itself its hard to compare when there are devices from OnePlus and others lingering around. I get that with lesser specs it does put the price at $600 and you still get a smartphone that has 5G. It looks to be a fresh start for LG, and I am interested to see where they go from here.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/05/2020

The LG Velvet Is a Stylish Phone with a Versatile Dual-Screen Case Option
Source: Gear Diary Archive.org version
If you buy the LG Velvet outright at AT&T, it will cost $599, but if you make the 30-month AT&T installment payments at $10 per month, it is just $300, which makes it an excellent deal. For $300, you’ll get a gorgeous IP68 5G phone with a large, brilliant screen, a decent camera, a fast processor, wireless charging, and the ability to add the Dual Screen Case with a second display for $200 more. That makes the LG Velvet a compelling choice; if better multitasking is what you need from your phone, you’ll likely love it.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/25/2020

The Dual Screen Phone You Already Forgot About? - Durability Test!
Source: JerryRigEverything Archive.org version
Its time to see how durable LG's new Velvet phone is... The LG Velvet is a super thin smartphone with all the bells and whistles of 2015 and the 5G of 2020. AND it has a dual screen option. Should be interesting. I tried out a new camera for this video! Not sure if its my favorite. Might take me a little bit to get the settings figured out.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/08/2020

70% LG Velvet review
Source: Tom's Guide Archive.org version
LG deserves credit for trying to shake up its phone lineup. The LG G series that the Velvet replaces just wasn't resonating with people. Swapping in a better looking phone — which the LG Velvet clearly is — is a big step toward making LG's handsets relevant with a wider audience. The cameras also take decent pictures, though LG would be advised to improve with low-light performance and portrait shots.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/04/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% LG Velvet Review: The Less Expensive 5G Smartphone Worth Considering
Source: Best Products Archive.org version
If you want a flashy smartphone that’s plenty capable at a competitive price, the LG Velvet is worth considering. It sports a more expensive build quality than most other midrange smartphones, is equipped with wireless charging, stereo speakers, and lets you add a second screen or use it in tandem with a stylus. Considering its svelte looks, stellar battery life, and 5G support, I think it’s worthy of being your next phone.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/04/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

LG Velvet Review: Stylish 5G Phone Lacks Excitement, Brings Value
Source: Hot Hardware Archive.org version
We really like the Velvet’s design and we appreciate that it does everything adequately. The headphone jack is a nice bonus, even without that lovely 32-bit HiFi Quad DAC. Wireless charging and water resistance are always welcome features too. Still, without a high-refresh display or OIS for the main camera, the Velvet cuts a few too many important corners in this segment, and the user experience is compromised by excessive bloatware and by software that could use an update. It also seems like an antiquated business model to only offer carrier exclusives with no unlocked option at this point.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/24/2020

86% LG Velvet review: Svelte design marred by AT&T bloat
Source: Techaeris Archive.org version
I think the LG Velvet is a new direction for LG and it’s a great direction. Their one misstep was working with AT&T on an exclusive first release. They should have just made this unlocked and useable across carriers. AT&T’s bloatware was godawful and sullied my experience. But there are a lot of redeeming qualities if you can muscle past the AT&T mess. I still think this is a phone to consider but you just need to understand what you’ll be walking into with the AT&T version.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/23/2020
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 75% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 95% workmanship: 100%

LG Velvet 5G smartphone
Source: Tech Smart Archive.org version
At R11 800, the LG Velvet 5G is pushing the top of the midrange market, still below the R20k we see for some flagships. What it has going for itself is 5G, although competition for cheaper solutions in the 5G space, such as the Huawei P40 lite 5G, will soon start crowding the market. The Velvet’s new look is impressive and the sleekness of this metal design and rounded edges will win new users for LG. That said, LG disappoints with the cameras on the Velvet, and I expected more from the brand since their previous phones were strong in this department. It's a decent smartphone that will serve its master well, but ultimately the Velvet lacks that something special to make it a fan favourite.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/21/2020

