LG Velvet 5G (2020)

48 reviews

Apr, 2024

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design (35)
screen (15)
price (10)
sound (5)
connectivity (4)

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performance (13)
camera (12)
battery (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 48 reviews of LG Velvet 5G (2020). The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the sound and portability. The price and screen also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed comments about the reliability. Many are critical about the battery and camera.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the LG Velvet 5G (2020) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

LG Velvet with DualScreen review

So we've got three Galaxy S20s with rumors of Lite spin-offs on the way, three iPhone 11s and mumblings of an even larger Apple family this year, a...

Premium build, exquisite color schemes, IP68 rating.

Slow charging.

If, however, you value style on top of everything, don't want to actually pay the flagship premium, nor are you too keen to wait for one from LG,

Jun, 2020

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Expert review by : Andy Boxall (digitaltrends.com)

LG Velvet review: LG’s flagship is finally competitive again

LG has ditched the dull smartphone designs it has trotted out for a while, and given us the fabulous-looking LG Velvet, which is as slinky as its name suggests.

Great design ; Beautiful screen ; Water-resistant and durable ; Decent battery life

Camera needs improvement ; No 90Hz/120Hz screen refresh rate

Jun, 2020

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Best premium all-rounders 2020 - buyer’s guide

Last updated: Nov 27, 2020 (Changelog) A bit of an arbitrary distinction here - what's a premium phone that can do it all, how does it differ from...

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

LG Velvet 5G Review

Relatively affordable 5G ; Beautiful design ; Excellent audio quality with 3.5mm headphone jack ; Gorgeous screen

Disappointing low-light camera performance ; Top network speeds slower than some competing phones

The LG Velvet is an elegant midrange 5G phone that doesn't really stand out.

Aug, 2020

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Expert review by : Sam Byford (theverge.com)

LG Velvet review: sleek, not smooth

A new approach for LG that puts design over specs

Slick design ; Useful Dual Screen case ; Headphone jack ; Good battery life

Sometimes stuttering performance ; 60Hz screen ; Average cameras ; No more Quad DAC

LG’s latest flagship trades high-end specs for a sleek design and a dual-screen case. Is it worth stepping down to a slower processor for a thinner 5G phone?

Jun, 2020

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Expert review by : Andrei Frumusanu (anandtech.com)

The LG V60 and VELVET Review: A Classic & A Design Restart

It's been a few months since LG has released the LG V60, and since then the company has also finally managed to launch the new Velvet phone to western markets outside of Korea, such as Germany. The two new 2020 phones are quite contrasting devices for...

Camera wise, the Velvet actually performed very well, and its best characteristics are that the processing is extremely similar to that of the V60, which means it’s quite excellent. Of course, the inferior sensor does mean slightly less details,...

Jul, 2020

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Expert review by : Preslav Kateliev (phonearena.com)

LG Velvet review

The LG Velvet is an upper-midrange phone with flagship looks. Is it worth a possible asking price of $700? We'd say hold off for a discount...

Beautiful design; Great screen; 5G ready; 3.5 mm headphone jack

Performance is just okay; A telephoto camera would've been nice; Price is not low enough to make it competitive; Dual screen and active pen are sold separately

Jun, 2020

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Expert review by : Rohit Arora (gizbot_com)

LG Velvet Dual-Screen Review: Unique Form-Factor But Questionable Overall Performance

LG Velvet Review. The smartphone is powered by an older Snapdragon 845 SoC and flaunts a 6.8-inch (2340 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 20.5: 9 aspect ratio OLED display.

Unique Dual-Screen Design ; Excellent Display ; Premium Aesthetics ; 3.5mm Audio Jack ; Impressive Audio ; Durable Body ; Effective Multitasking

Underwhelming Battery Life ; Irregular Software Update Cycle ; Occasional Lags ; Below Par Camera Performance

LG Velvet is a design-focused value flagship smartphone with unique dual-screen form-factor. It is the only handset in the sub-50K price-point that comes close to offer a foldable smartphone user-experience at one-third of the price-point of premium...

Nov, 2020

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Expert review by : Matt Adams (androidguys.com)

LG Velvet review: Stunning mid-ranger that can be anything you want

The LG Velvet is tapped to be a fantastic midrange phone with 5G support. But can LG overcome recent hurdles and give us what we all want?

Oct, 2020

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Expert review by : Philip Michaels (tomsguide.com)

LG Velvet review

The LG Velvet is a stylish Android phone with an affordable price. But despite some appealing features, there are better values out there.

The LG Velvet is a good phone that with a tweak here or there can be a great one. Anyone who puts a premium on style will be pleased with this device, but there are better bargains.

Sep, 2020