LG V30: Detailed Overview

This is my in-depth hands-on review with the new LG V30, one of the best flagship smartphones of 2017.
Specs
CPU: Snapdragon 835
GPU: Adreno 540
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64/128GB
Display: 6.0" P-OLED 1440 x 2880 (537 PPI)
Camera Main: 16MP f/1.6 + 13MP f/1.9 - OIS/LASER AF
Camera Secondary: 5MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle 90°)
Battery: 3,300 mAh + Quick Charge 3.0 + Wireless Charging
Misc: IP68, MIL-STD-810G, Bluetooth 5.0, HiFi Quad DAC, Micro SDXC
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[@epicequaliser]

This is what you call overview. And LG nailed it this time

[@slickwillie7598]

sufyan lone what a difference a year makes for LG.

[@TechWizz]

I second that on both points. Wow.

[@MouseyBusiness]

They nailed it because it looks like the s8

[@timeyinsholaye9169]

I agree, I hope they handled quality control better this time and the only disappointment is the design is wayyyy to derived from the s8

[@epicequaliser]

From a distance they both look same but that is not true. LG V30 trades it's predecessors secondary display and has a thin borders at top and bottom whereas S8/plus has an edge to display but no secondary display. So, design isn't that similar.

[@jonahwillis2240]

Has anyone noticed how nice his house is? Or how incredibly groomed the yard is!? Well done!

[@DetroitBORG]

Thank You!

[@andrerodrigues4253]

DetroitBORG I miss your hello KZbin it's detroitBORG

[@daylee0855]

Andre Rodrigues Hey guys mike here the Detroit Borg

[@bboy349833591]

Jonah Willis Yeah I was gonna say, the house with the yard is pretty darn badass.

[@keiraystargaryen9577]

Don't forget the puppy dogs too 😍😍

[@FabTBC]

Wow, when you meant detailed overview you really meant detailed! Props 👍

[@DetroitBORG]

Believe me, I cut a ton out, haha.

[@medokn99]

lol

[@ssaini5028]

very in depth...subscribed!

[@Kratos30000]

FabTBC i wished more reviewers would give us such detailed looks into new smartphones

[@mmorales508]

I really wish more "tech reviewers" were like this humble guy that actually takes the time to explain basically everything on the phone without childish comments or ridiculous comparisons. You and Flossy Carter are the last of the Mohicans when it comes to phone reviews. Hats off to you sir and I'm definitely subscribing 👍👍👍👍

[@omgwhat.....1007]

Anyone else watch Mike's videos while eating? I literally get comfortable with my food and everything 😂😂

[@aashayrane9413]

Omg what..... mee toooo

[@XQoozMii]

Omg what..... HELL YEAH I DO!

[@quadraforest]

Omg what..... here i am, eating my milk and cereal

[@pauljiang5378]

Omg yes I’m having breakfast

[@aashayrane9413]

Jiachen Jiang *BEKFAST*

[@josevictorino3498]

Software was been greatly refined, feels snappy

[@joaquinninoortega156]

hahaha

[@ClaudiniGod]

This is what the LG G6 should have been, an amazing phone with lots of customisation options with unique features turning it into a media consumption/production power house. Nice to see LG shrinking down the borders between their flagships and Samsung's (no pun intended). Would be good to have a direct comparison against the Galaxy S8+.

[@darrellcarter4143]

I have an LG V30, wowwwwww ,it's the one I have been waiting for

[@topandrun126]

After watching this video I'm sold to the v30 instead of the note 8. Great detail review thanks.

[@gangstagummybear3432]

Randy King I've seen better pay as you go phones than the v30

[@seanbarnes9550]

How do you like your V30?

[@squidproquo6622]

@@gangstagummybear3432 You have seen better but do not meation any???

[@gangstagummybear3432]

@@squidproquo6622 meation?

[@dirkdiggler2695]

At least the note 8 you can watch youtube in 1440p and hdr, cant do that with v30

[@0M1995]

This is a must buy for me really great device

[@aboutdamntime]

The ever-reliable DetroitBorg satisfying us detail junkies. Thank you!

