LG V20 Review! A Power User's Dream!

[@ljessecusterl]

Upgraded from the Note 4 to the V20 and loving it so far.

[@Jamesashleycoyle]

crazy im phone shopping to replace my ageing note4. im digging the v20 and its specs. how do you feel about the upgrade?

[@ljessecusterl]

James Coyle I really like it. Very vibrant display for an IPS panel. I never really used my stylus on my Note 4, so I don't really miss it. The fingerprint reader beats the hell out of the Note's, and the sound quality is worlds better. Not to mention how smooth the phone is overall. The second screen has already been of more use to me than the Note's stylus. I'd recommend some hands-on time to see if it's right for you, but so far, I'm really happy with it.

[@MFawad-xy4si]

ljessecusterl man u helped me out. my heart was leaning towards it and then ur comment pushed it. Im definitely replacing my N4 with V20!!

[@ljessecusterl]

Definitely check out a demo unit for yourself and see if your experience with it matches mine. But I'm happy with it and after my Note 4 battery went bad after a year, I can't bring myself to have a phone without a removable battery if I can help it.

[@MFawad-xy4si]

ljessecusterl yup gotta check out a demo first... likewise batt of my N4 is just useless now lasts upto a day or several hours on heavy use...ill stick to removable battery ones, they are the best imo.

[@Bwianman85]

I've had the V20 for 3 days now. got it on early release from Verizon. the camera is awesome. especially the wide angle lens. the speakers are insane, very clear, powerful sound. The battery is also great! at the end of my 9 hour work day, with moderate use throughout the day, I'm at 65-70% at 4pm. Not bad at all. also dig the type c and the quick charge. was a nice transition from my Note 7. I highly recommend this to everyone. Nice to be back with LG.

[@DroidModderX]

+BurnThePriest216 so far I'm really enjoying it.

[@louiefajardo1518]

BurnThePriest216 can you recommend V20 compare to Xperia XZ?

[@vpkb]

Louie Fajardo The duo cameras can't be beat.

[@JRX6KEN]

The LG V20 is looking awesome so far can't wait to get mine

[@douchebaggins7]

SavageArfad. Only thing true in this statement is, it does have a little bleed from the secondary screen in a pitch black room when it's off, Other than that it's an awesome phone.

[@felixjime6068]

the LCD gets brighter than my galaxy 7 edge and the note 7 LG really has impressed me..

[@DroidModderX]

+Felix jime yea but its harder to see outdoors unless you crack it to full brightness which kills the battery

[@woezacardoza5659]

I love my LG V20

[@Bimmeraudi1]

I am sold at removable battery

[@easymoneyonline7990]

bimmer audi did you end up getting it 2 years ago if so how was it

[@hijinxpizza]

loving this phone so far! but I miss my Note 7 :(

[@RemixedVoice]

Note 7 was great, but Samsung fucked up so bad. I will never buy from them again because money and pushing their products was more important to them than their customer's safety.

[@artphototech]

hijinxpizza same. V20's sound though.

[@amelio5720]

RemixedVoice Not really

[@dfdfd5600]

RemixedVoice m

[@sockmonkey3D]

Well done. I have the LG V20 and it's great. The phone I've been waiting for.😎

[@jasonfretz4051]

one of the most underrated smartphones! Really well made phone.. Good pricing also!

[@mindbullet556]

Great review! Picked up the V20 yesterday and like it so far. I'm from Saraland too!

[@roshangupta1403]

I like how people were saying the Snapdragon 820 & 4GB of RAM aren't powerful enough to run the show... I'm using a Nexus 5X as my daily phone and I'm a power user. The thing handles it like a champ with only a few stutters. So...

[@SDav21]

If you want it to get to its brightest level outdoors you need to leave it on auto brightness. Doing it manually won't give you the full brightness even at 100% unless it is in very bright light with the auto mode enabled

[@notsurfsup]

I've just (March '18) bought a used, but immaculate V20 because I needed a new phone and I discovered that this was one of the most recently released models that retains the removable battery feature. Phone manufacturers seem to have decided that consumers prefer a waterproof phone to the convenience of being able to pop in a fresh battery whenever we run low on juice. Not me. I simply refuse to give up that flexibility and I hope other people who feel the same will make the likes of Apple and Samsung etc. (and now even LG!) see sense. Admittedly, the new so-called 'fast' charging technology is an improvement on what we had before, but there's no substitute for going from 0% to 100% in just seconds.

