In September, LG had launched the LG G8X ThinQ smartphone that had arrived with a Dual Screen accessory. A 5G variant of the same smartphone had debuted in South Korea as LG V50s ThinQ in October. Fresh information reveals that the company is gearing up to introduce new flagship phones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020 in February. According to The Korea Herald, industry sources have revealed that LG will be announcing a new 5G flagship smartphone and LG V60 ThinQ 5G at the MWC 2020.
The LG V60 ThinQ will be a 5G enabled device that will arrive with a Dual Screen accessory. The V50 ThinQ’s second screen accessory came with “free stop hinge” technology that allowed users to stop and hold the second display at desired angle. The V60 ThinQ will be arriving with an upgraded folding technology for its Dual Screen accessory. An unnamed industry official stated that the LG plans to unveil V60 ThinQ as 2020’s first phone to expand is presence in the 5G market. He also said that the firm aims to increase its shipments in markets such as South Korea, the U.S. and Japan.
The report on the South Korean publication did not reveal the name of the new 5G-ready flagship phone that will be unleashed alongside the LG V60 ThinQ 5G. At the MWC 2019, the South Korean company had showcased the LG V50 ThinQ 5G with Dual Screen accessory and LG G8 ThinQ and G8s ThinQ phones. The G8 phones did not support 5G connectivity. Hence, there is a possibility that the company may announce the LG G9 ThinQ and LG G9s ThinQ with 5G capabilities along with the V60 ThinQ 5G. As of this writing, there is no confirmation on the specs of the LG G9 series and LG V60 ThinQ.
The V60 ThinQ could be driven by the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform that tags along the X55 5G modem for 5G connectivity. Last year’s LG G8 series came with a wider notch on their screens that include a selfie camera and a ToF (Time of Flight) 3D camera for Hand ID that scanned the veins in the palm of the user to unlock. It remains to be seen whether the LG G9 series also comes with Hand ID feature.
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