technology news: LG G8X ThinQ with its second screen is crazy cheap (Update: AT&T pre-orders)

vendredi 25 octobre 2019

LG G8X ThinQ with its second screen is crazy cheap (Update: AT&T pre-orders)

Update, October 25, 2019 (12:00 PM ET): The LG G8X ThinQ price is just $699, and that includes the innovative second display accessory. The device hits store shelves on November 1, but if you're keen on getting one as soon as possible, you can pre-order the device starting today from AT&T.

Keep in mind that this pre-order will mean you'll need to activate the device on AT&T, even if you buy the phone outright. AT&T is also selling the device for more money than the MSRP for some reason at $779.

If you want to buy the LG G8X unlocked instead, it looks like you'll need to wait for November 1 when the phone goes on general sale. In the meantime, click the button below to grab your AT&T pre-order!

Pre-order LG G8X on AT&T

Original article, October 22, 2019 (03:07 PM ET): LG isn't a company known for aggressively pricing its phones. Quite the opposite, actually: many of its devices are pretty overpriced for what you get. However, when it comes to the LG G8X ThinQ price, we're pleasantly surprised to reveal that it is not only fairly priced but downright cheap considering what you get.

The LG G8X, as its name suggests, is a slightly modified version of its 2019 flagship, the LG G8 ThinQ. It has some upgrades to it — most notably the addition of an in-display fingerprint sensor and an upgraded selfie lens — while also downgrading some of the more frivolous features of the G8 (Hand ID, anyone?).

The real selling point of the G8X, though, is the innovative second display. This accessory snaps onto the phone and basically turns the device into a pseudo-foldable. The display allows for new capabilities such as gaming controls and interesting camera tricks by using the secondary display as your preview panel.

Even if you don't care about the secondary display, the LG G8X ThinQ is still a great phone on its own merit. Check out the official specs below:

	LG G8X ThinQ
Display	6.4-inch OLED with 19.5:9 aspect ratio FHD+ (2,340 x 1,080 / 403ppi)
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
GPU	Adreno 640
RAM	6GB
Storage	128GB internal microSD card slot (up to 2TB)
Battery	4,000mAh
Power	USB-C connector (USB 3.1) Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 No wireless charging
Cameras	Rear: 12MP Standard (F1.8 / 1.4μm / 78˚) 13MP Super Wide (F2.4 / 1.0μm / 136˚) Front: 32MP Standard (F1.9 / 0.8μm / 79˚)
Security	In-display fingerprint sensor (optical)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac Bluetooth 5.0
Audio	3.5mm headphone jack 2.4W Balanced Stereo Speakers 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC tuned by Meridian Audio DTS:X 3D Surround Sound
Protection	IP68 certified
Dimensions and weight	159.3 x 75.8 x 8.4mm 192g
Colors	Aurora Black

Additionally, here are the specs for just the secondary display accessory:

	LG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen
Display	6.4-inch OLED with 19.5:9 aspect ratio FHD+ (2,340 x 1,080 / 403ppi)
Dimensions and weight	165.96 x 84.63 x 14.99mm 134g
Colors	Aurora Black

Considering the G8X comes with the secondary display in the box, what would you expect the LG G8X ThinQ price to be? Surprisingly, the device will only set you back $699, or $100 less than the starting price of the Google Pixel 4.

A 2019 smartphone with the specs listed above for just $699 is not a bad deal on its own, but when you throw in that secondary display you have yourself an unbeatable bargain. If LG is able to deliver Android 10 to this device and keep up with future Android updates — which its promised it will try to do going forward — the LG G8X ThinQ could be one of the best buys of the year.

The LG G8X ThinQ price will be $699 for the unlocked version which hits store shelves on November 1, 2019. Pre-orders will open on October 25 — stay tuned for purchase links!