80% LG Velvet review: A chic 5G phone that I wish would step it up a little more
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The Velvet is LG's signal that it's heading towards another, more affordable but thoughtful direction. But the company should go even further. After spending time with the Velvet, I would still prefer something like the OnePlus 8 ($699 at OnePlus). While it doesn't have a headphone jack or work with a secondary screen accessory like the Velvet (which, by the way, costs an extra $199), it does have a great camera, a silky-smooth screen with a higher refresh rate and a more powerful processor.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/19/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%

Ausdroid Review: LG Velvet 5G has style but does it have substance?
Source: Ausdroid Archive.org version
The Velvet is trying to be a flagship-ish stylish phone at well under $1000. It succeeds in being stylish and has some good hardware and software features but is held back by its average camera and what’s inexplicably left out weakens the phone’s key strengths.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/17/2020

LG Velvet Review: Everything is better in pink
Source: Mobile Syrup Archive.org version
To put the price in perspective, the Samsung Galaxy A71 costs about $600 as well and sports similar specs, although the Velvet is more future-proof with its Snapdragon 765 processor compared to the A71’s Snapdragon 730 chipset. If you compare it to the Pixel 4a, that device has a price tag of $479, but if you’re someone who likes bigger displays, and the 5G-ready chipset, the Velvet might be the choice (there’s a Pixel 4a 5G coming that will cost $679). Both A71 and Pixel 4a sport better cameras than the Velvet, though.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/14/2020

70% LG Velvet 5G
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Pricing is everything when judging this phone. The Velvet lists for $599.99, but as of this writing, AT&T is offering it for $300 on an installment plan. That makes it cheaper than the $349 Pixel 4a. AT&T is also offering the Galaxy A71 5G for the same price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% LG Velvet review: An affordable 5G phone that I wish would step it up a little more
Source: CNet Archive.org version
With the 5G-enabled LG Velvet, the South Korean phone-maker is trying something new. The Velvet doesn't belong to any of the company's established lines, like the G- and V- series. It looks different than most LG phones and at $599 in the US, it's more affordable than LG's G8 and V60. (UK and Australian prices and availability are TBA, but the South Korean price converts to about £600 or AU$1,100.)
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/30/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%

70% LG Velvet review: Fake it till you make it
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
With the success of the early G-Series handsets further and further behind them, LG’s flagship smartphones seemed to get more and more formulaic with each passing year. The results became equally as predictable. They’d come out a month or two after Samsung launched their latest salvo, packing a lot of the same tech but lagging when it comes to design.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/30/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%

Review: Why LG Velvet is important
Source: 9to5google Archive.org version
LG Velvet is the company's most exciting release in years and, while it doesn't fix all of the problems, is an important release for LG. Here's why.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/28/2020

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80% LG Velvet review: Who needs a Snapdragon 865?
Source: Neowin Archive.org version
The LG Velvet is an excellent phone, especially when you consider that it only costs $599. Yes, that was a flagship price only a few years ago, but in 2020, that's half the price of a Samsung Galaxy S20+. Sure, it's not perfect, and I place high expectations on it because it feels so premium.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/25/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

LG Velvet Review
Source: Mobile Tech Review Archive.org version
The Velvet is also coming to T-Mobile and Verizon later this summer. The Velvet is a lovely new look for LG, and it has a 6.8” OLED display that supports Wacom AES pens (as does the Dual Display accessory). It has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G CPU, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, a microSD card slot and triple rear cameras. It competes with the Samsung Galaxy A71 and the OnePlus Nord.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/23/2020

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80% LG Velvet review: Style points (Update: On sale!)
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
The LG Velvet won’t offer you any fancy bells and whistles such as a high refresh rate display, super-fast charging, or periscope cameras. That doesn’t mean it’s bad, it just leaves a lot to be desired in a world where competition is sky high. Almost every phone on the market has at least one killer feature that would make you buy it above other devices. The LG Velvet’s best feature — its design — isn’t on the spec sheet.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/22/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 73% display: 89% mobility: 70%

