LG V50 ThinQ

Overview

Though the LG V50 is a solid phone and one of the first to have 5G, it's not a worthwhile investment. Its high price can't compete with the OnePlus 7 Pro and national 5G coverage is sparse.

-- As reviewed by cnet

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Based on 22 expert reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

8
Average:

5
Bad:

4

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Last revision on May 5, 2023

Reviewers Liked

Great photography
Innovative second screen
Big, sharp display
Promise of 5G
Video portrait mode is fun

Reviewers Didn't Like

Interface does too much
Too much bloatware
Dual-screen attachment not coming to the U.S
Hardly different from last year's V40

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Expert reviews and ratings

All-in-all, the LG V50 ThinQ is a pretty great phone, particularly if you're in a place that supports 5G. While it launched as a Sprint exclusive, it's available on Verizon now as well. But if you still can't get 5G, as most people can't, this is still...

By Neowin on September 29, 2019

While the LG V50 is a good phone, it can come across as rather ordinary in terms of how flagship phones are typically rated.The phone itself is nice to hold, the battery life is definitely capable, and the camera is acceptable, but little about the LG...

By pickr.com.au on August 28, 2019

If we were dishing out awards for the 5G phones currently available, the LG V50 would win 'geeks choice'. If you like to play with tech, it's fun to figure out ways to get the best from the Dual Screen. The camera is also best when you play about with...

By Stuff on August 13, 2019

The LG V50 is solid, but smartphone design has left it behind. It's priced like it's still top of the line, but it has too much competition from all...

By TechRadar on August 01, 2019

This device is unique and highly practical, its ideal for the smartphone power user who not only wants speed but operational functionality across two screens at once. Forget about multi-tasking on one large screens what you get with the V50 is two...

By Channel News Australia on July 26, 2019

It feels like you really have to go out of your way to make the LG V50 ThinQ 5G work for you and, even if you can stomach the premium price-tag, that's going to be a bitter pill to...

By Good Gear Guide on July 10, 2019

The LG V50 5G stands out from the crowd thanks to that handy dual screen accessory and include several features customers will enjoy whether they want to work or play.Related PostsNokia 8.1 smartphone review – an impressive midrange performerNew iPhone...

By techguide.com.au on July 05, 2019

The LG V50 ThinQ ($1,152) joins a small number of phones to feature 5G connectivity. It's a solid device in every way, from its flagship-level specs to its gorgeous display, but the addition of a 5G modem comes with a hefty price tag. Unless you're an...

By PCMag IN on July 02, 2019

No.For what could've been a great phone for LG, there are too many compromises. In fact, I was left without much that I liked about the LG V50 ThinQ.The triple lens camera array does a reasonably good job. It doesn't zoom as well as some of the fancy...

By Ausdroid on July 02, 2019

Though the LG V50 is a solid phone and one of the first to have 5G, it's not a worthwhile investment. Its high price can't compete with the OnePlus 7 Pro and national 5G coverage is...

By cnet on June 18, 2019

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