LG V20

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• Anonymous
• IW@
• 05 Jun 2018

Again, let me enumerate the features that truly make the V20 unique:

1. The V20 has a built-in IR blaster to control all your appliances including those of your noisy neighbors. Volume of their sound system too high? Turn it down or turn it off with your V20 secretly through their window. It will scare the hell out of them so they will stop being noisy. Want to input your song number in a karaoke player? You can do it with your V20! Aircon? TV? Washing Machine? Car stereo? Teach your V20. It has a learn mode! Just REALLY spend time learning how to use it and customizing it and you'll wonder how you ever survived using a phone without one.

2. The V20 has dedicated sd card slot, not that stupid hybrid slot where you are forced to choose between dual SIM or one SIM + SD card only. With the V20, you can use the 2 SIM slots AND still add your SD card. What's more, the V20 supports up to 2TB micro sd cards.

3. The V20 is probably the ONLY recent flagship with analog FM radio. All the rest have removed it. When theres a calamity, you'll realize its utmost value when nothing other than your FM radio is working. When you just have to listen to your favorite DJ on those long trips without data available, you are going to realize how much you miss not having an FM radio with you, anytime, anywhere, without wasting data and draining your battery in the process.

4. The V20 has drop resistance which ensures your phone will handle drops. More important than waterproofing really. I have dropped my phone a lot more times than wetting it with liquid and damaging it in the process.

5. The V20 has slimport (hdmi out/4K video out) capability. Wireless screen share of movies is nice but results to downgrade in video quality due to WiDi bandwidth limitations. Not so with slimport. Also, the V20 is licensed to play Google Play movies in HD. You may not be aware of it or notice it but on a Xiaomi, Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, Oneplus, Lenovo, and other lesser known phones, HD playback on the phone of Google play movies is not allowed even if the phone is capable. It's a DRM (digital rights management) /studio thing. You can't change it.

6. The V20 has removable battery. Low batt? Replace with a fully charged spare while charging the depleted battery using an external charger accessory. That means no charging time needed, no wear and tear of usb port (loosening), and no frequent exposure of phone internals from heat generated due to charging. Forget slow wireless charging! Why accelerate battery wear with even more heat? External charging is best!

7. The V20 has high quality audio recording, high-quality 4K video capture with manual controls and superb photo capture with dual cameras and full manual controls.

8. The V20 has a high resolution QHD IPS display with SECOND SCREEN. Place app shortcuts, your name or even Christmas greetings or whatever you like (Halloween, Valentines, emojis, etc.) on the second screen.

9. The V20 has fast charging when you need it through USB-C. It's OTG compatible too! Usb thumb drives, external hard drives, even those in NTFS and exFAT formats (not limited to FAT32) can be read with the proper app.

10. The V20 has analog headphone jack when all the rest have removed it.

11. The V20 has LTE advanced (4G+) with support for wall penetrating 700mhz. It has ABILITY to FORCE network mode to 4G/4G+ only (LTE only) for those places where the auto mode (GSM/WCDMA/LTE auto) keeps on giving you the slower HSPA/HSPA+ (H/H+) signal. You can't do that on iPhones, Huaweis and Samsungs.

12. The V20's screen is a bright, 5.7" IPS panel in ideal 16:9 aspect ratio. 18:9 may be IN nowadays but consider this: 18:9 screen actually makes Facebook photo feeds smaller! 18:9 is too narrow. It makes keyboard typing cramped for the same screen diagonal! Reading in 18:9 curved phones look like reading text from a bottle of shampoo! Too much scroll! Amoled screens look nice, but if you didn't know already, they actually have much shorter life span than IPS panels. Amoleds tend to burn all their blue pixels and white pixels faster than the red and green ones, losing brightness faster with time and skewing the white balance towards reddish or amber tones.

13. The V20 has a powerful processor but costs only half to 1/3 the price of current flagships. Do you need the fastest processor for Facebook, Mobile Legends and Clash of Clans? No! Even the midrange snapdragon 625 will be do. Processors are like cars. The only benefit of the fastest cars are bragging rights and speeds in the race track. They're barely noticeable in everyday city driving.

