What could be the final update for the LG V50 ThinQ smartphone is now rolling out. The toned-down Android 12 update is already available in the United States for the Verizon-branded version of the smartphone. This is coming more than a year after LG exited the smartphone market. The V50 ThinQ will still retain its Android 11 look, with some Android 12 features present.

Despite LG’s exit from the smartphone market, it has continued to provide software support to some of its existing smartphones. The latest OS update for the V50 ThinQ will likely be the last in the lifetime of the device. The Android 12 update is coming from wireless carrier Verizon and will cover important privacy features. There will be no changes, however, to the display architecture of the device. It will stick with the Android 11 user interface, according to sources.

While the update began with Verizon-branded models of the LG V50 ThinQ, other users in the US are expected to subsequently access the new update. It is unclear whether the update will also arrive in other locations where the smartphone is still active. This may also be the final chapter of support for the device. At the end of software support, users will no longer get security and OS updates on their devices even though they are functional. Such devices are vulnerable to security and privacy issues. Earlier this year, Verizon also provided support for the LG Wing that enabled it to function on the carrier’s C-Band 5G network.

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LG V50 ThinQ 5G is one of the first 5G phones to go official. The smartphone was announced in February alongside the LG G8 ThinQ and LG G8s ThinQ. The South Korean company did not confirm on the price of the V50 ThinQ 5G at its launch event. The company has today confirmed through a press release that it will be carrying out the sales of the smartphone starting from April 19. It has also revealed the pricing of the phone.

The LG V50 ThinQ 5G that comes in a sole variant featuring 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage will be hitting the South Korean markets with a price tag of KRW 1,199,000 (~$945). Customers who purchase the V50 ThinQ 5G before May will be receive a Dual Screen accessory worth KRW 219,000 (~$172) for free.

The V50 ThinQ 5G will be arriving as a major rival for the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G that is scheduled to hit the market on April 5. Its 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 512 GB storage editions are respectively priced at KRW 1,39,000 (~$1,125) and KRW 1,55,000 (~$1,365).

LG V50 ThinQ 5G Specifications and Features

The V50 ThinQ features a P-OLED display 6.4 inches that produces quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels. It comes in MIL-STD-810G compliant chassis and it is also an IP68 rated dustproof and water-resistant device. The smartphone comes loaded with Android 9 Pie OS.

The Snapdragon 855 powers the smartphone. On its rear is a triple camera setup that includes a 12-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel telephoto lens and a 16-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens. The wide notch on the front features an 8-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel wide-angel lens. Its packed with a 4,000mAh battery that carries support for Quick Charge 3.0 and Qi fast wireless charging at 10W. It is equipped with a rear-mounted fingerprint reader.

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The Dual Screen accessory comes with an additional screen of 6.2 inches for enhanced multi-tasking experience. Both screens can be used for separate purposes and together. For instance, the second screen can be used as on-screen controls while the main display can be used for only viewing the game.

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5G is expected to completely change the way we use the internet and even our lives. 2019 is the year of 5G as, even though the new networks are still not available globally, the main smartphones manufacturers are already launching their first 5G handsets, while most of the important carriers are going to complete the final tests in order to enable the new connectivity. Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, LG V50 ThinQ 5G, and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G are among the first 5G phones out there. Naturally, all of them are flagships and here is an in-depth comparison between their specs.

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G vs LG V50 ThinQ 5G vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G

Design

While LG V50 ThinQ 5G comes up with a standard notched design and it is nothing special in the looks department, Samsung Galaxy S10 5G both come with very original aesthetics. The former has in-display cameras in order to minimize bezels, while the latter opts for a slider design. I would personally prefer the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G simply because it is much more compact than the Galaxy S10 5G, which is definitely too big due to its huge display. In case you are looking for the best build quality, then LG V50 ThinQ wins with its military and IP68 certification making it waterproof and drop resistant.

