If at this time last year we had the opportunity to test the LG V40 ThinQ mobile , now the LG G8X model has fallen into our hands , whose concept breaks market trends. This smartphone has been temporarily given to us by the manufacturer, we appreciate your detail, and now, after checking performance and testing its features, we tell you about the experience.

Unboxing and aesthetics of the LG G8X: LG G8X, we have tested a smartphone with dual screen

With the reference G8X , the LG company presents us with one of its ThinQ : High-end smartphones for those users looking for a technologically advanced complement.

LG G8X

The phone comes in a big box rectangular in color black . No image of the device is shown, only a few letters in gray inform us of the model that we are going to buy. At the base of the box there is a sticker where details of the terminal and its hardware are indicated . This box is made up of two other smaller ones.

The box is divided into several smaller ones

We have two blocks that contain all the product. The smallest of these houses the Dual Screen and an accessory that turns a USB-C port into a pin connector, which is magnetically attached to the base of the dual screen.

 

Dual Screen and USB-C adapter

In the big box we have the rest of things. The documentation and the SIM tray eject tool ; Power adapter ; USB cable ; Headphones ; Transparent silicone case ; Cleaning cloth . Of course, we also have the LG G8X here .

LG G8X design

The phone itself has a standard size within the current parameters

The smartphone has a stylish and very balanced design , if we talk only about the terminal. Another issue is with the Dual Screen accessory attached. It is a thin and shiny mobile , which will make it difficult to keep it clean, if we do not use the included protective case. The G8X measures 159.3 x 75.8 x 8.4mm and weighs 192 grams . However, with the Dual Screen we add 132 grams to the set, and it is certainly an overweight that is quite noticeable, in addition to that we will almost double the thickness and increase the width and height of the device also a few millimeters.

The rear cameras do not protrude from the chassis

The frame, housing and Dual screen accessory are black , without there being other versions of different color of the LG G8X . The Dual Screen looks like a book cover , and is made of silicone . It gives access to the buttons on the phone, revealing a wide rear window for the camera. The audio output and the jack connector are also uncovered. While the USB port is replaced by a pin connector that facilitates the charging of the mobile, but restricts the rest of the functionalities.

Dual Screen Accessories

The terminal has four buttons , three on the left: volume and multifunction; and one on the right for power-up. At the base we find the USB-C input and the jack connector . The compartment for SIM and memory is arranged in the left corner of the upper part of the mobile.

LG G8X technical details

A small icon on the main screen displays a simple menu to control the Dual Screen system.

The LG G8X mobile is a quality product, and as such it has characteristics that stand out from the wide range of products on the market. For us, these are some of the points that should be known about the terminal to know if it is worth it.

Screen

The external part of the Dual Screen shows us notifications

The theme of the display is undoubtedly the highlight of the terminal. Its dual screen accessory sets it apart from the rest, and makes it unique. Their usefulness may be a matter of taste, but the quality they offer is unquestionable. We have the well-known Water Drop Effect on-screen system to integrate the camera. The display measures 6.4 inches diagonally, and the bezels are very narrow.

Excellent high definition, vivid color displays

The display , OLED Fullvision offers quality FullHD + reaching 2340 x 1080 pixels with a density of 403 dpi . The result is magnificent, enjoying images full of life and very colorful at all times.

With the Dual screen we transform one into a complete controller to play

Performance

Considering that this device was launched almost half a year ago, its hardware remains at the foot of the gun to rival in performance with other proposals from the upper part of the telephony. Our experience with the telephone is very satisfactory, since it copes with great ease with any type of requirement. It features a first processor Snapdragon 855  from Qualcomm with eight cores  and 6 GB of memory RAM . His results in the Antutu tests give him very good scores, although he does not reach the top of the chosen ones.

 

Cameras

The LG G8X have an interesting set of rear dual camera that combines a wide – angle lens super 136th of 13MP by one of 12 MP . Although the strong commitment of the device is found in the front, one lens super sensitive of 32 MP , able to capture moments with maximum sharpness even in dark environments. As an example serve a few photos taken using different modes in different environments.

 

Battery, operating system and connectivity

For a perfect experience with the LG G8X , running applications on any of its two screens, we have a battery of 4000 mAh capacity. It is important to know that at a load lower than 15% the dual screen does not activate. Autonomy will always depend on how we use the device, although on average we can have it for a day. Obviously, intensive use of the dual screen can reduce this time dramatically.

Intensive use of the two screens has notable effects on the autonomy time

The terminal works with the LG UX 9.0 system , which is actually a custom layer of the brand on Android 9 Pie . The interface is simple and intuitive, and does not require any effort from the user accustomed to the android system . At the level of settings we have the usual categories, so it is easy to find everything.

The LG layer does not alter almost anything Android

In terms of connectivity, you can not miss any. Offers good Wi-Fi Dual 802.11a / b / g / n / ac ; Bluetooth 5.0 .; NFC ; and GPS navigation . We really liked its USB C connector , convenient to use, and that the mobile has fast charging, to have it ready in a short time. It also supports wireless charging .

Technical specifications of the LG G8X mobile: If at this time last year we had the opportunity to test the LG V40 ThinQ mobile ,

In the following table we detail all the characteristics of the smartphone :

Conclusions about the LG G8X smartphone: If at this time last year we had the opportunity to test the LG V40 ThinQ mobile ,

LG G8X, a unique and peculiar smartphone that is out of the ordinary

The LG G8X mobile has left us a very good taste in our mouths. Its originality, at first, means that we have to spend some time to adapt to its peculiarities, and we will need a little more patience to discover all the party that can be taken from the double screen. But the truth is that it is a powerful and solvent device , which more than meets what can be expected of it, and what a demanding user can demand. So we are pleased to award the LG G8X with a well-deserved Gizlogic Gold Award .