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LG Velvet 5G
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LG Velvet 5G

Released: 2020, May 07Price: About 470 EURStatus: Available. Released 2020, May 15

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General

Brand
LG
Model
LG Velvet 5G
Released
2020, May 07
Status
Available. Released 2020, May 15
Price
About 470 EUR
OS
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, LG UX
Dimensions
167.2 x 74.1 x 7.9 mm (6.58 x 2.92 x 0.31 in)
Weight
180 g (6.35 oz)
Build
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
P-OLED
Size
6.8 inches, 109.8 cm, 2, (~88.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2460 pixels (~395 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 620
Internal
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Single
16 MP, f/1.9, 29mm (standard), 1/3.06, 1.0µm
Triple
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 15mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Features
HDR
Video
1080p@30fps

Battery

Charging
25W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 9W wireless

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands
1, 3, 28, 78 SA/NSA
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1000/75 Mbps, 5G 2Gbps

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC
Yes
Radio
FM radio (market/region dependent)
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Other

SAR
0.23 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body)
Camera
Photo, /, Video
Colors
Aurora White, Aurora Green, Aurora Gray, Illusion Sunset, Red, Pink
Models
LM-G900N, LM-G900EM, LM-G900, LM-G900TM
Display
617 nits max brightness (measured)
Announced
2020, May 07
Loudspeaker
-23.5 LUFS (Very good)
Performance
AnTuTu: 297372 (v8), GeekBench: 1905 (v5.1), GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 79h

LG Velvet 5G Overview

About LG Velvet 5G LG Velvet 5G is another flagship from LG's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. LG Velvet 5G has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

A verified root guide for LG Velvet 5G is not published yet. Avoid flashing files from unrelated variants.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

Pros and Cons

  • Pros: deeper customization, module support, bloatware removal, and advanced backup options.
  • Cons: warranty risk, possible update issues, and security trade-offs if root permissions are mismanaged.

FAQ

Can I root the LG Velvet 5G?

The LG Velvet 5G supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does LG Velvet 5G support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Lg devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting LG Velvet 5G void warranty?

Yes, rooting the LG Velvet 5G will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does LG Velvet 5G run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your LG Velvet 5G.

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