LG finally brought the LG G8X ThinQ in India after launching the smartphone back in September during the IFA event in Berlin. The Snapdragon 855 powered device features powerful hardware, along with improved user interface, cleaner icons, and a revamped design. The highlight of the device is its dual-screen layout that allow users to use two apps simultaneously on two different screens.
LG G8X ThinQ Specifications and Features
The LG G8X ThinQ flaunts a 6.4-inch FullVision OLED HD+ display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. LG is offering a dual-screen accessory that can be attached to the G8X ThinQ smartphone. The display on the Dual Screen accessory flaunts an additional 2.1-inch monochrome OLED that allows users to view the date, time, notifications, and battery charge without having to view the primary display. LG’s new dual-screen setup uses a 360-degree Free Hinge that allows any viewing angle between 0 and 180 degrees, much like a laptop.
The smartphone draws power from an octa-core Snapdragon 855 SoC with an Adreno 640 GPU. It is paired with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of storage, which is expandable up to 2TB with a microSD card.
The primary camera on the LG G8X ThinQ is a 12-megapixel lens with an aperture ratio of f/1.8, paired with a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens with an aperture ratio of f/2.4. The camera module is complete with an LED flash. On the front, the LG G8X ThinQ sports a 32-megapixel lens with an aperture rating of f/1.9.
It is the LG phone to feature an in-display fingerprint scanner. The smartphone draws power from a 4,000 mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support. The device runs on Android 9.0 Pie and is upgradable to Android 10. The handset features a revamped version of the LG UX design. Additional tabs such as call logs, dial, and contacts have been moved to the bottom of the screen to ease one-hand usage.
Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, GPS, Bluetooth v5.0, NFC, 3.5mm AUX port, and USB Type-C. The two 1.2W speakers on the ThinQ flaunts 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC-tuned by Meridian Audio. The microphone volume automatically turns up when recording videos, ensuring the most captivating ASMR audio experience. Lastly, the phone comes with MIL-STD 810G and IP68 rated chassis.
LG G8X ThinQ Price and Availability
The LG G8X ThinQ is priced at Rs. 49,999 (~$703). The pricing includes the secondary display. The device will be available at retail stores starting Dec. 21. It currently comes in an Aurora Black color.
Commenting during launch, Advait Vaidya, Business Head of Mobile Division at LG Electronics Private Limited said “We are thrilled to introduce the dual-screen LG G8X ThinQ to our customers. The dual-screen setup allows users to run two apps in parallel, making multitasking an effortless experience. I am sure users will be excited to get their hands on the G8X ThinQ. We continue to expand our horizons in the field of technology and provide our patrons with the best user experience”.
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