LG G8X THINQ and LG Dual Screen Available For Fun and Productivity

LG Electronics today unveiled the LG G8XThinQ, its newest G series smartphone, and a more advanced LG Dual Screen at IFA 2019 in Berlin.

Both the LG G8XThinQ and LG Dual Screen are designed to create a new way to multitask, enjoy content and socialize on mobile.

The first LG Dual Screen, introduced at MWC 2019 in Barcelona, established a new was of multitasking. For the new version, LG sought out consumer feedback and implemented a number of improvements including an additional 2.1-inch Cover Display. This handy extra display lets users check the time, date, battery charge, notifications and other useful information without opening the Dual Screen. What’s more, while the first Dual Screen offered viewing from two different angles, the new Dual Screen adopts a new 360 Freestop Hinge to allow for viewing at any angle, just like a laptop.

LG’s newest G series smartphone shares the same 6.4-inch display of LG Dual Screen. An in-display fingerprint sensor makes locking and unlocking the LG G8XThinQ easier, even with the Dual Screen folded back. While automatic adjustment of a smartphone display’s brightness using sensors is nothing new, in the G8XThinQ, an ambient light sensor also adjusts the contrast to maximize image details and reduce eye strain. And the phone’s front-facing camera sits within an unobtrusive Waterdrop lens cutout appreciate the 6.4-inch FullVision display to the maximum.

And when it comes to the camera, the LG G8XThinQ is sporting a 32MP front shooter with a 1.6μm sensor that rivals the cameras on the back. Also, for the perfect selfie, Reflector Mode ensures sharper portraits even in dark environments letting users adjust the lighting color to match their mood or preference. AI Action Shot in the new LG G8XThinQ recognizes and compensates for movement with a shutter speed of 1/480 of a second to keep subjects fully in focus. 4K Time Lapse lets users create artistic time lapse videos in 4K resolution while LG Steady Cam provides enhanced image stability for footage. Available for the first time, switching between front and rear cameras while recording video is possible with LG G8XThinQ.

Two 1.2W speakers deliver balanced stereo sound powered by the 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC tuned by Meridian Audio. On the recording end, the LG G8XThinQ features a microphone which is automatically turned up when capturing video to ensure that sounds are recorded in detail for the most captivating, ASMR recordings.

And when it comes to looks, the LG G8XThinQ shares much of the DNA of previous LG phones. Connecting the phone to the Dual Screen is now achieved via USB instead of Pogo Pins for a cleaner looking phone when used without the case. LG G8XThinQ features an improved user interface with a cleaner design, refreshed icons and tabs such as Dial, Call logs, and Contacts moving to the bottom of the display so that users can get even more done with only one hand.

LG G8XThinQ and upgraded LG Dual Screen will be available in key markets in the fourth quarter.

Key Specifications:

LG G8XThinQ

Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Mobile Platform
Display: 6.4-inch 19.5:9 FHD + OLED FullVision (2,340 x 1,080 / 403ppi)
Memory: 6GB RAM / 128GB / microSD (up to 2TB)
Camera:

Rear: 12MP Standard (F1.8 / 1.4μm / 78˚) / 13MP Super Wide (F2.4 / 1.0μm / 136˚)
Front: 32MP Standard (F1.9 / 0.8μm / 79˚)

Battery: 4,000mAh
Operating System: Android 9.0 Pie
Size: 159.3 x 75.8 x 8.4mm
Weight: 192g
Network: 3G / 4G LTE-A
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac / Bluetooth 5 / NFC / USB Type-C (USB 3.1 Compatible)
Biometrics: In-Display Fingerprint Sensor
Color: Aurora Black
Others: Stereo Speaker / AI CAM / Google Lens / Google Assistant / 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC / DTS:X 3D Surround Sound / IP68 Water and Dust Resistance / HDR10 / Qualcomm Quick Charge™ 3.0 Technology / MIL-STD 810G Compliance / FM Radio