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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

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 13, LG UX
CPUOcta-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPUAdreno 620
NFCYes
SAR0.23 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C, OTG
Size6.8 inches, 109.8 cm, 2, (~88.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeP-OLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
BrandLG
BuildGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
ModelLG Velvet 5G
PriceAbout 470 EUR
RadioFM radio (market/region dependent)
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1000/75 Mbps, 5G 2Gbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsAurora White, Aurora Green, Aurora Gray, Illusion Sunset, Red, Pink
ModelsLM-G900N, LM-G900EM, LM-G900, LM-G900TM
Single16 MP, f/1.9, 29mm (standard), 1/3.06, 1.0µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, May 15
Triple48 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)
Weight180 g (6.35 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Display617 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands1, 3, 28, 78 SA/NSA
Charging25W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 9W wireless
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Released2020, May 07
Announced2020, May 07
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions167.2 x 74.1 x 7.9 mm (6.58 x 2.92 x 0.31 in)
Resolution1080 x 2460 pixels (~395 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-23.5 LUFS (Very good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 297372 (v8), GeekBench: 1905 (v5.1), GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
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

LG Velvet 5G can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

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.

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.