[@fhariri]

There r no other reviews on KZbin that r this detailed, THANK U!

[@hubertsamut6636]

So far the greatest LG V30 review. You forgot to mention the loss of IR blaster from v20. Indeed some people use it every day

[@Docfly62]

Hubert SAMUT And the FM radio tuner is gone too 😟

[@TheSjuris]

Eric Myers FM radio works fine on AT&T.

[@hubertsamut6636]

Steven Juris Without data?

[@Docfly62]

Steven Juris My bad. I thought LG removed the FM tuner also. Thats goood to know. Hubert SAMUT It's an actual FM radio tuner so you don't need internet data. Just need headphones plugged in as the wire acts as an antennae.

[@wil2k747]

Wow Mike you nailed it..... Very detailed and to the point....

[@wildreams]

Not gonna lie, the V30 is finally a good looking LG phone after the G2 (or G3). It looks and function better than even the S8 (which has a useless Bixby button and awkwardly positioned fingerprint scanner).

[@Johnny_BGood]

wildreams useless bixby button? I've heard nothing but good reviews about bixby once it was finally launched, and btw everyone I know that has a s8 said they got used to the fingerprint location after one week of usage

[@SwordBlaze]

jack con I have an S8 and yes I can confirm that the placement of the scanner is the perfect spot IMO

[@Gavynn1000]

wildreams unless you've used or owned the s8 don't run your mouth. I use a case and I don't have problem with fingerprint scanner on my S8+.Bixby does things the assistant can't do

[@timeyinsholaye9169]

I have the s8, I can say the fingerprint scanner is NOT at the perfect spot because you have to reach a bit for it but you DO get used to it after a week of use, people that keep bitching about it clearly havent used the phone, muscle memory kicks in but yeah LG has the better placement because you dont really have to learn it

[@BOFDJake]

Gavynn1000 S8+ user: Placement is trash and there's no excuse for that. Stop defending the dumb things Sammy does. Also, Bixby is slow and randomly goes off WAY TOO OFTEN. Cool in concept but at this point, terrible execucation.

[@Gaurav18nov]

Every time I watch your reviews,time flies(even with 40+ mi S8/8+).Its so positively focussed on device's features,its usefulness and is continuously detailed.While pointing out the shortcomings,you also give feedback to improve without downplaying the device by comparing it.Keeping it simple is the hardest.

[@knowthyself8233]

Mike Mike you are the man. Great review like always

[@DetroitBORG]

Thank You!

[@rixiv7868]

Dope. If they clean up the UI a little bit this thing would be perfect.

[@anguineus_vir]

Rix IV Nova Launcher, done.

[@sean8102]

LG has had a full and extensive theme engine since the V20 (the last LG phone I've owned so far). What's cool is anyone can make a theme, so you can find a bunch just on the play store. Just search LG V30 theme. There is one that is designed to make it look more like stock Android. And the theme engine truly is quite extensive. It changes the icons, the notification panel / quick togels area, the settings app, and even all of the LG apps to make it all very cohesive.

[@postproductions7700]

You're the best! Keep up these epic reviews!

[@azadqoraishi5383]

tbh ur review of the v30 is better than most reviews because all they talk about is the camera so thats good u focused in depth of the phone

[@SydPeppa]

This is the best review of this phone that I could find on the internet.

[@ant1171984]

This is by far the absolute best, most in-depth video preview of this phone. You've hit on some many points in such a short period of time. Very descriptive. I can't wait to see an even further in-depth review Once the production model is available.

[@emmanuelwynkoop5332]

thanks for the detailed and long review it was interesting to watch

[@carmennooner2027]

I have the V10 that I have been quite pleased with. I'm expecting lots of emails from my provider soon, offering me an upgrade. I appreciate this review because it was more like a tutorial, which is extremely helpful. Thank you so much for your time in giving viewers a more detailed walk through. Your video will likely help me decide whether to switch over or stay put! Of course, I should mention that I own my V10 outright, so the cost will be a huge consideration for me as well as the shiny new toy temptation!

