What you should know
LG Velvet entered the market in 2020. Velvet was LG’s visual reset: a thin curved phone with its raindrop camera arrangement and a less aggressively technical identity. Its most relevant specifications include Snapdragon 765G; 6.8-inch P-OLED; stylized raindrop cameras; optional Dual Screen. This is an evidence-based retrospective buying analysis, not a claim that GearVerity performed physical testing.
Hardware and enduring strengths
The elegant chassis, large OLED and optional second-screen attachment made it different from typical 2020 upper-midrange phones. The practical test is the exact unit: verify touch response, battery condition, charging, network bands and whether its defining feature remains available in the installed firmware.
Independent perspective
The linked Android Authority review provides independent technical context for this particular phone or its explicitly identified hardware family. It should be read with its original test date and region in mind. Historical test units were running different firmware from many remaining used examples; apparent improvements or faults can therefore reflect both software and hardware.
Limitations worth understanding
Its 60Hz screen, uncertain post-exit support and market-specific 4G/5G hardware make comparison shopping unusually tricky. Its condition and model-specific remaining support are more important than a favorable original launch presentation.
Who should consider it—and who should avoid it
A clear purchase case is collectors of LG’s final design experiments. It is much less suitable for buyers prioritizing straightforward repairs and modern updates; those users should value fewer compromises over a historically prestigious product name.
Buying and using it in October 2026
No current, model-specific manufacturer commitment to security updates was verified during this research pass. In October 2026 that uncertainty matters more than its historical benchmark position. Check the exact firmware build, battery condition, charging equipment, cellular bands and access to replacement parts; never assume continued patches from the original launch marketing. Regional or hardware difference to check: LTE Snapdragon 845 and 5G Snapdragon 765G editions differ. Ask for an actual firmware screen, battery-health or capacity evidence, and a successful test call on the intended network before concluding a used listing is suitable.
Alternatives
LG V60 for performance and audio; Samsung Galaxy A52 5G for a more mainstream alternative. The relevant comparison is not an undated list price; it is which device can supply the required features with acceptable ongoing software security and repair options.
Key hardware points
- Snapdragon 765G; 6.8-inch P-OLED; stylized raindrop cameras; optional Dual Screen
Sources and further reading
- Manufacturer / institutional documentation: LG official information
- Independent review: Android Authority
Detailed specifications
Only recorded manufacturer-backed values are listed. Missing values are omitted rather than guessed; regional variants can differ.
Other specifications
| Brand | LG |
|---|---|
| Model | Velvet |
| Release Year | 2020 |
| Headline hardware | Snapdragon 765G; 6.8-inch P-OLED; stylized raindrop cameras; optional Dual Screen |
| Region | Verify regional SKU and carrier bands |
| Variant Notes | LTE Snapdragon 845 and 5G Snapdragon 765G editions differ |
Sources and limitations
This is an editorial synthesis—not a claim that GearVerity physically tested the unit. Confirm region, availability, price, software support, and configuration with the manufacturer or retailer.