LG V30 to feature the world’s widest aperture on a phone camera and TouchSense haptics

10 August 2017
The main camera module in V30 includes an F/1.6 lens (a first for LG), which delivers 25% more light to the sensor compared to an F/1.8 lens.

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  • Eske Rahn
  • s0C
  • 10 Aug 2017

AnonD-114814, 10 Aug 2017f/1.6 vs f/1.8 is a third of a stop difference, so that 33%... moreWell if it is F1.6 and F1.8 sharp, then the improvement factor is (1.8/1.6)² or 126.5625 %
That is closer to 25% than 30% - and we have no guarantee that the the number 1.6 is sharp, it could be say 1.61 rounded down. (or even 1.649...). F1.61 gives 25.00% over F1.8.

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    • Eske Rahn
    • s0C
    • 10 Aug 2017

    The part
    "the rear camera module on the upcoming phone is 30% smaller in size compared its predecessor"
    seems worrying. If this means a 30% less sensor size, they throw more away than the 27% gained by the larger aperture

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      • Markobarko
      • L7w
      • 10 Aug 2017

      Pleeease give me this time great battery life.

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        • Anonymous
        • 81L
        • 10 Aug 2017

        First picture is/was first picture (before use)
        Second picture is/was second picture (after use)
        HD display

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          • ZloiYuri
          • Tmf
          • 10 Aug 2017

          Kraftwerk87, 10 Aug 2017Maybe this time they won´t cover the cameras with a g... moreAnd make updates. And improve quality. And power consumption. And get back best cameras on market. Don't think it's possible - lg mobile don't care about users at all.

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            • Kraftwerk87
            • pHg
            • 10 Aug 2017

            Maybe this time they won´t cover the cameras with a glass that breaks easier than a tooth pick.

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              • Anonymous
              • KhD
              • 10 Aug 2017

              Vineet290, 10 Aug 2017Why don't they do same efforts in marketing.Because this way, we could buy a flagship at the low price. XD

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                • Anonymous
                • KSw
                • 10 Aug 2017

                Anonymous, 10 Aug 2017Its because of these kind of people that the ir blaster is ... moresorry wrong comment reply

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                  • AnonD-632062
                  • Hxc
                  • 10 Aug 2017

                  Anonymous, 10 Aug 2017Of course they don't talk about that like the G6, V30 might... moreI see people bashing you and your comment, but I have to say, I absolutely agree with you.

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                    • Anonymous
                    • KSw
                    • 10 Aug 2017

                    Anonymous, 10 Aug 2017Of course they don't talk about that like the G6, V30 might... moreIts because of these kind of people that the ir blaster is missing in many phones whos predecessors had it

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                      • AnonD-632062
                      • Hxc
                      • 10 Aug 2017

                      WOW, LG! Really hyped up for the LG V30!

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                        • AnonD-114814
                        • JF3
                        • 10 Aug 2017

                        f/1.6 vs f/1.8 is a third of a stop difference, so that 33% more light , not 25%, . pretty impressive.

                          Why don't they do same efforts in marketing.

                            Anonymous, 10 Aug 2017Of course they don't talk about that like the G6, V30 might... more Thank you for your input.

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                              • AnonD-687487
                              • 0uW
                              • 10 Aug 2017

                              Anonymous, 10 Aug 2017Of course they don't talk about that like the G6, V30 might... moreActually I think:

                              - The V30 will have 2.5D glass and no curved screen
                              - I don't understand why people need IR blaster
                              - Removable battery is history
                              - To protect the glass body, use a decent cover

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                                • Anonymous
                                • pUv
                                • 10 Aug 2017

                                ResolvePi, 10 Aug 2017V30 sounds awesome. Thing is, I want a stylus. Pity LG hav... moreThe thing is: most people have never used a stylus. They simply don't know the difference to a normal capacitive pen.

                                  Anonymous, 10 Aug 2017Of course they don't talk about that like the G6, V30 might... moreremoval battery. get-outta here...
                                  much worse my ass

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • JG0
                                    • 10 Aug 2017

                                    Of course they don't talk about that like the G6, V30 might have a smaller camera sensor (1/3") than V20 and older LG phones (1/2.6").

                                    In fact, LG V30 is much worse than V20. The advantages of V20:
                                    - removable battery
                                    - FM Radio
                                    - IR blaster
                                    - flat screen
                                    - not glass body
                                    - i'm not sure about camera, despite it has bigger sensor size (same size as G5's), it (V20 and G6) has worse camera than G5

                                    Disadvantages of V20:
                                    - fragile camera glass (ALL V20 units are prone to crack)
                                    - bad camera lens quality (it's worse than G5's lens, because V20's photos are blurry at the edges and corners)

                                      AnonD-114814, 10 Aug 2017Jealous lg haters trolling hereDude, i don't see any hater here or maybe you wished to find some. Guys like you look for a fight every time. Anyone should appreciate what LG is doing with their camera, people need to rise above their petty fanboy-ism. Personally i like high end galaxies more but i'm not going to hate on something just because LG has done it. Instead i hope for a good competition that will in turn raise the camera quality even more.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • f3c
                                        • 10 Aug 2017

                                        AnonD-114814, 10 Aug 2017Jealous lg haters trolling hereWhere