LG‘s fortune in the global smartphone market has not been as rosy lately as that of fellow South Korean phone maker and market leader Samsung. The company’s market share and profit margin have both continued to slump for the past successive quarters. That notwithstanding, the company continues to release new smartphones in the various category. The budget segment saw the launch of the LG Q7 alongside the Q7 Plus and Q7 Alpha. Roughly three months after, the Korean firm has launched the budget Q7 in India. The smartphone comes with an Rs. 15,990 price tag which is about $228. It will be available across retail outlets starting September 1.

The LG Q7 takes over from last year’s Q6 but this time it is fitted with a 5.5-inch FullVision Display with a resolution of 1080×2160 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio.  The device is powered by an Octa-core MediaTek MT6750S chipset clocked at 1.5Ghz. The processor is paired with 3GB of RAM while there is 32GB of expandable storage onboard.

Related: LG joins the Android One program with the G7 One, announces the G7 Fit too

For photography, the Q7 packs a 13MP sensor with a large f2.2 aperture and PDAF while at the front, there is an 8MP sensor with an f1.9 aperture. Both the front and back cameras can record 1080p video. The  Q7 crams a 3000mAh battery with Quick Charge under its hood and runs Android Oreo out of the box. The phone comes in two colours; Aurora Black and Moroccan Blue and will be available across retail outlets in India as from September 1 Rs. 15,990 (~$228). This price point put it in direct competition with the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and Nokia 6.1 Plus. We doubt if the Q7 will be able to edge them out because they come with a more powerful SoC and have gained solid footings since their launch. We must point out, though, that the Q7 has an awesome design going for it. LG may introduce the Q7 Plus with a similar design but having a Snapdragon 450 processor in the near future.

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The Motorola Moto X4 available on Project Fi from 2017 and the newly unveiled Nokia 6.1 smartphones are few Android devices are available in the U.S. Fresh information reveals that LG is prepping an Android One variant of the Q7 smartphone for the U.S.

According to XDA Developers, the LG Q7 Android One edition would be exclusively available through T-Mobile in the U.S. The evidence of an unidentified LG Android One phone along with its model number was found through the kernel source code of the LG Stylo 4 that will be launching in the U.S. tomorrow.

The source code of the device includes terms like “mcv5a”, “tmo”, “us” and “sprout.”. It has been confirmed through the Google’s list of Play certified devices that “cv5a” is the model number of LG Q7 that was launched recently and terms “tmo” and “us” suggest that it is a T-Mobile device heading to U.S.

Lastly, “sprout” codename is always used for an Android One device. Hence, the newly spotted LG device seems to be Android One edition of LG Q7.

The source code has also revealed some of the key specs of the alleged LG Q7 Android One phone. It has been found that the handset features a 5.5-inch 18:9 LCD display that supports FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 450 is present under the hood of the phone. Other specs of the phone include Android 8.1 Oreo, NFC, USB-C, Hi-Fi ES9218P audio DAC borrowed from LG V30 and 3,000mAh battery. The handset lacks a fingerprint reader.

Read More: LG Q8+ Appears On A KCC Listing In Two Variants

As of this writing, there is no information on the pricing and availability of the LG Q7 Android One smartphone.

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Last month, LG announced three new smartphones under its mid-range LG Q7 series. Now, the company has launched LG Q7 and LG Q7 Plus in Korea and has also revealed its pricing. However, the LG Q7 Alpha has not been launched yet.

The LG Q7 will be available in Aurora Black and Lavender Violet colors for a price of 495,000 Korean Won (approximately $456) while the Q7 Plus comes in Moroccan Blue color for 570,000 Won, which roughly converts to $526. Both phones will be available through all the three major operators in Korea.

In terms of specifications, both smartphones come with a 5.5-inch FullVision display with Full-HD+ screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio and 42ppi pixel density. Under the hood, the devices are powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor with Adreno 506 GPU.

The LG Q7 packs 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage while the LG Q7 Plus comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. Both devices come with a microSD card slot, allowing users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 2TB.

Coming to the camera department, the standard Q7 feature a 13-megapixel rear camera sensor with phase detection autofocus (PDAF), while the Q7 Plus sports a 16-megapixel camera sensor on the back. On the front side, both devices have a 5-megapixel snapper with 100-degree Super Wide Angle lens.

