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Battery life
Battery performance has been one of the highlighting features in the V-series. With the V30+, LG has a non-removable 3,300 mAh battery which can withstand usage throughout the day and then some.
Given that the V-series smartphones up until now usually had a removable battery, the V30+ does away with it which is a refreshing change. Usually, users now carry a power bank with them for that last minute charge to give their phones a boost.
Thus, the LG V30+ continuing with the removable battery would have made no sense. An all-day battery life is an easy goal for this phone to meet. When we watched a 60-minute movie file in 1080p, the V30+ remarkably only dropped down to 87% once it was finished. In our daily usage, the phone lasted easily for 12-13 hours - which is good.
As far as recharging is considered, from 0%, it can go up to 30% in 15 minutes, up to 67% after a half hour, and 100% in just under two hours.
These are pretty good stats but to us, it feels a bit slower because we have seen the blazing fast Dash Charge.
Verdict
Although the company took some time to bring the V30+ to India, the pricing is right on point. Still, we wouldn’t recommend you get one because of the many problems the phone comes with. The camera on board needs improvement and the UI needs a complete overhaul. Whatever points LG scores in the design department, it loses in the performance and camera domains.
If you want a powerful smartphone then the OnePlus 5T falls into that category and if you want a powerful and a unique phone then the Mi Mix 2 will suffice. LG V30+ isn’t something we feel you should spend +Rs 40,000 on.
Who's it for?
V30+ is strictly for audiophiles who should consider it as the best smartphone for audio listening available right now. Another set of users for whom this phone feels perfect are videographers or people looking to take a plunge into video production as a hobby. The CineMode will allow them to create some beautiful cinematic videos which is an advantage with this phone.
