LG Velvet review: A second first chance
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ก.ย. 2024
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Hey guys! I'm loving the new design of this phone but had concerns about performance. Whatcha thinkin'? Let's chat!
I kinda wish to see LG's hardware team and HTC's software team work together to make a comeback for themselves
Is there a possibility that the lag is just a bug and could probably be fixed with a future software update?
@@Divebomb18 That would be pretty sweet.
@@cool20guitar Probably not. I've talked to a couple other reviewers and they've noticed it as well. That being said software can always get better, but I wouldn't buy something based on the assumption that it will.
Hey David
Anyone else feel uncomfortable at 3:00 when the phone is being handled over the rail above the water?
I did feel very comfortable with the thought that he's listening to the greatest music around right now
I feel very comfortable because I don’t care about that phone.
My heart skipped three beats!
Seeing people do that makes my anxiety kick hard lol but since i knew he did that for a quick clip just makes me feel ok
Worse than seeing jerryrig
1:49 I straight up got anxiety when I saw the phone held over there 😂
if you want to know diffirence between velvet and v60 in audio... you have to use above 50ohms impedence headphone... thats the only way to know the real truth.
@KR 5aM1aM because i was using lg g7 thinq.....with normal earphones my previous samsung s7 edge and g7 thinq sounds similarly ...i didnt notice any diffirence. Then i bought soundmagic e80c earphones (54ohms) . Then i was literally surprized. That day i really convinced ..... quad dac is a magical thing. loud and crystal clear detailing wide soundstage.... silky treble... what not.... so plz use high impedence to get full juice out of it.... sorry for the bad english....
I was going to comment something similar. High impedence, tuned nicely, a 40mm or bigger driver and gold plated aux. You're set for beautiful audio.
Not really true. A set of planars will have a relatively low impedance but a low sensitivity. This is why I hated not having manual control of the amp/DAC in my V20, as it wouldn't trigger the 50ohm limit to kick the amp into high gear. Planars *need* power.
@@nickthaskater i feel 50ohms or above is a limit for triggering quaddack power. because it actually works like that in my scenario.
@@karunkumar9502 Not "quaddac power".. The DAC's ONLY processes the sound. It's the AMP that does the work of actually driving the headphones.
DAC = Digital to Analog Convertion.
Amp = Amplifier.
Just an advice for people not into tech , if your phone lags while scrolling or day to day task it doesn't mean that your phone's SoC is bad it maybe just the skin of the company.
cause I'm using the pixel 3a and it just has an sd 670 and it is smooth af so in this case it's just the skin of the lg . cause 765g is a very good chip overall
Agreed. The 765g is comparable to last year's flagship chips. There is no reason for it to lag other than the software implemented by the manufacturer.
670?
true
@@harshitsharma9805 It's a midrange chipset that's a bit dated at this point.
@@segarrarios The 765G is similar in performance to the Snapdragon 845(and thank goodness for that), but updated for 2020 standard.
Its design is very luxurious .
"Design"
not to mention, the "Illusion Sunset" color 💛🧡💖💜
Probably top 5 in favorite design this year imo.
Basicly looks like a Samsung with a notch.
Color looks almost like my Note 10+
The camera module looks stunning. Better than most of the phones rn.
LG is (& was) held back by it's software and software support
I get the software support part but what about the actual software experience is holding them back exactly?
@@AnwarLL LG's skin feels slow compared to Pixel or Oneplus(or Samsung at certain times)
@@akashpsajeev1771 I guess people prefer stock android which the pixel brings and the one plus (mostly). I personally don't like how the Galaxy's UI looks but to each his own I suppose (many people slap on nova launcher when using either Samsung or LG phones 🤷🏽♂️)
@@AnwarLL I have been using V30+ for the past 2 years. Twice I had the boot-loop issue, because of which I had to loose all the data (which has been there since G5 days). But still I love my V30 for its amazing built quality, display and camera.
