LG V40 ThinQ

Overview

LG managed to make a top-notch phone by following Samsung's lead. The V40 is a beautiful and solid phone that's filled with must-have and nice-to-have features, with top-end specs and a large high-quality display. The software is quick and relatively simple, choosing to lean toward Google's ecosystem more than ever. The triple camera combination is a treat to shoot with and provides both unique and good-looking photos. The only potential shortcoming is underwhelming battery life that isn't as good as you'd expect for the V40's size.

-- As reviewed by AndroidCentral

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 44 expert reviews

Excellent:

16
Good:

19
Average:

7
Bad:

2

7.8

User Score

Based on 235 reviews
as rated by users

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Last revision on June 30, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Five cameras for varying perspectives
Immersive 6.4-inch OLED screen provides rich, vibrant images
Fast performance
Headphone jack and good DAC
Minimal bezels with small(ish) notch
Expandable storage
Wireless charging

Reviewers Didn't Like

Weaker than expected battery life
All-glass design scratches easily
Cameras aren't as high-quality as competitors
Some bloatware, no Android Pie
Secondary cameras missing OIS
Unreasonably expensive

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Expert reviews and ratings

By lifewire.com on June 04, 2019 70

Unreliable updates and an inflated price tag make this phone hard to recommend.The LG V40 ThinQ would be a great phone if it was half the price. As it stands, the V40 has great hardware but doesn't really excel in any one area besides audio-similar...

By TheMobileIndian on March 10, 2019 70

LG V40 ThinQ has a look and feel of a premium smartphone but the price is a bit steep. The major issues with the device are the heating problem, inconsistency in low light photography and an older version of the Google Android which lags behind the...

By gizbot.com on February 25, 2019 80

The V40 ThinQ is another impressive flagship phone from LG. The brilliant 5-lens camera setup alone gives me enough reasons to recommend this phone to anyone who keeps photography in his/her highest regards. Besides, the vibrant QHD+ OLED screen, super...

By NotebookCheck on February 22, 2019 89

Robust and with five cameras - The LG V40 ThinQ has finally arrived in Germany after being announced over three months ago. The V40 is an evolution of its predecessor, with LG promising to have particularly improved the display and the cameras. Read on...

By IndianExpress on February 21, 2019 80

Despite the brands success in India, LG is not a company that is at the top of anyones mind when it comes to smartphones. But that has not stopped the Korean tech company from coming up with very good smartphones every year. For 2019, LG is starting...

By Digit on February 20, 2019 74

The LG V40 ThinQ isn't for everyone. It has a plethora of features all tuned for the mobile cinematographer. But it's camera is also the weakest link. While the LG V40's five-camera setup offers the versatality a vlogger might demand, it doesn't really...

By 91mobiles.com on February 15, 2019 70

The LG V40 ThinQ ticks most boxes for a premium flagship, including a gorgeous display, stunning design, capable cameras, and a day-long battery life. That said, it feels slightly overpriced for its asking price of Rs 50K, especially considering you you...

By Gadgets360 on February 14, 2019 90

The LG V40 ThinQ is a solid package at its current price of Rs. 50,000. The only real competition is Samsung's Galaxy S9+ (Review), which is priced a bit higher but can be found for well under Rs. 60,000 online. OnePlus has priced the top-end version of...

By TheStraitsTimes on February 12, 2019 80

LG's five-camera smartphone offers solid performance and high-end features at a competitive price. But its battery life could be...

By SlashGear on December 20, 2018 80

Much like each previously-released LG V-family smartphone, this unit's gonna have a life well beyond your average phone, not least of all because of its built-in DAC for high quality audio and its multiple camera options and decent photo and video...

By Trusted Reviews on November 30, 2018 70

The LG V40 ThinQ is a great phone, but the price puts it in direct competition with some very strong...

By Neowin on November 17, 2018 90

LG once again nailed it with its V-series. If you ask me, it's one of the most pleasant experiences on a smartphone today. It has a beautiful OLED display, one of the best audio experiences available in a smartphone, and that's all in a thin and light...

By techadvisor.co.uk on November 14, 2018 90

At the time of launch the LG V40 ThinQ is LG's best phone. It's more of an iteration of the G7 than anything else but that's no bad thing. It's not a particularly sexy or exciting phone but with outstanding wired audio in a market that is shunning...

By PCWorld on October 05, 2018 90

The V40 isn't just LG's best phone of the year, it's one of the best Android handsets of 2018, with a brilliant screen,fantastic camera, and loads of fun.

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