LG was teasing a new smartphone named Velvet and last week they revealed the actual design of the phone. Previously LG was just teasing the schematics of the phone only. The company has also revealed the colour options and the chipset they are providing in the device.
Now we came across a report revealing all the specs of the Velvet before the launch. LG has revealed another video revealing the launch date – May 7. The launch event will be held via Facebook and YouTube from the official accounts amid lockdown for COVID-19.
The LG Velvet is reported to come with a 48 MP main rear camera with OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide, and a 5 MP depth sensor. The front camera is housed in a waterdrop notch and will be of 16 MP resolution. The phone will come with an in-display fingerprint scanner.
LG Velvet will have 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, expandable through microSD. Stereo speakers, IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, MIL-STD rating for withstanding exposure to elements. Its dimensions are 167.1 x 74 x 7.85 mm, and it weighs 180 grams. The phone will also come with a 4,300 mAh battery that supports fast wired charging as well as wireless charging.
The LG Velvet will be released in Korea in Aurora White, Aurora Green, Aurora Gray, and Illusion Sunset. It will be priced at KRW 899,800 ($730 or €675). The phone will launch on May 7 and is said to available in stores from mid-May.
