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LG V50 ThinQ
PROS 5G
connectivity on
Sprint’s network.
Excellent audio
quality. Solid
performance.
CONS First-
generation 5G
modem. Battery life is
just okay.
Unpredictable
software updates.
Expensive.
BOTTOM LINE The LG
V50 ThinQ is one of
the first phones to
ship with 5G
connectivity—but 5G
is in its infancy and a
first-gen modem
gives the phone
limited shelf life.