[@SweetandSourohmy]

We should be friends. 🙋‍♂️

[@JLary71377]

Get my V20 today. Can't wait.

[@nerdychapina]

waiting until the 28th for this phone! glad to hear note 7 users are happy with this phone as a replacement.

[@vpkb]

nerdychapina I'm happy with the V20, loving the wide angle camera option. Too bad we can't input photos with our replies.

[@paulbunting8044]

Looking like LG V20 can knock the Google pixels out of the ball ⚾️ park!! Boy Google dropped a bollock making that!!

[@mrkangfu]

constructive criticism: you need to cool it a bit with the upward inflection at the end of each sentence.

[@SamuelTrigueiros]

Incridible phone. I really recommend it. It's perfect saund and image, the design it Is totally pretty good. LG did a good job.

[@alimirza7907]

Settings/Developer Options/ Tick On "Force GPU Rendering" Android phones tend to feel snappier/smoother, if root available, try L Speed/Entropy/fstrim apps found on Play Store! LG V20 is a snappy beast and it's most anticipated of 2016!

[@SG-dg6oi]

talk about the infamous LG boot-looping and super hot batteries???

[@calebfavor7686]

the v20 has more customization than any phone to date

[@robertnorris8295]

Great review, enjoying the V20 so far. Only disappointment has nothing to do with the phone but that Verizon has opted to take out some of the features, like the smart settings and pinning apps to not close from the active apps window 😠 unfortunately they provide the best coverage where I live.

[@jakebeej1669]

Robert Norris can you tell me exactly what those features do? I am planning to get this phone on Verizon and everything seems perfect except this.

[@robertnorris8295]

Jacob Beejo I had watched a ton of reviews on this phone prior to deciding to buy it and some of the features I was really looking forward to was the ability to set WiFi profiles and choose which app is launched when connecting headphones (the smart settings), but much to my surprise they were missing. Some other features that I have noticed missing that I think were just victims of the missing smart settings are the ability to have your signature display on the screen off (not a big deal) and the ability to pin apps to not close when you select close all in the task drawer. There may be others that I haven't noticed, and with these things it's not so much that I can't live without them, it's just knowing that they are there and Verizon chose to take them away from me (along with loading bloat ware that we can't get rid of 😐) . None of this would in no way discourage me from getting this phone (it is a great phone), as I'm sure they do things like this to all phones (I found posts about this going all the way back to the G4), I was just disappointed in Verizon. Thanks for the question and I hope you enjoy your new V20.

[@jakebeej1669]

Robert Norris Thanks so much. The quick settings are the only thing that I would see myself using out of those features, but that's not too much of a loss. I knew it seemed a bit strange when Verizon was pricing this phone so low, and I was expecting something to be left out like what they did with the note 7. The bloat ware is manageable because 64gb is more than I need and with android it is not too hard to hide all of it. Thanks again for the reply, I hope this phone works out well.

[@ElTuco]

Imagine the LG V30 featuring a great stylus...

[@Rick-gh]

When he says the pixel is a letdown in the V20 review. I get the upsurd price but dahmn the pixel is a great piece

[@RhetroAktive]

Yup, the phone is a beast, even though the price & look of it can be a little off-putting.

[@steffenkawa8374]

Amoled-DIsplays arent't oversaturated anymore (at least for 2 years). And even the Note 3 had display settings to change color tempurate. The LG V20s display is far from accurate (over 9000k color temperature). Btw 256gb mirco are available since June 16. The DAC is nice to have but i don't think it's audiophile cause it manipulates the sound to much. Don't get me wrong i like the LG V20. I even imported one since it isn't available in my country. It is a worthy successor for my note 3. Last thing is multitasking. Android 7 and the LG V20 is worse then my 3 year old Note 3 with Kitkat. I have multwindow since 3 years ago and i could change windows size how much i like. Multtasking -> With the App Switchr (which doesn't work since Android 5) i could switch between all my apps superfast and in real time. And now Android7 celebrates that it can switch to your last app. Bravo what a success (fucking bullshit). I real hope Xposed Framework works soon on Android 7 and i can use switchr again.