Display

There is definitely no challenge: Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is a clear winner. First, it has a much bigger display, excellent for productivity and multimedia. Second, it comes with the new Dynamic AMOLED technology that enhances color reproduction, and it is even HDR10+ compliant, unlike LG V50 ThinQ 5G and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G. Last but not least, it has a more resistant panel thanks to the Gorilla Glass 6 protection. At the second place of the multimedia ranking, there is LG V50 ThinQ with its high QHD+ resolution, HDR and loud stereo speakers with Quad DAC. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G has an above-average display, but nothing so surprising.

Hardware/Software

With up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage, Samsung Galaxy S10 5G boasts the most advanced hardware department. And in its European version, it can even deliver better performances with 5G. Indeed, the European version is equipped with the Exynos 5100 modem that is more advanced than the Snapdragon X50 found on the U.S. version, as it is a multimode modem (supporting FDD and TDD, as well as mmWave). Samsung Galaxy S10 5G also boasts a very advanced Android customization: the new One UI based on Android Pie. Not saying that MIUI is inferior, but it is still an added value.

Camera

According to the first tests, Samsung Galaxy S10 5G also comes with a more advanced camera department. It is equipped with a quadruple camera on the back consisting of a main 12 MP sensor with a variable aperture, a telephoto lens, an ultrawide lens, and even a TOF camera. It shoots amazing photos in most of the conditions. Even the front cameras seem to be the best out there. LG V50 ThinQ should come right after with its rear triple camera (telephoto + ultrawide lens) and a dual wide-angle front camera. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G is an outstanding camera phone, but it is nowhere able to compete with the quadruple cameras of the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, neither with its dual camera setup on the front side. And it may not even be at the same level as the LG V50 ThinQ 5G.

Battery

There are no big differences between the battery capacities of these flagships, just 300 mAh between the smallest and the biggest one. So what will really make the difference? Obviously the hardware and software optimization. Samsung is usually very good at optimizing its phones energy consumption, as well as Xiaomi. So, it will be a hard battle. However, I would choose Samsung Galaxy S10 5G because it supports a faster wireless charging technology as well as reverse wireless charging (it can be used as a wireless power bank to charge other devices).

Price

Given that these devices are still not in the market, do not expect to know all their prices soon. We already know that Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G will cost €600/$683 globally, while we do not know anything about LG V50 ThinQ and Samsung Galaxy S10 5G pricing. We expect the first to cost at least $900/€790, while the second will surely go on sale for more than $1000/€880.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 5G vs LG V50 ThinQ 5G vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G: PRO and CONS

LG V50 ThinQ 5G

PROS

• Best build quality
• Great audio
• Big battery
• USB-PD

CONS

• Uglier design

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G

PROS

• Revolutionary slider design
• Front-facing LED flash
• More affordable price
• Smaller

CONS

• No micro SD

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G

PROS

• Huge and outstanding display
• Best connectivity
• Great cameras
• Biggest battery
• USB-PD
• Reverse wireless charging

CONS

• Bigger dimensions

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LG usually release two different flagship models at different times in the year. The LG G series and V series models follow each other, separated by a couple of months. The Korean tech giant may jettison that schedule, that is if news emanating from South Korea is anything to go by. The company is reportedly working towards releasing its next V-series flagship, LG V50 ThinQ alongside the G-series model – G8 instead of leaving it till around October.

The news was carried by Korean blog ETNews that the LG V50 ThinQ 5G will be released this Spring alongside the LG G8 ThinQ. As earlier reported, LG will be releasing a 5G phone separate from the flagship G8. That phone is now tipped to be the V50 ThinQ and it will be making its debut half a year early.

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We don’t need to dig too deep to know why the company is releasing the two flagship models at the same time. It obviously doesn’t want to be left out of the race to the next-generation network technology. Since LG is already losing out in the battle with competitor, it isn’t launching the 5G feature on the G8 which will be more expensive. Rather, the next-gen 5G support will be on a more budget-friendly alternative for customers who can’t afford to make the leap to 5G yet. It indeed promises to be a costly leap, much like the first generation of 4G devices 8 years ago, as ETNews pegs the LG V50 ThinQ 5G’s price between 1.3 million Korean Won (about $1,162 US) and 1.5 million Won (about $1,342 US). Other 5G phones from competitors are expected to be way higher than these ones.

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