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| Price |
₹ 29,499 onwards
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₹ 21,990 onwards
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| Launch Date (India) |
Dec, 2017
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Apr, 2019
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| Expected Launch Date |
N/A
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N/A
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| Smartphone OS |
Android 7.1 Nougat, Upgradeable to 8.0 OreoLow likelihood of getting updated to next Android version
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Android 9.0 Pie, Upgradeable to Android 10Expected update to next Android version
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| Touchscreen |
Yes (Capacitive)
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Yes (Capacitive)
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| Screen Size |
6 inches
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6.7 inches
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| Screen Resolution |
1440x2880 pixels (~ 537 pixels per inch)
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1080x2400 pixels (~ 393 pixels per inch)
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| Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels |
Yes
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Yes
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| Scratch Resistant Display |
Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
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Yes
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| Display Type |
P-OLED
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AMOLED
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| Screen Refresh Rate |
60 HzStandard
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60 HzStandard
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| Display Features |
P-OLED, Dolby Vision, HDR10 Compliant, Always-on Display, FullVision Display
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Super AMOLED
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| Full Physical QWERTY Keypad |
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| Processor |
2.45 GHz
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2 GHz
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| Processor Type |
Octa Core
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Octa Core
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| Processor Name |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835Ranked #31 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 675Ranked #29 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
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| GPU |
Adreno 540
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Adreno 612
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| RAM |
4 GB
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6 GB
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| 3G |
Yes
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Yes
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| 4G |
Yes
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Yes
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| 5G |
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| VoLTE |
Yes
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Yes
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| WiFi |
Yes
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Yes
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| VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling |
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Yes
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| GPS |
Yes
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Yes
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| Bluetooth |
Yes
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Yes
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| Connecting Port |
USB-C
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USB-C
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| Primary Camera |
16MP + 13MP
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32MP + 8MP + 5MP
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| Camera Auto-Focus |
Yes
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Yes
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| Camera Flash |
Yes
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Yes
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| HD Video Recording |
Yes (4K)
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Yes (4K)
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| Other Camera Features |
16 MP: F/1.6 Aperture; 71-degree Wide-angle Lens, 13 MP: F/1.9 Aperture; 120-degree Wide-angle Lens, Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS), Laser Autofocus, Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF), HDR, Panorama, Stereo Sound Rec., HDR Video
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32MP: F/1.7 Aperture; PDAF, 8MP: F/2.2 Aperture; 12mm Focal Length (Ultrawide), 5MP: F/2.2 Aperture, Panorama, HDR
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| Secondary Camera |
5.0MP
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32MP
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| Secondary Camera Features |
N/A
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F/2.0 Aperture, HDR
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| Internal Memory |
128 GB
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128 GB
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| Expandable Memory Slot |
Yes, up to 2 TB
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Yes, up to 512 GB
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| Contacts Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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| SMS Storage |
Unlimited
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Unlimited
