LG Electronics on Friday launched its new LG G8X ThinQ flagship smartphone in India. Originally unveiled at IFA 2019 back in September, the device is the latest installment in the company’s flagship G-series. It now comes with an additional detachable screen that can be connected to the phone using the USB Type-C port. It also has a 360-degree free stop hinge that lets you use the phone as a game controller when tilted at 120 degrees.
The device features two identical 6.4-inch FHD+ (2340 x 1080) OLED displays with an in-display fingerprint scanner baked into the phone. The other screen is only a display panel. In addition, there’s a secondary 2.1-inch display to show essential info, such as notifications, date, time, and battery life on the outside of the detachable display.
The G8X ThinQ runs Android 9.0 Pie and carries a 4,000mAh battery with support for Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0 technology. It also comes with an IP68 rating that denotes resistance to dust and water. The phone supports HDR10 and is MIL-STD 810G compliant.
The LG G8X ThinQ is priced at Rs. 49,999 (around $700) and will be available in a single Aurora Black color option across both online and offline outlets in India. It will go on sale starting Saturday, December 21, but I understand you already know that there are other more affordable flagship phones out there.