14. The V20 supports hidden SSID in hotspot. Want to share your V20's data connection to your other devices via wifi hotspot without letting others know? Just set the SSID to hidden and nobody will ever ask you what your wifi/hotspot password is.

The V20 is a phone meant to last and built to last, and not some latest trendy model that gets dumped after every year when newer flashy designs and newer models are released.

Get the V20 if you truly want to slow down the nonsensical yearly upgrade cycle phone manufacturers push so hard on consumers with the main objective of making your phone obsolete faster than ever, but actually adding nothing meaningful other than a fresh new exterior design and a new color option.

Exterior designs and looks rapidly go out of style. Useful features like those enumerated above don't.

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• Anonymous
• IW@
• 05 Jun 2018

Anonymous, 04 Jun 2018When it comes to technology 99% of the time newer does = be... moreFor V20 owners who bought the V20 because they need a master remote with them all the time, an FM radio with them all the time, unlimited battery power with them all the time without being tethered to a powerbank or to the wall charger, additional 400gb external storage without losing dual sim functionality, lte only option, slimport usbc to hdmi out option, and even making the phone an invisible hotspot (enabling a hidden SSID name so no one will ask for your hotspot password), then yes, the V20 is absolutely the best phone in existence bar none, EVEN in 2018. Excellent photo, video and audio recording capabilities with fully manual settings/options are just added bonuses.

Now if you only use your smartphone for call and text and lots of photo sharing on Facebook, then you have absolutely no need for the V20's multitude of features and manual controls, and as such, any disposable flagship phone with sealed battery, 18:9 curved amoled screen or amoled screen with notch will do. Heck, even cheap China made phones will do. You won't notice the low image quality in Facebook anyway since 5.5-6.5" NarrowView 18:9 screens are too small to show any glaring photo quality difference anyway as most phones, even entry level ones now take acceptable to good quality photos.
Like it or not, the V20 was, is and will be the last smartphone of its kind to be truly smart and versatile, to truly have almost everything you could ask for, not to mention, to be truly designed with longevity in mind rather than planned obsolescence as a goal. LG realized the mistake that was the V20 and so copied Samsung's planned obsolescence strategy for more frequent phone upgrades and more sales.

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• Anonymous
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• 05 Jun 2018

Anonymous, 02 Jun 2018This confirms my suspicions and is probably a very accurate... moreThose who don't own a V20 really do not know how insignificant the screen retention is but keep on raising it as some huge issue. It doesn't exist for most users and for others, they are barely perceptible and goes away after the static screen has changed to another screen or after the phone screen has been off for a while. Nothing lasting or permanent and definitely not quite as glaring, visible, and permanent (as in permanent screen damage) as can happen with amoled screens of the same number of running hours of cumulative use as the V20's ips screen.

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• Anonymous
• IW@
• 05 Jun 2018

CalibreTechFilms, 02 Jun 2018Here are my honest reviews after using my V20 for 16 months... moreSorry wrong verdict. V20 users/buyers stick with the V20 because it is the last feature packed flagship phone of its kind - features newer flagship phones don't have. Go ahead keep on buying new disposable sealed battery flagship phones with no dedicated sd card slots, no FM radios, no IR blasters, no removable batteries, no 16:9 screens, etc. That is not what many V20 owners want.

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• Anonymous
• IW@
• 05 Jun 2018

clueless, 05 Jun 2018turn on airplane mode. 6 hours later no battery drain at al... moreIf data is always on when network is on, background processes (updates, sync, battery draining apps, etc) are at fault. Otherwise, change the battery. You probably have a bad one Also check for malware and do factory reset just in case (assuming your battery is really ok).

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• clueless
• TSM
• 05 Jun 2018

turn on airplane mode. 6 hours later no battery drain at all. this means battery is still ok.
turn off airplane. everything off except network. no apps running just sleep. 3 hours later 30% drain.
WTF!
what is draining in its sleep?