70% LG Velvet review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The LG Velvet is a mid-range 5G phone that costs a little too much, even compared to LG’s high-end phones of the last year or two. Its lower power chipset does not feel a huge step down, but the rear camera array is not as versatile as we would hope for at the price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% LG Velvet review: This affordable 5G phone didn't go far enough
Source: CNet Archive.org version
With the 5G-enabled LG Velvet, the South Korean phone-maker is trying something new. The Velvet doesn't belong to any of the company's established lines, like the G- and V- series. It looks different than most LG phones and at $599 in the US, it's more affordable than LG's G8 and V60. (UK and Australian prices and availability are TBA, but the South Korean price converts to about £600 or AU$1,100.)
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%

The LG V60 and VELVET Review: A Classic & A Design Restart
Source: AnandTech Archive.org version
Overall, both phones aren’t the most competitive phones, but they’re still LG’s best phones they have made to date, and are both definitive improvements of the company’s past attempts. Let’s hope the Velvet’s fresh redesign can also be applied to other future LG devices.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/15/2020

LG Velvet unboxing and first impressions
Source: Neowin Archive.org version
Unboxing LG's new Velvet smartphones. The company is departing from the G and V series and focusing on thinking outside the box in terms of design and more.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/10/2020

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80% LG Velvet review: Refreshing restart?
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
This device - despite sub-flagship hardware - makes for a more attractive offering than many recent LG phones. What's really caught our attention is the Dual Screen cover - doubling the 6.8-inch screen with a second one of the same size. However, there are weaknesses in the camera, giving pause for thought in a very competitive market.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/29/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

LG Velvet hands-on: a fun dual-screen phone that’s not entirely gimmicky
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
LG is betting on a new smartphone strategy, starting with the mid-range Velvet which comes with a refreshing look, some flagship qualities and an optional Dual Screen case. Engadget’s Richard Lai gives this 5G phone a quick test drive.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/29/2020

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Hands on: LG Velvet Review
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
LG’s new design language works very well here and this looks a lot better than LG’s last few efforts. There’s a lot to like with the camera array, specs and feature list too, even if the software lacks polish.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/26/2020

70% LG Velvet review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
For me it comes down to whether or not you're taken with the idea of the DualScreen, despite its shortcomings. If you are, and we may be down to a small number of potential buyers now, then the Velvet is a great choice - especially if LG decides to bundle it as standard.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% LG Velvet Review: Sleek, Not Smooth
Source: The Verge Archive.org version
I like LG’s approach with the Velvet. It’s genuinely trying something different after years of making niche flagships, and this is a strong first attempt at a striking new design. Unfortunately, it falls short in a couple of key areas, and I think most people will probably be able to find better options. But between the Velvet and reports of even more experimental form factors, I can at least say I’m intrigued by LG’s phone design again.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% LG Velvet review: LG goes in a new direction
Source: T3 Archive.org version
Depending on the final price – which we don't have yet – the LG Velvet could be the phone for you, if it ticks the boxes that you need: a headphone jack, an almost-unique Dual Screen accessory, and performance that will be more than enough for most users.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/25/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% LG Velvet review: Beautifully flawed
Source: Android Central Archive.org version
With expected pricing around the US $750 mark, you could certainly do a lot worse than the LG Velvet. The Dual Screen accessory, in particular, might be its greatest asset — giving many folding-phone benefits at a much lower price. Direct rivals like the OnePlus 8 offer a better balance of specs and features at a similar price point, and fans of the Dual Screen concept would be better off bagging a discounted V60.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/24/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%

82% LG Velvet with DualScreen review
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
LG's doing a change of pace with this year's premium roster. Gone are the letters and numbers and ThinQ branding (how does one end up at a mouthful like the G8X ThinQ), in comes the Velvet with its expressive personality. With that much of it, universal appeal is inherently out of the question, obviously.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/24/2020
Rating: Total score: 82%

