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LG G6		5.7 inches 1440 x 2880	Display 5.7 inches 1440 x 2880 Rear camera 13MP + 13MP Battery size 3,300 mAh	13MP + 13MP	3,300 mAh		Buy at Amazon View details	Buy at Amazon View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
LG V30+		6 inches	Display 6 inches Rear camera 16MP + 13MP Battery size 3,300 mAh	16MP + 13MP	3,300 mAh		Buy at Amazon View details	Buy at Amazon View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
LG V40 ThinQ		6.4 inches 1440 x 3120	Display 6.4 inches 1440 x 3120 Rear camera 16MP + 12MP + 12MP Battery size 3,300 mAh	16MP + 12MP + 12MP	3,300 mAh	Not yet rated	Buy at Amazon View details	Buy at Amazon View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
LG G8 ThinQ		6.1 inches	Display 6.1 inches Rear camera 16MP + 12MP + 12MP Battery size 3,500 mAh	16MP + 12MP + 12MP	3,500 mAh	Not yet rated	View details	View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
LG V50 ThinQ 5G		6.4 inches 1440 x 3120	Display 6.4 inches 1440 x 3120 Rear camera 16MP + 12MP + 12MP Battery size 4,000 mAh	16MP + 12MP + 12MP	4,000 mAh		Buy at Amazon View details	Buy at Amazon View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
LG G7 ThinQ		6.1 inches 1440 x 3120	Display 6.1 inches 1440 x 3120 Rear camera 16MP + 16MP Battery size 3,000 mAh	16MP + 16MP	3,000 mAh		Buy at Amazon View details	Buy at Amazon View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
LG K9		5 inches 720 x 1280	Display 5 inches 720 x 1280 Rear camera 8MP Battery size 2,500 mAh	8MP	2,500 mAh	Not yet rated	Buy at Amazon View details	Buy at Amazon View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
LG K10		5.3 inches 720 x 1280	Display 5.3 inches 720 x 1280 Rear camera 13MP Battery size 2,800 mAh	13MP	2,800 mAh	Not yet rated	View details	View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
LG Q7		5.5 inches 1080 x 2160	Display 5.5 inches 1080 x 2160 Rear camera 16MP Battery size 3,000 mAh	16MP	3,000 mAh	Not yet rated	Buy at Kogan View details	Buy at Kogan View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
LG V20		5.7 inches 1440 x 2560	Display 5.7 inches 1440 x 2560 Rear camera 16MP + 8MP Battery size 3,200 mAh	16MP + 8MP	3,200 mAh	Not yet rated	Buy at Amazon View details	Buy at Amazon View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
LG K8		5 inches 720 x 1280	Display 5 inches 720 x 1280 Rear camera 13MP Battery size 2,500 mAh	13MP	2,500 mAh	Not yet rated	Buy at Amazon View details	Buy at Amazon View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
LG Q6		5.5 inches 1080 x 2160	Display 5.5 inches 1080 x 2160 Rear camera 13MP Battery size 3,000 mAh	13MP	3,000 mAh		View details	View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
LG G4		5.5 inches 1440 x 2560	Display 5.5 inches 1440 x 2560 Rear camera 16MP Battery size 3,000 mAh	16MP	3,000 mAh	Not yet rated	View details	View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
LG G5		5.3 inches 1440 x 2560	Display 5.3 inches 1440 x 2560 Rear camera 16MP + 8MP Battery size 2,800 mAh	16MP + 8MP	2,800 mAh	Not yet rated	Buy at Amazon View details	Buy at Amazon View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
LG K50		6.26 inches	Display 6.26 inches Rear camera 13MP + 2MP Battery size 3,500 mAh	13MP + 2MP	3,500 mAh	Not yet rated	Buy at Amazon View details	Buy at Amazon View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
LG Q60		6.26 inches 720 x 1520	Display 6.26 inches 720 x 1520 Rear camera 16MP + 2MP + 5MP Battery size 3,500 mAh	16MP + 2MP + 5MP	3,500 mAh	Not yet rated	Buy at The Good Guys View details	Buy at The Good Guys View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
LG Q Stylus		6.2 inches 1080 x 2160	Display 6.2 inches 1080 x 2160 Rear camera 16MP Battery size 3,300 mAh	16MP	3,300 mAh	Not yet rated	Buy at Amazon View details	Buy at Amazon View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
LG Velvet		6.8 inches 2460 x 1080	Display 6.8 inches 2460 x 1080 Rear camera 48MP + 8MP + 5MP Battery size 4,300 mAh	48MP + 8MP + 5MP	4,300 mAh		Buy at The Good Guys View details	Buy at The Good Guys View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
LG K4		5 inches 480 x 854	Display 5 inches 480 x 854 Rear camera 5MP Battery size 2,500 mAh	5MP	2,500 mAh	Not yet rated	View details	View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
LG X Power		5.3 inches	Display 5.3 inches Rear camera 13MP Battery size 4,100 mAh	13MP	4,100 mAh		View details	View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
LG K40		5.7 inches	Display 5.7 inches Rear camera 16MP Battery size 3,000 mAh	16MP	3,000 mAh	Not yet rated	View details	View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
LG Stylus DAB+		5.7 inches 720 x 1280	Display 5.7 inches 720 x 1280 Rear camera 13MP Battery size 3,000 mAh	13MP	3,000 mAh		View details	View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
LG G8s ThinQ		6.2 inches 1080 x 2248	Display 6.2 inches 1080 x 2248 Rear camera 12MP + 12MP + 13MP Battery size 3,550 mAh	12MP + 12MP + 13MP	3,550 mAh		Buy at Kogan View details	Buy at Kogan View details	Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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What to consider when choosing an LG phone