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• Rimac
• 0vc
• 05 Jun 2018

Anonymous, 04 Jun 2018When it comes to technology 99% of the time newer does = be... moreThe V20 aren't the best phone in the world but their challengers are worse.

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• Anonymous
• 4Ax
• 04 Jun 2018

Anonymous, 03 Jun 2018Yes, it's still overall the best phone in the world. You ar... moreWhen it comes to technology 99% of the time newer does = better. You probably think more features = better phone but that is not always the case. The v20 is a clear example of LG throwing everything at the wall and seeing what sticks. If only it was as easy as just packing a phone full of features, buttons, cameras, and other gimmicks for it to be a home run success, unfortunately, it's not that easy and I think LG learned that from the v10 and v20.

Tell me, was your last phone newer or older than the v20? It was (most likely) older, hence the v20 was newer and it is better than your last phone. Now, your next phone will it be older or newer than the v20? Again, it will be newer and most definitely better than your v20 in which you will be then saying that phone is the best in the world. We all keep buying newer phones and they keep getting better so arguing that phones have taken steps backwards since the release of the v20 seems just like a really convenient argument for a v20 fanboy. Then you will buy your next phone and you will be in forums for years saying that is the best phone in the world until you buy yet your next phone and the cycle repeats. Let me guess, every phone you've owned was the best in the world at the time you owned it, right?

This phone has screen quality issues, below average battery life and lacks convenient features such as wireless charging, no way this is the best phone in the world. I could agree it's probably the last best phone with a removable battery, but best phone in the world? -- not a chance.

For the record I don't think I own the best phone in the world.

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• LG V20 Owner
• xW{
• 03 Jun 2018

Rimac , 28 May 2018To be young is a good deal for computing experience. To be ... moreA conclusion is the part where you got tired of thinking.

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• LG V20 Owner
• xW{
• 03 Jun 2018

Anonymous, 03 Jun 2018Yes, it's still overall the best phone in the world. You ar... moreI totally agree with you.
If you look a few comments behind, now on the 2nd or 3rd page, I've shared my 1+ years experience with the device, only positives with a single exception, the ghosting effect of the screen.
I'm not sure what's the incentive for some people to denigrate this device it's the last true flagship with many features and build advantages over most of the devices on the market today.

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• Anonymous
• mY2
• 03 Jun 2018

Anonymous, 03 Jun 2018Ridiculous review ruined by your verdict statement that the... moreYes, it's still overall the best phone in the world. You are incompetent because you think "newer = better", because that's not always the case. The only thing that is better (slightly) in newer phones is the CPU and camera. That's all. And that's just because it's a mandatory upgrade from year to year. Everything else is worse in newer phones.

I don't admit anything. I tell the facts.

Wireless charging and water resistance are also unimportant gimmicks.

Winning awards doesn't mean anything. They are sponsored contents, paid advertisements like DxOmark and Displaymate and most phone review articles.
Yes, the vast majority of people are primitive, therefore they don't appreciate the true good things.

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• Anonymous
• 4Ax
• 03 Jun 2018

Anonymous, 03 Jun 2018"the BAD" 1. 5. True. LG makes the worst screens. 2. No... moreRidiculous review ruined by your verdict statement that the v20 is "still the best phone in the world". Seriously no phone from 2016 is still the best phone in the world. Not to mention you admit the screen is not the best and that the wide angle camera is a gimmick.


It also doesn't have wireless charging or any kind of water resistance which are two features you think the best phone in the world would have.

It also failed to win any "Phone of the year" type awards from any top print or digital publications which you think would be a prerequisite to being the best phone in the world.

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• Anonymous
• mY2
• 03 Jun 2018

CalibreTechFilms, 02 Jun 2018Here are my honest reviews after using my V20 for 16 months... more"the BAD"

1. 5. True. LG makes the worst screens.
2. Not an issue. All phones get warm when gaming.
3. It's relative, depends on how you define "so fast".
4. Who cares about OS updates? They are not necessary. Moreover, smart people disable automatic updates anyway (Android OS updates and app updates). And do the same with desktop Windows. Then update apps manually if you want the new changes. And make backup of your .apk files before manual update. But usually OS updates should be avoided. They mess up the system (it's true for all OS).

