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Press Release -- October 3rd, 2018
Source: Sprint Nextel
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A Shutterbug’s Dream Come True! Five Camera Smartphone, LG V40 ThinQ, Coming to Sprint on Oct. 19

October 03, 2018
Never before have photo and video buffs had so many tools at their fingertips on a wireless device! Sprint (NYSE:S, news, filings) today announced the upcoming availability of LG V40 ThinQTM boasting three rear cameras (standard/2x zoom telephoto/super wide) and 2 front cameras (standard/wide) so you can capture more of life’s moments. Working together, the five cameras capture moments big or small, at different angles and from every perspective.

LG V40 ThinQ will be available on Oct. 19 for just $20 per month with Sprint Flex Lease – that’s a savings of $360 over the 18-month lease.1 This limited-time promotion will be in all Sprint retail channels, including www.sprint.com and 1-800-Sprint1. Sprint customers can choose from a selection of tailor-made Unlimited plans to meet different needs and lifestyles – all at the best price.

“Without a doubt, LG V40 ThinQ meets our customers’ demands for access to the most advanced wireless technology available today,” said Dow Draper, Sprint chief commercial officer. “It couples well with Sprint’s robust Unlimited plans so customers can take great photos and videos and share them without worrying about data consumption. I am excited to see what our customers create with the amazing technology in LG V40 ThinQ.”

With five cameras, LG V40 ThinQ conveniently captures more of life’s moments, as it happens, without missing a beat. Advanced camera features include:

Triple Shot: Whether you want to zoom in and get close, capture the bigger picture or get an everyday shot, capture it all with 3 rear cameras. Easily capture 3 photos – standard, 2x zoom, super wide angle- with just one click. With Triple Preview, get a live preview of all three rear cameras to compare and select the best lens for your scene.
Dual Front Cameras: Select from the dual front— standard and wide— lens cameras to capture standout selfies that are clear and rich with detail. The dual front cameras also work together to enhance portrait selfies with artistic background and lighting effects.
Super Wide-Angle Camera: Capture the full story with the super wide-angle lens with 107 degrees field of view to create photos without compromise. Turn expansive panoramas and group shots into memorable moments.
AI Camera: The intuitive AI Camera helps you take better pictures by recognizing what you’re shooting. AI Composition adjusts the position of your subject for artistically balanced photos while AI CAM recommends photo-enhancing filters for your specific scene.
In addition, LG V40 ThinQ puts LG’s award-winning OLED TV technology in the palm of your hand. The brilliant 6.4″ edge-to-edge screen is nestled in a sleek, impressively light design for the ultimate comfort. DTS:X 3D Surround Sound gives you an immersive sound experience, that comes from all directions, while the Boombox Speaker provides room-filling, premium audio with bass you can feel.

Faster Speeds than before on Sprint’s Next-Gen Network
LG V40 ThinQ leverages the latest Gigabit-class LTE capabilities Sprint is rolling out as part of its massive Next-Gen Network investment to improve coverage, reliability and speed nationwide. There’s never been a better time to try Sprint’s Network Built for Unlimited.

In fact, Sprint has the most improved network according to Ookla as shown in Speedtest Intelligence data2 and PCMag’s 2018 Fastest Mobile Networks report. In both, the company’s year-over-year increase in national average download speeds outpaced the competitors3, including an 87 percent lift as reported in PCMag’s annual tests.

Worry-Free Protection with Sprint Complete
Sprint customers can protect their LG V40 ThinQ with Sprint Complete, an affordable suite of benefits providing protection against life’s “oops moments” and on-demand tech support. Sprint Complete is the most comprehensive protection program in the wireless industry and it is now available for select Sprint phones, tablets and smartwatches.

Sprint offers the most repair options including in store repair, on-site repair, and mail-in repair (select models only) and is also the only major carrier to use manufacturer-certified parts in all repairs. Sign-up is available within 30 days of a phone activation or upgrade. For more details including the full list of program benefits, please visit www.sprint.com/protection.

About Sprint
Sprint (NYSE: S) is a communications services company that creates more and better ways to connect its customers to the things they care about most. Sprint served 54.6 million connections as of June 30, 2018, and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; leading no-contract brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. Today, Sprint’s legacy of innovation and service continues with an increased investment to dramatically improve coverage, reliability and speed across its nationwide network and commitment to launching the first 5G mobile network in the U.S. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.

1 $20/mo. after $20/mo. credit, applied within two bills. With approved credit, 18-month lease with upgrade or new line of service are eligible. If you cancel early the remaining balance is due. Subject to $30 activation fee. Monthly lease payment excludes taxes. Requires credit approval & qualifying plan.
2See http://speedtest.net/reports/united-states/ for more information.
3 Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data for average download speeds from June 2017 to June 2018 for all mobile results. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.

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