LG V30 deals and reviews

What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

90	TechRadar | Cameron Faulkner The LG V30 is a confident step forward, not just for LG's experimental smartphone branch, but for its flagship devices in general. Simply put, this is LG's best in recent memory and as a result, it's also one of 2017's best smartphones. Read full review
89	Android Authority | Lanh Nguyen In its third iteration the LG V series continues its focus on audio, photography, and videography. The LG V30 takes this experience to a whole new level with a Hi-Fi Quad DAC and a camera that is packed with features. It's the ultimate content creator phone for not only creating content on the go, but creating it with quality. Read full review
88	phoneArena | Stephen S. If you liked the idea of the G6, but weren't quite ready to buy a new phone earlier this year, the V30 is an easy recommendation. It's arguably LG's strongest smartphone effort all year, and while we can't say if that will ultimately spell broad success for the V30, this is one phone that deserves a win. Read full review
87	ZDNet | Matthew Miller The LG V30 appears to be well liked by those who have reviewed the pre-production and retail units over the last couple of months, but the Android smartphone market is crowded at the high end. LG does distinguish itself with the quad-DAC and advanced video creation and editing features so creators are such to love it. Read full review
86	CNET UK | Sean Hollister The LG V30 is a rock-solid alternative to Samsung's Galaxy S8 Plus and the Google Pixel 2 XL. If it fits your hands and your photographic needs, you won't be disappointed. Read full review
86	Engadget | Chris Velazco LG devices often get overshadowed by its bigger rivals, but its new V30 insists you pay attention to it. It's an elegant, well-built device with powerful performance and some of the best audio quality we've ever heard out of a smartphone. Read full review
85	Neowin | Timi Cantisano The V30 is a solid entry by LG and is probably one of the better handsets to arrive this year. It isn't perfect mind you, but it does offer excellent value. At the end of the day, it just amounts to really what you are looking for in a phone. Read full review
85	Mobile Syrup | Rose Behar The LG V30 has everything an Android fan could wish for (apart from stock Android). A bottomless grab bag of Android treats. The device doesn't quite oust any of its dominant competitors when it comes to certain core strengths like UI, camera or display, but for my money, the V30 wins the multimedia crown. Read full review
81	TechDissected | Cliff Wade The LG V30 is a well built device that has a lot of great features, but then it has quite a few things that for me personally I just don't care about or that don't provide a better result than other phones in its price range. Read full review
81	Techdissected | Cliff Wade The LG V30 is a well built device that has a lot of great features, but then it has quite a few things that for me personally I just don't care about or that don't provide a better result than other phones in its price range. Read full review
80	Mr Phone | Anjan Saha The LG V30 is a great phone, but due to poor marketing and its untimely launch, it does get swept in. The phone might not get the publicity like the Galaxy Note 8 but on a Daily use basis, the LG V30 fares better than the Note 8, provided you can get over the compromised screen quality and are not lazy to change the launcher to something productive. Read full review
80	Wired | Jeffrey Van Camp There's no big sparkly reason to buy a LG V30 over any other phone, and its price tag doesn't win it any points. But you won't regret buying it. Read full review
80	YourTechExplained | Andrew Allen With a truly rounded spec sheet, the V30 should be on anyone's short list at Verizon. Read full review
80	What Hi-Fi? On-the-go listening from a smartphone doesn't get much better than this, but the V30 doesn't have the image quality to back up its sound. Read full review
80	Stuff | Tom Morgan Scraps the dual-screen gimmicks for a Hi-Fi focus. The best-sounding smartphone around, but display inconsistencies really let the side down. Read full review
80	Pocket-lint | Chris Hall With big phones increasing in popularity, the LG V30 lands in a space that's more competitive than ever before. But the display isn't the best you'll find on a device at this size. For some, poor performance might be a situation that never arises, but for others, it could well be the deal-breaker. Read full review
80	Trusted Reviews | Max Parker An excellent Android phone – but it misses the mark in a few areas. Still, this is one of the most complete Android handsets around. Read full review
80	Android Central | Alex Dobie LG's new flagship is as much a successor to the G6 as any other handset, nailing the smartphone fundamentals and delivering speedy performance in an attractive chassis. And best of all, there's no additional BS. The V30 precisely balances core performance and differentiating features, without resorting to gimmicks. Read full review
80	Phone Scoop | Eric M. Zeman As it stands, the V30 is a viable alternative to the iPhone 8/Plus or Note8. There's no doubt the hardware is just as good as Apple and Samsung's and the compact footprint makes it easier to use day in and day out. If battery life and low-light performance were just a hair better each, I'd call it one of the best devices on the market. Read full review
80	Tom's Guide | Adam Ismail The LG V30 stands out from the competition with a fun wide-angle camera, killer audio and video-creation features professionals are sure to love, but the battery life is short. Read full review
80	Digital Trends | Andy Boxall LG's gawky V series grows into maturity with the V30, its best phone ever. A strong competitor for 2017's best Android phone. Read full review
80	NotebookCheck | Daniel Schmidt Our initial verdict is therefore quite positive, and after the final test, the LG V30 has the potential to become a winner. Read full review
75	TechSpot | Tim Schiesser If you look past some of its flaws, the V30 is a good handset that for some users will be worth buying. But LG wanted this phone to be the best on the market, and I'm just not sure it offers more than the Pixel 2 XL or the Note 8. Read full review
70	AndroidPit | Hans-Georg Kluge LG has presented a very good smartphone with the LG V30, which is not enough for this tough competition. Read full review
70	Mashable | Stan Schroeder The LG V30 is a feature-packed, nice-looking phone that'd be a steal if the camera were a little better and if it were just a little cheaper. Great looks, disappointing camera. Read full review

Compare LG V30 specs side-by-side with other phones COMPARE SPECS

Dimensions & Form	Form factor: Touchscreen bar Dimensions 151.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm (5.97 x 2.97 x 0.29 in) Weight: 158 g (5.57 oz)
Screen	Size: 6 inches diagonal Resolution: 2880 x 1440 pixels Screen Density: 537 ppi Screen-to-Body Ratio: 81.2 % Display Type: P-OLED
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Performance	Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 CPU: Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) GPU: Adreno 540 RAM: 4GB
Camera	Main Camera: 16 megapixels standard + 13 megapixels wide-angled camera with dual tone LED flash Secondary Camera: 5 megapixels
Storage	Built-in Storage: 64GB Expandable Storage: Micro SD
Battery & Charging	Capacity: 3300 mAh Removable Battery: No Wireless Charging: Yes Quick Charge: Yes (v3)
SIM standard	Nano SIM Compare SIM Only deals
Water & Dust Resistance	IP68 Rating: Protection from contact with harmful dust, and protection from immersion in water up to a depth of 30m for up to 30 minutes
Fingerprint Reader	Rear
References & More info	Official website GSMArena specs page

Photos taken with the LG V30

We've used Flickr to find a selection of pictures taken by the LG V30 camera. Here is a selection of photos taken by users from around the world so you can see what kind of picture quality you can expect from real-world use of the LG V30.

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