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LG Velvet (MediaTek) review: LG's best phone in a while

Rich Woods — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 13:00:01 +0000

While it's not perfect, LG's Velvet is a delight to use. It's got a sleek, unique design, an excellent camera for its price point, and perhaps most interestingly, it has a MediaTek Dimensity chipset. Read more...

LG to reportedly launch a new flagship and a rollable display-sporting phone early next year

Abhay V — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 14:10:01 +0000

LG is reportedly working on at least three phones for launch in Q1 2021. These include the Velvet 2, a new high-end flagship, and a device with an extending screen thanks to a rollable display. Read more...

T-Mobile is getting the LG Velvet, but with a MediaTek Dimensity processor [Update]

Rich Woods — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 14:32:02 +0000

Today, T-Mobile announced that it's now carrying LG's Velvet 5G smartphone, although instead of the Snapdragon 765G that we've seen in other variants, this one has a MediaTek Dimensity 800. Read more...

LG's Velvet is coming to Verizon this week in the exclusive Aurora Red

Rich Woods — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 19:44:02 +0000

Today, Verizon announced availability of the LG Velvet on its network. Coming in at $100 more than it is on other carriers, the carrier is also offering it in an exclusive Aurora Red color. Read more...

LG Velvet review: Who needs a Snapdragon 865?

Rich Woods — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 16:00:01 +0000

LG's Velvet is an experiment in design for the company, and it's my favorite LG phone in a long time. It's a pleasant phone to use with a unique design, and it doesn't break the bank. Read more...

LG will not sell an unlocked variant of the Velvet in the U.S.

Abhay V — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 19:16:01 +0000

LG began selling the Velvet smartphone in the U.S. today through AT&T, with Verizon and T-Mobile versions due later this summer. However, the firm will not sell an unlocked version in the U.S. Read more...

LG's Velvet is coming to the United States tomorrow

Rich Woods — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 14:14:02 +0000

Today, LG announced U.S. availability of its new Velvet handset, which is the first successor to the flagship G- and V-series. It promises an all-new design, intriguing features, and more. Read more...

LG Velvet unboxing and first impressions

Rich Woods — Sat, 11 Jul 2020 18:00:01 +0000

LG's Velvet is the successor to the G- and the V-series, and LG is going for an inspired design with its new handset. It comes in a bunch of fancy colors, has a minimal design, and more. Read more...

The LG Velvet is coming to global markets this month

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 09:54:02 +0000

LG has announced that its Velvet smartphone, which launched in South Korea last month, is heading to other markets around the world in the coming weeks, though it didn't say how much it will cost. Read more...

LG details Velvet phone specs: 6.8-inch display, 48MP triple-camera setup, more

Rajesh Pandey — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 07:14:01 +0000

LG has provided more details about its upcoming Velvet smartphone that's due to launch early next month. The device will feature a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide, and a 5MP depth sensor. Read more...

LG shows off Velvet smartphone, confirms Snapdragon 765 chipset inside

João Carrasqueira — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 15:30:01 +0000

The YouTube channel for LG in South Korea has shared a video showing off the design of the upcoming LG Velvet smartphone, as well as confirming that it will be powered by a Snapdragon 765. Read more...