@@Divebomb18 I am thinking to buy v35 for $200 is it worth it the phone has SD 845 ,Android 9 Has cameras of G7 in my region the Note 9S(indian note 9 pro) costs $250 please give suggestion
"Feels so good in the hand, ladies, you know the procedure.."
This hits different when you subscribe to Flossy.
Right? His review on this phone was, as usual, quite good.
Roll call!!
Pervert
Whiteshoes....calm down
I feel, they should concentrate to improve there software and camera quality in order to back to the market
i just wish there was an android one variant of LG's phones without the spec compromises
True
@@GoodNuf LG G7 One
where?
@@GoodNuf G7 one
So like no one has a problem with Apple selling the same phone over and over but LG must come with drastic changes every year. Okay.
I hate itrash
Funny thing is that almost all others have simular design for 2-4 years while the LG G series actually tried something new every single year :P And then he claims to say the oposite...
Because apple can do it, they have a strong hold on the market unlike lg who sells phones in minuscule numbers compared to samsung or apple
I'm an android user but that's mainly because there are so many android devices with similar designs in android market. Why would people wanna buy a phone that's not even in the top 5 android list and it doesn't even change the design much.
Wrll LG is overpriced they dont give updates & 400$ you can get A71 similar specs as velvet & I wonder who would pay 700$ for this velvet crap when Iphone 11 & Oneplus 8 is around 750-800$
"Lag is not a deal breaker by any means!"
False.
I got mine a few months ago, battery life is great and it charges very quick like within 15min its full. I love the pics and the 3D sound is great.
I've had LG G4 and LG G6.. Both plagued by software issues within the UI. Sad to see it still ruins their devices now.
"I am excited that LG is changing its design to rip off Samsung's crappy decisions" This review is like the perfect example of what's wrong with tech coverage in the phone space.
Tests out Quad DAC -> uses default Samsung headphones.
Such 5head guys. 500 IQ review. Lol
LOL
pepelaugh
Those earphones aren't even bad. They have dual drivers and sound fairly balanced. Sure, they're not audiophile material, but they're far above average among earphones that come with a smartphone.
@@lukasegeling5205 Well yes but actually no.
I've tried them, and admit they are better than the crappy earpod thingy apples packs in their devices but they don't come anywhere close to what AKG used to sell with their budget brand wat back before being acquired by Harmon or are good enough not to be the bottle neck when using the quad dac.
To say that LG G series didn't see any design changes is close to the most ludicrous thing I've ever heard said about mobile phones.
I have a OnePlus one 7 Pro coming from an LG g6. The LG G6 remember was the 1st phone to go with a narrow and tall screen aspect ratio and had mega thin bezzles for the time. It also had a great wide angle camera which no other brand had at the time.
Damn those fuji colours looks REALLY GOOOOOODD
First of all, LG included a headphone jack. Secondly, they provided plenty of accessories for Velvet that we might not find on other brand. LG is the best
LG is soo underrated..❤️
Sooooo underrated..
Oh hey, I've just seen myself in an Android Authority video! 😎
#LifeGoAlz 😅
Where exactly
Yeah
Cool
I've owned a few LG phones over the last few years and their cameras tend to improve with software, even getting camera features in updates a year after release matching newer phones, but it's not a great reason to buy if you're not impressed from the offset.
That lag is a software issue, so chillll bro 😂, the phone is more than capable
I was really anticipating this phone being great. But the price /performance is worrisome. I wonder how this stacks up with the global version of the Mi 10 Lite 5G or the insanely low price of the Redmi 10X 5G/Pro phones.