Just like the LG G7 ThinQ, the Q7 series smartphones come with AI integration and QLens feature for image recognition. The devices also support DTS:X for delivering virtual 3D surround sound effect with up to 7.1 channel audio via the headphones.

Further, the Q7 Plus comes equipped with Hi-Fi Quad DAC, ensuring a richer audio experience. In addition to military grade durability with MIL-STD 810G, same as the predecessor, the devices also come with IP68 certification for water and dust resistance.

Read More: LG Q Stylus Series Smartphones Announced, Features 6.2-Inch 18:9 Full-Screen Display And Up To 4GB RAM

Both Q7 and Q7 Plus supports 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C (version 2.0) in terms of connectivity options. The smartphones, running on Android Oreo operating system out of the box, are powered by a 3,000mAh battery that supports Qualcomm’s Fast Charge technology which delivers 50 percent of charge in about 30 minutes.

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LG has recently launched the LG G7 ThinQ smartphone. Fresh information reveals that the South Korean company and three leading operators of the country are prepping up to debut five new phones in the coming month in the home country. The names of the upcoming LG phones are LG V35, LG Q7, LG Q7 Plus, LG X2 and X5 smartphones in June.

LG V35 ThinQ Specs and Pricing

Among the aforementioned smartphones, the LG V35 ThinQ is the second Snapdragon 845 powered premium smartphone from the company. The device houses a 6-inch notch-less OLED FullVision display that supports QHD+ resolution.

The smartphone is fitted with LG G7 ThinQ’s dual 16-megapixel cameras. For selfies, it possesses an 8-megapixel front camera. It includes several AI features for photography that can be found on the G7 ThinQ. There are three kinds of biometric identification features on the phone such as voice, face and fingerprint recognition. It is also expected to include Hi-Fi Quad DAC and far-field voice recognition. The handset is expected to be priced around 898,700 Won ($830).

LG Q7 and Q7 Plus Specs and Pricing

LG has already introduced the LG Q7 and LG Q7 Plus smartphones that feature MIL-STD-810G and IP68 certified chassis. The Snapdragon 450 SoC chipset is present under the hood of both the smartphones. The Q7 has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage whereas the Plus mode has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. The Q7 Plus also feature Hi-Fi Quad DAC.

Both the phones are fitted with HD+ resolution supporting IPS LCD displays of 5.5 inches and they are driven by 3,000mAh batteries. The Q7 and Q7 Plus feature 5-megapixle front cameras. The Q7 Plus has a rear camera of 16-megapixel whereas Q7 houses a 13-megapixel main camera. These phones are respectively priced at 400,000 won (~$370) and 500,000 won (~$462).

LG X5 and LG X2 Specs and Pricing

The LG X5 is an entry-level smartphone that features a 5.5-inch HD display and a huge battery. It is equipped with a 4,500mAh battery that is also found under the hood of the LG X500 phone from last year. However, the battery of the LG X5 has been optimized to deliver maximum usage time. It is fueled by MediaTek MT6750 chipset and 2 GB of RAM and it comes with a native storage of 32 GB. The X5 (2018) has a rear camera of 13-megapixel and a front camera of 3-megapixel. It will be hitting the South Korean market with a pricing of 300,000 won (~$277).

The LG X2 is an ultra low-end phone that houses a 5-inch HD display driven by Snapdragon 425 chipset and 2 GB of RAM. It also features an inbuilt storage of 32 GB. For photography, it features 13-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front camera. The X2 (2018) receives power from 2,410mAh battery. In the home country, it will be available for 200,000 won (~$185).

Read More: LG Q7, Q7 Plus And Q7 Alpa With FullVision Display And Android Oreo Launched

LG is launching flagship, high-end and low-end phones one after another which indicates that the company is aiming to provide smartphones at various price points to the customers. Do you think that this strategy would work for LG? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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LG has today finally debuted three new smartphones in its LG Q series — LG Q7, Q7 Plus, and Q7 Alpha, in its home country South Korea. However, the company is yet to reveal pricing details of the smartphones.