LG makes the task of comparing its phones relatively straightforward by dividing them up based on their price and capabilities. Handsets in the G series such as the LG G7 ThinQ are the flagship models designed to compete with the Apple iPhones and Samsung Galaxy Ss of the mobile world; V series handsets like the LG V30+ are aimed at photography aficionados and pack high-quality cameras; and K series handsets attempt to strike a balance between price and performance that doesn't look or feel cheap.

Unfortunately, even with this handy categorisation, pinning down which handset best meets your needs isn't always easy. Modern smartphones tout more fancy features than a snake-oil salesman, and determining which ones are actually worthwhile can take a lot of time and research. To save you that hassle, we've picked out the key considerations you'll want to keep in mind when shopping for a new LG smartphone:

• Internal storage

  Most of LG's smartphones take a frugal approach to internal storage, featuring just 16GB or 32GB. Thankfully, all recent LG handsets include a microSD card slot for expanding that storage by as much as 2TB, so if you like to carry around your entire music collection on your phone or take hundreds of photos for sharing online, you'll want to factor the cost of a large microSD card into your buying decision.

• Screen size

  Smartphone screens tend to range from 5 to 6 inches these days, with larger screens lending themselves well to watching videos and playing games on the go while smaller displays allow for more compact handsets better suited to one-handed use. LG addresses both these needs with its smartphones, offering handsets as large as 6 inches and as slight as 5.3 inches.

• Price

  Setting a budget is a critical step when buying a new smartphone. Most premium handsets such as LG's G7 ThinQ and V30+ go for around $1,000 outright, though most people choose to pay that cost off in instalments by signing up for a contract plan with a mobile provider instead. If you'd rather not spend a cool $1K on such a fragile piece of technology, LG's range of budget handsets occupy the more affordable $200 to $400 price bracket.

• Headphone jack?

  In a time when more and more smartphone manufacturers are turning their backs on the familiar 3.5mm headphone jack, LG continues to support the popular audio port in all its recent smartphones. If you're not keen on Bluetooth headphones or carrying around a USB-C to 3.5mm adaptor, this could be reason enough to pick LG over the competition.

• Security options

  It's not just the expensive technology used in smartphones that makes them valuable – the information we store on them is often equally precious. Providing tools to protect that information is of paramount important in any modern smartphone, and LG does this by integrating voice and facial recognition into handsets like the Q6 and V30+. These features help prevent other people from accessing your phone, even if it's lost or stolen.

• Camera quality

  The camera technology in LG's smartphones doesn't quite hit the lofty standards set by Huawei or Samsung, but it's still more than capable of taking high-quality photos and videos. Most recent handsets include at least a 13MP rear-facing camera, and newer models like the G7 ThinQ and V30+ sport dual-lens arrays with the ability to take wide-angle landscape shots.

• Selfie camera quality

  As with most smartphones, the front-facing "selfie" camera on LG's handsets sees a significant dip in quality compared to the primary rear-facing camera. Most handsets top out at 5MP, though more recent models do feature a 120-degree wide-angle lens for when you want to fit more people into your selfie snaps.

• Network speed and support

  One feature that seldom crops up when comparing smartphones is modem speed. A smartphone's modem is responsible for sending and receiving data across a mobile network and as such can have significant impact on how fast your mobile Internet connection is. This is why two phones on the same network can experience drastically different Internet speeds even when they're sitting right next to each other.

  If fast mobile Internet is an absolute must for you, you'll want to pay close attention to the specs of LG's smartphones. While handsets like the G7 ThinQ support zippy Category 15 network speeds, older and cheaper models like the K8 are only rated at Category 4. For a deeper explanation of what these categories mean, take a look at our Network Category speeds guide.

