The LG V50 ThinQ was announced twelve months ago this week as one of the world’s first 5G-ready smartphones. Today, the struggling smartphone brand is back with a newer model dubbed the LG V60 ThinQ which introduces upgrades in virtually every area.

A huge display, three cameras, and 8K video support

Building upon the design language of previous-generation smartphones, the LG V60 ThinQ features a massive 6.8-inch OLED display complete with a tall 20:9 aspect ratio, a Full-HD+ (2460 x 1080p) resolution, slim bezels, and a waterdrop notch.

An aluminum frame and glass panel on the back accompany everything mentioned. The latter is home to the usual LG logo and a pretty wide horizontal camera module fitted with a 64-megapixel primary sensor.

That feature is made possible by four high-performance microphones which allow for recording sounds from various directions to deliver a more realistic experience.

The LG 3D Sound Engine makes an appearance on the phone too. It separates sound into different categories to optimize the playback experience. The audiophiles out there will also be pleased to know that LG has included a trusty 3.5mm headphone jack. 

Circling back to the camera setup, the aforementioned primary shooter is coupled with a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle alternative and a dedicated Time-of-Flight sensor for better portrait photos.

Snapdragon 865 paired with 5G support and massive battery

The LG V60 ThinQ’s external package is joined by a long list of impressive specifications. The highlight is undoubtedly Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 chipset paired with the Snapdragon X55 5G modem.

It ships with 8GB of RAM as standard and offers 128GB of internal storage. But if that isn’t enough, microSD cards of up to 2TB are supported, therefore ensuring you can record loads of 8K video content without worrying about space.

LG’s newest flagship smartphone ships with Android 10 and its custom UI straight out of the box. Also included is a ginormous 5,000mAh battery which should reduce the impact of 5G network support. 

Completing the list of specifications is a 10-megapixel selfie camera, IP68 water and dust resistance, stereo speakers, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner much like the one featured on last year’s models.

LG V60 ThinQ pricing, carrier availability, release date 

The LG V60 ThinQ will be available in Classy Blue and Classy White over the coming weeks from AT&T, T-Mobile, and US Cellular. Verizon is planning to offer an updated version called the LG V60 ThinQ 5G UW later this year that’s compatible with its 5G Ultra Wideband network and 5G low-band network.

Specific pricing and availability details are yet to be shared, but LG says it will cost less than the existing LG V50 ThinQ 5G, which originally retailed at $999. Hopefully that means a price point in the region of $899 or lower is planned.