Google Pixel 3 and LG V40 now available on Verizon in the US
This month has been chock full of smartphone launches. We’ve already seen the Huawei Mate 20, Razer Phone 2, Google Pixel 3, and LG V40 ThinQ, and now we’re waiting on the Honor Magic 2, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, and OnePlus 6T. For those of you who are Verizon Wireless customers in the United States, the only smartphones released this month you’ll actually be able to use are the Google Pixel 3 and LG V40. If you’re looking to pick up one of these devices, Verizon Wireless is now selling the Pixel 3 and V40.
Verizon Google Pixel 3 Pricing and Availability
The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will be available in all retail Verizon Wireless stores, through Verizon’s website, and through the My Verizon app.
The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will be available in Clearly White, Just Black, and Not Pink. If purchased through Verizon, the Pixel 3 starts at $33.33 per month for 24 months while the Pixel 3 XL starts at $38.74 per month for 24 months. The pricing for the 128GB storage model, which both devices are also available in, will be higher. You can also buy the device from Google directly and bring the device to Verizon, but Verizon is offering an incentive to entice you to purchase it through them. If you buy one Google Pixel 3, you’ll get a second 64GB Pixel 3*. However, both Pixel 3s must be purchased via Verizon’s device payment plan and you’ll have to sign up for one new line of service. Here’s the fine print:
$799.99 device payment purchase per device req’d. 2nd phone: Less $799.99 promo credit applied to account over 24 mos.; promo credit ends when balance paid or line terminated/transferred; 0% APR.
The Pixel Stand ($79.99) wireless charging dock and Google Home Hub ($149.99) 7-inch smart display will also be available for purchase, as will a variety of Pixel 3 cases from the likes of Otterbox, Incipio, Under Armour, and more.
Check out our announcement post and our review for more details on the device. We’ve embedded the specifications table below for quick access.
Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Specifications
| Category | Google Pixel 3 | Google Pixel 3 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions and Weight | 145.6 x 68.2 x 7.9 mm, 148g | 158 x 76.6 x 7.9 mm, 184g |
| Build | Aluminum frame with hybrid coating. Two-tone soft touch glass back, squeezable frame for Active Edge | Aluminum frame with hybrid coating. Two-tone soft touch glass back, squeezable frame for Active Edge |
| Software | Android Pie with 3 years of OS and 3 years of security patch updates | Android Pie with 3 years of OS and 3 years of security patch updates |
| Display | 5.5-inch 1080×2160 (18:9) OLED display. Gorilla Glass 5. HDR support. | 6.3-inch 1440×2960 (18.5:9) notched OLED display. Gorilla Glass 5. HDR support. |
| System-on-chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 with Adreno 630 GPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 with Adreno 630 GPU |
| Co-processor | Pixel Visual Core Titan security chip | Pixel Visual Core Titan security chip |
| RAM | 4GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 64GB/128GB, no microSD card slot | 64GB/128GB, no microSD card slot |
| Battery | 2,915 mAh | 3,430 mAh |
| Rear Camera Sensor | 12.2MP f/1.8, 1.4μm Video recording: 4k @ 30fps, OIS+EISSlow motion: [email protected] Pixel Autofocus, Zero Shutter Lag (ZSL), Rapid and Accurate Image Super-Resolution (RAISR) | 12.2MP f/1.8, 1.4μm Video recording: 4k @ 30fps, OIS+EIS Slow motion: [email protected] Dual Pixel Autofocus (PDAF), Zero Shutter Lag (ZSL), Rapid and Accurate Image Super-Resolution (RAISR) |
| Front Camera Sensors | Dual 8.1MP (primary is f/1.8 while secondary is a wide-angle lens with f/2.2 and 97 degree field of view) Video recording: 1080p | Dual 8.1MP (primary is f/1.8 while secondary is a wide-angle lens with f/2.2 and 97 degree field of view) Video recording: 1080p |
| Ports | USB 3.1 Type-C, nanoSIM tray | USB 3.1 Type-C, nanoSIM tray |
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| Security | Rear fingerprint scanner, Tamper-resistant hardware security module supporting StrongBox Keymaster | Rear fingerprint scanner, Tamper-resistant hardware security module supporting StrongBox Keymaster |
| Audio | Dual front-facing speakers, no 3.5mm headphone jack | Dual front-facing speakers, no 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Charging | Wireless charging up to 10W via Pixel Stand, 18W via USB PD 2.0 | Wireless charging up to 10W via Pixel Stand, 18W via USB PD 2.0 |
| IP Rating | IP68 – Water and dust resistant | IP68 – Water and dust resistant |
Verizon LG V40 ThinQ Pricing and Availability
The LG V40 ThinQ will be available in Aurora Black and Moroccan Blue, starting at $40.83 per month for 24 months on a payment plan. You can purchase the device from Verizon’s online store, in retail stores, or via the My Verizon app starting today.
New and existing customers can get $200 off if purchased via the Verizon device payment plan. If you switch to Verizon or add a new line, Verizon is offering up to $300 if you trade in your old device (though we all know how often trade-ins are undervalued)*. Lastly, Verizon is offering a 256GB microSDXC card and adapter from SanDisk and enrollment in the LG Second Year Promise program if you pre-order the device between today and November 2nd. Here’s the fine print:
Up to $979.99 device payment purchase req’d. Less $100 trade-in/promo credit (upgrade) or $300 trade-in/promo credit (new) applied to account over 24 mos w/in 1-2 bill cycles; promo credit ends when balance paid or line terminated/transferred; 0% APR. Trade-in must be in good working and cosmetic condition.
Check out our announcement post and our video review for more details on the device. We’ve embedded the specifications table below for quick access.
LG V40 ThinQ Specifications
| Category | LG V40 ThinQ |
|---|---|
| Dimensions and Weight | 158.7 x 75.7 x 7.7mm, 169g |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 @ 2.8GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 630 |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Rear Cameras | 12MP (standard, f/1.5 aperture, 1.4 μm pixel size) + 16MP (wide-angle, f/1.9 aperture) + 12MP (telephoto, f/2.4 aperture) w/ LED flash, Optical Image Stabilization, Dual Phase Detection Autofocus, 2X Optical Zoom |
| Front Camera | 8MP (standard, f/1.9 aperture) + 5MP (wide-angle, f/2.2 aperture) |
| Storage | 64GB, expandable up to 512GB via microSD |
| Display | 6.4-inch 1440×3120 19.5:9 P-OLED FullVision Display, 536 PPI |
| Audio | 3.5mm headphone jack (w/ 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC), BoomBox speaker, DTS:X 3D Surround Sound, FM Radio |
| Battery | 3,300mAh battery w/ fast charging (Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0), wireless charging |
| Ports | USB Type-C (USB 2.0, 3.1 compatible) |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes (rear-mounted) |
| Software | Android 8.1 Oreo (LG UX 7.0) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz/5GHz) Bluetooth 5.0 NFC LTE with VoLTE GPS / GLONASS |
| Colors | Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue |
| Pricing | Starting at $899.99 |
| Availability | October 18th |