Hahahaha, all love bro, whenever you compare any phone brands to XIAOMI or anything thats 100 produced in that country, everything else will look expensive
I'm typing using my Mi Note 10 Lite, no lag so far since i bought. Lol
@Sipho Thenjwayo The K30 Zoom Edition is what I would like but I'm positive it is not coming stateside. I'll have to get my telephoto groove on some other way. 😁
@@jmgonzales1996 i have heard Xiaomis lagging by the reviewers how is ur experience till now
@@pkboss8324 no issues so far
I honestly thought he was going to drop the phone in water when he held it over water, to demonstrate IP ratings 😀😀
biggest problem wit LG's new mobile strategy is dat the mid-range segment of smartphone has fierce competition from already well established Chinese competitors :/ (e.g. oppo, vivo, realme, redmi, etc.)
I think it's a really stunning smartphone! LG did so well with the LG G8X Thinq smartphone and its amazing dual screen aspect and now with the LG Velvet, it's another feather on the brand's cap. I am really impressed with the gorgeous design of the smartphone and it's loaded features. Obviously my favourite feature are the dual screens and it has definitely made my day to day work very easy with all the multitasking that I am able to achieve with it. Love it!
What would you recommend LG G8X or LG v50
There was never anything "wrong" with LG's hardware. Their skin is crap and software support is lackluster.
@RedTony is it compatible with custom rooms tho ? The smaller the phone's market share the less there are custom roms for them
yoo software has improved a lot with Lg in the recent years. Their UI is getting better fast, and software support has been timely since last year... that's a step in the right direction
Velvet works fine and fluent. Display shows natural colors and not oversaturated like maybe he used to watch. It's hard go back to natural colors for some...
Do you still have it/like it? Would you recommend buying it?
My husband JUST surprised me with one of these. I haven't even had the chance to play with the camera much, but 2 things. 1) TYSM because yes, it charges slow AF.. Like it "fast charges" slower than my old phone regular or "slow" charged, and 2) I actually think the sound quality is pretty good. I DEF get better sound from this phone than any phone I've had in the last few years. Anywho.. Thank u for this review!
You still using it?
Lg Velet User here.
Phone is decent and I'm really Happy with it
The LG Velvet has such impressive name and design. OLED Screen and USB-C cable speaks excellent security. Its slim design is easy on hand for anyone regardless of gender and age. As time progressed smart phones at its solid-state design got stronger and each user have gotten more familiar to their phone.
LG Underrated One 🔥
Would you be able to tell me if this device is dual-sim capable? I have two phone devices that I carry around and would prefer to consolidate both into one. My carrier will provide a dual card if I get a compatible phone. many thanks.
_I really like the green colour option_ 😀👌
Can't wait to buy this in 2022 for 1/5th of the price and i'm not even joking 😂
Lol no need to wait 2022 in 2021 this will be available for $300 or below!
I still remember buying my G6 for 600€ or so. A year later I found it on Amazon for 250€.
@@inadover I got the g6 almost 1 and a half years ago for 100 usd, seriously these things are the best value
Yep, got my g7 for $145. Was 500 last year. I should of got the v40 though tbh..
So it boils down to software again!?! I love LG devices, but their software just never really gets any better. They critiques in this video mainly have to do with software.
They could probably improve the cameras with some better algorithms, but slow charging is sadly a hardware issue. The software feels quite polished actually, but I dont like their launcher so use Microsoft Launcher. Its nice having a phone that still has its own gallery and music app without just using google photos, esp when they include other google features like live caption. It feels like a nice balance with some thoughtful features included and possibly some design cues taken from Samsung like the quick settings thing on the second swipe filling from the bottom of the page for reachability. I really like how LG are still trying to innovate and push features that people might not think are useful like the second screen but especially the wacom pen support. I bought this phone bc I already had a Bamboo pen and that won me over from the competition and its such a nice feature at this price and works great in OneNote and for annotating PDFs bc the screen is so tall. So I think they're trying but are also definitely ignoring some of the common complaints people have about their software.
3:17 that menu looks identical to OneUI, nice going LG.
Jeppe Werring I just realised that 😂
lg been copying samsung ui since 2013
@@user-ch5ij5yd2g right..
And funny thing is that if it was apple copying their style, it'd be a big thing
If I get this beauty, it’ll be the first phone I would think twice about putting a case on.
