New Delhi: LG has announced the successor to the G Flex smartphone at the 2015 International CES in Las Vegas. Named G Flex 2, the new curved-screen phone, says LG, improves upon its predecessor and comes with a more advanced design, faster performance, and greater convenience.
LG's new G Flex 2 has a slightly curved screen, as the name implies. LG says that makes phones easier to hold and the display easier to read. Even more notable is the fact that LG is also making the Flex 2 smaller than its predecessor, countering a trend toward bigger and bigger phones.
LG says it got complaints that the previous, 6-inch version felt too big. The new one will be just 5.5 inches, which LG considers the "sweet spot" for smartphones. That's the same screen size as Apple's new iPhone 6 Plus, though it's actually slightly shorter when placed side by side.
LG is also making the back of its new phone "scratch-proof" by adding self-healing properties. Scratch or nick it under normal use, and the mark disappears in seconds. The screen itself isn't scratchproof, but LG says it's more durable than usual with a special chemical layer applied to Corning's Gorilla Glass.
The Flex 2 has improved screen resolution over the original Flex, at 1080p high definition, though that's still behind LG's G3 in sharpness. The Flex 2 also introduces some selfie features and a way to quickly check the time and notifications without turning the entire screen on.
Curved-screen phones remain a niche product, and LG doesn't expect to ship as many Flex 2 phones as its flat G3 smartphone. A price hasn't been determined, but it's expected to be more than the G3 and other high-end phones, which typically cost $600 to $700 without a two-year contract.
The phone will initially be available in two colours - Platinum Silver and Flamenco Red. The LG G Flex 2 will be available starting at the end of the month in Korea to be followed by additional global markets.
(With inputs from AP)
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