The Good The LG V30 almost has it all: a great camera, speedy processor, huge OLED screen, excellent battery life, waterproofing, wireless charging, microSD storage and the best headphone jack on a phone. The Bad Ergonomic quirks can make the V30 awkward to hold. You may miss some shots due to the slow camera autofocus. Carrier-specific versions come with annoying bloatware and logos. The Bottom Line The LG V30 is a rock-solid alternative to Samsung s Galaxy S8 Plus and the Google Pixel 2 XL.
SUMMARY
- Screen Size
- 6.0 inches
- Screen Resolution
- 2880 x 1440 pixels
- Battery Capacity
- 3,300 mAh
- Camera Resolution
- 16MP + 13MP Wide Angle cameras (rear)
- Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 835 2.45 GHz x 4 + 1.9 GHz x 4 Octa-Core MSM8998
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Carrier
- Sprint
- Other Features
- Android 7.1.2 (Nougat) Operating System, 5 MP Wide-Angle Lens, 4G LTE Connectivity, Mobile Hotspot, Rear Key with Fingerprint Sensor
DISPLAY
- 6.0" QHD+ OLED Display; 538 ppi
- Yes
- FullVision Display
- 18:9 Aspect Ratio (2880 x 1440), 81.2% screen-to-body ratio
- HDR10 Supported
- Improved picture quality for movies, TV shows, games, and user-generated content with enhanced brightness, color and contrast*
- Floating Bar
- Access app shortcuts and call notifications on a movable/collapsible toolbar
- Always-On Display
- Time, date, and notifications appear on a sleeping screen
- *
- Video content must be created in HDR10 to take advantage of HDR playback. HDR enabled devices have ability to intelligently upscale content to near HDR-quality; finding native HDR content is always preferable.
1ST DUAL REAR CAMERA
- 16 MP Standard-Angle Lens f/1.6
- Yes
- Field of view
- 71˚
- Image sensor
- 1/3.09"
- Resolution
- Up to 4656 x 3492 pixels (default); 1.0 μm pixel size
- Glass Camera Lens
- Minimizes light dispersion for superior sharpness and color
- 10-bit HDR Image Sensor
- Captures up to 211% more colors for improved accuracy
- LED Flash
- Yes
- HDR
- Controls contrast for photos
- Hybrid Auto Focus (PDAF + LDAF)
- Yes
- Zoom
- Up to 8x (digital)
- Manual Mode
- Adjust shutter speed, ISO, exposure, white balance, and more; save image as RAW (JPEG + DNG)
- Graphy*
- Select reference photos that automatically adjust Manual Mode settings
- Square Camera
- 1:1 camera UI; includes Snap Shot, Match Shot, Grid Shot, and Guide Shot
- Photo Signature
- Yes
- Pop-out Picture Mode
- Use both rear cameras to automatically add frame effects
- Camera Modes
- Food Mode, Panorama, 360 Panorama
- Film Effect
- Choose from 8 preset filters
- Quick Share
- Access sharing platforms instantly after taking pictures and videos
- *
- App download required.
2ND DUAL REAR CAMERA
- 13 MP Wide-Angle Lens f/1.9
- Yes
- Field of view
- 120˚
- Image sensor
- 1/3.4"
- Resolution
- Up to 4160 x 3120 pixels (default); 1.0 μm pixel size
- LED Flash
- Yes
- HDR
- Controls contrast for photos
- Hybrid Auto Focus (PDAF + LDAF)
- Yes
- Zoom
- Up to 8x (digital)
- Manual Mode
- Adjust shutter speed, ISO, exposure, white balance, and more; save image as RAW (JPEG + DNG)
- Graphy*
- Select reference photos that automatically adjust Manual Mode settings
- Photo Signature
- Yes
- Square Camera
- 1:1 camera UI; includes Snap Shot, Match Shot, Grid Shot, and Guide Shot
- Pop-out Picture Mode
- Use both rear cameras to automatically add frame effects
- Camera Modes
- Food Mode, Panorama, 360 Panorama
- Film Effect
- Choose from 8 preset filters
- Quick Share
- Access sharing platforms instantly after taking pictures and videos
- *
- App download required.