Seems like a very decent phone. Hardware wise they pretty much have a one up over most competitors with the headphone jack, IP rating, wireless charging, good battery, extra functionality with second screen, stylus, and beautiful design. If they can work on that Performance asap and be a little faster on software updates I don't see why this can't be among one of the better upper midrange phones.
Why do you guys always roots for useless idiotic updates that really contain nothing more than but some customisation that can be done by yourself...
They are removing day by day important thing , from Android 7 you can't disable your system app in some phone , from Android 8 you can't access to your SYSTEM FILES from Android 11 you can't open Data/OBB folder) , you can't copy paste files, (apparantly I am making it with bug my phone had in unstable version and it worked)
I tell you less updates = more stable phone , more battery backup, less blootware etc ..
I tell you ever since my old phone had downgrade it works like champ and in my new pixel THEY SUCKS ..
They removed 5G support from Android 12 saying IT HAd security problems Removed FACe identity ( face lock ) , Wlan calling ...
(Now you need to enable it manually by unlocking your phone Through TWRP recovery)
Update always sucks 50% of time , weather it's pixels, Samsung, or OnePlus, only good are nokia which has less updates but better stable...
It has a dac, otherwise it wouldn't play music. It just doesn't have the quad dac. Come on dude you're supposed to know this stuff, it's your job.
The camera's are amazing. Please watch TheUnlockr's review of velvet Camera and battery test video. The stutter will go with software updates and a Gcam app will improve the camera performance drastically. Rest everything is great so I'm convinced to buy this phone at any cost. No phone is perfect. Great review by the way. Amazing shots and backdrop with precise and concise content.
700usd can get you an iPhone 11 why this LG phone?
You can get S20 at this price point. *When they are on sale
@@kyrios8518 I left my iphone 6s for an LG V30+. I don't want an Iphone with literally nothing to do on it. Just a great camera and tonnes of limitations. less storage, No USB C, Dirty huge notch, expensive servicing, bad charging cables, No customization and so much more bro. I'm buying this LG for dual screen, stylus, curved screen, headphone jack, fresh look, New Lg UI and Voice bokeh with 4 freakin mics and best manual camera mode with great video stabilization.
5:45 My device is running smoothly without any lag. Despite having numerous apps installed, I can open them all simultaneously without experiencing any lags.
6:22 You began the Velvet's intro on a positive note, but I'd like to address the part where you mentioned that the cameras are bad. The cameras are quite impressive. While they might not be the absolute best, they certainly qualify as good. Numerous reviews have highlighted this fact, comparing the Velvet's camera performance side by side with other flagship phones. The Velvet can hold its own and perform on par with these competitors.
Watching this on the velvet that i got yesterday. So much snappier than my LG g6. Im loving it so far :)) feels high quality and very nice
is it still ok?
@@sougamao The phone killed him
@@justkorbii3180 same
I like LG and I am using an LG phone right now, I think this new LG is Affordable and I am going to buy it because I want to have a phone that have a curved screen.
The dac doesn't truly do its job unless high impedance headphones are plugged in. The difference is amazing!!
Exactly. It makes no difference to the normal consumers who don't have higher impedence headphones. This phone is perfect for non audiophiles.
Keep headphone jack! Always!
I love my new LG V60 thinq in everything is does, and I hate that it does not get software updates like other Android phones, and I know that most Android phones are terrible when it comes to software updates! but this is 2020 and this should be a thing of the past LG!! just thinking out loud!!
Hmm, LG v series is still my fav so far
Me: Starts Video
My Ears: 💥
This is the most aesthetically pleasing LG phone I have ever seen. I really like the green color. Always wanted a green Samsung phone but they normally restrict those colors to a few Asian markets
I love the colour shift. Perhaps you could stick it on your mantel, and admire it from afar. 🙂
What's up with the lack of any updates
What color name/back is the one ur holding??
