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LG V50 ThinQ 5G
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LG V50 ThinQ 5G

Released: 2019, February 24Price: About 550 EURStatus: Available. Released 2019, April 19

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPUAdreno 640
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1
Dual8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 5 MP, 21mm (wide), f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Size6.4 inches, 100.2 cm, 2, (~82.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeP-OLED, HDR10
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
BrandLG
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
ModelLG V50 ThinQ 5G
PriceAbout 550 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/75 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
Video1080p@60fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsNew Aurora Black
ModelsLM-V500, LM-V500N, LM-V500EM, LM-V500XM, LM-V450PM, LM-V450
StatusAvailable. Released 2019, April 19
Triple12 MP, 27mm (wide), f/1.5, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3-axis OIS, 12 MP, 52mm (telephoto), f/2.4, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, 2x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS, 16 MP, 16mm (ultrawide), f/1.9, 1/3.1", 1.0µm, no AF
Weight183 g (6.46 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Display533 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 - USA
5G bands41, 260, 261 NSA
Charging18W wired, PD2.0, QC3, 50% in 36 min, 10W wireless (Qi)
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 6GB RAM
Released2019, February 24
Announced2019, February 24
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions159.2 x 76.1 x 8.3 mm (6.27 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~538 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-25.2 LUFS (Very good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 343758 (v7), 421934 (v8), GeekBench: 10928 (v4.4), 2672 (v5.1), GFXBench: 22fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio qualityNoise -92.5dB / Crosstalk -92.6dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 96h

LG V50 ThinQ 5G Overview

About LG V50 ThinQ 5G LG V50 ThinQ 5G is another flagship from LG's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2019. LG V50 ThinQ 5G has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (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 V50 ThinQ 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 V50 ThinQ 5G?

The LG V50 ThinQ 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 V50 ThinQ 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 V50 ThinQ 5G void warranty?

Yes, rooting the LG V50 ThinQ 5G will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does LG V50 ThinQ 5G run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your LG V50 ThinQ 5G.