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110 Reasons the LG V10 Smartphone Is Worth a Closer Look
2The Main Display Offers a High-End Experience
3The Secondary Display Is a Big Selling Point
Easily the most interesting design choice in the V10 is LG’s decision to deliver a secondary display. At the top of the main screen, LG offers another 2.1-inch display that’s designed to show information, like time and weather. In addition, the second screen can be set to be a dedicated area for launching shortcuts or apps. It’s a great addition that could improve user productivity.
4Nope, There’s No Marshmallow
Although the V10 is a brand-new smartphone and Google’s Marshmallow is now available, LG has opted for Lollipop in the smartphone. The issue with that is Lollipop won’t come with all of the security features found in Marshmallow and LG has so far not shared how it will handle OS updates. Marshmallow would have been nice, but Lollipop will have to be enough for users.
5Take Wide-Angle Selfies With Front-Facing Camera
It’s not often that the front-facing camera built into a smartphone is worth paying attention to, but with the V10, that’s precisely the sensor to check out. The V10 ships with 5-megapixel dual front cameras that have two separate lenses. According to LG, the lenses can be used to take wide-angle selfies or aim at one item and provide two points of view. It’s a neat idea that may prompt others to follow in LG’s lead.
6Stainless Steel Design Makes It Water, Shock Resistant
One of the key features of the V10’s design is its protection against spills. According to LG, the device is wrapped in stainless steel and was tested by an independent third party to verify how durable it is. LG says it passed easily. While most devices are tested in-house for their durability, the fact that LG relied on a third party for its evaluation suggests it has real trust in the handset’s stainless steel and silicone skin.
7LG Says Movie Directors Will Like What They Find
Interestingly, LG is going after movie directors with the V10. The company says that the rear-facing camera built into the smartphone has a manual mode that will allow video recorders to modify everything from shutter speed to frame rate to ISO. The camera can also record in Ultra HD. It’s a perfect option, LG argues, for those who want to “create professional-quality videos.”
8LG Goes With Android Pay
Since Samsung and LG are competitors, it’s perhaps no surprise that mobile wallet Samsung Pay isn’t bundled with the handset. However, LG did ink a deal with Google to bring its Android Pay to the platform. The V10 is one of many devices that support Android Pay to offer a more secure payment option.
9Knock-Knock Technology and Fingerprint Sensing Boost Security
LG’s V10 has a Knock technology that, based on the pattern, allows users to get into the smartphone. The combination of “knocks” on the screen makes breaking into the handset a bit more difficult than determining passcodes. In addition to that, however, LG says it has added a fingerprint sensor to the V10 to help secure Android Pay access as well as providing a backup security method for logging into the smartphone. Enterprise customers will like to hear that.
10LG Is Promising Better Call Quality
LG’s V10 is the first smartphone to come with Qualcomm’s TruSignal antenna. The feature is designed to automatically boost signal quality and optimize signal strength based on a person’s location. The result, according to LG, is “fewer dropped calls, faster data and better call coverage.” It should be interesting to see how well the feature works.
11AT&T and T-Mobile Are Offering Low-Priced Deals
LG’s V10 is launching on both T-Mobile and AT&T starting this week. Both companies are offering the smartphone for no money down with monthly plans. T-Mobile is offering the V10 for $25 per month with a monthly plan, while AT&T’s plans range from about $23 to $35, depending on how quickly users want to upgrade to a new device. AT&T also has a two-year commitment option at $250. Overall, the V10’s pricing is solid for what customers are getting.