So I made the mistake of getting an iPhone 7 from Koodo during early days of Covid because my old phone (iphone 6s) died. I was NOT happy to get what equated to the same phone for the price. How would this phone stack up to the Iphone 7? If it's better, I'd frankly prefer to sell the iPhone and get this one. The iPHone sucks, overheats when talking on it, has a sensitive display that opens other apps while I'm on the phone (like dialing the person I'm talking to on Facebook?). Please be better...I hate hate hate my iPhone.
"I am far from an audio expert", he says, as his voice keeps clipping due to poor audio management for this video...
You sound like you expected it to be a humble brag rather than the cold hard truth.
that drop notch in front doesnt go with 2020 standard of flagship phones but the back of the phone is really awesome but i do think that LG is a innovative company from the start and they will come out with a bang someday in a near future
Thats the animations for the lag they are turned on by defualt you can then them off threw dev options and use build number to do it fixes every problem
Is the Quad DAC removed from the 4G, SD 845 version as well?
I have a G6 and I cannot find a phone to upgrade to given the price and offering and even though my G6 has started to slow down a lot.
So the people who complain about LG's magnetic charging connection are the same folks who complained when Apple got rid of the MagSafe connector on laptops. At least be consistent.
Yeah my new velvet has a digitizer issue as well. It's like I have to swipe or tap 5 or 10 times in order to get a response
quad dac, 2k screen, popup camera, snapdragon 865 and i'm all in
Pop up camera why ? The best is just the bezels
The phone does not have neither dolphy vision hdr 10 feature
I like that your review is brutally upfront and fair.
So I just picked this phone up today and have been on youtube almost all day on it and the battery is barely under 50% and i still haven't charged it fully yet.
The battery is amazing i had mines at 90% this morning and beem using it most of the day and its only at 51% 😳
Headphone jack has become kinda like a premium feature, SMH.
03:00 someone please acknowledge the fact that the music taste here is _PRISTINE_
That word doesnt even apply to music. Damn fool.
All Vulf all the way
I love the lighting and color grade of your video!
Thank you!
Honestly you're not wrong. Charging is very slow. I was also surprised.
I bought an LG V10 back in 2016, phenomenal phone, but it boot-looped and died after a year. Turns out it was a manufacturing defect, and I have never even thought of buying an LG phone ever since.
One thing I miss about my V30plus is the quality of sound from my headphones. Moved to the note 9 and 10 from that because I needed the pen for work related things.
It shows hippus under stress. Who doesn't? I own Velvet, I have respect for it. Been with you for years. Love my 4k TV too. Don't give up!
is it ok?
I still use my LG G4 with oneplus 7t but its the still the best smartphone.
There is no reason to ever remove a headphone jack. No phone on the market is too thin to fit one. In fact, the thinnest phone ever made had a headphone jack.
When I was venturing into android after using iphones for many years I decided on the Velvet. I was very disappointed-nicr hardware but the UI was uninspired and this is coming from an ios user. Maybe your experience was different but I returned it after 3 days and decided to buy an unlocked Samsung device. I really can't see myself going back to ios.
A Little bit before 6 minutes.
Those bugs he is talking about has been mostly fixed with the last update.
I'm using it now and I don't have any problems since that.
Do you still have it/like it? Would you recommend buying it?
@@YaelBerman Yes. For the price that phone is Great. The way I feel when I use it it’s like having a premium device for 1/3 of the price. Very Good value
@@freduah4253 Great, thanks!
My LG V40 is doing me justice so far but I might have to check the Velvet out.
Don't listen to this review when it comes specifically to the quad DAC since he really didn't test it (still a good review). If u have quality headphones that can take advantage of it, the Quad DAC makes a HUGE difference and makes ur music/audio sound great. The Velvet will be fine for the casual consumer but it still sucks LG removed it and is probably going back to charging customers a premium for it in their most expensive phones
I wonder how similar does the V10 Vs V20 Vs V30 look to you?
Is it so hard to keep G and V series and refine them while keeping a flagship processor and a decent camera setup ?
