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LG Velvet with Snapdragon 845 SoC launched in India, priced at Rs 36,990

LG Velvet price in India is set at Rs 36,990 and specifications include a 6.8-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 845 SoC, and 48MP triple rear cameras.

Ashish Kumar

Published On: October 28, 2020 | Last Updated: October 28, 2020

Highlights

LG Velvet price in India is Rs 36,990
The handset will go on sale in India from October 30th
Key specs include Snapdragon 845 SoC, 6.8-inch FHD+ display, and 4,300mAh battery

LG Velvet price in India, specs, and sale date have been announced as the phone goes official alongside the LG Wing dual-screen smartphone that comes with a swivel design. The LG Velvet, in contrast, is a regular smartphone with a single 6.8-inch FHD+ POLED display with a waterdrop notch atop for the selfie camera. The handset was initially unveiled back in May globally with 5G Snapdragon 765 SoC, but the Indian variant is curiously powered by the 2018 flagship Snapdragon 845 processor. Other key LG Velvet specifications include IP68 design, military-grade compliance, 48MP triple rear camera setup, and a 4,300mAh battery.

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Also read: LG Wing with swivel design, Snapdragon 765G 5G SoC launched in India: price, specs

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LG Velvet price in India, sale date

LG Velvet price in India is set at Rs 36,990 and it comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The handset comes in six distinct colour options: Aurora White, Aurora Gray, Aurora Green, Aurora Silver, Illusion Sunset, and New Black. There is also an LG Velvet Dual Screen version, which has been priced at Rs 49,990. The handset ships with LG G8X ThinQ-like secondary display accessory. Both versions of the Velvet will be on sale in the country from October 30th.

LG Velvet specifications

The LG Velvet ships with dual SIM support and runs Android 10 OS with LG’s custom UI out of the box. The handset sports a 6.8-inch full HD+ pOLED display with 20:5:9 aspect ratio, 1,080 x 2,460 pixels resolution, LG Dual Screen functionality support, and a waterdrop notch to house the selfie camera. The phone is powered by the two-year-old Snapdragon 845 SoC paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage that is further expandable via microSD card. Connectivity features include a 3.5mm audio jack, 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth, GPS, and USB Type-C port.

In terms of optics, the LG Velvet features a triple camera setup consisting of a 48MP (f/1.8) primary sensor, an 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 5MP (f/2.4) depth sensor for portrait shots. The cameras are backed by LG Creator’s Kit that includes ‘steady cam’ to shoot steady HD videos, ‘Video Depth control’, and ASMR recording for ‘crystal’ clear sound. At the front, there is a 16MP snapper for selfies and video calling. There’s an in-display fingerprint sensor for security. LG Velvet houses a 4,300mAh battery with fast wired and wireless charging support. The handset is IP68 water and dust certified. It measures 167.2mm x 74.1mm x 7.9mm and weighs 180 grams. The device also packs stereo speakers with LG’s 3D Sound Engine.