LG V60 ThinQ 5G was LG’s 2020 flagship smartphone. The device was said to be the company’s last proper 5G handset in the market. And as we know, the brand has now left the smartphone industry for good. However, the company still seems to be holding on to its software update promise. The V60 ThinQ 5G is now getting the taste of the latest Android 12 update.

The LG V60 ThinQ in the US, specifically the T-Mobile models are getting the Android 12 update. What’s surprising is that the phone wasn’t on LG’s list of eligible devices for the Android 12 update but it’s still getting it, anyway. It appears that LG wants to offer most of its premium smartphones the latest updates. For instance, recently, the LG Velvet received the Andriod 12 update in South Korea.

The build number for the update is SKQ1.211103.001 and the update is sized 1.17GB. There’s not much information in the changelog as it just vaguely mentions bug fixes, security and system improvements(via). The update also brings March 2022 security patch, not the latest, but still a recent one.

If you own a V60 ThinQ and are from the US, you should have received the OTA update notification. You can also update it manually by heading to Settings > Software Update. If you do not see the Android 12 update in the Software update section, do wait for some time as it’s likely a staged release, so it will take some time to reach V60 ThinQ models.

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The LG V60 ThinQ 5G is the last-ever proper flagship smartphone from LG Electronics. It was unveiled in late February 2020 with Android 10 out of the box. A year after its announcement, the handset has finally started receiving the Android 11 update.

A few weeks back, LG began to roll out Android 11 for the LG Velvet 5G in South Korea. Hence, it became the first device in the company’s portfolio to get last year’s Android update.

Now, the electronics giant is seeding this update for LG V60 ThinQ 5G. As of now, the update is only live in the US. Also, it is only available for Verizon and T-Mobile variants. AT&T model is yet to receive the update but it should be getting very soon.

Interestingly, the Verizon variant’s Android 11 update comes with January 2021 security patch. On the other hand, the T-Mobile version’s build bumps up the security patch level to February 2021.

That said, if you happen to own any of these two models, then head over to Settings > About Phone > Software updates > Check for Update to check whether your unit has received the OTA update. If not, wait for a few days as it may take some time since it is being rolled out in batches.

As for other regions, there’s no official word from the company but those versions of LG V60 ThinQ should also get the Android 11 update in the near future.

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The LG V60 ThinQ launched back in February but the device just got reviewed by DxOMark. The review of the triple-rear camera-toting phone shows that LG’s flagship can’t hold its own against not only this year’s flagships but also those from last year.

DxOMark has given the LG V60 ThinQ 5G an overall score of 100 points which is broken down into 103 for photos and 93 for videos. With this score, the LG flagship is in the same bracket with phones such as the Galaxy S9+ and Pixel 3a. When compared to the LG G8 ThinQ, it only performs better in video recording.

The review says the phone’s lack of a telephoto lens means it can’t measure up to its competitors in terms of zoom. It also says its texture and noise levels are also below those of other flagships.

It is not all bad for the LG V60 ThinQ. Its ultra-wide angle camera has a wider field of view than many other phones and it is great for taking pictures in high-contrast conditions as a result of its good dynamic range.

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The ultrawide angle camera may have a wider field of view but distortion is not as corrected as that of the OnePlus 8 Pro whose field of view is similar to that of the V60 ThinQ.

If you want to shoot in low-light with the flash, the LG V60 ThinQ 5G will disappoint as it overexposes the subject while the background is underexposed. Better phones are able to achieve good subject exposure while still capturing sufficient background details.

When it comes to videos, the LG V60 ThinQ is great in bright outdoor conditions and under typical indoor lighting. Unfortunately, exposure drops in low-light. DXOMark praises its autofocus while recording and attributes it to fast focus convergence and good tracking with smooth transitions.

DXOMark concludes the review by saying the LG V60 ThinQ 5G will actually suffice for a lot of people as long as camera performance isn’t top on their list. Its dual-screen accessory and large battery capacity among other features make it a pretty interesting device that will make owners happy.

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