LG V10 Impressions Camera Samples Specs Price Available Philippines

LG unleashes its most awaited flagship, the V10.

LG V10 comes in very solid built and as LG puts it Dura Glass, Dura Guard and Dura Skin. Dura Guard, made from 316L Stainless Steel Frame that provides strong protection from bumps and bruises which is utilized like those for high end watches. Dura Skin Back is soft to touch but is resistant to blows and scratches while providing good grip. With 2 layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 4 on the front, double protection for your display therefore Dura Glass. LG covers all the sides of V10 producing a very Durable smartphone resistant to your daily wear and tear including those accidental or those intentional.

Closer look LG V10

As for display, LG V10 carries Two Displays, the main is a 5.7 QHD IPS Quantum Display for main content in great detail and colors. A seconndary screen is located on top by the sides of the front camera at just .2 inch with screen resolution of 1040 x 160 that functions as a notification, glance view,  quick tools, music control and shortcuts.

A 64bit Hexa-Core Snapdragon 808 processor serves its processing unit with graphics handled by Adreno 418 supported by 4GB RAM and 64GB Internal Storage. If that's not enough a MicroSD Card slot is available that lets you add storage up to 2TB! Guess to avoid heat issues LG stuck on Snapdragon 808 but they did a really good job making sure you have abundant storage space. 50GB of is available for users. This hardware setup is proven to run Android 5.1.1 Lollipop including your apps and games with less hiccups and lag. Although i still heat but at manageable levels while multitasking. Speaking of Software, LG adds its own on sets of feature to the UI with Quick Apps, Mini View, Gesture Controls and Smart settings. LG remote is also installed so you can control any appliance that is supported. For Multitasking, Dual Windows has finally arrive which let you two divide your screen to run two apps.

Complimenting its big high resolution display, LG V10 features a 32bit Hi-Fi DAC by ESS Technology that upsales the bitrate of your audio thus improve the quality of your audio.

Manual Camera / Video Settings and Audio Monitor

Moving on to optics, LG G4 did a great job in the realm of photography and with the V10, LG takes it to the next level as they introduce manual settings for videos for which you can adjust ISO, Shutter Speed, Bitrate and White balance. Another unique feature of the V10 is Audio Monitor where you can adjust the sensitivity of the three microphones during video recording and directly monitor and control audio input as well as directional recording capability to focus audio of a particular location or scene. Eliminate external wind noise with Wind Noise Filter. With OIS 2.0 and EIS, video recording won't be shaky and runs smooth as butter. LG V10 turns out to be best smartphone fitting for photographers, videographers and enthusiast. Oh got excited, its primary rear camera is 16MP with aperture of f/1.8. Two 5MP front cameras one 80° for selfies and the other is a 120° good for groufies. It must be noted that aperture size of selfie cam has f/2.0 while grofie cam has f/2.2. LG V10 focuses fast and colors come out as it should be. Text are clear an readable as seen on both pics on focus samples. Front cams produce great results and is a dream of any selfie lover. Here are samples:

Focus Test Left Focus on the Ice Cream | Right Focus on Background

LG V10 Selfie Samples Left 80° Right 120° 

Full set of connectivity features such as WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC. It is a single sim handset with Cellular data handled by LTE TD&FDD  / HSPA+ / 3G.

Unlike its competition, LG V10 carries a removable 3000mAh battery which other people consider a plus as they can easily reset their phones or carry an extra battery.

Seems LG V10 is a strong contender for the Smartphhone of the Year with its man of steel built, efficient internals, optimized software and most of all best in its class photography and video capabilities. Retails for 37,990 Pesos! Check out LG Concept Stores and other LG retailers to try one of the best smartphone in the market. Memoxpress carries the V10 though at a affordable price of 32,990 Pesos!

LG V10 Specs
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
5.7 inch QHD IPS Quantum Display
.2 inch Second Screen (160 x 1040 Resolution)
1.8GHz Hexa-Core Processor
Snapdragon 808
Adreno 418 GPU
4GB LPDDR3 RAM
64GB Intternal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD up to 2TB
16MP Rear Camera
f/1.8 aperture, OIS 2.0
with LED Flash
5MP Dual Front Camera
(Wide Angle 120° / Normal 80°)
Single SIM
TD FDD LTE / HSPA+/ 3G
WiFi a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.1
GPS
NFC
USB 2.0
3000mAh Removable Battery
Space Black
159.6 x 79.3 x 8.6 mm
192 g