The LG X2 (2019) has just been announced in South Korea, and will debut as the LG K30 (2019) globally. The smartphone is the successor to the LG X2 (2018) that launched in June last year. The highlights of the 2019 X2 are tall aspect ratio, dedicated Google Assistant button. The device is designed following the MIL-STD 810G, the military standards followed by the US Department of Defense. This certifies the durability of the device through a series of six challenges, including high and low temperature, humidity, heat shock, vibration and shock. LG Electronics CEO and Mobile Marketing Manager Oh Seung-Jin said, “The device will be a good option for customers that prefer functionality over extravagance”.
LG X2 (2019) Specifications and Price
The LG X2 / K30 (2019) features a 5.45-inch HD+ FullVision display with a 720 x 1440 pixel resolution. The smartphone is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset with 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of native storage. The internal memory is expandable up to 2TB with a microSD card.
The LG X2 (2019) gets a 13-megapixel primary camera with PDAF for quicker focus, and a 5-megapixel selfie camera. The device draws power from a 3,000 mAh battery. Connectivity options present on the device include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It features a polycarbonate body that measures 147 x 71.5 x 8.2mm and weighs 147 grams.
The LG X2 (2019) is priced at KRW 198,000 (~$163), and is available in a New Aurora Black color. The three leading cellular operators of South Korea will begin the sales of the X2 (2019) from Aug. 9. LG has confirmed that the X2 will bear the K30 moniker in Europe, including Poland, Germany and Italy, and North America. The device will replace the existing LG K30 (2018) in the global markets, which launched back in May-June 2018 at a similar price tag.