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| Music Player |
Yes
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Yes
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| FM Radio |
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Yes
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| Dual SIM |
GSM+GSM
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GSM+GSM
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| Thickness |
7.4 mmSlim
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7.9 mmMedium
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| Weight |
158 gmMedium
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183 gmMedium
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| Width |
75.4 mmOk for one-handed use
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76.7 mmInconvenient for one-handed use
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| Audio Output |
3.5mm jack
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3.5mm jack
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| Water Resistant |
Yes, IP68 Rated (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
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| Battery Capacity |
3300 mAh
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4500 mAh
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| Battery Standby |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Standby (3G) |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Talktime |
N/A
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N/A
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| Battery Talktime (3G) |
N/A
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28.00 hrs
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| Fast Charging Support |
Yes, 18W Quick Charge 3.0
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Yes, 25W Fast Charging
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| Included Fast Charger |
Yes
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Yes, 25.0W Fast Charger
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| Other Battery Parameters |
N/A
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Internet Usage Time (3G): upto 14 hrs, Internet Usage Time (4G): upto 16 hrs, Internet Usage Time (WiFi): upto 16 hrs, Video Playback Time: upto 24 hrs, Audio Playback Time: upto 128 hrs
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| Fingerprint sensor |
Yes
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Yes
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| Other Features |
Fast Battery Charging (Quick Charge 3.0); Wireless Charging; Military Certified; DLNA; NFC; Noise Filtration; Hi-Fi Quad DAC powered by B&O Play
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In-display Fingerprint Sensor; ANT+ Support; Noise Filtration
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| 2-minute Review [Positives] |
- Beautiful, streamlined, flagship-grade aluminium and glass design
- Full IPX8 waterproofing
- Impressively light for what it has inside
- Beautiful large, edge-to-edge OLED screen - with vibrant colors and deep blacks - pretty close in quality to Samsung's top-notch Super AMOLEDs
- LG's Android UI looks decent and works well, although it's not really the best - that position is taken by the likes of OnePlus, and Samsung
- Speedy, top-end processor - delivers top-drawer performance similar to other Snapdragon 835 phones
- Very good dual rear cameras - capable of taking some excellent photos - they're crisp, full of life, and comparable to the excellent Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
- In the daytime, the LG's second wide-angle camera is a special treat, letting you capture more of your surroundings in every frame - you just can't get these types of wide-angle photos with any other phone camera
- LG also offers a dizzying array of additional camera modes which you will found genuinely useful - this includes an excellent manual mode
- Video recording is excellent too, with powerful video features - 4K and 1080p/30fps videos out of the primary camera are top-notch
- Decent front-facing camera too, particularly its wide-angle mode
- The best headphone jack on a phone period - LG V30's "quad-DAC" (digital-to-analog converter) isn't just a marketing gimmick - it actually works - when you plug in good quality headphones into this phone's 3.5mm jack, your music lights up, growing richer, fuller and warmer - a treat for audiophiles - this is the best smartphone for audio today
- The loudspeaker is pretty good too
- Excellent battery life - will comfortably last the day even with heavy use - similar in overall life to the excellent Galaxy S8 Plus
- Supports wireless charging
- Supports quick charging - promises 50 percent charge in 30 minutes
- On the whole, the phone is a content creator's dream, with particular focus on videographers (who can shoot pro-style Log format video) and audiophiles
- On the whole, the LG V30 is a fantastic phone that nearly does it all - and a rock-solid alternative to Samsung’s Galaxy S8 Plus and the Google Pixel 2 XL - it is one of LG’s best in recent memory and as a result, it’s also one of 2017’s best smartphones
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- Gorgeous design, with a polycarbonate back panel that has a stunning prism light effect
- The back is well rounded around the sides to make handling easier, and blends in with the curved glass on the front seamlessly
- Has a good grip
- The handling is also made easy by the excellent weight distribution of the phone which makes it seem a lot lighter than it is
- Absolutely gorgeous, 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, with a tiny water drop notch and a near bezel-less design - you get very vibrant colours and perfect inky blacks, as well as good sunlight legibility
- Video viewing and gaming experience on the giant display is an absolute delight - as far as media consumption goes, this is simply one of the best phones out there, period
