LG V30: Top 5 Features!
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LG V30: Top 5 Features provides a detailed look at what Marques Brownlee considers the strongest aspects of LG's 2017 flagship. The video frames the V30 as a phone that intentionally stacks features in a way that contrasts with the minimal, stock-leaning Essential Phone reviewed earlier. Brownlee walks through the top five attributes, starting with the smaller yet highly practical details such as expandable storage, wireless charging, IP certification, and a 32-bit quad DAC in the headphone path, highlighting how these choices address real user needs like media playback and durability. He then shifts to software, praising LG's overlay on Android 7.1.2 for offering a wealth of customizable options while maintaining smooth performance, including a floating bar for quick actions and reconfigurable navigation buttons. The midsection focuses on design and display, describing the phone’s 6-inch, 2880x1440 OLED screen with a high 82% screen-to-body ratio and edge-curved glass that gives the device a premium, nearly bezel-less look. Finally, Brownlee crowns the camera system as the V30’s top feature, detailing the dual rear cameras (a 16 MP main and a 13 MP wide-angle), their improved performance, and the cine mode that outputs a flat log profile for post-processing, positioning the V30 as a potential mobile photography and videography powerhouse. He closes with personal impressions, questions for the audience about purchasing decisions, and a reflective note on how the V30 stacks up against other flagship phones like the Note 8 and iPhone 8, inviting viewers to share their experiences and opinions.
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Questions answered
- What are the top five features highlighted by MKBHD for the LG V30?
- The top five features are expandable storage with microSD, wireless charging with fast charging, IP-rated waterproofing and a headphone jack with a 32-bit quad DAC, a strong Android skin offering many customizable options, and the standout dual-camera system with a flexible camera app that includes cine mode for professional-grade color capture.
- How does the LG V30's display compare to other flagships?
- The V30 uses a 6-inch OLED with a 2880x1440 resolution, high brightness, excellent viewing angles, and a 82% screen-to-body ratio, delivering vibrant colors and deep blacks that rival other premium displays from that generation.
- What makes the camera on the LG V30 appealing to enthusiasts?
- The camera system features a 16 MP main sensor with f/1.6 and a 13 MP wide-angle secondary sensor, both with reduced distortion on the wide option, a versatile camera app with manual modes, auto HDR, and a cine mode that records in a flat log color profile for advanced editing.