The company has also confirmed that the devices will be shipped to key markets in Europe early next month, followed by the launch in North America, South America, and Asian countries. While the LG Q7 and Q7 Plus come in Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, and Lavender Violet colors, the Q7 Alpha is available in Moroccan Blue color.

All the three smartphones in the LG Q7 series features a 5.5-inch FullVision display with Full-HD+ screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio and 42ppi pixel density. Under the hood, the devices are powered by an unspecified octa-core processor, clocked at 1.5GHz or 1.8GHz, depending on the market of availability.

While the LG Q7 and Q7 Alpha come with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage, the Q7 Plus packs 4GB RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. Further, all three models come with microSD card support, enabling users to expand the storage capacity up to 2TB. There’s a fingerprint sensor on the back, that doubles up as a camera shutter button.

Coming to the camera department, the standard Q7 and Q7 Alpha feature a 13-megapixel rear camera sensor with phase detection autofocus (PDAF), while the Q7 Plus sports a 16-megapixel camera sensor on the back.

On the front side, the Q7 and Q7 Plus sport either an 8-megapixel sensor or a 5-megapixel camera sensor with super wide angle lens, depending on the market. On the other hand, the Q7 Alpha features a 5-megapixel camera sensor on the front with a super wide angle lens.

Similar to the LG G7 ThinQ, the Q7 series smartphones come with AI integration and QLens feature for image recognition. The devices also supports DTS:X for delivering virtual 3D surround sound effect with up to 7.1 channel audio via the headphones. In addition, the Q7 Plus comes equipped with Hi-Fi Quad DAC, ensuring a richer audio experience. Further, all three devices come with IP68 certification for water and dust resistance.

Read More: LG V35 ThinQ Specs Sheet Leaked; Borrows Chipset and Cameras from G7 ThinQ

All the devices supports 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C (version 2.0) in terms of connectivity options. The smartphones, running on Android Oreo operating system out of the box, are powered by a 3,000mAh battery that supports Qualcomm’s Fast Charge technology which delivers 50 percent of charge in about 30 minutes.

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A new LG model has been spotted on Geekbench with the dressings of a mid-range model. The device is believed to be the LG Q7 which LG trademarked the moniker in March with the Korean Intellectual Property Office. 

The Geekbench listing seems to have confirmed that the device will arrive with a MediaTek Helio P10 chipset. The chipset is paired with 4GB of RAM while it runs on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. On the test score, the Q7 got a single core score of 630 points and 2322 points on the multi-core test. 

Read More: LG Q7 Will Come With MediaTek SoC, But Not The One You Want

There are speculations that the phone will likely arrive as a mini version of the LG G7 ThinQ, just like the LG Q6 was a mini LG G6.

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LG is working on a successor for the midrange Q6 that launched last year but latest report says the LG Q7 won’t come with a Qualcomm processor.

The LG Q6 and its siblings (Q6+ and Q6α) are all powered by the Snapdragon 435 mobile platform. But for their successor, LG is reported to have switched to MediaTek. Sadly, it is not the Helio P60.

The info comes from leaker @rquandt. In a tweet posted earlier today, he said the LG Q7 LM-Q610 is powered by a MediaTek SoC and adds in a reply that it is not the Helio P60 but a less powerful and older chipset.

There are a number of mid-range MediaTek processors that are capable of offering impressive performance such as the Helio P23. There is also the more powerful Helio X23 but that might be a little far-fetched.

READ MORE: LG V35 ThinQ’s Design Revealed Through Leaked Renders

The LG Q7 is expected to launch soon along with another model called the LG Q7 Stylus (LM-Q710). They should arrive first in Asia before heading to other markets.

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LG, the South Korea-based electronics manufacturer is all set to launch its flagship smartphone under its G-series lineup, which is said to be called LG G7 ThinQ. Now, it appears that along with the flagship smartphone, the company is also gearing up to launch a mid-range Q-series smartphone — LG Q7.

Ahead of the official announcement from the company, the LG Q7 smartphone has been spotted on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website. The listing reveals that the smartphone carries model number LG LM-Q710TS.

However, the FCC listing of the smartphone has not revealed anything about the specifications and features. Recently, LG applied for a certificate with Russia-based EEC for both the upcoming devices from LG — G7 ThinQ and Q7 and the company has reportedly received the certification, hinting that the phone is close to launching.

