LG Announces LG G Flex 2 (#CES2015)

LG announced the G Flex 2. This phone has good features but what makes it unique is the curved display. Check out the specs

CES 2015 hasn’t officially kicked off, but we have a few announcements going. Today the LG G Flex 2 was announced. We have most of the major specs below. More info and hands-on pics when I have more time with the device later on.

LG G Flex 2 Specs

Display: 5.5 inch curved (23 degree) Full HD P-OLED(1920 x 1080 403 PPI )
Cameras: 13 Megapixel rear-facing camera (with OIS) / 2.1 megapixel front-facing camera
Processor / RAM:  Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 Quad-Core Processor/ 3 GB RAM
Memory: 32 GB  Internal Memory with expansion slot
Battery: 3,000 mAh embedded battery
Connectivity : Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi /  NFC
OS: Android Lollipop 5.0
Features:  Quick Charge, GlanceView

 

What’s more, the G Flex2’s cover glass is approximately 20 percent more durable, thanks to a special chemical treatment technology developed by LG. The Self Healing back, which keeps the phone looking new even through the nicks and scratches from normal everyday use, has also been improved with significantly faster healing time. LGreduced the healing time from about three minutes to just within ten seconds at room temperature.

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The Full HD screen on the G Flex 2 is a welcome upgrade from the original which only had a 720p screen. It will be available in two colors; red, or silver. It will be available for AT&T and Sprint. Check out more details from the press release

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Practical Solutions for User Convenience

The G Flex2’s curve-enhanced user experience carries over to software as well. It comes fully loaded with the best of LG’s unique software features optimized for its curved form factor:

  • Gesture Shot makes it easy to capture the perfect selfie with a simple hand gesture recognizable from up to 1.5 meters away.
  • Gesture View makes it easy to check your last shot immediately after taking a photo or selfie.
  • Glance View displays key information such as time, recent messages or missed calls with a downward swipe of the curved screen even while the display
Are you into curved screens or will you stick to LG’s G2/ G3 line? 

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