[@RevenantShark]

Amazing video! Looks like LG won the battle again!

[@itslopez9392]

My lgv20 came in the mail yesterday and I love the big screen and camera and battery can't wait till the lgv30 comes out

[@blueprintsrecords2]

Great Review. I love my V30! Beautiful Display, Amazing Sound and Slick and Smooth operation overall.

[@dilip.thadani]

Have been searching and viewing many YT reviews of the LG V30/V30+, but this one certainly is THE best in-depth review of the LG V30. Thank you from India. Started subscribing, as well as hit the notifications bell for every new video of this channel. Keep posting.

[@sunilkumar-bx2hn]

This LG V30 is packed with features, nice video

[@scottybones]

possibly the BEST review for a cell phone i have EVER SEEN! This phone was in my top 3 new phones to get this year, and i think im SOLD based on this video alone. LEts hope the final product keeps everything in that was on this unit you reviewed.

[@SamHP85]

Hands down, the BEST techtuber ever 👍

[@reddblurr]

Great video man! You touched on a lot of things that most reviewers didn't and actually sold me the rest of the way on this phone.

[@tonybednarchick281]

Great video, you really know your stuff. All come back to this when I get a v30.

[@val4utube]

I am Italian and am very glad to speak fluent English thanks to professional people like you Sir. Absolutely the best review of this phone so far. Finally someone who tells with knowledge, detail, clarity and proper pace most if not all of the great features offered by this jewel from LG. I have heard many other reviews, most sounded superficial, biased by other brands and, now I know, even mistaken about some features. I thank you for finally convincing me into getting this unit and for saving me the time to look at other, much less accurate reviews. :-)

[@jocab16]

Wow..!!! awesome review mate.. really wish to have a LG V30 now.

[@mova_2020]

I really don't understand why Mike doesn't have over 10M subscribers! I am following him since 2012 and after 5 years I can guarantee that he is still the best Tech reviewer in KZbin. Great job Mike. I love your lifestyle. It is so nite and clean. I live the way you live. Good luck buddy.

[@NocturnalHustler1]

Take my money please move over G6 your big brother is coming. 😬

[@Lifestartsnow69]

nocturnal hustler Shouldn't it be little brother ?

[@SlafJabuka]

Best LG V30 review on KZbin, I come to this channel to really learn the ins and outs of a phone. Awesome job Mike.

[@TechThusiast]

Thanks for the overview. Only gripe I have is the 5mp front camera and 4gb ram. But I will still be getting this for a review.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

Tech Thusiast 5mp front is fine enough lol Most people wouldn't notice the difference

[@titone14]

Is it better or worse than the iPhone 6s front camera? Im not like THAT picky about it but just dont want to loose that feature.

[@keiraystargaryen9577]

Tech Thusiast hhp Amazon

[@Giggidygiggidy12]

for what it's worth there isn't a single app that will cause you to notice the difference between 4gb vs 6gb Samsung used the 6 as marketing hype makes no improvement in real world applications

[@xattr8403]

you just saw an almost perfect review of this device, why spam another one

[@VoloKinProject]

Hands down the best V30 coverage so far. Really like the detailed design close-ups. Thanks Mike.

[@andrerodrigues4253]

Thanks I'm so happy lg released the v30 I have an iPhone 6s Plus but I love watching your videos!! I have been watching your videos since the iphone 4 review and unboxing I'm from Canada where are you from?

[@DetroitBORG]

I remember my iPhone 4 review, I think it was one of my first properly edited and voiced reviews.

[@andrerodrigues4253]

DetroitBORG I know I love the iphone 4/4s because it was the last phone designed by Steve jobs

[@Farhan2trappy]

Andre Rodrigues Hes from Detroit, Michigan

[@andrerodrigues4253]

FarhanIslam thanks man!!!

