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LG Velvet is coming to the US this week (Update: Verizon details)
July 16, 2025
Updated, August 15, 2025 (12:30 PM ET):We now have the LG Velvet price and release info as it pertains toVerizon. Big Red will be charging $100 more for the Velvet as compared to other carriers, but its variant will access both mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G signals. It also has an exclusive colorway (Aurora Red) and a slightly different name: the LG Velvet 5G UW.
The LG Velvet will be available at Verizon from August 21, this coming Friday.
Original article, June 14, 2025 (11:14 AM ET):TheLG Velvetis about to launch in the US, although your choice of carrier will dictate when you may get it.
LG hasannouncedthat the Velvet 5G will be availablethrough AT&Ton July 22 for $599, or well below the $900 you’d pay for an up-to-the-minute flagship like theV60. However, you’ll have to wait to buy it through T-Mobile or Verizon (disclaimer: this author also writes for Verizon-ownedEngadget), both of which will make the Velvet available later this summer. Verizon’s model will offer access to both ultra-wideband and low-band 5G.
LG Velvet price and other release details
The phone maker didn’t mention the availability of a carrier-independent model throughits websitebut did say that US customers will get a range of colors including Aurora Grey, Aurora Silver, Aurora Red, and Pink White. Not all carriers will carry the same color options.
If you’re looking to purchase the Dual Screen accessory for the Velvet, that’ll be an extra $200.
The underlying hardware will be the same, at least. LG is focusing on the audiovisual experience with a 6.8-inch, 1080p P-OLED screen and stereo speakers with a sound-enriching 3D Sound Engine. It’s in other areas where LG trims costs. The Velvet is using an upper mid-range Snapdragon 765G chip with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage. The 4,300mAh battery is average for the size. You’ll also find a 48MP primary rear camera, an 8MP wide-angle cam, a 5MP depth sensor, and a 16MP front shooter for selfies.
See also:LG Velvet review: Style points
We found that the phone wasn’t as responsive as high-end phones and had merely adequate camera quality. However, the outstanding display, strong audio quality, and eye-catching design made up for those shortcomings. And at $599, you’re getting quite a lot from a mainstream, 5G-capable smartphone. With that said, the baseOnePlus 8offers faster performance and improved battery life for $100 more — it’s worth considering if your budget has a little more room. You also might want to consider theOnePlus Nord, which undercuts the Velvet, thoughisn’t readily available in the US.
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