LG Velvet 5G (6GB + 128GB) review. Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among smartphones and if it's worth buying.
Overall score
What it is: An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score components:
90.0%
Technical Score
10.0%
User score
Technical Score
What it is: An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters: When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
User score
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters: When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.
#6 in Best LG Smartphones
#96 in Best 7-Inch Smartphones
#255 in Best Mid-Range Smartphones
#644 in Best Large-Screen Smartphones
#656 in Best 5G Smartphones
#699 in Best NFC Smartphones
#719 in Best Android Smartphones
#757 in Best AI Smartphones
#759 in Best Smartphones
#946 in Best Battery Life Smartphones
#1120 in Best Value Smartphones
What it is: An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters: When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters: When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity
What it is: An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters: When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score components:
60.0%
Overall score
40.0%
Price
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The LG Velvet features a premium "raindrop" design with a 6.8-inch P-OLED display, 5G connectivity, and functional additions like a 3.5mm headphone jack, IP68 water resistance, and wireless charging. While it supports a unique dual-screen accessory for multitasking, the device is limited by a 60Hz screen refresh rate and a Snapdragon 765G processor that lacks the speed of top-tier...Read more
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The LG Velvet is lauded for its striking 3D Arc design, "Raindrop" camera layout, and a vibrant 6.8-inch P-OLED display, though it lacks a high refresh rate. Powered by the Snapdragon 765G, the device offers reliable 5G performance, featuring a 3.5mm headphone jack and strong durability ratings, but it suffers from imbalanced audio and misses the dedicated Quad-DAC. While the 48MP...Read more
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The LG Velvet marks a shift towards a design-first philosophy, featuring a 6.8-inch P-OLED display, "3D Arc Design," and a "raindrop" camera layout. While praised for its slim, lightweight feel, the display is limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, which lags behind competitors. The Snapdragon 765G chipset provides adequate upper mid-range performance and 5G connectivity, though it may...Read more
The Wired Italy review characterizes the LG Velvet as a "phone of substance," marking a strategic shift for LG towards a refined, mainstream aesthetic with an elegant "3D Arc" design, a 6.8-inch P-OLED display, and 5G connectivity via the Snapdragon 765G. Pros include a sleek design, robust IP68/MIL-STD-810G durability, the retention of a 3.5mm headphone jack, and solid battery...Read more
Andrea Galeazzi defines the LG Velvet as a "beautiful and balanced" device marking a shift toward design-focused, mid-range phones, featuring a 6.8-inch P-OLED display in a 3D Arc design. A major pro is its IP68 water/dust resistance and MIL-STD-810G durability, offering a sleek, durable build. Powered by the Snapdragon 765G with 6GB RAM, it delivers a smooth experience with 5G,...Read more
The LG Velvet 5G, as reviewed by GadgetGear.nl, emphasizes a stylish, slim, and ergonomic design featuring a "Raindrop" camera layout and a 6.8-inch P-OLED display. While aesthetically appealing, the device acts as a mid-range offering powered by a Snapdragon 765G processor, which provides capable daily performance rather than high-end speed. Key positives include robust...Read more
The Androidworld.nl review highlights the LG Velvet as a "mass premium" device focusing on a 6.8-inch P-OLED display, 3D Arc Design, and 5G connectivity. Pros include a slim, premium aesthetic, IP68 water resistance, wireless charging, and compatibility with a Dual Screen accessory. Androidworld.nlPowered by the Snapdragon 765G, the phone offers reliable daily performance but lacks...Read more
The LG Velvet is characterized by a striking, slim design, featuring a "raindrop" camera layout, a 6.8-inch P-OLED display, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and an IP68 rating. Despite these design pros, the device is criticized for its 60Hz screen refresh rate, occasional software stutters on the Snapdragon 765G chipset, and the omission of LG's signature Quad DAC. While the 48MP camera...Read more
The LG Velvet 5G, as reviewed by GadgetGear.nl, emphasizes a stylish, slim, and ergonomic design featuring a "Raindrop" camera layout and a 6.8-inch P-OLED display. While aesthetically appealing, the device acts as a mid-range offering powered by a Snapdragon 765G processor, which provides capable daily performance rather than high-end speed. Key positives include robust...Read more
The Androidworld.nl review highlights the LG Velvet as a "mass premium" device focusing on a 6.8-inch P-OLED display, 3D Arc Design, and 5G connectivity. Pros include a slim, premium aesthetic, IP68 water resistance, wireless charging, and compatibility with a Dual Screen accessory. Androidworld.nlPowered by the Snapdragon 765G, the phone offers reliable daily performance but lacks...Read more
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