Like really for 730$ the galaxy S10+ from last year is a much better buy.
I could be wrong, but unless you're using expensive or premium headphones that can properly utilize the quad dac, then the difference in quality of dac vs no dac might be more minimal.
Think you’re correct here. I’ll wait for some audiophiles to test the difference and try to share their links.
I've had only LG phones since the LG Dare so many years ago...I think they are great phones...they are just not very trendy.... I'm sure I will always use their phones in the future...
Just got one Feb. 2021. Had 3 updates first day. Not seeing lag. I prefer buttons to gestures so I can't speak to that. Screen looks great. The camera is fine for what most people use it for. I still use dedicated cameras for photography. Mines the T-Mobile version so it has MediaTek’s Dimensity 1000 instead of the Snapdragon 765G. Currently you can get the Velvet for less than 300 bucks if you agree to passing it off over 2 years. I've been with TM for years so 2 more is no big deal. That let me get the 2nd screen for less than the retail price of just the phone. The phone weighs 11oz with the 2nd screen and case. I like both the extra screen/case.
The phone is very slick so even without the 2nd screen you need a case. I dropped mine from 4 feet onto a wood floor in the first 10 minutes. It didn't break so it's fairly tough.
_I'd much rather a pop-up camera instead of a notch_ 👍
Anyone find the front camera sucks on the velvet? Iv had the phone for only a week and my samsung s10 front camera is x100 better
Coming from a $125 phone, I don't see what's wrong with the pictures. I just see not picking honestly.
2 years later this is gonna be a perfect phone
Software upgrades will fix the performance
And battery and it will on sale for the 1/3 price
Software upgrades? My v20 still stuck with android 8 and november 2018 security patch my friend v30+ major update is late about 1 year late from other flagship
LG has always stepped outside it's confirm zone.
This design is amazing but I hope they should address the performance issue because 765G is not at all a bad SOC
Good to buy or not
Just in one word ( daily driver using )
The DAC terminology is so frustrating. It stands for digital to analog converter. ALL headphone jacks require a DAC. /pedant
Ah, that's good to know. They make it sound like DAC is a must get for phones. I thought you're get *digital to digital* sound outputs; it's actually *converting digital audio to analog* when you plug in your 3.1mm audio jack...
Like the design but they should've gone with a flat display
Lg should get their pricing right, which they never do.
what is the point of a smartphone reviewer who doesn't know about audio quality ? get someone else to do it, you said its an important part of the LG experience !
I see the noticable lag at 5:45
Yeah, I cringed a bit. Not even my 1+6T lags like that and it's damn near 2 years old. 😅
@@anthonyt425 you still have that phone?
@@sherrimoquin5553 Yeah! Phone was built to last for a while. Thinking about upgrading by the end of the year though.
@@anthonyt425 oh ok and what phone are you thinking of upgrading if you don't mind my asking
Bought this now 2022-11-08 for 90bucks so im very very pleased
I love the way the phone looks and the fact that it has water resistance and good memory my only problem with it is the camera if the camera is not good I know I'm not going to want it that's the biggest thing I look for in a phone so to know that the camera display is not good that would be Utter disappointment to me
I want HTC to make a comeback. Loved the m7 and m8. Only switched cause the phones were lacking. Here's to that change.
Is the Velvet coming to North America? Where would it fit in LG's lineup? Would it replace the G series?
Slow charging... LOL. I guess you wouldn't complain if it's an iPhone? J/K . I still don't understand how you can have those recurring fast charging speed without accelerating battery decomposition over time. The speed that LG and Google is using is still fast, if not faster than those Chinese phones.
I don't understand when they say LG kept the same design, what did Apple do for so long, LG didn't follow the same makeup like the other Android phones that copied each other also, especially with the G8 thinq with the shape and look of the phone, they didn't follow the crowd with that small squircle cut out on the back... I don't get these TH-camrs some times... Still a good video though