80% LG Velvet review
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
The LG Velvet is a breath of fresh air from LG with an attractive design refresh, but it’s nothing new to the rest of the Android world. For the €650 price you get 5G, a decent OLED display, a headphone jack and solid performance while the options of the dual screen and active pen are perhaps the real differentiators here.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/24/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

LG Velvet Review: Style vs Substance?
Source: Pocketnow Archive.org version
LG is changing things up! And that's a really good thing, for the most part. Where will you land in this new, stylish brand that finally breaks away from the Vs and the Gs of the world? This is Pocketnow and I'm Joshua Vergara — what's going on, everybody? — this is my review of the LG Velvet.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/24/2020

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Hands on: LG Velvet review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The LG Velvet is a mid-range 5G phone that costs a little too much, even compared to LG’s high-end phones of the last year or two. Its lower power chipset does not feel a huge step down, but the rear camera array is not as versatile as we would hope for at the price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/23/2020

80% LG Velvet review
Source: Phone Arena Archive.org version
The LG Velvet does have a "fast charger" in the box, but — compared to today's standards — it's anything but fast. It'll top you up from 0% to 100% is almost two hours. If you are in a hurry, a 15 minute charge will give you 20% and 30 minutes of being plugged in results in 40%. It's not abysmal, but not ideal.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/23/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% LG Velvet Review
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
LG’s new design language works very well here and this looks a lot better than LG’s last few efforts. There’s a lot to like with the camera array, specs and feature list too, even if the software lacks polish.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/03/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

86% LG Velvet Eleganter Handy- Neustart
Source: Android Mag DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/28/2021
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 88% display: 80% mobility: 88% workmanship: 100%

86% Eleganter Handy - Neustart
Source: Android Mag DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/28/2020
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 94% display: 80% mobility: 82% workmanship: 100%

LG Velvet Neustart mit Stil
Source: Tech Stage DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/23/2020

LG Velvet Großes Display mit reifer Leistung
Source: A1 Blog DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/24/2020

80% LG Velvet 5G
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/19/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

LG Velvet Ganz schön gut
Source: Computerbase DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/17/2020

LG Velvet Ein Comeback?
Source: MobiFlip DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/13/2020

90% Velvet: LGs Premium-Neustart mit 5G im Smartphone-Test
Source: Teltarif DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/04/2020
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%

Das LG Velvet ist schöne 5G-Mittelklasse
Source: n-tv DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/03/2020

70% LG Velvet frisches Design mit Hardware-Altlasten
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%

LG Velvet im Test: Schön gemacht, LG!
Source: Computerbild DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; excellent display; wireless charging; waterproof; support 5G. Negative: Weak processor; poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/10/2020

LG Velvet im Test: Schön gemacht, LG!
Source: Computerbild DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent processor; nice cameras; excellent display; wireless charging; waterproof; support 5G.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/02/2020

100% LG Velvet, análisis: diseño premium, rendimiento notable y un precio para todos los bolsillos
Source: Andro 4 All ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%

86% LG Velvet 5G, análisis: Un gama media con altas aspiraciones
Source: MuyComputer ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 95%

86% LG Velvet, análisis y opinión
Source: Computerhoy ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/05/2020
Rating: Total score: 86% features: 90% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%

85% LG Velvet, análisis: un móvil diferente que acaricia la gama alta
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/01/2020
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 83% display: 90% mobility: 85% workmanship: 90%

Mi Experiencia Con El Lg Velvet Tras Tres Semanas De Uso
Source: Tuexperto ES→EN Archive.org version
Negative: Relatively high price; no 5G; poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/06/2020

80% LG Velvet 5G
Source: PC Guia PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Análise LG Velvet: um smartphone de gama média resistente e premium
Source: Android Geek PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/14/2020
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 60% display: 60% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%

[Review] LG Velvet: bonito, competente e sem firulas
Source: Gizmodo Brasil PT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; great built quality; high performance; nice dual display. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/23/2020