[@Larrymarx]

Tnx for posting this video... Nice job on the review, this might very well replace my LG g3 which I love sooo much.... LM

[@reintgenrc]

Dimmer outdoors than the Galaxy S7? You must have a setting out of place [auto brightness?]. The S7 has a max brightness of 493 nits verses 537 nits on the V20. In general AMOLED screens don't get as bright as their LED/LCD counterparts. Also, they LG's screen is way towards the cooler end [@ 9100 K].

[@DroidModderX]

the AMOLEDs are easier to see in direct sunlight than the LCDs regardless of brightness. In my experience I have to turn the brightness all the way up to see the V20 in direct sunlight.

[@reintgenrc]

DroidModderX ROOT Master never noticed that. I'll have to compare my S7 to an iPhone sometime and see.

[@Egghead72]

great video... that clinches it. I'm trading in my V10 in 2 weeks for the v20. I just hope the battery is a hell of alot better cuz the battery on the v10 is horrible.

[@Richptoptier]

How's the multi tasking? That's one of the main reasons I'm coming from iOS to android.

[@AnDiMsOfLy]

multi tasking is amazing

[@DavidRodriguez-jc8rh]

Richard Powell it's got nougat so in addition to split screen you can also toggle between recent apps. Just double tap the multi task button

[@picturemetrolling7068]

I'll stay with my S7Edge until next year...Not enough to get me to switch.

[@Jimnelson5150]

great review i am really liking what i have seen so far about the v20. i am due for a new phone in febuary do u think i should still go with it then i love the dac in it and the removable battery is awesome coming from a note 4 ( Now a Moto z force) i miss swapping out batteries

[@vernonleewarren280]

Love your reviews

[@IndianPrince07]

amazing gorgeous smartphone😍 btw nice review

[@DroidModderX]

+LAKSHAY SHARMA i agree, and thanks!

[@SinopLee-iw2ts]

And then I thought the Honor 8 you made a review on was good. Looks like I was wrong I want a V20 now so badly :3

[@SinopLee-iw2ts]

Also A question I wanted to ask you please. How much does it cost? because I checked amazon if they sell it yet but couldn't find the price so I thought I could get an answer from you. :)

[@DroidModderX]

+Onur S. 😁😁😁😁😁

[@DroidModderX]

+Onur S. $672 at Verizon. Slightly higher everywhere else.

[@SinopLee-iw2ts]

DroidModderX ROOT Master wow I hope the prices drop quickly.

[@easymoneyonline7990]

It’s only $99 now on a site I found refurbished but looks like new

[@j0nb0y5]

Thinking about swapping my iPhone 6 Plus for this?

[@doobedi]

best of 2016,a monster

[@divinejakiro3656]

Why there are no people willing to compare camera between G5 and V20..?

[@vpkb]

Divine Jakiro aren't they the same camera?

[@divinejakiro3656]

nope. they sharing same feature. but current lg v20 is using new image sensor imx298(1/2.8) while G5 is using way larger sensor size imx234(1/2.6) which way better for detail. but v20 Should be much better in low light because it support rgbw. but sacrifice sensor size. which is much poor in detail if compare with G5. so i wish to how LG enhanced the camera of v20.

[@javiesolis8093]

no one talks about the charging being addressed from the V10, v10 having those problems. just like any other phone they always say well this phone had this problem and the up grade has been addressed and will be not having that problem. just saying. that is alot of cash for a phone that doesn't last. lg has not done a recall on all Lg V10. Or made any kind of full refund to the Lg v10 owners.

[@mehm_2157]

this is awesome!!!! man keep it up by the way your son is a cool kid😃

[@DroidModderX]

+Mehm _21 thanks bro

[@vpkb]

Don't you hate it when a Mosquito tries to ruin your shot?

[@hoepsipoepsi]

we just want eu release asap...

[@nihalsawant7362]

hey bro awesom video by the way I just wanted to know weather the LG v20 battery is better than Samsung Galaxy S5

[@DroidModderX]

+Nihal Sawant thanks, and yes I'd say so

[@JeffyPop247]

great review as always! ordered mine. cant wait. I have the Note 5 and Nexus 6P. Do you think this will take over my 6P as my daily driver?? (note 5 was purchased mainly for VR....rarely use it).

