Taking on OnePlus 7T, LG launches G8s ThinQ in India
What's the story
As an addition to its G-series of smartphones, LG has launched the all-new G8s ThinQ in India. Priced at Rs. 36,990, the flagship handset will be up for grabs starting today via company's retail partner stores. The key highlights of the phone include its premium all-glass design, Hand ID authentication, military-grade build quality, and top-tier internals. Here's more.
Design and display
At a glance
The LG G8s ThinQ features an iPhone X-like notched design with an ultra slim bezel at the bottom. On the rear, it houses horizontally aligned triple cameras and a physical fingerprint sensor. The phone sports a 6.21-inch OLED display with full-HD+ (1080x2248 pixels) resolution and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Further, it comes with IP68 rating and MIL-STD-810G compliant durability.
Cameras
For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
The LG G8s ThinQ sports triple rear cameras including a 12MP (f/1.8) primary sensor, 13MP (f/2.4) ultra-wide-angle camera, and 12MP (f/2.6) telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. Up front, the dual camera module comprises an 8MP (f/1.9) main sensor, paired with a 3D TOF Z camera which offers features including Face Unlock, Hand ID (scans veins in your hand), and Air Motion (touchless commands).
Internals
Under the hood
The LG G8s ThinQ is powered by a Snapdragon 855 processor, paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage. Under the hood, it runs Android Pie-based LG UX 8 and packs a 3,550mAh battery with Quick Charge 3 (18W) fast-charging support. Furthermore, the phone offers all standard sensors and latest connectivity options including dual-SIMs (Nano), dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Type-C port, and headphone jack.