Verizon’s exclusive LG Velvet 5G UW model will go on sale on August 21, selling for $699.99 or for $29.17 a month for 24 months with a payment plan. This model will access Verizon’s Ultra Wideband network and 5G low-band networks, which are set to launch soon.
Discounts accompanying the launch include a $10 per month payment plan charge when subscribing to a new Premium Unlimited plan, which includes Verizon’s Above, Beyond, Do, and Play Get plans.
Current subscribers upgrading to the LG Velvet 5G UW can also get $350 automatically when trading in an old device. The trade-in device must be in good working condition and subscribers will receive their discount thorough a 24-month bill credit.
The LG Velvet 5G UW is available in an Aurora Red that is exclusive to Verizon. Specs for the device include a 6.8-inch FHD+ OLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G to enable 5G, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage with microSD expansion up to 2TB, a 4,300mAh battery with a USB-C port and Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ support, and Android 10 software.
The device features a triple rear set up with a 48-megapixel wide-angle lens, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 5-megapixel depth lens, as well as a 16-megapixel front camera. Some highlight camera features include time-lapse control, ASMR recording, voice bokeh, 3D AR stickers, and 3D photo effect.
Other features include an in-display fingerprint sensor and 3.5mm headphone jack, as well as IP68 water and dust resistance, as well as LG Pay, Stereo Speaker, LG 3D Sound Engine, AI CAM, and HDR10. In addition to 5G connectivity, the LG Velvet also supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC.
