Upcoming LG Velvet 5G smartphone leaks with pictures/videos

5/5/2020

In a few more days, LG will be taking the wraps off its upcoming LG Velvet 5G smartphone which features an all-new design language from the company. Ahead of the launch, the device has been leaked online through hands-on video and images. Click "Read More" to see the leaked videos and photos.

The smartphone features symmetrical front and back curves and come with a raindrop-like camera array. For the triple camera setup, the lens cutout size keeps decreasing, moving from top to bottom. It also has an LED flash included in the design for the effect.

As for the specs, the company has already revealed everything about the smartphone. It features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ display with 20.5:9 aspect ratio. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC, coupled with Snapdragon X52 modem for 5G connectivity.

It is expected to come packed with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB internal storage. On the back, the phone features a triple-camera setup that includes a 48 MP main sensor + 8 MP wide-angle lens + 5 MP depth sensor. On the front, it features a 16 MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphone will be running the latest Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box and will be powered by a 4300 mAh battery. It remains to be seen what standard of fast charging technology does this phone support.

The LG Velvet will be offered in four color options — Black, Green, Red, and White with pearlescent finish. As for the pricing, the device is expected to be priced between $800 to $1000 locally and is likely to first go on sale in South Korea. Local launch should be probably from June onwards.

LG Velvet Specifications

Display: 6.8-inch Full HD+ 20.5: 9 aspect ratio OLED display with 2340 × 1080 pixels resolution
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 7nm EUV Mobile Platform
GPU: Adreno 620 GPU
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB internal; expandable up to 1 TB with microSD card
OS: Android 10
Rear Camera: 48 MP rear camera with LED flash, an 8 MP ultra-wide lens, and 5 MP depth sensor
Front Camera: 16 MP
Others: In-display fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm audio jack, stereo speakers
Connectivity Options: 5G SA/ NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ax (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, NFC, USB Type-C port
Battery: 4300mAh with fast charging and 10w wireless charging