LG V30 TO ELEVATE SMARTPHONE CAMERA TO NEW HEIGHTS
Largest Aperture Smartphone Camera and Glass Crystal Clear Lens
Deliver Brighter, More Vivid Images Than Ever Before.
LG Electronics (LG) will incorporate an F1.6 aperture camera and glass lens in the dual camera of its upcoming V30 flagship smartphone, introducing industry-leading innovations that bring a new level of photographic innovation to the mobile industry.
Excellence in smartphone cameras has long been a core competency of LG’s mobile devices and the dual camera module in the upcoming LG V30 will include the world’s largest aperture and clearest lens ever to be featured in a smartphone. LG’s first F1.6 lens is also the largest aperture among existing smartphone cameras, delivering 25 percent more light to the sensor compared to an F1.8 lens.
The glass Crystal Clear Lens also delivers greater light-collecting ability than a plastic lens as well as better color reproduction. This makes the V30 particularly well suited for photography and videography.
“LG boasts an unrivaled heritage in smartphone photography and our decision to adopt glass in the V30 camera is specifically because this has traditionally been the realm of DSLRs,” said Juno Cho, president of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “For the users for whom the V series was designed, this kind of innovation is significant.”
In all areas, the camera in the LG V30 is superior to the camera of its predecessor, let alone other smartphones. The camera in the V30 cuts edge distortion by a third compared to the V20 when capturing wide angle shots, making it ideal for group wefies, spacious interiors and expansive landscapes.
Even with all these improvements, the rear camera module of the LG V30 still manages to remain svelte, 30 percent smaller in size compared to the V20. Paired with LG’s specialized UX featuring laser detection AF, optical image stabilization and electronic image stabilization, shutterbugs will find the V30 as easy and convenient to use as its predecessor. The LG V30 smartphone will be unveiled in August 31st in Berlin at IFA 2017.
LG Receives Fifth CES Innovation Award for OLED TV, Second Consecutive ‘Best of Innovations’ Award for LG SIGNATURE OLED TV.
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA™) is recognizing LG Electronics (LG) for groundbreaking innovations in technology and design with 21 CES 2017 Innovation Awards, including recognition for the company’s ultra-premium LG SIGNATURE product portfolio, OLED TV and the high performance LG V20 multimedia smartphone. This marks the fifth consecutive year that LG OLED TVs have received a CES Innovation Award, the official industry recognition for the most innovative products introduced at the largest annual consumer technology trade show.
CES 2017 also marks the 50th anniversary of the world’s largest tech trade show, which LG and its Zenith subsidiary have been a part of since its founding in 1967. LG was recognized in 11 highly competitive categories including Home Appliances, Home Audio & Video Components and Accessories, Wireless Handsets, Wireless Handset/Accessories, Video Displays, Smart Home, Headphones, Tech for a Better World, Eco-Design/Sustainable Technologies, Portable Media Players, and Computer Peripherals. The award-winning products will be exhibited at CES 2017 in Las Vegas from January 5-8, 2017.
Leading the company’s CES 2017 Innovation Award winners are LG SIGNATURE brand products, which earned coveted accolades in TVs, washing machines and dishwashers. LG SIGNATURE products combine the best of LG’s cutting-edge technology and world-class design with exquisite attention to detail for today’s most discerning consumers. The second generation LG SIGNATURE OLED TV, which will be unveiled at CES 2017, earned top industry honors in video displays with the “Best of Innovations Award” for the second consecutive year.
Sponsored by CTA and endorsed by the Industrial Designers Society of America, CES Innovation Awards are selected annually by a panel of esteemed industry designers, engineers and journalists who judge submissions on a variety of criteria which span user value, aesthetics, innovative design, quality and contributions to quality of life.
The full list of LG’s 2017 CES Innovation Award winners will be announced in conjunction with LG’s CES press conference at 08:00 PST on January 4, 2017 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas.
Enhanced Features Include Steady Record 2.0, Front and Rear Wide Angle Cameras, Hi-Fi Quad DAC, Android Nougat OS.
LG Electronics (LG) unveiled in September 7th, 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.1
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: 3
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
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1 B&O PLAY collaboration edition available in specific markets only.2 View video at https://youtu.be/u8gf32H1WOs3 Specification may vary depending on the particular market.
Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. Quick Charge is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.Qualcomm Snapdragon and Qualcomm Quick Charge are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
LG V10 H962 Dual SIM 64GB 5.7-Inch Factory Unlocked Smartphone (BLACK) - International Stock No Warranty.
LG USA Mobile is showing on twitter an official picture of the V20 smartphone coming in Sept 6 in an event in SF, USA and also on twitter the company posted the video below where are giving some information about Android 7.0 Nougat features:
LG`s smartphone V20 will be unveiled in September 6, and will arrive with a secondary display, Android 7.0 Nougat mobile OS ,a Qualcomm snapdragon chip,plus the first to feature 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC capabilities(Bang & Olufsen.), delivering a crisp and clear sound that reduces up to 50 percent of ambient noise levels.
The leaked picture below was posted by @evleaks on Twitter.
It will probably sport a 5.7-inch QHD touchscreen, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset at the helm, and 4GB of RAM. a dual camera arrangement with laser autofocus and dual-LED flash, as well as a fingerprint sensor. On the front, above the main screen we have a small secondary display reminiscent of the one in the V10, to the left of which is either a dual selfie camera or one unit and a LED flash.
Rumors suggested that the LG V20 could go up for pre-order at T-Mobile on Sept. 14 and launch on Sept. 23. Pricing will reportedly be $650, and it’s said that pre-order customers will be able to get a gift like an extra battery, “Enhanced Hand Grip,” and free Hulu.
LG Electronics
on Thursday announced plans for the worldwide launch of its premium
large-size smartphone LG V20 early next month. Its first launch event is
set for San Francisco on Sept. 6, with another in Seoul on Sept. 7.
The
South Korean electronics-maker sent out a poster invitation to local
and global media titled “Play More,” featuring the image of a pop-up
book and text reading “The second story begins, LG V20.”
The LG V20 -- categorized as a “phablet,” a combination of a phone and
tablet -- is a follow-up model to the V10, a part of the “V Series”
which stands as one of LG’s flagship premium smartphone lines alongside
the “G Series.”
The V10, unveiled in October 2016, garnered much
international attention as the world’s first smartphone to feature a
double-camera on both the front and back, among other unique features.
Though
LG Electronics did not reveal any details about the upcoming V20 in its
recent announcement, the V20 is set to run on Google’s latest Android
7.0 Nougat operating system.
The V20 is also expected to embody
features akin to the V10 -- such as a wide screen and high-quality audio
system -- with systematic upgrades to enhance user convenience.
LG on Monday unveiled its plan
to launch the new V series, V20, in September (IFA 2016 ?) with no specific
timeline included.
"The V20 is designed to
offer optimum multimedia experience for users," said an LG Electronics
spokesman.
The company said in a
statement that the new handset comes with the latest Android operating system
(OS), Android 7.0 Nougat. LG said the decision reflects its strong partnership
with Google, with both parties previously agreeing to exchange patents until 2023.
The LG mobile chief said in
the statement: "The V20 is our first device to equip the up-to-date
Android OS." He said the company hopes to set a new standard for the
premium device market with the enhanced multimedia functionality of the V20.
Late last month, the company
said in a regulatory filing that it will strengthen functionalities in video
and audio for its new V series, as the V10 previously won favorable market
responses for its dual-selfie camera and dual-screen.
An industry source said:
"LG appears to have decided to introduce the new flagship handset earlier
than expected, as the company should brace for fierce competition against other
new premium smartphones from Apple and Samsung."
The V10 won
explosive market responses in the United States where the company had sold more
than 450,000 V10 handsets, only 45 days after its launch there.
The achievement enabled the company to record a 35.7 percent U.S. market share
among smartphones with more than 5.7-inch display, according to market
researcher International Technology Group (ITG).
V30 TO ELEVATE SMARTPHONE CAMERA TO NEW HEIGHTS
Electronics (LG) will incorporate an F1.6 aperture camera and glass lens in the dual camera of its upcoming V30 flagship smartphone, introducing industry-leading innovations that bring a new level of photographic innovation to the mobile industry.