79% Recensione LG Velvet
Source: Notebook Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 70% performance: 65% workmanship: 85%

89% LG Velvet, lo smartphone di fascia medio alta messo alla prova – Recensione –
Source: Tech Different IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/03/2020
Rating: Total score: 89% price: 90% features: 85% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%

78% Recensione LG Velvet: il nuovo design ci piace ma serve un rinnovamento software
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/04/2020
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 52% features: 80%

81% Recensione LG Velvet
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/01/2020
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 70% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%

85% Recensione LG VELVET
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/28/2020
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 70% display: 80% mobility: 69% workmanship: 92%

Recensione LG Velvet, un medio gamma… Che è quasi un top
Source: Androidiani IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; great built quality; good price. Negative: Average cameras; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/13/2020

LG Velvet Recensione e Considerazioni
Source: Batista70Phone IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; support 5G; good price; waterproof IP68; big screen; great cameras; decent speakers; impressive dual display.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/27/2020

80% Review: LG Velvet 5G
Source: GadgetGear.nl NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/31/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% LG Velvet review: dit zijn de plus- en minpunten
Source: AndroidWorld.nl NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

LG Velvet: eerste indrukken na 24 uur met deze 5G-telefoon
Source: AndroidWorld.nl NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Modern design; quick and wireless charging; waterproof and dust avoiding; good price. Negative: Average cameras; not dual screen; stylus pen not included.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/22/2020

83% LG Velvet 5G : un design futé qui nous fait voir la vie en rose
Source: Geekbecois FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/30/2020
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 80% workmanship: 100%

70% Test du LG Velvet: de retour sur le podium?
Source: AndroidPit.fr FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/24/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%

Test du LG Velvet 5G : LG rebat les cartes
Source: Top for Phone FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; light weight; nice display; good speakers; high performance; support 5G; wireless charging; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/24/2021

83% [Recenzja] LG Velvet Dual Screen – to najlepszy dodatek do smartfona!
Source: Android.com.pl PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/30/2020
Rating: Total score: 83% display: 90% workmanship: 80%

88% Recenzja LG Velvet. Żarty z papieru na bok – to naprawdę fajny smartfon
Source: Tabletowo PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 88%

78% [Recenzja] LG Velvet – godne uwagi, nowe otwarcie firmy
Source: Android.com.pl PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/02/2020
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%

[WIDEO] Recenzja LG Velvet – w takim stylu ze sceny można zejść!
Source: 90 Sekund PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; impressive display; fast fingerprint reader; nice cameras; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/18/2021

LG Velvet - test smartfonu, który elegancją ma zdobyć nasze serca
Source: Komputerswiat PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Attractive design; elegant design; high performance; support 5G; wireless charging; mini jack.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/03/2020

87% Recenze LG Velvet: vypadá skvěle, má slušnou výbavu i příznivou cenu
Source: Smartmania.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 84% features: 85% mobility: 91% workmanship: 93%

Trên tay LG Velvet tại Việt Nam, giá xách tay 17 triệu
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; good price; nice cameras. Negative: Weak hardware; poor display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/26/2020

LG Velvet chính thức ra mắt: Thiết kế mới, Snapdragon 765, camera 48MP, IP68, giá hơn 17 triệu
Source: Genk VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Modern design; powerful processor; nice cameras; waterproof IP68; good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/07/2020

LG Velvet 5G chính thức được công bố với ngoại hình đẹp long lanh
Source: Danviet VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; solid workmanship; nice display; excellent cameras; smart stylus pen.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/30/2020

LG Velvet chính thức lộ diện: Snapdragon 765, hỗ trợ 5G, 3 camera 48MP, pin 4300mAh
Source: Genk VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful processor; support 5G; nice triple cameras; decent autonomy; wireless charging.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/29/2020

78% LG Velvet Review – renasterea lui LG sau alt cui in sicriu?
Source: Arena IT →EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/13/2020
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 60% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%

