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LG Electronics V20 Factory Unlocked GSM Phone Silver
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
170
Old Reviews
3
Unverified
52
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VIDEO
3200 mAh
BATTERY CAPACITY
2.15 GHz
PROCESSOR CLOCK
Quad Core
PROCESSOR TYPE
Review Analysis - 115 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Apps
17lg, android, bloatware, app drawer, home screen
+65%
-35%
" ... well more bloatware set up that's unavoidable. ... the LG implementation of Android is very close to spot on. ... "
" ... My sister was even able to get Google Assistant to work in Spanish ... that's good for my parents since that is their primary language. ... "
" ... The 2nd screen seems unnecessary at first, but is useful for background app notifications. ... "
" ... Once unlocked, I was able to flash it with TWRP recovery and root the phone using the "dirtycow" exploit I found on XDA. ... The loaded Android OS is excellent, no T-mobile or other carrier bloat! ... "
" ... I mostly use text, email, phone, music related apps, videos. ... "
" ... LG's UI over Android N is actually really nice ... "
" ... The phone was unlocked like advertised unlike the one I purchased from another website. ... "
" ... But I fixed it with a $2 app called Equalizer FX. ... I highly recommend replacing their Messaging app. ... * The LG UI isn't that good, but it's not that bad either. ... By default the app drawer is gone (by design), but LG gives you the option to bring it back too. ... "
Marketplace
17seller, purchase, h, gave, described
+65%
-35%
" ... OK real review. ... "
" ... Buy phones from Ebay. ... Better re-sellers, better support. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Item just as described! ... "
" ... Overall I really like the phone, and it came as advertised. ... "
" ... Amazon could solve the problem easily by correctly identifying these phones. ... "
" ... Thank you LG & Amazon! ... "
" ... I think I already gave the seller a review, but as to the phone, it is simply the best one I ever had. ... "
Battery Life
17life, replaceable, mah, lg, 3200
+76%
-24%
" ... but hey this phone has the ability to switch out a fully charged battery for a used one if you buy the extra battery kit (well worth it). ... "
" ... The battery life is OK, not the best, I plan on getting an extended battery with a case in the very near future, I know it will make the phone a bit thicker, but that's OK with me. ... "
" ... Good screen and great battery life - battery lasts much longer than my old G3. ... "
" ... Very happy with the setup now, I can watch movies on it for hours on end and not even start to run low in battery and its screen is perfect for remote access to PC's and servers as well. ... "
" ... Battery life is better for me. ... "
" ... The phone works wonderful, though the battery isn't the best. ... "
" ... It's snappy and has an impressive Battery Life ... "
" ... * Good battery life. ... "
Software Platform
14android, root, bloatware, apps, os
+64%
-36%
" ... well more bloatware set up that's unavoidable. ... the LG implementation of Android is very close to spot on. ... "
" ... My sister was even able to get Google Assistant to work in Spanish ... "
" ... Once unlocked, I was able to flash it with TWRP recovery and root the phone using the "dirtycow" exploit I found on XDA. ... I require root for Titanium backup as well as bloat removal, full iptables firewall, and other things. ... The loaded Android OS is excellent, no T-mobile or other carrier bloat! ... "
" ... Phone works better than the Nexus 6p that I had. ... "
" ... LG's UI over Android N is actually really nice ... "
" ... Probably better or on par with my old Nexus 6P. ... * The LG UI isn't that good, but it's not that bad either. ... By default the app drawer is gone (by design), but LG gives you the option to bring it back too. ... "
" ... This phone has tons of features that you can google . ... "
" ... I had android then apple and now back to android and I dont think I will go back to apple. ... "
Product Reliability
14years ago, years, v30, update, months
+50%
-50%
" ... I just learn that it is a known issue so many people complained the same issue. ... "
" ... Update: 3 months later . ... "
" ... This review gets 2 stars for the reason alone being Amazon's fault. ... "
" ... In this case, their error cost me $300. ... "
" ... Quit working in the first week. ... "
" ... Now I gotta pay T-mobile $5 a month to use theirs, which I won't be using. ... This phone is still on December patch and it's almost April. ... "
Returns
14returning, returned, purchased, process, 30
+7%
-93%
" ... Just past the 30 warranty, so I can not return it. ... "
" ... I will be returning it. ... "
" ... I have returned the phones to Amazon and won't try again since there seems to be no way to determine which carrier's phone you will end up with. ... "
" ... In the process of returning. ... "
" ... Had to return. ... "
" ... I returned and will purchase elsewhere. ... "
" ... I will return this, but not sure if I have to re-order this or not. ... "
" ... Don't buy or you will just have to return it. ... "
Display Clarity
14second, 2nd, font, screen, v20
+100%
" ... Still looking around for a decent screen protector, but based on the reviews I read for multiple protectors, the perfect fit does not exist. ... "
" ... My old eyes are getting twitchy these days, but this thing has such high resolution (roughly 2k), and the display is so clear I can even make out very small text. ... "
