LG V20

Released

Sep 29, 2016

Display

5.7 inches
2560 x 1440 pixels

Camera

16 MP (Dual camera)
5 MP front

Hardware

Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
4GB RAM

Storage

64GB, microSDXC

Battery

3200 mAh

OS

Android 8.0 Oreo
LG UX UI

Description

The LG V20 isn't just another smartphone. It is a multimedia powerhouse aimed at Android enthusiasts and content creators. As such, it comes with high-end audio reproduction and recording capabilities. The duet of main cameras we knew from the LG G5 is present here as well - one camera shoots high-res regular photos, while the other sports a wide-angle lens for a greater field of view. And the top-notch hardware tucked inside the hood makes this phone an ideal proposisiton to power users, with plenty of processing might to offer. A nice addition to the whole package is the secondary always-on display situated at the front. It displays shortcuts to frequently used functions, and notifications can be shown even when the main display isn't lit. While there's no modular functionality here, the LG V20 offers a removable battery - a rarity among metal-made handsets.

This device is also known as LG US996

Pros

High pixel density screen (513 PPI)

Shop links

$159

$189

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Display Benchmarks
Size:	5.7 inches
Resolution:	2560 x 1440 pixels, 513 PPI
Technology:	IPS LCD
Screen-to-body:	72.40 %
Colors:	16 777 216
Touchscreen:	Capacitive, Multi-touch
Features:	Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Additional display:	160 pixels 1040 x, Touch screen: Yes, Capacitive

Hardware Benchmarks
System chip:	Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996
Processor:	Quad-core, 2150 MHz, Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm
GPU:	Adreno 530
RAM:	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage:	64GB, available to use: 50 GB
Storage expansion:	microSDXC up to 2000 GB
Device type:	Smartphone
OS:	Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat), LG UX UI Screenshots

Battery Benchmarks
Capacity:	3200 mAh
Type:	User replaceable
Charging:	Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0

Camera Benchmarks
Rear:	Dual camera Camera samples
Main camera:	16 MP (OIS, Laser autofocus)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.8"
Second camera:	8 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 12 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.2"
Video recording:	3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
Features:	Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing
Front:	5 MP (Wide Angle)

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	6.29 x 3.07 x 0.30 inches (159.7 x 78.1 x 7.6 mm)
Weight:	6.14 oz (174.0 g)
Materials:	Back: Aluminum
Resistance:	Shock; MIL-STD-810 certified
Biometrics:	Fingerprint (touch)
Keys:	Left: Volume control; Back: Lock/Unlock key
Colors:	Gray, Silver, Pink

Cellular
LTE (FDD):	Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+)
UMTS:	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Data Speed:	LTE-A Cat 12 (600/100 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
HD Voice:	Yes
VoLTE:	Yes

Multimedia Benchmarks
Headphones:	3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features:	32-Bit DAC, aptX-HD
Screen mirroring:	DLNA, Wireless screen share, SlimPort
Additional microphone(s):	for Noise cancellation, Video recording

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	4.2
Wi-Fi:	802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band
USB:	Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features:	Mass storage device, Video out, Charging
Location:	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other:	NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Phone features
Notifications:	Haptic feedback
Other features:	Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

Availability
Officially announced:	Sep 06, 2016

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Alternative variants

LG V20

VS995 for Verizon Wireless

Differences from the main variant:
LTE (FDD):	Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 13(700 c), 20(800 DD)
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Nov 01, 2016
FCC ID value:	ZNFVS995 link
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.91 W/kg
Body:	0.83 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:	0.88 W/kg

LG V20

LS997 for Sprint, Boost Mobile

Differences from the main variant:
LTE (FDD):	Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a), 25(1900+), 26(850+)
LTE (TDD):	Bands 41(2600+)
UMTS:	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Sep 07, 2016
FCC ID value:	ZNFLS997 link
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.73 W/kg
Body:	1.19 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:	1.19 W/kg

LG V20

H918 for T-Mobile

Differences from the main variant:
LTE (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 20(800 DD), 66(AWS-3)
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Nov 01, 2016
FCC ID value:	ZNFH918 link
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.87 W/kg
Body:	1.18 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:	1.18 W/kg

LG V20

H910 for AT&T

Differences from the main variant:
LTE (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a), 20(800 DD), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS)
UMTS:	Bands 5(850), 2(1900), 1(2100)
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Nov 01, 2016
FCC ID value:	ZNFH910 link
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.87 W/kg
Body:	1.18 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:	1.18 W/kg

LG V20

H990DS International version

Differences from the main variant:
LTE (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT)
LTE (TDD):	Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS:	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 3(1800), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Dual SIM:	Yes
Radio:	FM
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Nov 01, 2016
FCC ID value:	ZNFH990 link
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.36 W/kg
Body:	0.86 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.39 W/kg
Wireless Router:	0.86 W/kg