[@experiment54]

Andre actually Steve designed the 5. That was his last input but I bet he had say on prototypes for other sizes they played around with but the 5 was his last phone.

[@MOHAMMEDALMUKAYNIZI]

Thanks man... This is the best overview for LG V30... Keep up the good work 👍

[@rjallen8337]

Awesome in-depth video of the LGV30. The Bes by far. Thanks

[@charitywahome7412]

Again I thoroughly enjoyed watching this in-depth overview. Excellent. I wish all most you tubes would be as thorough as you.

[@Neomorph7]

You give the best tech reviews on KZbin..

[@tahaalvi7241]

Honestly, loved this review, by far one of the best, if not, the best review out there. Went into relevant details that will actually effect everyday use and only owners would ever learn about, I'm currently using a HTC One M8 and it's ran strong and well for 4 years, still going, I've been looking into the LG V30 and this review has pretty much finalised my choice, only downside is the front camera and the 4 GB of RAM, I'ma wait it out and hope LG see this feedback and launch one that's slightly more powerful, Props to LG, Smashed it !!

[@Mutio86]

LG really did a lot of things right on this one. Might even consider switching from my iPhone 7. Depends on what Apple will show on September 12th

[@TutorialesmiCPU]

Mutio86 I'm in the same situation, LG really kill it this year with the V30!

[@katirisherman9169]

Lol have you decided

[@flyingsheep13]

Yes, would like to see if you made the switch xD

[@Atem_in_the_streets]

In a world of 8 minute reviews of this phone, Mike does a 20 min. One. Best tech reviewer on KZbin.

[@mjcapo1]

What an awesome house and yard. Looks really great!

[@KoushikPSR]

Holler from the neighbor across your neighborhood Mike! Awesome review there. As detailed a review as one can be. True justice to a phone is to give it the review time it deserves. Keep em coming. This is a winner from LG.

[@conniegee8664]

You really did your homework. Excellent review.

[@Gbeatz]

This has been the review I was looking for, for a person switching from an iPhone to an Android phone. The LG V30 will be my first Android phone and I feel like this will keep me with Android as well!

[@conraddevera]

Please please please LG, no bootloop issues this time

[@JoelPiccoli]

I don't if is possible to find in KZbin any video that covers more details than the videos from Mike's videos. Gratz man!

[@n0tzed734]

I'm eagerly awaiting Detroitborg's iPhone 8 overview. Hopefully it will be 20-30 mins long!!! 😁😁

[@cheri7983]

I have been researching this device for at least the last two weeks. I am glad that I came across this post. Hands down, this is one of the most thorough reviews ever, which as a result, solidified my decision to make the switch back to LG. The last LG that I had was the LG 4. I changed carriers for a no-contract plan, however, have recently switched back to Verizon. I will be getting this phone as soon as humanly possible. I think that I will be able to pre-order on Oct 5. The only thing that I am not too happy about is that I hear that the LG V30 "plus" will only be available thru Sprint. I am guessing that "plus" for LG means a larger phone, which I am always fonder of. However, having the regular sized device is not a deal breaker for me. Thanks for the review!! This is the last one that I will be looking at before getting rid of my Galaxy S8 Plus this weekend.

[@Rapunzel879]

The plus is for the 128 GB of memory instead of the 64GB in the regular.

[@delta_cosmic]

You really make entertaining videos , great job m8.

[@aashayrane9413]

Alpha htc *m8*

[@CallMeNumber8]

+Aashay Rane best phone M8

[@MrKasbaros]

Am a big LG fan straight from the other electronics they produce though have not yet owned one of their phones. Am definitely getting this phone when it comes out. All thanks to your in-depth analysis of the unit. Big up man and keep them videos coming.

[@MrDerek900]

Your reviews are so good that your better than MKBHD!

[@karanparmar2282]

Front of S8 and Back of V30 Just ❤️

[@king_man_ranger7883]

LG V30 very impressive.

