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The smartphone features a rear camera module with three different lenses: 16 MP super wide-angle, 12 MP standard angle and 12 MP telephoto. The three lenses allow shutterbugs to conveniently frame different shots without having to change their positions relative to the subject. The 107-degree super wide-angle lens captures more view in a frame, such as a vast mountain range or stunning lake, without having to physically step back to get more in a shot. The telephoto with 2x optical zoom (or 3.2x the zoom of the wide-angle lens) allows users to take clear shots of distant subjects, such as wildlife animals or birds, without much loss in image quality.
The Triple Shot feature stitches together the images captured with each of the three lenses into a short video file for easy sharing.
The front camera features a 5 MP wide-angle and 8 MP standard angle lens that work in tandem to create the perfect bokeh effect, with an on-screen slider to adjust the amount of background blur. Other features allow selfie lovers to personalise their photos with unique lighting and special effects.
The pixel size of the main rear camera sensor has been improved by about 40% compared to the LG V30+, increasing from 1 μm to 1.4 μm, and the image sensor is more than 18% larger than its predecessor. In addition to delivering the sharpest and brightest images of any LG smartphone camera, the f1.5 aperture of the main camera delivers greater depth of field, half the shutter lag and significantly faster burst mode compared with the LG V30+.
The new smartphone also boasts Dual PDAF (phase detection auto focus), which delivers automatic focusing that is 50% faster — about twice as fast as the industry average. The advanced HDR feature analyses and determines the right exposure settings to create perfectly lit shots, eliminating overexposed backgrounds or underexposed subjects. Hence, subjects are always in perfect focus because the camera checks sharpness continuously until the shutter button is pressed.
LG has also upgraded the camera in the LG V40ThinQ, delivering the ideal colour, composition, white balance and shutter speed in images. The artificial intelligence (AI) CAM’s new AI Composition feature taps into the phone’s intelligence to frame, capture and recommend an alternative shot to the one taken by the user. AI Auto White Balance automatically adjusts the colour temperature across different lighting situations while AI Shutter selects the right shutter speed, which is especially useful when capturing fast-moving subjects.
Other new features such as Cine Shot, 3D Light Effect, Makeup Pro, Custom Backdrop and Story Shot take the photography experience on the LG V40ThinQ to new heights.
- Cine Shot makes creating cinemagraphs – images with animation – easy. Simply shoot a short video with any of the phone’s three rear cameras and “paint” the area to be animated with a finger.
- 3D Light Effect adds professional-looking lighting.
- Touch up any selfie with different looks using Makeup Pro or
- Change the background of a selfie with Custom Backdrop.
- Story Shot allows users to create photo composites. Simply choose a background image from existing photos in the photo gallery, or take a new backdrop with the smartphone. Selfies are superimposed over the background photo.
LG has been featuring high-fidelity audio in its smartphones and the V40ThinQ is no exception, being the first LG phone to carry the Audio Tuned by Meridian label. The 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) produces a balanced sound signature that comes extremely close to the quality of an original recording.
The Boombox Speaker feature, originally introduced on the LG G7+ThinQ, doubles the bass of conventional smartphone speakers by utilising the internal space of the device as a resonance chamber. When placed on a solid surface or hollow box, the LG V40ThinQ acts like a woofer to amplify the bass even more.
The LG V40ThinQ retains the slim and light design heritage of the V series, weighing 169 g and measuring 7.7 mm in thickness. The minimalist design features clean lines and sophisticated colours. The proprietary Silky Blast process etches the tempered glass back with microscopic pits to create a smoother matte finish. The matte glass also offers a high resistance to fingerprints and stains. Like its predecessor, the LG V40ThinQ is IP68 rated.
“With the LG V40ThinQ, creating and sharing high-quality content has never been easier for the prosumer,” said Shawn Han, MD, LG Electronics Singapore. “The five cameras offer incredible versatility, and with the camera’s artificial intelligence capabilities, users can take stunning photographs that stand out on social media platforms.”
Details:
The LG V40ThinQ will be available in Singapore from January 26, 2019 in Platinum Gray, Moroccan Blue and Carmine Red. Retailing at S$1,098, the V40ThinQ will be available for purchase at M1, Singtel, and StarHub.
Purchase the smartphone from 26 January to 22 February, 2019, and receive a complimentary LG W7 Watch in Silver (model LMW315) worth S$598. Terms and conditions apply*.
Key specifications:
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform
Display: 6.4" 19.5:9 QHD + OLED FullVision Display (3,120 x 1,440 / 538 ppi)
Memory: 6 GB LPDDR4x RAM / 128 GB UFS 2.1 ROM / microSD (up to 2 TB)
Rear camera:
- 16 MP super wide-angle (f1.9 / 1.0 μm / 107°)
- 12 MP standard (f1.5 / 1.4 μm / 78°)
- 12 MP telephoto (f2.4 / 1.0 μm / 45°)
Front camera:
- 8 MP standard (f1.9 / 1.12 μm / 80°)
- 5 MP wide-angle (f2.2 / 1.12 μm / 90°)
Battery: 3,300 mAh
Operating system: Android 8.1 Oreo
Size: 158.7 x 75.8 x 7.7 mm
Weight: 169 g
Network: LTE/3G/2G
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac / Bluetooth 5.0 BLE / NFC / USB Type-C 2.0 (3.1 compatible)
Colours: Platinum Gray / Moroccan Blue / Carmine Red
Other features: Cine Shot / Triple Preview / Triple Shot / AI CAM / AI Composition / Boombox Speaker / Google Assistant / Google Lens / AI haptic feedback / 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC / DTS:X 3D Surround Sound / Super Far Field Voice Recognition / IP68 water and dust resistance / HDR10 / Face recognition / Fingerprint sensor / Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 Technology (Qualcomm Quick Charge 4 compatible) / Wireless charging / FM radio
Note: Specifications, features and accessories may vary by market.
*While stocks Last. Redemption of the LG W7 Watch can be done at LG Customer Service Centre from 28 January to 28 February, 2019.
