The LG V35 ThinQ seems precisely just like the LG V30S ThinQ, a telephone that appeared precisely just like the LG V30. Sure, it’s the identical telephone, however a bit completely different – simply because the LG V30S ThinQ was to the LG V30. It’s straightforward to see that LG has made a little bit of a large number of its V-series telephones.
Whereas this isn’t the sweeping overhaul you might need been hoping for, it treads ahead by enhancing on a telephone that has aged nicely with refreshed specs virtually throughout the board. The cameras look like higher, and it homes the Snapdragon 845 with 6GB of RAM, to call just a few adjustments.
What does this imply for the LG G7 ThinQ, which just lately launched the world over? LG has now made a large number of that, too, as a result of if you need the perfect, newest specs in an LG telephone, you’ll solely discover them within the V35 ThinQ proper now.
Given the massive push for the G7 ThinQ, the timing for this telephone’s launch couldn’t be more bizarre. We’ll quickly be placing this telephone to the take a look at for the ultimate evaluation, however so far as first impressions go, no matter how it’s possible you’ll really feel a few thrice-recycled design, including extra energy to final yr’s glorious LG V30 can solely be so unhealthy – although the third time round, it could solely be so good.
LG V35 ThinQ worth and availability
So far as we all know, the LG V35 will likely be a US-only affair, coming to AT&T as a service unique. In search of a worth? LG mentioned that it will likely be near the value of the LG V30, round $700, however hasn’t shared an official quantity but.
For these open to switching carriers, you’ll additionally be capable of purchase and apply it to Google’s Project Fi service within the US. Whether or not Google will promote it instantly or just be suitable with the telephone hasn’t been made clear, although there hasn’t been a Fi-ready telephone but that hasn’t popped up on the market by Google.
Whereas the AT&T and Fi-ready variations of the telephone could seem equivalent, the Fi model hosts compatibility with just a few extra 3G and 4G bands, so watch out which one you put money into.
Should you’re hoping to have this telephone in your fingers quickly, you’re in luck. Pre-sale begins on June 1 and the V35 ThinQ will formally launch on June eight.
Design
On the floor, this telephone’s design hasn’t modified in any respect because the LG V30 launched in September of 2017. You continue to have the all-glass design, fixed along with a aluminum body that gives military-grade integrity able to withstanding bends and drops, and IP68 safety in opposition to the weather.
The size are precisely the identical to the V30, that means any LG V30 case to procure or are contemplating will work on this one as nicely.
Not like the G7 ThinQ, LG hasn’t imposed a Google Assistant key on its left aspect, neither is there an influence button on the appropriate. Issues are proper the place the corporate left issues with its unique V30 design.
Fortuitously, that’s a superb factor, however could take some getting used to. Say what you’ll concerning the rear-mounted fingerprint sensor that doubles as an influence button, however the V35 ThinQ holds true to the V-series custom of together with a three.5mm headphone jack, bolstered by a Quad DAC that enormously enhances the sound supply when utilizing wired headphones.
The V35 ThinQ will likely be accessible in two colours: black and gray. LG hasn’t shared the official names for these colours, however we’ll replace this text as soon as we all know for certain.
Specs and efficiency
On the within is the place you’ll discover all of LG’s new useful work. The LG V35 ThinQ is a correct refresh internally, swapping out final yr’s Snapdragon 835 for a brand new Snapdragon 845, and its 4GB of RAM for 6GB, placing it barely above the Samsung Galaxy S9 and in direct competitors with the OnePlus 6 and HTC U12 Plus.
Throughout our hands-on, the V35 ThinQ didn’t really feel notably sooner than the V30, although we’re reserving judgment for the ultimate evaluation, the place we’ll have the chance to check out the newest Android video games and apps.
With 6GB of RAM and a brand new chipset in tow, this telephone will likely be prepared for no matter it’s important to throw at it for just a few years to come back, and because of the return of its 2,880 x 1,440 QHD OLED show that’s fitted to an 18:9 side ratio, your visible leisure, be it motion pictures, video games or digital actuality by way of Google Daydream, will look glorious whereas strapped into the Google Daydream View.
We’re seeing huge enhancements right here in selfie mode
Rear-facing will get a minor bump up in megapixels
Comes with Google Lens built-in
Digicam and battery
We had a little bit of time to play with the digital camera app, which just like the LG G7 ThinQ, options Google Lens built-in, useful for real-time object recognition and copying textual content. This mannequin options enhancements over the unique V30’s digital camera and software program, boosting the wide-angle lens to 16MP over 13MP.
The selfie cam is now a strong 8MP with f/1.9 aperture versus 5MP and f/2.2 aperture seen final yr. We’re seeing huge enhancements right here. Photographs are not visibly blurry, which was an enormous oversight that LG appears to have lastly fastened.
LG has additionally added 4K HDR video recording to the V35, now placing LG’s telephone in a moderately lonely (however rising) pack of telephones that may report in HDR alongside the Sony Xperia XZ2 and the LG G7 ThinQ.
Relating to battery efficiency, LG has opted for a similar three,300mAh battery capability that we discovered within the V30, full with wi-fi charging.
There’s some concern extra highly effective chipset may put extra drag on the battery efficiency, although the Snapdragon 845 is claimed to be fairly a bit extra environment friendly than the Snapdragon 835. Simply how environment friendly is it? We’ll discover out quickly.
Early verdict
LG appears fairly smitten with the V30, as that is technically the third telephone to be launched utilizing the identical design. It’s arduous in charge LG although, as even after almost a yr of its preliminary launch, it nonetheless feels contemporary and greater than capable of tackle this yr’s flagship all-stars.
With the introduction of the LG V30S ThinQ, LG shocked us by updating the V30 with a few of the newer telephone’s largest promoting factors. Whereas it’s not potential for LG to do the identical this time round, at the very least for the enhancements seen right here, it’s arduous to say if the corporate may add Google Venture Fi help to the older mannequin.
Final yr, I described the V30 as “a smartphone that doesn’t put the squeeze on helpful options, crammed to the brim with helpful utilities”, and that sentiments rings true right here, albeit with rather less readability because it’s this telephone’s third go across the monitor.
Rather a lot has modified on the earth of smartphones up to now six to eight months. So, it needs to be attention-grabbing to place it up in opposition to the very newest gadgets for the complete evaluation.