Review final LG Velvet 5G: bine dotat, dar plătești premium
Source: Computerblog.ro →EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; decent performance; very nice display; great cameras; high autonomy. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/14/2020

Comment

Model:

The LG Velvet is the latest addition to the LG phones. Overall, LG has taken a completely opposite approach to its typical idea of a flagship phone with its new LG Velvet by abandoning the long-running G-series altogether. It was an attempt by the company to be taken seriously as a design leader. The Velvet is a mid-range phone with mid-range pricing but with a high-end fit and finish. While not all phones’ choice of processor create a material impact on the user experience, this phone proves otherwise. LG’s decision to go with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 for this device is definitely related to the material impact. Most flagship Android phones, especially those being released this year, have been equipped with a Snapdragon 865 system-on-chip at its core. It is definitely the fastest chip available to Android device manufacturers, but the issue with this processor is that it does not have an integrated 5G modem. Therefore, it has to be paired with a separate 5G modem, which requires extra physical space and consumes more power. Due to this, phones tend to become rather thick and heavy. However, LG has decided to incorporate the Snapdragon 765 within the Velvet, as it might not be as powerful as the 865, but it does come with an integrated 5G modem. The LG Velvet’s bet is that by sacrificing a little bit of top-end performance, the user gets a sleeker phone that will still work well with the new 5G networks. The LG Velvet has been incorporated with 8 GB of RAM and a 4,300mAh battery. It also comes with a moderately fast 25W charger and supports 9W wireless charging.

The Velvet has a 6.8-inch 1080p curved OLED screen with a selfie camera notch and slim bezels on the top and bottom. The front glass curves at the sides with no plastic slivers between the glass and metal parts. The metal sides form prominent lips at the corners. This device definitely looks and feels expensive from the front, even without having the surround-free appearance of a Samsung Galaxy-S20-family phone. The LG Velvet has not missed out on the extra resolution of one of the higher-end alternatives, as the display colour is definitely good and there are also modes which allow the users to tweak the saturation and tone. The phone also clicks into an ultra-bright mode when used outdoors in the sun, for great visibility in almost all conditions. One of the drawbacks has to be the missing high refresh rate. While the standard 60Hz screen is not that bad, it does raise some questions on the value of the phone. As for the cameras, the Velvet has three rear cameras, namely a 48-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The camera hardware is another drawback for this device, as there is a big drop in image quality between the primary and secondary cameras. To add to it, the main camera’s image quality is not jaw dropping, either. Overall, the phone has its own high and low points that need to be considered.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Qualcomm Adreno 620: Integrated (in the Snapdragon 765 and 765G) graphics card based on the Adreno 600 architecture. Supports DirectX11_1, Vulkan 1.0, OpenCL 2.0, OpenGL ES 3.2. The 765G variant is 10% faster than the one integrated in the 765 and 20% faster than the Adreno 618 predecessor.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

SD 765G: Fast mid-range ARM SoC with 8 CPU Kryo 475 cores (one fast ARM Cortex-A76 prime core at up to 2.4 GHz, one A76 gold core at 2.2 GHz and 6 small ARM Cortex-A55 cores at up to 1.8 GHz). As one of the first SoCs it also integrates a 5G modem (Snapdragon X52 up to 3,7 / 1,6 Mbps down- and upload, mmWave and Sub-6 support). The processor is manufactured in the modern and energy efficient 7nm EUV process at Samsung. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

6.80":

It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.

LG:

LG Electronics Inc. is a subsidiary of LG Group. It is a South Korean company and was founded as Goldstar Co, Ltd, in 1958. The group offers products in the fields of information technology, consumer electronics and mobile communications, and home appliances. LG Electronics is the world's third largest home appliance manufacturer. As a notebook manufacturer, LG only became known to a wider audience in the German-speaking market in 2005. After a few years, LG largely withdrew from the laptop sector. The product range includes OLED, LED/LCD and plasma TVs, home theater systems, Blu-ray players as well as audio and video players. 

79.73%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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