14 DAY TRIAL // LG’s V20 has just been announced, and it’s definitely the Android-running smartphone of choice for many consumers, considering its enhanced media capabilities and powerful cameras. Pricing and availability haven't been officially announced yet, but the handset is expected to be available at all major US carriers. It could also arrive in South Korea at the end of September.
LG’s V20 has many strong selling points, including its dual-camera setup on the back and the front selfie shooter with regular and wide angle options. The device also comes with a second screen and is the first phone to boast 32 bit Hi-Fi QUAD Dac and Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box.
It remains to be seen if it will also be the first handset with Nougat to reach customers, as Google’s two upcoming phones, the Pixel and Pixel XL, are expected to arrive on October 4, while the V20's availability is unknown.
Many major US carriers have announced that they will be including the V20 in their smartphone offers, via Droid Men. Sprint will make the V20 available soon, most likely with its 24-month contract plan or with 24 monthly installments.
The V20 will also be made available at AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile
AT&T has announced that the V20 will arrive this fall but hasn’t provided any specifics on the date when the smartphone will be made available. T-Mobile has also confirmed that the device will be available, and some say that the US carrier will impose plans similar to what they provided for the LG G5 upon its release, earlier this year.
Verizon Wireless is another US carrier that’s expected to offer the V20, and customers will be able to buy the smartphone at full retail price or via the Edge plan, which consists of monthly installments.
There’s no specific date for the smartphone, but LG has announced that the V20 will be made available this month in South Korea. Pricing is unknown at this point, but the smartphone could be sold for up to $700 without a carrier contract.