- Running the Galaxy A70 is Samsung's new OneUI - which, as far as Android UIs go, is one of the most refined, well thought-out experiences
- There are many useful add-ons on board - like gesture navigation, and a great 'dark' mode
- Samsung Pay makes the cut too, making this the cheapest phone to sport the full version of the payments app, which will be especially useful if your usage usually relies largely on card payments
- Very good performance backed by the powerful Snapdragon 675 SoC, 6 GB of RAM, and super fast UFS storage - everything from daily use to complex games like PUBG is smooth as butter (add that to the ridiculously wide display, and all gamers are in for a treat)
- Decent triple-camera setup on the back with a primary 32-megapixel f/1.7 sensor, a secondary ultrawide 8-megapixel shooter and a third 5-megapixel depth sensor - images come out nice with true to life colors
- The ultra-wide sensor provides some extra shot framing options
- Decent video recording performance with good detail levels, including some impressive slow-mo video recording
- Very good front camera - the 32-megapixel sensor does a great job at bringing out the detail in facial features and hair
- The bundled in-ear earphones, when paired with Dolby Atmos, makes for a pretty good audio experience
- The loudspeaker is decent (though not exceptional)
- Very good battery life with a large 4500 mAh battery - it will comfortably last you a day and more, even with that large display
- There is also fast charging on-board, with the included 25W charger getting you up to around 70% in an hour
- If you are looking for the best media consumption device for your money, the Galaxy A70 is a pretty good option - the large, beautiful Super AMOLED display + the big battery + Dolby Atmos support - make for an excellent combo
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| 2-minute Review [Negatives] |
- The front facing camera, and overall low-light photography (of both front and rear cameras), while decent, aren’t industry-leading
- Wireless charging works fine - but it's not particularly fast. The V30 only supports standard 5-watt Qi charging and a newer 8-watt standard - not the 15-watt Fast Charge variant supported by Samsung and some competitors
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- This is a large phone though (one of the largest mainstream phones currently available), so one-handed use is pretty much out of the question - people with small hands would also want to look at other options
- The glossy plastic back is of course a smudge magnet, and will also pick up scratches easily (the lack of a bundled case makes it worse)
- Very iffy in-display fingerprint sensor - the Galaxy A70 needs you to be very precise about the way you position your finger, how much pressure you apply and how long you press and hold - making it less than a pleasure to use
- Face unlock is on the slow side too, with a second or two between it getting to see a face and unlocking
- Low light performance of the rear camera setup is average
- Details and dynamic range on the rear camera setup could also be a bit better
- The lack of a dedicated night mode and stabilisation might also prove to be red flags for photography enthusiasts
- Overall, for the price bracket, the camera package on the Galaxy A70 is decent, but not the best - you will find better camera phones in the competition
- On the other hand, the competition is pretty tough - the POCO F1 will provide you better performance and cameras at a cheaper price (at the cost of a boring design, and non-AMOLED display), the Nokia 8.1 will give you better cameras + stock Android goodness + faster updates, and the Vivo V15 Pro/Oppo F11 Pro will give you better cameras + 'true full screen' pop-up selfie designs
- Additionally all of these competing phones will also have much more manageable sizes
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| Expert Reviews |
The V30 has turned out so remarkably well... it's got the most important boxes checked and we can see people running to the stores  in-depth Read Review »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.  in-depth Read Review »LG has cooked up one of its most impressive smartphones ever  in-depth Read Review »You won’t regret buying it  in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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One very capable mid-ranger in-depth Read Review »A great phone, albeit with some chinks in its armour in-depth Read Review »Great for multimedia consumption..but if you are value conscious, you can find better deals elsewhere in-depth Read Review »Premium experience at mid-range price in-depth Read Review »One of the best upper-mid range smartphones on the market..this is the one to get for anyone who cares more about experience than all out power in-depth Read Review »Decent phone, but you can get more bang for the buck with the competition in-depth Read Review »With its cuts in all the right places, the price is right with Samsung’s Galaxy A70...it's Samsung's best mid range handset in-depth Read Review »Worth considering, but could be better in-depth Read Review »Using this phone was a great experience..however, I would have ideally liked slightly better cameras  in-depth Read Review »If the unrivalled multimedia experience is what appeals to you then by all means go and buy the Galaxy A70  in-depth Read Review »Samsung has finally delivered a great mid-range smartphone that can stick it to the Chinese competition  in-depth Read Review »A strong recommendation in the sub-Rs 30,000 price segment...if you want a mind-blowing display, it doesn't get better than the Galaxy A70  in-depth Read Review »A pretty good option for those who are looking for a big screen experience for gaming or content consumption, and are not deterred by a subpar camera  in-depth Read Review »Worth your cash? Our answer is a definite yes  in-depth Read Review »- hands-on Read Review »
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