FRONT CAMERA
- 5 MP Wide-Angle Lens f/2.2
- Yes
- Wide-angle field of view
- 90˚
- Toggle to standard angle field of view
- 80˚
- Resolution
- Up to 2560 x 1920 pixels (default)
- Full HD Video Recording
- Yes
- Auto Shot
- Take a selfie with automatic face detection
- Gesture Shot
- Take a selfie with a simple hand gesture
- Gesture Interval Shot
- Take four selfies in sequence by making a fist twice
- Gesture View
- Transitions between camera mode and preview mode automatically
- Selfie Light
- Screen illuminates around the photo preview for well-lit selfies
- Beauty Shot
- Softens facial features
VIDEO RECORDING
- 4K Video Recording at 30 FPS
- Yes
- Resolution
- Up to 3840 x 2160 pixels (1920 x 1080 default)
- Cine Effect
- Choose from 16 different color grading presets for a cinematic look
- Point Zoom
- Zoom in on any selected area within the frame for more stability and control
- Manual Video Mode*
- Adjust audio focus, manual focus, white balance, frame rates, and more
- LG-Cine Log
- When in Manual Mode, capture 211% wider color gamut (Rec.2020) for enhanced video
- Steady Record 2.0
- Record smoother, clearer videos on the move
- Slow-Motion Video Recording
- 1280 x 720 resolution, 240 FPS
- Time-Lapse Video
- Record a video that plays back faster than normal
- Quick Video Editor*
- Merge up to 50 photos or videos; trim and add title/text, background music, and theme effect overlays
- Snap Movie*
- Capture and combine a series of short video clips
- *
- Not available with some camcorder settings.
AUDIO
- RAM (Receiver as Mic)
- 2 analog mics combine with the phone’s receiver to improve sound clarity while recording in loud environments
- Hi-Fi Video Recorder
- 2 AOP (Acoustic Overload Protection) mics record video with higher-quality sound*
- HD Audio Recorder
- Capture high-quality sound with the ability to record over a separate audio track; choose between Normal, Concert, and Custom modes
- Wind Noise Filter
- Minimize background and wind noise during video recording
- 32-Bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC
- Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) for crisp, full sound through wired headphones
- Sound Preset
- Select custom DAC output frequencies to achieve different sound experiences
- Digital Filter
- Choose from Short, Sharp, and Slow to change the OverSampling Filter characteristics in DAC
- Hi-Fi Streaming
- MQA decoder enables high resolution audio to be packaged in a small size
- *
- Available only in Manual Mode; videos with Hi-Fi audio play only in apps that support Hi Fi.
Design & Durability
- Fingerprint-Resistant 3D Glass Back
- Yes
- Size
- 5.97" (H) x 2.97" (W) x 0.29" (D)
- Rear Key with Fingerprint ID
- Yes
- Premium Aluminum Metal Sides
- Yes
- Weight
- 5.57 oz
- IP68 Dust and Water Resistant*
- Yes
- Shock Resistant with MIL-STD-810G Testing**
- Yes
- Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 Protection on Front and Back
- Gorilla Glass 4 on Camera
- Heat Pipe
- Absorbs and moves heat away from the processor to help minimize the risk of overheating
- *
- Tested under controlled laboratory conditions with a rating of IP68 under IEC standard 60529 (Water resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes). If the product gets wet, use a clean, soft cloth to dry it thoroughly.
- **
- Compliant with a military standards test (MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6, Procedure IV “Transit Drop”). Device may not perform as tested in all conditions. Test performed in controlled environment. Do not attempt.
EXPERIENCE
- Fingerprint ID
- Gain access to your phone, make mobile payments, and secure content*
- Voice Recognition
- Unlock screen with 2-3 words or a phrase
- Face Recognition
- Unlock screen with facial scan
- Google® Smart Lock
- Keep phone unlocked when connected to trusted devices or in trusted places
- Knock Code®
- Create a 6- to 10-point pattern for direct access to the home screen
- ThinkFree® Viewer
- Work on documents, presentations, and spreadsheets
- QuickMemo®+
- Choose paper style, pen size and color, add text, and more
- Capture+
- Write or draw on nearly any screen and schedule memos to appear at certain times or locations
- Smart Cleaning®
- Phone optimization tool for improved performance
- Power Saving Mode/Battery Saver
- Restricts apps in background
- LG Health**
- Fitness app tracks daily activity
- QSlide®
- Overlay two windows; adjust size and transparency
- Dual Window
- Use two apps simultaneously on a split screen
- Google Assistant
- Intelligent personal voice assistant
- Barge-in
- Recognizes “OK Google” commands while audio is playing
- App Scaling
- Set view to 16:9, 16.7:9, or 18:9
- Shortcut Keys
- Quick access to Capture+ or Camera
- Comfort View
- Decreases amount of blue light on the screen
- Screen Color
- Adjust settings for Normal, Best for movies, Best for photos, Best for web, Custom, or Enhanced video color
- Mini View
- Shrink the screen for one-handed use
- Knock On®
- Create a 6- to 10-point pattern for direct access to the home screen
- *
- Features and capabilities may vary by carrier
- **
- This device and related software is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease. Consult a doctor before starting an exercise program.