[@Slifer-yq8ep]

Stern Fan maybe for the camera but for the screen and fast stick Android probably I will 6p may be still be better

[@liftedcj7on44s]

I still have my old 6p. I have it running 7.1.1 from the Pixel. It makes the 6p a breath of fresh air. Battery life is outstanding as well. Google Assistant works on it and the best thing is you still have those badass front facing speakers

[@qjtvaddict]

Stern Fan pixel and lg v20 run circles around the 6p no comparison

[@Slifer-yq8ep]

qjtvaddict can you go into more detail

[@JeffyPop247]

Slifer7564 yeah i find that hard to believe since every comparison video has the pixel wiping the floor with the V20 in just about every category. If the pixel was on AT&T right now, it would be the phone id roll with but its not....and its upgrade time....and i hate this note 5, wanna replace it badly with something.

[@PrinceRevolver]

I'm already leaning towards getting a V20 for the removable battery and storage. I have a Nexus 6p would the V20 be a better choice over the Pixel? Both phones are pricey so I'd like to get my money's worth.

[@rohinmanohar4258]

Prince Revolver Im trying to make the same choice

[@PrinceRevolver]

Rohin Manohar I might just get the Moto Z Play instead. That battery life speaks to me.

[@InvisiMan2006]

Are there any reviews not sponsored by LG? Completely unbiased and purchased by the reviewer?

[@Conker999]

InvisiMan2006 yeah...every review out there

[@InvisiMan2006]

robert reyes I've only seen reviews where LG has given them the phone... Maybe a few by regular users who just bought them, but most so far are sponsored.

[@everybodylovesab]

InvisiMan2006 If they give them the phone, it doesn't mean it's sponsored...

[@InvisiMan2006]

otatopenoytnewt Two problems: Nearly all these v20 reviews, early looks, unboxings play out like an ad (i.e. sponsored video). And getting a free phone does create a bias, so I'm looking for people who paid for the phone to give their experiences. They are hard to come by...

[@highmm2696]

InvisiMan2006 pocket now have some reviews on a released purchased unit

[@kval88]

nice review. but is it waterproof?

[@DroidModderX]

it is not. the back opens and has no seal

[@joewinglovemusic]

Not Quite the last as Huawei Mate 9 is going to release soon I believe .. these two phones along with Pixel XL and Sony XZ possibly are to choose from after Note 7 is no long available .. .. ..

[@qjtvaddict]

Joe Wing only thing Sony has over the rest is a godly camera of overkill

[@JoshuaJeremiah]

How bad is the Verizon bloatware on this? I want a reason to upgrade, and this checks all the boxes. I've been rocking a rooted S4 for AGES, but I don't want to give up my adfree/rooted experience.

[@amelio5720]

Joshua Jeremiah im still rocking my rooted overclocked s3 on android marshmallow, soon to be nougat xD. the LG v20 is a dream in specs and that all important removable battery!

[@Isaiiahii]

Joshua Jeremiah you can uninstall most of the bloat and disable a lot of the rest that won't let you uninstall it so it's not really an issue.

[@anjustice4all1985]

Please I need help. I just purchased the awesome LG V20 from the not so awesome Verizon wireless. After a day I noticed my device was missing some key features. Split screen, smart settings, FM radio among others were MIA... Sending my phone back now and looking for customer first hand feedback on the LG V20 on other carriers... ATT, Sprint, T-mobile. Thanks!!!

[@ram_bam_sam1634]

this is what android was supposed to be...little to no compromises... good job LG

[@sixer21]

that mosquito though

[@DroidModderX]

+Z Parker lol

[@roachloc43]

Z Parker Lmao it did looked very clear of the mosquito lmao 😂😂😂

[@racea.t6531]

I think its the best phone of 2016 👍

[@DroidModderX]

+RACE A.T one of the best for sure!

