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Launch of the LG Q7 – Flagship Display & Audio at an Affordable Price «Smartphones :: Gadget Hacks
In July 2017, LG announced a new smartphone model series, the Q series. These devices focus on some flagship features at an affordable price – features like a 18: 9 1080p display. LG's goal here seems to add value for the more price-conscious users, and in 2018 they continued the series with the Q7.
With the new Q7, LG will once again borrow from its flagship lineup and introduce many features previously out of its price range. While LG did not publish all the information about the newly announced device (more on that later), we know pretty well what to expect if you decide to pick one.
OS: Android 8.0 Oreo
Dimensions: 5.66 "x 2.73" x 0.33 "
SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 1.5 or 1.8 GHz
Memory: 32 GB (expandable via microSD)
Display: 5.5 "18: 9 full screen display
Resolution: 2160 x 1080 (442 PPI)
Rear View Camera: 13 MP
Front Camera: 8 MP or 5 MP 100 ° Wide Angle (Region Dependent)
Battery: 3.000 mAh [19659005] Bluetooth Version: 4.2 LE
Water and Fall Resistance: IP68 and MIL-STD 810G compliant
3 unique variants
This year, the Q7 will be available in three different versions , The entry-level version is the Q7a, which is available in one color (Moroccan Blue). It comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage (microSD is supported). The rear camera is 13 MP, while the front is a super wide angle of 5 MP (100 °).
The Q7 is the second variant. The only confirmed change is the availability of an 8 MP (not wide angle) selfie camera. Depending on the region, either the 8 MP or the 5 MP super wide angle is available in the Q7 variant. RAM and memory are however identical
What is not confirmed is the SoC and which variant will use the 1.8 GHz version of the Qualcomm chipset or the 1.5 GHz. As for the first ones, ETNews supported our assumption that every device will use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450.
As far as the clock rate of each variant is concerned, we advise that the Q7a will use the 1.5 GHz version, while the Q7 + will use the 1.8 GHz. As for the mid-tier variant, we would speculate that it will also get the 1.8 GHz version, otherwise there is not much difference between its and the low-tier variant.
The Q7 + is the highest level variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of memory. The rear camera is upgraded to 16 MP and retains the same choice for the front camera between 8 MP and 5 MP Super Wide. After all, the Q7 + is the only device that includes a Hi-Fi Quad DAC (similar to the LG G7 ThinQ and V30S ThinQ), but unlike the flagship series, does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
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Audio Enhancements
The largest upgrade of the Q Series from last year's model is the audio extension. The Q7 has brought many of the enhancements found in the flagship G7 ThinQ, including the DTS: X 3D surround sound. This creates a virtual 3D surround sound effect (up to 7.1) when using headphones. Unfortunately, unlike its larger brother, the G7 ThinQ, there is no 3.5mm headphone jack.
In addition, the Q7 + includes a Hi-Fi Quad DAC. The DAC will allow the Q7 + to deliver a livelier sound, reduce distortion and better control high quality headphones. To really enjoy the benefits of this tool, we recommend you find a quality pair of USB-C headphones to your Q7 +.
Fullvision Display Returns
One of the most outstanding features of the last Q6 was the inclusion of the 18: 9 FHD + (2160 x 1080) display, a new design adopted by smartphones later that year. The 5.5 "display will be in the Q7, so that your phone feels much smaller despite the larger screen.
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While this is not the ThinQ branding, make no mistake, LG has not quite forgotten the new AI enhancements. Q Lens, which debuted with LG V30S ThinQ, will be available on the Q7.
Q Lens works much like Google Lens, analyzing images and providing information about the things in them themselves. For example, Q Lens can identify a product in an image and find the nearest store that offers it at the lowest price You can also learn the history of buildings and find the bio page of your favorite celebrities.
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IP68 & MIL -STD 810G
Unlike the Q6, the Q7 IP68 will contain dust and water resistance. With this rating, it will be able to survive in up to one and a half meters of water for 30 minutes. It is also effectively dustproof. This is the highest rating available for smartphones and usually not found at this price.
In addition, the Q7 has passed 14 of the MIL-STD 810G tests, so he also received his certification. Like the G and V series, this certification was developed by the United States military to evaluate the performance of smartphones in difficult environments
What we do not know
Even though LG has officially announced these smartphones, I have not published all the information. At the moment we do not know which chipset to use besides the manufacturer Qualcomm. LG confirms the return of Qualcomm's Quick Charging, which is only available to devices using their chipset. Based on the clock speed and core count of these devices, our best estimate is the Snapdragon 450, as it fits what we know and can reach up to 1.8 GHz. ETNews has confirmed this assumption, but LG has not received official confirmation.
A recent Geekbench test listed the MediaTek Helio P10 as the SoC of choice. The Helio P10 makes more sense because OEMs usually do not call a SoC from this manufacturer because of the lack of customer familiarity.
LG also did not announce which of these devices will arrive in the US. We assume the Q7 will be the variant we get as the mid-tier Q6 hit the US coast last year. However, we keep our fingers crossed for the Q7 + and the hi-fi DAC.
The pricing was not announced. The Q6 started at $ 299 (though it initially received a price cut to $ 229 as part of Amazon's Prime Exclusive Phone Deal). We speculate that the new phone will come to $ 349 with a modest price increase of $ 50.
We also have no idea when it will be released because LG has just announced that European markets will receive it in June other countries (like the US) followed later. Last year the phone was announced in July and did not reach the US coast until October, but hopefully LG is accelerating the new model.
The Q7 has proved another pleasant surprise from LG. It's changing the way we look at budget devices by offering flagship features at lower prices and slowly working on the border between those types of devices. What do you think about the LG Q7? Are you interested in the Q series? Let us know in the comment section.
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