LG is bringing its dual-screen concept to the US along with a new variant of the G8: the G8X ThinQ.
The G8X drops the 3D depth camera and quad-HD display resolution in favor of a 32-megapixel selfie camera, full-HD display, stereo speakers, and a larger 4,000 mAh battery.
It also has an in-display fingerprint reader instead of the standalone sensor on the G8. Other features of the G8X are similar to the G8, including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chip, standard and wide-angle rear cameras, high-end audio chip, extra-loud speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, IP68 water resistance, NFC, wireless charging, fast charging, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, and a memory card slot.
The snap-on Dual Screen sports a full-HD OLED screen identical to that on the G8X, including the small notch. It also has an extra “cover” display on the outside that shows notifications, date, time, and battery life.
The hinge folds a full 360º, and locks in place at 120º, 140º, 180º (flat), and 270º (tent).
The phone + Dual Screen together will sell for $700 unlocked. Both AT&T and Sprint will offer the LG G8X ThinQ. AT&T is including the Dual Screen for free for a limited time.
Sprint will offer an online rebate form for a Dual Screen, which will ship from LG. Sprint will have “more details to share next week” on its launch offer. Pre-orders start Friday, will full availability on November 1st.