[@racea.t6531]

DroidModderX ROOT Master Good video keep up the good work

[@DroidModderX]

+RACE A.T thanks

[@dionisisl4808]

how is the battery life?i have lgv10 and i have only 3 hours sot in wifi and less when i used 4g

[@Bwianman85]

Sakis Liako Really good from my experience so far. Watched this whole video at 100% and commenting, it's still at 100. I know that isn't saying much but the battery is excellent. With moderate use starting at 7am, I'm usually at 65-70% by 4pm. this will easily last all day or more with moderate use.

[@bequanma]

BurnThePriest216 Screen on time?

[@AkronKid330]

BurnThePriest216 just like any other phone though after a few months that will change

[@3rooklyn]

I thought it was expandable up to 2tb not 200gb?

[@DoktreSam]

2TB is in theory. There's no 2TB sticks available to consumers yet. But we've seen 256 cards though, so...

[@HertNiks]

420 jus blaze

[@darrelsmith5216]

I do love my V20 but Marvel Contest of Champions seems like it's to much for it. I have terrible lag with that game.

[@curtjen22]

one question... how do you change the lockscreen wallpaper?

[@zeroneutral]

*SD storage up to 2TB

[@themoonman23]

Go Noles!!!!!!!

[@jerryyoung6561]

gunna get this phone over the pixel. I read a article that said the pixel was pushed to production to make its deadline. beings Sammy did the same with note 7 and had issues I'm afraid pixel might have the same. Plus it's no reason to not give us waterproofing and a crappy design and a high price point just to make a deadline. sorry google not this year.

[@rohinmanohar4258]

Jerry Young yep same I'm going v20,

[@stevonyc34]

can you do a speed test between the v20 and iphone 7 plus?

[@DroidModderX]

+stevonyc34 i doubt have the 7 plus

[@bradbury2007]

I hope this comes to Canada as I haven't heard nothing

[@milades7509]

Mark brad wind got it, and I I'm getting mine tomorrow, just cancelled my pixel order.

[@bradbury2007]

Milad Ismailzada good choice with canceling the pixel as it's an over priced! I hope more carries get it as wind sucks where I am in Edmonton!

[@TheCambra]

I was hoping it would have the same overlay is the G5 but it looks like the old LG V10 overlay. Also what the secondary display is it as useful as Samsung's Edge display can you put apps at the top that you use the most?

[@DroidModderX]

+TheCambra you can

[@TheCambra]

+Isaiah ii yeah I just noticed that it's still really really ugly lol

[@duffelbag5682]

Why did you switch out the back and multitask buttons???? why????

[@DroidModderX]

its what I'm used to

[@cikopelo9186]

4 hours screen on time is a joke in 2017 İ was getting 7-8 hours with the s7 edge

[@Bng210]

Has anyone had Bluetooth issues when connected to a vehicle? My bluetooth will not stay connected to my Toyota radio, it keeps shutting down bluetooth, the only way it will stay on is if I leave the error message on the V20 screen and don't dismiss it.

[@HellSpawnRulerOfHell]

*that doesn't blow up.

[@reddyuda]

3:16 It's always 4:20 somewhere...

[@shubhadeepdey4164]

what about battery back up ???

[@CatWallace-Entrepreneur]

Does it offer dual screens?

[@VonJulio313]

I believe so

[@Icarus975]

does the v20 have better battery then the S7 edge or Note 7?

[@DroidModderX]

+Icarus975 better than what I was getting with note 7 aboutthe sane as s7 e

[@Icarus975]

also 2 questions does this have better battery then the pixel is the LG UI better then touchwiz in your opinion?

[@jehlkik]

it lags way less than touchwiz.

[@trentontam4508]

it may be rugged but it will still suffer from boot loop. Practically all lg phones have boot loop

[@joeyrueff3495]

Trenton Tam You're a bootloop 😆😂

[@alimirza7907]

It won't bootloop anymore.

[@DoktreSam]

I have an LG made Nexus 5, since Oct 31 2013. I still have it here. It's still my daily driver.

[@jackklnet2458]

I just wanna say that your son is cute.

[@DroidModderX]

+Jack Klnet ha thanks

[@TeslaGeekGuy]

DroidModderX ROOT Master they had to correct you but on the memory usage you can use up to two terabytes. I myself using 256gb

[@TechHug]

dat Verizon logo

[@foodrunner464]

I call it the Verizon tramp stamp.

