LG V20 has reportedly passed through the 60,000 validation tests prior to its official launch. Reports claim that the device is currently becoming a tech darling among the premium phones in the market. However, the spot has not been easily earned as it has to endure the said tests.
The several numbers of tests done to LG V20 were due to the goal to pass the drop-test standard test of the US Department of Defense - the MIL-STD-810G military certification requirements. The testing procedure involves different versions of drop tests to make sure that the desired endurance level is reached. According to reports, the LG smartphone was placed onto a steel bar, after which a steel bar got dropped into the device.
LG's intensive level of inspection for the V20 device is believed to be an apparent effort to prevent the same issues experienced in Samsung Galaxy Note 7. With that, reports suggest lower possibility of vulnerabilities like an overheating battery, considering the number of tests done. The company also boasts of the handset's refined and optimized features to address the effects of one-meter drops, especially in the aspects of structural integrity and hardware stability.
LG V20 is reported to be the first smartphone to perform on an Android 7.0 Nougat. The device is also powered by a 2.15 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, with a 4GB of RAM, including a 5.7-inch 2,560x1,440 Quad HD display. The flagship device is already available for pre-order at various US carriers and likely shipping on Oct. 28, according to report.
Meanwhile, a recent report indicates a number of LG V20 buyers claiming to have experienced some minor issues. Among these include the camera glass that appears to be a little fragile. Several users on Reddit and a test conducted by a YouTuber named JerryRigEverything complain about the glass camera that shatters easily when the flashlight LED is on for a bit too long. Another user also reportedly claims that the glass on the back of the device broke for no apparent reason.
LG V20 does not come with a sapphire glass, which means it may scratch but not too easily. However, reports suggest that when a scratch happens, the glass immediately gets shattered, causing much concern for the buyers, 9to5Google reported. Watch video about LG V20 Scratch Test - Bend Test - BURN test - Durability Video!
