Rather than announce a foldable device with a flexible display like Samsung, LG is going with dual-displays via an accessory that you can attach to the phone. Last month at IFA 2019, LG announced the LG G8X ThinQ which comes with the new and improved LG Dual Screen accessory. However, LG didn’t reveal a release date and neither did it mention the price at the launch.
Earlier today, LG announced that the LG G8X ThinQ will be available in the US beginning November 1 for just $699.99. That isn’t a bad price if we are being honest.
The LG G8 ThinQ can be used in a variety of ways with its LG Dual Screen accessory attached. LG says the screen can lock into any angle for example at 120°, you can use one screen as a game controller; at 140° you can use the phone as a mini laptop; stand it or use it as a tent at 270°; or flip it back 360° to receive a call.
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The LG G8 ThinQ has a 6.4-inch OLED screen with a waterdrop notch, a Snapdragon 855 processor, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage that can be expanded up to 2TB via a MicroSD card slot. The LG Dual Screen accessory has the same 6.4-inch FHD+ OLED display and connects to the phone via a USB Type-C port.
The phone has a 12MP f/1.8 primary rear camera whiile a 13MP f/2.4 super wide-angle camera is the second sensor. Its selfie camera is a 32MP f/1.9 sensor. The LG G8 ThinQ has features such as Night View, 4K Time Lapse, AI Action Shot, Cine Shot, and Studio Mode.
Other features are an in-display fingerprint scanner, 2.4W stereo speaker, dedicated Google Assistant button, DTS:X Surround Sound, IP68 water and dust resistance, and a 4000mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 3.0.
The LG G8X ThinQ will be available at Amazon, AT&T, and Sprint. It will ship with a free LG Dual Screen Accessory. LG said promotions for pre-orders will be announced by partners later. However, some eligible buyers will be able to get the phone for just $399.
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