+ BAD
5. Fragile camera glass (shattergate).

THE GOOD
1. Wide angle camera is useless gimmick.
2. True.
3. True (removable battery is the most important aspect of a phone).

+ GOOD
4. No curved display edges and corners.
5. No notch.
6. 16:9 screen
7. 3.5mm jack
8. FM Radio
9. IR Blaster
10. Non-glass body

Verdict: Overall still LG V20 is the best phone in the world, especially if you are a hardcore user. All new phones released after LG V20 are worse.

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• Rimac
• 0vc
• 02 Jun 2018

Anonymous, 02 Jun 2018This confirms my suspicions and is probably a very accurate... moreI own 2. The first, bought thirteen months ago. I'm waiting for the first failure. I'm very hard user, although not gamer.

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• Anonymous
• 4Ax
• 02 Jun 2018

CalibreTechFilms, 02 Jun 2018Here are my honest reviews after using my V20 for 16 months... moreThis confirms my suspicions and is probably a very accurate long term review. Most fanboys users here haven't had their v20s long enough to see how bad the screen retention/ghosting gets as it starts out faint and barely noticeable but gets worse with time. Heat from playing games or using the camera only accelerates it and makes it even worse. Totally unacceptable for a flagship.

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• Rimac
• 0vc
• 02 Jun 2018

CalibreTechFilms, 02 Jun 2018Here are my honest reviews after using my V20 for 16 months... moreDon't think more. Get any phone because the GOOD of your verdict nevermore would appear.
LG still have remorse of had been guilty for had built something against the accepted business policies.

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• CalibreTechFilms
• 6TT
• 02 Jun 2018

Here are my honest reviews after using my V20 for 16 months (previously Note 7 users).

the BAD
1. Screen retention or Ghosting is very noticeable, after using it for long hours i can see the images ghost from other apps like (FB, IG, messenger others). you will see multiple ghost images which is very annoying for me.
2. Overheating issue after playing games
3. Battery drains so FAST...... (good thing there is fast charger on it).
4. No more OS updates. LG support is very bad in terms of Software updates.
5. Screen display. (comparing to new models out there (G7, P20 pro, S9+) V20 is no match by FAR.

THE GOOD
1. Wide camera is amazing
2. Expandable memory card/ dual sim
3. Expandable battery

Verdict: If you are hardcore user i think you better skip V20 and go for other models. I'm planning now to change my phone and still thinking which is the best bang for the buck phone for 2018.

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• sgtm 7
• r2S
• 30 May 2018

Anonymous, 29 May 2018I'm not going back to debating sealed VS user removable bat... moreI love extended batteries. I have had them for several of my Galaxy Notes and I have one for my LG V20. It does add some heft to the phone(which I actually like), so a woman or a small man with small feminine hands, might not like the extra weight. I also don't like, nor do I wear skinny jeans. Someone who does wear skinny jeans, might have a problem carrying it in their pants pockets.

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• sgtm 7
• r2S
• 30 May 2018

Anonymous, 28 May 2018Nailed it. This device has tons of features as someone her... moreI am a heavy user, and I have NEVER had an OEM battery that lasted long enough for me. Long ago, I stopped expecting any phone to do so, and end up buying extended batteries for them soon after purchasing a new phone. My 10,000 Mah battery I have installed in my LG V20 does the job.
I look at the phone batteries the same way I look at car stereos. I don't expect the OEM installed stereos to be up to my standards, and swap them out soon after purchase.

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• sgtm 7
• r2S
• 30 May 2018

MLAVRA, 24 May 2018You are either trolling or had a bad luck and purchased fau... moreScreen retention is real. If you have only had your phone for 9 months, it probably hasn't been long enough to manifest. I bought my phone in February 2017, I just started experiencing screen retention about 2 weeks ago. So it took over a year before I experienced it. It isn't a big deal to me though. It is concentrated around the upper left corner of the screen, and disappears when I turn off the phone for around 5 minutes, or when I switch from the home screen to another app.

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