While specs and features related to the flagship smartphone LG G7 ThinQ has already been leaked, nothing much is known about the upcoming LG Q7 apart from its name. Based on the last year’s LG Q6, we are expecting the Q7 to be the mid-range smartphone and a watered-down variant of the flagship G7 ThinQ.

The South Korean company’s upcoming flagship smartphone LG G7 ThinQ is expected to come with a notched M+ LCD display with a panel said to be “twice as bright as the G6 and significantly more colorful.” It will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and have up to 6GB of RAM. The phone is believed to feature an extra physical button to trigger an AI-enabled voice assistant.

The smartphone is expected to come with a dual rear camera setup with two 16-megapixel sensors, which will be a step up from the 16-megapixel + 13-megapixel combo setup on the LG V30. Based on the previous reports, the phone will also come with recording and playback support for HDR 10.

Read More: LG V40 Codenamed as Storm May Launch in Late Summer

The South Korean company has already scheduled a launch event for LG G7 ThinQ on 2nd May in New York, followed by a domestic launch in Seoul on 3rd March. At the same launch event, the company is also expected to unveil LG Q7.

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As the launch date of LG G7 ThinQ nears, several leaks and reports are surfacing every day. After Evan Blass published the first promotional image of the handset, it has been certified in Russia by the EEC (European Economic Commission). Alongside the upcoming flagship, another LG phone has been certified as well: the Q7. Given that the Q6 is a sort of affordable version of the G6, we are assuming that Q7 will be a cheaper variant of the G7. Unfortunately, the EEC did not release any of the specs of the two devices.

It was just mentioned that they both run Android 8.1 Oreo, the latest version of the operating system currently available. The launch date of LG G7 has been set for May 3 and, according to the above-mentioned press render, it will have a very high screen-to-body ratio and an iPhone X-like notch. Its frame will be made of metal and on the right side there will be just a power key, so the volume rocker has been probably placed on the left. According to reports, LG G7 ThinQ will boast a 6-inch display with a 19:9 aspect ratio and a QHD+ resolution. On the hardware side, there will be an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC.

The rear side will house a dual camera setup with a resolution of 16 MP and a f/1.5 aperture. The camera will surely support scene recognition and other smart features coming from its AI engine. The battery is rumored to have a capacity of 3000 mAh, which is under-average for a 2018 flagship, especially with a 6-inch QHD+ display. Rumors have also suggested that the handset may come in two variants: one with an LCD screen and one with an OLED panel which will consume less energy. The specs sheet of LG Q7 is still totally unknown, but we expect it to have a Snapdragon SoC from the 4xx or 6xx series.

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With the LG G7 ThinQ already confirmed to launch on May 2, we wouldn’t be surprised if LG also launches new second-generation mid-range phones with Full Vision displays.

A live photo of an unknown LG phone was posted online yesterday by Roland Quandt (@rquandt). The phone has a display of an unknown size and resolution but an 18:9 aspect ratio. It doesn’t have a notch but the corners are curved.

There isn’t a fingerprint scanner in front, so it is likely on the rear or it might not even have one. Yes, we won’t be surprised since the LG Q6 trio released last year don’t have a fingerprint scanner. But let’s hope they don’t repeat that this year.

READ MORE: LG’s Patent For Foldable Smartphone Shows Dual Display, Battery, And Headphone Jack

At the moment, no one knows the model of this LG phone but if we were to take a guess, we’d say it is a successor to the LG Q6, the LG Q7. We hope more info surfaces about this unknown phone.

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The Q-series from LG is a line-up of midrange phones focused on bringing decent specs for an affordable price. Until now, the Korean giant has launched two devices from this series: LG Q6 and LG Q8. According to a new trademark, an LG Q7 exists as well and it may be coming soon. The company has just filed a trademark for this phone at KIPO (Korean Intellectual Property Office).

Unfortunately, it is just a trademark of the name of the handset, so there is no detail about the specs of this device. What we know is that the Q6 is a sort of affordable version of the G6 flagship with low-end specs, while the Q8 can be considered a cheaper version of the V30. So, LG Q7 may be an affordable version of the LG G7, the upcoming flagship which will be the most important LG device of this year.