ENTERTAINMENT
- Daydream
- A virtual reality (VR) platform
- Accelerometer
- Control games by turning and tilting*
- Video Player with Touch Lock, Live Zooming, Play on Lock Screen, Video Screenshot, and Resume Play Functions
- Supports 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV, AVI, MKV, ASF, XVID, WebM, FLV, and TS Formats
- Customizable Video Screen Ratio, Subtitle, Settings, and Play on Other Device Functions
- Yes
- Music Player
- Supports MP3, WAV, AMR, AAC, AC3, OGG, FLAC, MIDI, WMA, XMF, QCP, DSF, DFF, and AIFF Formats
- LG Music App
- Organized by songs, albums, artists, genres, and playlists
- *
- Only available on certain interactions with the touch screen.
CONNECTIVITY
- Sprint 4G LTE Network*
- Yes
- HPUE
- Extends Sprint’s 2.5 GHz coverage providing broader data coverage for faster data speeds in more places
- Technology
- LTE, CDMA, GSM, UMTS
- LTE Bands
- 2/3/4/5/7/13/20/46 (upcoming)/66
- CDMA Band Class
- Mon Jan 10 00:00:00 KST 2000
- GSM
- 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- UMTS Bands
- 1/2/4/5/8
- Data Transmission
- LTE Carrier Aggregation, HSPA+, HSDPA, HSUPA, 1xRTT, EVDO, EVDO Rev A, GSM
- Wi-Fi® Hotspot**
- Share a 4G LTE data connection with up to 8 wireless devices***
- Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
- Version 5.0
- Supported Bluetooth® Profiles
- A2DP, AVRCP, DI, GAVDP, GOEP, HDP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, OPP, PBAP, SPP, HOGP, ScPP
- Wi-Fi Direct®
- Connect directly to devices via Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Standards
- 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- USB**** and Bluetooth Tethering**
- Share your phone’s Internet connection with your computer
- Android Beam
- share contacts, web pages, and more
- Media Sync
- Allow nearby devices to access content via DLNA®
- SmartShare Beam
- Wirelessly receive multimedia content
- Screen Sharing (Miracast™)
- Allows you to share your screen with other devices
- MIDI Device
- Connect to musical instruments via USB****
- LG AirDrive****
- Wirelessly share content with a computer using your LG account
- MirrorLink®****
- Connect to a MirrorLink-capable car to share your screen and apps
- A-GPS for Enhanced Location Accuracy
- Yes
- *
- Sprint's 4G LTE Network not available everywhere.
- **
- Sprint service required. Product features subject to change. Features based on carrier program availability. Additional charges may apply.
- ***
- Depends on network availability. Additional carrier charges may apply.
- ****
- USB cable required (included).
- *****
- LG Bridge download required on computer.
POWER & PERFORMANCE
- Platform
- Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
- LG UX 6.0
- Yes
- Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 835 2.45 GHz x 4 + 1.9 GHz x 4 Octa-Core MSM8998
- Battery Capacity
- 3,300 mAh Non-Removable
- Talk Time
- Up to 26 hours*
- Qualcomm Quick Charge™ 3.0
- Yes
- USB Type-C™ Charging Port
- Yes
- Wireless Charging with Compatible Dock**
- Yes
- Internal Memory
- 128GB***
- Supports microSD card
- Up to 2 TB (cards sold separately)
- RAM
- 4 GB
- UPC
- 652810819473
- *
- Actual time may vary depending on network connectivity and application use.
- **
- Wireless charger sold separately.
- ***
- Usable memory varies depending on software version and settings.
LG AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
- USB Type-C Cable (Quick Charge 3.0 Charger)*
- Yes
- Bluetooth Stereo Headset
- (LG TONE FREE,™ LG TONE Studio,™ LG TONE TRIUMPH,™ TONE PLATINUM,® TONE INFINIM,® TONE Active+,® TONE Active,® TONE ULTRA,® TONE PRO®)
- *
- Included with phone.
