The series of shadow launches in the wake of the cancellation of MWC continues this morning with LG unveiling their latest flagship phone, the V60 ThinQ 5G.
The LG V60 ThinQ 5G – I’ll just call it the V60 from now on – is early this year, with LG skipping the G-series phone launch normally set for this time of year, but we’ll apparently hear more about it later in the year.
The V60 is gorgeous, with a 6.8-inch FHD+ (2,460 x 1,080) resolution screen, which is duplicated with a dual-screen accessory that adds another 6.8-inch display to expand your working area if you want. Both the main display, and the add-on features a tiny tear-drop notch to house a 10MP selfie-camera which offers a nice f/1.9 aperture.
Under the hood, the V60 spec sheet reads like a flagship – which it is – offering a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor with an X55 modem for 5G coverage. You also get a 5,000mAh battery, dual rear cameras (64 MP main sensor + 13MP with Super Wide angle lens) and a ToF sensor. There’s an in-display fingerprint reader instead of one on the rear like last years V50.
The device itself is tough, wth IP68 dust and water resistance and it also includes MIL-STD 810G Compliance.
For audio lovers LG has again included a Quad DAC, so you’ll love the sound and you also get a headphone jack.
LG V60 ThinQ 5G Specs:
| Processor: | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform with Snapdragon X55 5G Modem |
| Display: | 6.8-inch 20.5:9 FHD+ P-OLED FullVision (2,460 x 1,080 / 395ppi) with In-Display Fingerprint Sensor |
| RAM: | 8GB RAM |
| Storage: | 128GB/256GB with microSD Card slot up to 2TB |
| Camera (Rear): | 64MP Standard2 (F1.8 / 0.8μm / 78˚) 13MP Super Wide (F1.9 / 1.0μm / 117˚) Z Camera (ToF Receiver / Emitter) |
| Camera (Front): | 10MP Standard (F1.9 / 1.22μm / 72.5˚) |
| Wireless: | Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax Bluetooth 5.1 NFC |
| Audio: | Stereo Speaker 4Ch Microphones 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC LG 3D Sound Engine |
| Connection: | USB Type-C (USB 3.1 Compatible) |
| Battery: | 5,000mAh |
| Dimension: | 169.3 x 77.6 x 8.9mm @ 214 grams |
| Colours: | Classy Blue, Classy White |
| Misc: | HDR10 Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ IP68 Water and Dust Resistance MIL-STD 810G Compliance LG Pay FM Radio |
LG V60 ThinQ 5G Cover Display Specs:
| Display: | 6.8-inch 20.5:9 FHD + P-OLED FullVision (2,460 x 1,080 / 395ppi) |
| Cover Display: | 2.1-inch Mono |
| Dimensions: | 175.9 x 86 x 14.9mm @ 134 grams |
| Connection: | USB Type-C |
| Hinge: | 360 Freestop Hinge |
| Colours: | Black, White |
Of course software wise you get Android 10 but with LG’s custom UX over the top.
LG has advised they will begin rolling out the LG V60 ThinQ 5G in North America, Europe and Asia starting next month. We’ve reached out to LG Australia about an Australian launch and they advised:
At this point in time, we don’t have any news to announce about the LG V60 availability in Australia however we will share any additional updates on this going forward.
Daniel has been talking about, learning about and using tech since he was able to toggle switches and push buttons. If it flashes, turns on or off or connects he wants to use it, talk about it and learn more about it. Like this article? Buy me a coffee!
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