Mobile World Congress is now tantalising close, and already LG have revealed some of the kit due to be shown off at the event.
Their new devices are set to include “premium features without the premium price” and we will see the first two phones in the X series in Barcelona. Those handsets will be called the X cam and the X screen and it’s obvious from the names where their strengths lie.
First up, the X cam, and it’s a name you should be careful Googling. This will have dual cameras on the back plus an “elegant curved finish on the front” with a 5.2mm profile and a comfortable shape. It’ll weigh in at just 118g.
Details for the X cam include a 5.2″ Full HD screen a 1.14GHz CPU which is octa-core (?!) and that rear camera assembly, which is a combination of a 13 megapixel and 5 megapixel camera. There’s also an 8 megapixel camera up-front. It runs Android 6.0 on a 2,520mAh battery with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. Colour options are Titan Silver / White / Gold / Pink Gold.
Meanwhile, LG have confirmed that they have an always-on display, and it comes on the X screen smartphone.
The “always-on” screen is, in fact, a secondary screen which is 1.76″. It’ll let you play music, get into frequently used apps and see who’s calling. You can also check the battery life, see the time, date and check other notifications. This alone should improve battery life because people generally flick their main screen on to check for notifications and to see what the time is.
Specs include a 4.93″ HD main screen, that 1.76″ LCD (520 x 80) secondary screen and a 1.2GHz quad-core CPU. There’s a 13 megapixel rear shooter, 8 megapixel front and 2GB of RAM plus 16GB of storage. We’re not sure at this point whether it’ll be getting a microSD card slot, but it will run Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and has a 2,300 mAh battery. The handset has a crystal-clear glass fibre exterior and you can get it in pink gold, white and black.
Juno Cho, CEO of LG Mobile, states..
Both handsets will be available from next month in “key markets” within Asia, Europe and Latin America.
LG TO DEBUT “SPECIALIST” X SERIES
SMARTPHONES AT MWC 2016
X cam and X screen Offer Key Premium Features Without the Premium Price
LONDON, 15th Feb, 2016 — Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, LG Electronics (LG) will bring to Mobile World Congress 2016 a new series of smartphones developed to offer customers a unique user experience by offering one exceptional feature at a price that rivals mid-range smartphones. The first two models in the X series — X cam and X screen — will debut at MWC in Barcelona on February 22. The X cam and X screen are designed for customers who do not want or need all the bells and whistles that come with today’s high-end phones but still desire a great camera or advanced display.
The X cam sports dual cameras on the rear and delivers one of the most advanced camera experience in a mass-tier smartphone. Thanks to LG’s seamless 3D Bending Glass, the X cam features an elegant curved finish on the front and with a profile of only 5.2mm, the device is extremely comfortable to hold in the hand. And unlike other boxy and heavier mid-range phones, the X cam tips the scale at only 118g.
The other model, appropriately named X screen, is equipped with an “Always-on” Second Screen which until now has only been available on LG’s premium V10. The Second Screen sits above the main 4.93-inch HD In-cell Touch display and makes multi-tasking a breeze on the X screen. With the 1.76 inch Second Screen, users can easily access frequently used apps, answer calls without interrupting the current activity or just play music. The Second Screen also lets users check time, date, battery status and other notifications without ever having to turn on the phone. What’s more, the X screen offers a stylish, sleek look with its crystal-clear glass fibre exterior and clean lines.
“Everyone has a favourite smartphone feature,” said Juno Cho, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “At LG, we think there’s room for devices that do one thing very well and that customers shouldn’t have to pay for features that they don’t want. At the end of the day, we’re committed to offering consumers more choices.”
LG’s X series will debut in key markets in Asia, Europe and Latin America starting next month. Visitors to MWC can see the new X series for themselves at LG’s booth in Hall 3 of Fira Gran Via from February 22-25.
X cam Key Specifications:*
· Display: 5.2-inch FHD In-cell Touch
· Chipset: 1.14GHz Octa-Core
· Camera: Rear 13MP and 5MP / Front 8MP
· Memory: 2GB RAM / 16GB ROM
· Battery: 2,520mAh
· Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
· Size: 147.5 x 73.6 x 5.2mm~6.9mm
· Network: LTE
· Colors: Titan Silver / White / Gold / Pink Gold
X screen Key Specifications:*
· Display: Main) 4.93-inch HD In-cell Touch
Secondary) 1.76-inch LCD (520 x 80)
· Chipset: 1.2GHz Quad-Core
· Camera: Rear 13MP / Front 8MP
· Memory: 2GB RAM / 16GB ROM
· Battery: 2,300mAh
· Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
· Size: 142.6 x 71.8 x 7.1mm
· Network: LTE
· Colors: Black / White / Pink Gold