• Wireless charging/quick charging

  LG only got into the wireless charging game with its V30, G6 and G7 ThinQ handsets, all of which support the common Qi charging standard. If the premium price tag of those handsets is a little too much for you, some of LG's cheaper phones at least support quick charging so you don't have to chain yourself to a power point for hours each day.

  Outside of LG, you'll find plenty of other smartphones that support wireless charging here.

• Battery life

  Decent battery life is far from a guarantee in modern smartphones, and LG's handsets are sadly among those that tend to struggle in surviving a full day of use. Battery capacity in most models errs on the lower side of the average, meaning heavy phone users may need to recharge their handset one or more times a day.

• Waterproof design

  Modern smartphones often boast of their sharper screens and faster processors, but just as important these days is the inclusion of adequate protection against natural hazards like dust and water. This protection is rated using the IP system, which indicates how resilient a particular phone is when subject to certain environmental conditions.

  Unfortunately, only LG's highest-end smartphones have so far offered official water- and dust-resistance, sporting a rating of IP68 which promises complete protection against dust and the ability to survive without suffering lasting damage in more than a metre of water. Pick up a cheaper LG handset, however, and a minor spill could spell the end of the device.

• Performance

  Performance is always a tough quality to nail down since not only can it differ drastically from handset to handset but it can also be quite subjective. Some people might view good performance as a snappy user interface, while others may expect fluid 3D gaming or fast switching between apps.

  Whatever performance means to you, we recommend that you seek out and read reviews for LG's smartphones to determine whether a particular handset will deliver the performance you're after. Specifically, you'll want to look to reviews that incorporate benchmark testing – such as our own – since this contextualises performance in relation to other handsets on the market. This way, it's easier to get a sense of where a particular handset fits in the grand pantheon of modern smartphones.

Which LG phone is best?

"Best" is a term that has to come with a few qualifications. The "best" LG phone for someone deeply invested in mobile gaming is going to be different to the "best" LG phone for someone who just makes and receives calls. That's why we've picked out different handsets for different needs below.

Of course, these picks are based on what we here at Finder view as good value, and it's possible you may see things differently. We aim to be as broad in our assessments as possible, but you should always factor in your personal preferences and current situation when considering our advice.

Finder's pick

LG V50 ThinQ

Two screens means twice the fun

Dual-screen functionality sets the LG V50 ThinQ apart from the competition, and its snappy performance and top-notch battery life ensure it's more than a one-trick pony.

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Rather than trying to develop a foldable phone, LG took a different approach to maximise both screen space and portability with the LG V50 ThinQ. Purchasing the phone gets you both the regular handset and a secondary screen that connect via a hinged case. This gets you double the amount of screen to work with while remaining relatively portable when folded together.

Two screens is a neat trick by itself, but the LG V50 ThinQ backs this up with the premium power of the Snapdragon 855 chipset, the longevity of a 4,000mAh battery and support for 5G networks. All this makes for one compelling package.

Read our full review of the LG V50 ThinQ here

Best LG phone for photography

LG G7 ThinQ

For lovers of landscapes

LG's top-tier smartphone lends itself well to landscape photography, though its performance elsewhere leaves something to be desired.

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Avid photographers have a lot of choice in the smartphone space. LG realised this with the G7 ThinQ and attempted to differentiate the handset by including a wide-angle on its rear-facing camera array. Using this lens, you can take a larger range of sweeping landscape shots, ideal for those who enjoy capturing the enormity of the great outdoors.

As neat as the wide-angle lens is, the rest of the G7 ThinQ's camera tech is decidedly average. The 16MP rear-facing camera is decent, and the dedicated AI mode for optimising photo settings is handy for less-experienced users, but you don't have to look too hard to find similarly priced handsets with superior chops in the camera department. That said, if you're a lifelong LG fan with a penchant for photography, the G7 ThinQ is currently your best option.

Read our full review of the LG G7 ThinQ here

Best cheap LG phone

LG Q6

Plenty of features at a great price

It might not be the fastest smartphone on the market, but a solid camera and a striking display make the LG Q6 an attractive budget-priced handset.

In reality, many of us don't need the tremendous power crammed into the latest smartphones. When all you use your phone for is texting, making calls and some light web browsing, most budget smartphones will suit your needs just fine. This is very much where the LG Q6 fits in. A pared-down version of the premium G6 handset, the Q6 isn't the snappiest handset you'll ever use, but it's more than capable of handling basic day-to-day tasks and keeping you connected when you're out and about. Not only that, it comes equipped with a powerful camera and a crisp display, both of which elevate it above competing handsets at a similar price range.

Read our full review of the LG Q6 here

Looking for an LG phone on a plan?

Unlike most smartphone brands, LG sells almost all of its handsets on an exclusively outright basis here in Australia. You will still find a few handsets available on contract through local providers, and you can compare those in the table below:

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