The LG Q6 comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD+ display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor and 3/4 GB of RAM. LG Q8 is a high-end device with two displays (there’s a secondary 1.8-inch AOD screen), a Snapdragon 820 SoC and a wide-angle dual camera with resolutions of 16 and 8 MP.

Do you think the LG Q7 will be official before or after the G7?

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LG chose not to announce its upcoming flagship phone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018. Instead, it had announced the V30S ThinQ and V30 ThinQ+ as AI driven edition of the LG V30S smartphone from last year. Earlier this week, an Israeli tech publication had shared leaked photos of LG G7 Neo smartphone from MWC 2018. It was revealed that the handset is packed with flagship specs. At that time, popular leakster Evan Blass had claimed that it could be a prototype of the scrapped version of the LG G7. He said that LG may have scrapped it in favor of the upcoming LG Judy phone. Fresh information shared by Blass claims that it is indeed the next flagship phone from the company. He has also revealed that it had showcased the LG G7 Neo behind closed doors to select group of invitees.

In the previous month, Blass had revealed plenty of information on the specs of an upcoming LG flagship phone that is codenamed as Judy. The tipster has now claimed that the Neo is the original codename of the LG’s next generation flagship and it is the very same Judy phone.

The LG G7 Neo was spotted at MWC 2018 with iPhone X-like design with a notch on its top bezel. Since it bears resemblance with the iPhone X, LG employees are reportedly unhappy about the copied design.

Read More: LG Patents New FullVision Full-Screen Display With Hole In It

It features a 6-inch screen that supports 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a screen resolution of 1440 x 3120. These specs match with the display configuration of the LG Judy phone. According to Blass, the LG G7 Neo shown at MWC 2018 has OLED panel, but when the phone will be officially unveiled later this year, it will be coming with MLCD technology display.

The other specs of the forthcoming LG flagship are Snapdragon 845 chipset, 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 16-megapixel dual rear cameras with f/1.6 aperture, 3000mAh battery, boombox speakers. LG has confirmed that it will be launching its next flagship phone in the first half of the year. The tipster had revealed in the last month that it will be announced by June this year.

Apart from the LG G7 Neo, the South Korean company had also revealed the upcoming LG Q7 and V35 smartphones and a new smartwatch privately to its select clients.

What’s your opinion on LG’s decision on using iPhone X-style design for its next flagship? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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The LG V30S ThinQ was the phone LG unveiled at MWC this year but the V30 ThinQ wasn’t the only device the manufacturer took to the show. Images and photos of a phone called the LG G7 Neo have been posted online by an Israeli publication that got to spend some time with the device.

The LG G7 Neo is said to have a 6” display with a new OLED technology. The screen also has a 3120 x 1440 resolution and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Yes, that aspect ratio is as a result of a notch in the display.

If you watch the video below below, the phone is shown to sport a notch in some scenes and doesn’t have one in others. Even in the image above, you can’t see the notch. But can you see the clock, network, and battery icons are positioned above the “rest of the display”? Confused? Don’t be.

The notch sort of “hides” on the homescreen too just like it happens when you are playing a video on a device with a notch like the iPhone X, Essential PH-1 or the new ASUS Zenfone 5. It sure is a pretty neat trick. It is said that an 8MP wide-angle camera resides within the cut-out.

On the rear, the LG G7 Neo has dual cameras. Both are 16MP sensors but one has a F/1.6 aperture with OIS while the other is a wide-angle lens with a F/1.9 aperture. Below the setup is a fingerprint scanner but this doesn’t double as a power button like in the LG G6.

The LG G7 Neo is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor and has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It also has a 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM variant. The battery capacity is said to be 3000mAh and there are other features like BoomBox Audio and DTS-X.

Little bird told me that in the same venue that this G7 was being shown, there was also a Q7 and V35. And a new watch.

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) February 28, 2018

READ MORE: This Photo Allegedly Show iPhone X Plus OLED Displays Made By LG

According to Evan Blass, the LG G7 Neo may be the device canceled in favor of the new codenamed Judy set to arrive in H2 2018. In another tweet, he also said he was informed that LG also had the LG Q7, LG V35, and a new watch at the event.

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