[@ΦώτηςΠερσιμιτζής]

This is what i would call a very thorough analysis of the Lg V30. My compliments! Only negative aspects of the device are the ackward position of the head phone jack which i would like to see at the bottom of the phone because it suits me better when i hold the phone in vertical position (in horizontal postion it will not be much of an issue) and i will also miss the IR blaster which i use a lot on my Lg G2 since i loose or break remote controls all the time. But since it is time to upgrade my phone, Lg V30 ticks all the other boxes so i am going to purchase as soon as its price drops in to more reasonable level!

[@TheStarkest]

Its almost 3am in canada Me: oh well time to sleep **sees detroitborg uploads** Me: what is sleep anyways

[@daveeedandroidtechsolngh8798]

WaOooow! That was a very Detailed Review, Cudos Man! I have now killed my Desire for the Note 8 and settled on this V30. Thanks, I wish the V30 take Portrait Pictures too.

[@nachiketbidwai7880]

Excellent videos i love your videos keep it up

[@ldavenci]

Great review! You've make me a believer in the V30. I went away from the LG around the G4 phone but have everyone before then. This is going to bring me right back to them.

[@RichiePaidso]

I'm in love with this phone! Wow...I want this phone bad! ;)

[@hemanthshenoy618]

By far, the best damn LG V30 review I ever saw. Way to go bruh!

[@SwordBlaze]

As a Galaxy S8 user I admit this looks great 👍

[@gangstagummybear3432]

ffs stop blazing looks like a pay as you go phone

[@SwordBlaze]

Kevin Andrews which phone?

[@gangstagummybear3432]

ffs stop blazing look at the title

[@bojanmacura]

You reviewed every single option on the phone, great work! :-)

[@btmusicman5589]

Detroit vs Everybody!.... LG finally is stepping it's game up and this phone looks like a legitimate contender to the upcoming Note8

[@gangstagummybear3432]

btmusicman lol

[@snow15243]

YEP has smaller bezels than note 8

[@snow15243]

V30 has smaller bezels than note 8

[@davidpittet8879]

Really detailed video, thanks for that! Other youtubers don't go into details as you do. Hope you keep like this.

[@lindstromstone7535]

Great overview! This may be my next phone 😀

[@Lansky1213]

Awesome job on the review! Thanks for mentioning the double tap to wake feature that so many youtubers fail to mention. Definitely my next phone.

[@andrerodrigues4253]

I'm wondering what phone you use daily?

[@oldmantech9941]

I've been driving KG since the G2 and have never disappointed by their phones I've had all renditions of their phones and I have no problems with their skins and apps.once I got used to it the phones have been great a easy to use having said this I'll miss the battery removal but will gladly replace it for the upside,my next phone but must wait for Pixel 2 XL to drop, great job and double thumbs up for the review not biased in any way and I love that as you see so many FAN BOYS on the Tube about phones once again great job!! Max

[@boxertest]

You were not joking when you said in-depth lol

[@godsangell12]

Two years later and this phone is still awesome

[@briangibbsbd]

Thanks for the detailed review, I think you just sold a phone for LG!

[@jinakuo]

not even out yet and im already sold, best phone up to date!

[@kbg12ila]

This is better than the Note 8. Hard choice will be this or the Pixel xl 2...

[@anuandemma]

You are fast becoming my favorite Tech KZbinr, who do both, an extensive feature coverage and a reliable one ..Cheers

[@amanhunjan3626]

Full blown review.. Imo 👍😃

[@MrDomq22]

I've owned the V20 for about a year now and I'm still happy with the device. Battery life is still decent too. Only issue I have with it is burn in. I get a yellow cast on both sides of the screen. I will definitely be getting the v30.

[@2xwishbone895]

If only they spent a little time on their UI

[@daddydubski]

It's in pre-production at the moment, meaning that anything on the software side of things can happen between now and its release. Quite frankly, software optimization is inevitable. The big concern with LG phones is their Android skin. Custom skins can bog down performance on any device, and this is especially evident with Samsung's phones.

[@saketh371]

Travis Roopnarine im using a LG and TBH its not that bad at all. I usually like stock android but LG UI is not a dealbreaker.