" ... With the larger screen, I'm able to comfortably see what is on the screen, read the text and use the phone. ... I wasn't sure if it was still recording once the screen shut off, but it did. ... "
" ... (Just me) In the settings you can decide if you want the second display on at all times. ... "
" ... great design overall, 2nd screen is awesome, came from a note phone so it took a little change to get used to it, but overall a decent experience. ... "
" ... I am very glad I did, this phone is fast and has a beautiful screen. ... With the split screen mode I can chat and watch movies at the same time, awesome! ... "
" ... The Main Screen is beautiful ... I'm not one to compare it to every other screen option out there but, for my taste, I love it. ... "
" ... Display/Camera: The QuadHD display paired with the 16-MP camera make for breathtakingly detailed imagery. ... Secondary Display: This always on display is proving to be very useful. ... "
Camera
14taken, photos, lens, wide angle, wide
+86%
-14%
" ... The camera seems to be particularly good as well. ... "
" ... So far this phone has met all of my expectations but haven't mastered its camera yet . ... "
" ... I have played around just a bit with the video camera, I am impressed with what it has been able to do so far, the slo-mo function is fun, but I wish I could export the slo-mo videos, I discovered when I uploaded it to YouTube that it was in real time, not a deal breaker but a bit disappointing. ... What I wanted this phone for was the camera, and what a camera it has! ... The camera is superb, I am a semi-professional photographer, that is to say that I do a lot of landscape photography while I'm out on the road and have sold some of my work, I do have a dedicated camera but don't always have it with me. ... This phone on the other hand is always with me when I'm out and about, it has done very well in the photography department. ... "
" ... The Main Camera(s) so far has been crisp with every photo I've taken and essentially what you'd expect from a Flagship phone but, I haven't had the phone long enough to play around with Photos and Audio/Video Capture. ... "
" ... Camera "burst mode" came as a surprise. ... "
" ... * 2 Camera lens (Wide and Standard) ... * Camera is top notch. ... Camera wise, the are both pretty similar. ... I thought the 6P took better indoor pics. ... "
" ... Camera and Audio usage is awesome . ... "
" ... Wide angle dual camera. ... "
Sound Quality
10dac, noise, hi fi, volume, speakers
+70%
-30%
" ... The V20 audio section makes as much of an improvement as lossless recordings and $200 buds. ... "
" ... first and foremost i was looking for sound quality. ... i'm an audiophile and have been so since 1978 (my first stereo). ... "
" ... Yet, other sounds are made more vivid. ... "
" ... My HI-Fi headphones sound great, but there's a catch. ... I thought that since it came with a Hi-Fi DAC, the built-in speaker would be thumping. ... "
" ... Great camera and video and fantstic audio for headphones. ... "
" ... Most people can easily hear the improvement. ... It has great volume and a pleasing timbre tuned by Bang & Olufsen. ... You can put the phone upside down in your phone holster and hear the audio clearly from your hip. ... Great for audio podcasts. ... o 24-bit stereo ... o Very low noise and high dynamic range (130db) ... __Settings->Sound->Turn off "Ringtone ID". ... "
ISP
10work, store, network, compatible, version
+50%
-50%
" ... Its a T-Moble phone. ... "
" ... I took it to the Verizon store to transfer service to it, and only then did I find out that it's a T-Mobile phone and doesn't work with Verizon. ... "
" ... I need this model to work with the Verizon CDMA network. ... "
SIM
10sim card, nano sim, att, wi, verizon
+50%
-50%
" ... It is NOT unlocked. ... "
" ... While an "unlocked" carrier phone can be used on another carrier (at least on GSM networks in the US), it most likely will not have all of the features of the carrier specific phone - T-Mobile, for example, has the ability to use wi-fi calling (allowing you to get better reception when connected to Wi-Fi and not use minutes). ... "
" ... Tried 3 different SIMs and only T-mobile SIM worked. ... "
" ... It is "NOT" an unlocked phone. ... "
" ... Once I was able to swap sim card I discovered that the phone would not conect to AT&T 4g or LTE bands. ... "
Build Quality
10holster, feels, case, v20, spigen
+90%
-10%
" ... i bought the zizo case in black for $10 and it works great. ... "
" ... Aside from needing the case for handling securely i have no complaints at all, not yet anyway. ... "
" ... The phone appears to be new in every way, not a scratch or any signs of use, so I kept it. ... "
" ... It's sturdy ... "
" ... A little bit of leg work and you'll get a great phone ... "
" ... Good thing I waited for the price drop. ... I owned a G3 and that was a solid phone. ... "
" ... It covers accidental damage for 2 years. ... Slim Case with Kickstand: ... Get a nice slim case with kickstand like the Evocel LG V20 Case, Evocel [Explorer Series Pro] Premium Dual Layer Protector [Metal Kickstand][Credit Card Slot] For LG V20 , Gold Medal (EVO-LGV20-CK15) . ... Holster (holds an extra battery): ... "
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Specifications
Battery
Battery Capacity: 3200 mAh
Performance
Processor Clock: 2.15 GHz
Processor Type: Quad Core
Camera
Video: Yes
Memory
Memory: 4096 GB
External Storage: 2048 GB
SD Card Type: Micro SD
Recommendations
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Yes
VIDEO
3200 mAh
BATTERY CAPACITY
2.15 GHz
PROCESSOR CLOCK
Quad Core
PROCESSOR TYPE
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