[@Rolwhite]

BS...I dropped my V20 before I could get the case I wanted, and trust me....it did not come out well! You need a case..get a case!

[@navaneeth95]

heard a problem about camera glass cracking what's your opinion

[@DroidModderX]

+navi kriss leave the included screen protector in place and you won't have any issues

[@navaneeth95]

DroidModderX ROOT Master but dont you think for that price and military grade protection that issue is pretty dissapointing

[@RemixedVoice]

No. Phones blowing up is disappointing. You not being careful with the 800+ cameraphone in your pocket is not disappointing.

[@navaneeth95]

This not caused by user not being careful the screen cracks because of scartches on it. See Jerryrigeverything lots of users also have reported it

[@michaellengyel33]

navi kriss The only one I seen was from Jerryrigeverything and he was putting the phone through a stress test. applying pressure attempting to damage the lens.

[@przcouldyou123]

Where do you get batteries?

[@janeensmith2382]

HalfPrinceOVER9000 check E bay

[@joshtakacs9800]

is there a quick launch shortcut for the camera? have it on my s7 edge and can't do without one now.

[@DroidModderX]

+Josh Takacs double tap volume down

[@TheJasonthegreat2007]

DroidModderX ROOT Master does that work while the screen is off?

[@Isaiiahii]

Jason Bowen yes it does.

[@umarsufyan8252]

nice

[@jenniferranan5300]

dont forget on ur google drive u get free 100g.

[@pkmplayer]

200 gb micro sd? I thought it was 2 tb?

[@DroidModderX]

+John Jimenez you are right. Advertised as 200gb I believe since no 2tb options exists. Although that doesn't make since because 1tb options do exists

[@nizamahmed5073]

Hi

[@sapphiresky1773]

the price gonna goin down in 3 month because the camera glass break easily

[@Bwianman85]

sapphire sky get a case that overlaps and you're good. UAG ftw...

[@bucwolf]

if lg brought amoled , it would be selling as much as samsung. cmon lg , we know u have amoled technology , make my next purchase be still an lg

[@6644pmr]

LG phones don't hold their value very long at all. usually the worst of all the major OEMS. I'll pick this up after the new year when the price comes down.

[@AkronKid330]

6644pmr I was thinking the same man. I really want this phone but scared to go from samsung to LG

[@samuelcoughlin9165]

6644pmr That's some phones, such as the LG G5.

[@mostafaal-harbi8435]

3:14 420 😂😂😂

[@DavidP089]

AMOLED has burn in... why the hell do people want that?

[@allenirvington5837]

First the G4 & now this?? LG is gonna take the throne over Samsung & Google this year plus next. . .

[@sanwris]

I think v20 silver Verizon more beautiful

[@Isaiiahii]

san wris that's what I got. It's much nicer looking.

[@awakenosiris]

wait no app draw

[@DavidRodriguez-jc8rh]

awakenosiris you can change that in settings. i wish they would do it like the pixel. no app drawer button you just swipe up.

[@BMW_DAILY]

David Rodriguez if you download NovaLauncher you can have that setting. plus other cool features

[@DavidRodriguez-jc8rh]

I had nova launcher. I didn't see thai option. I see swipe up gesture, not quite the same though. Installed action launcher three. Works great and even had all the pixel widgets.

[@HighDef69]

I must be the only one who HATES on-screen navigation buttons. That is a major gripe. it just takes away from the larger screen...sigh

[@janeensmith2382]

Christopher D no I don't like them either but I'll deal with it for this phone because this phone has everything I want in a phone.

[@ice_ryda]

that mosquito almost got u

[@ptt1404]

i have both lg v20 and s7 egde, lg v20 wins everything but camere s7 edge captures more details in the shot

[@kennehhh]

ever since my lg g4 bootloop issue i will never buy another lg phone

[@JCL-nu4ge]

that video is shaky AF : ]

[@DroidModderX]

+jomaree lawsin I was walking

[@jaytorious242]

thirsty mosquito at 6:21

[@javiesolis8093]

not all metal back, plastic all back.. dont over sell it guy.

[@douchebaggins7]

Javie Solis. Wrong, it is metal.

[@sunnyfpy]

Hahaha 👎