[@ThatsPety]

they actually spent a lot of time getting user feedback for their UI and changing it, but their users must be giving them terrible advice or something

[@Snide01]

Pety And what would you recommend they change. I hear these kind of complaints and never have been able to figure it out. It's a UI, it works and looks fine. I think these complaints are silly and people are just never satisfied and will find something negative.

[@근육돌이밥이]

it resembles s8 to be honest

[@maxmarx2]

For those looking for HD Audio Recording App its at 17:00 and thank you for including this other KZbinrs aren't talking about this function.

[@cephaskoh5717]

LG just needs to work on their UI now...

[@kojo5928]

Cephas Koh agreed, that's my only problem now

[@newwavetheo]

No kidding. The UI and Icons and even the Home Screen is roughly the same as my own V20 International Dual SIM. The notification shade is bulky and ugly.

[@amanpathak2k]

Cephas Koh you can download google pixel launcher....its really amazing and will make the phone really fast

[@snow15243]

Launchers???

[@sean8102]

LG has had a full and extensive theme engine since the V20 (the last LG phone I've owned so far). What's cool is anyone can make a theme, so you can find a bunch just on the play store. Just search LG V30 theme. There is one that is designed to make it look more like stock Android. And the theme engine truly is quite extensive. It changes the icons, the notification panel / quick togels area, the settings app, and even all of the LG apps to make it all very cohesive.

[@scotttony6]

Great video! Was going to purchase the G6 wait for the price drop on the V30 in six or 10 months sell the G6 and purchase the V30......scratch that. Its the V30 now! Keep up the good work.

[@BSingh-on4qr]

*Please install the pixel launcher on it and the stock apps to see what it's like*

[@tichyzishh3379]

WOW Best V30 overview video PERIOD! 👏👏👏👏

[@LazarofShalev]

killer product

[@skatelife59]

your review/overview made me want to get this phone over any other phone. I think one of the main selling points for me is that wide angle lens camera, which is pretty darn unique!

[@ABDURRAHMAN-km2gi]

Awsm feature phone...best build in quality...gud review

[@danobrien9947]

Phenomenally exhaustive overview! When I finally get my hands on the phone, I'm going to watch this video in round a few times. Thank you.

[@Balrambana]

Hi bro. Iam from india and your big fan

[@UDroidMania]

I like that lockscreen clock. The v30 is looking very promising. I need to see it up against the Note 8 to see which would be may daily driver.

[@متعبحسينالالحارث]

I think is little better than galaxy note 8 🤔

[@СНСАЛЕКСАНДАРВУЧИЋ]

better audio i video function , sound ,software and price is cheaper

[@Retronyx]

STJEPAN HORVAT with BOOT LOOP

[@user-so5de6yp1d]

Someone's still living in 2015

[@Mrluthfialdi]

ابو حسين Maybe, but this is so Samsung. Back when V20 is the real LG.

[@steeatsialala7006]

Really? this phone is not even better than the s8

[@drivn4895]

It's a wicked device but man... I just can't get myself to throwdown, what, $800?

[@zubuxstein]

Its now $500 new through many stores, and used from 200 to 350...

[@chocolatetampon4492]

@@zubuxstein i just got mine brand new unopened box 300 bucks. Best fucking deal ever! I thought my mate 9 was a good phone lol nah bro this phone is still one of the best.

[@balajimageshvaran2772]

Watching on my lovely lg v30

[@RamonGJ]

Just wished these Android phones would get updates.

[@jonnygti]

Ramon Garcia this is my main issue, this phone might get the next one or two Android updates if your lucky, after that who knows? At least with iPhones you can still update the phone to the latest version of IOS even when it's 4-5 years old, and on the same day as everyone who had a new iPhone. That's how it should be, don't punish people for having a phone for over 12 months!

[@kbno99]

Ramon Garcia my Moto gets updates

[@coloradosportzzz]

My Pixel XL 128GB gets all updates