The 'X cam' sports two rear cameras, and the 'X screen' borrows the V10's secondary display in the first two phones of this new line.
In addition to the LG G5, LG has announced a new series of smartphone that will be unveiled at Mobile World Congress. The new "X" series is starting with a pair of phones — the "X cam" and "X screen." They're decidedly aimed at the mid-range — "for customers who do not want or need all the bells and whistles that come with today's high-end phones," LG says — but borrow features seen on LG's high end devices.
The "X cam" (that lowercase is intentional, apparently) sports two rear cameras, with one ranging at 13 megapixels and the other at 5 megapixels. LG's being coy about what those two cameras actually do together. But the phone itself sports a 5.2-inch 1080p display and has 16GB of on-board storage with 2GB of RAM. It's got a 2,520mAh battery and is running Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box.
The "X screen" is a 5-inch phone (OK, 4.93 inches) at 720p with a secondary 1.76-inch display, very much like what we've enjoyed on the LG V10. It's also got 16GB of storage and 2GB of RAM, a 2,300 mAh battery and is running Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It's got a single rear camera at 13MP, and an 8MP front-facer.
The X series will first launch in Asia, Europe and Latin America in March. The phones will officially be unveiled Feb. 22, the day after the LG G5 event at Mobile World Congress.
LG's X series will debut in key markets in Asia, Europe and Latin America starting next month. Visitors to MWC can see the new X series for themselves at LG's booth in Hall 3 of Fira Gran Via from February 22-25.
LG TO DEBUT "SPECIALIST" X SERIES SMARTPHONES AT MWC 2016
X cam and X screen Offer Key Premium Features Without the Premium Price
SEOUL, Feb. 15, 2016 ― Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, LG Electronics (LG) will bring to Mobile World Congress 2016 a new series of smartphones developed to offer customers a unique user experience by offering one exceptional feature at a price that rivals mid-range smartphones. The first two models in the X series ― X cam and X screen ― will debut at MWC in Barcelona on February 22. The X cam and X screen are designed for customers who do not want or need all the bells and whistles that come with today's high-end phones but still desire a great camera or advanced display.
The X cam sports dual cameras on the rear and delivers one of the most advanced camera experience in a mass-tier smartphone. Thanks to LG's seamless 3D Bending Glass, the X cam features an elegant curved finish on the front and with a profile of only 5.2mm, the device is extremely comfortable to hold in the hand. And unlike other boxy and heavier mid-range phones, the X cam tips the scale at only 118g.
The other model, appropriately named X screen, is equipped with an "Always-on" Second Screen which until now has only been available on LG's premium V10. The Second Screen sits above the main 4.93-inch HD In-cell Touch display and makes multi-tasking a cinch on the X screen. With the 1.76 inch Second Screen, users can easily access frequently used apps, answer calls without interrupting the current activity or just play music. The Second Screen also lets users check time, date, battery status and other notifications without ever having to turn on the phone. What's more, the X screen offers a stylish, sleek look with its crystal-clear glass fiber exterior and clean lines.
"Everyone has a favorite smartphone feature," said Juno Cho, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. "At LG, we think there's room for devices that do one thing very well and that customers shouldn't have to pay for features that they don't want. At the end of the day, we're committed to offering consumers more choices."
LG's X series will debut in key markets in Asia, Europe and Latin America starting next month. Visitors to MWC can see the new X series for themselves at LG's booth in Hall 3 of Fira Gran Via from February 22-25.
X cam Key Specifications: *
- Display: 5.2-inch FHD In-cell Touch
- Chipset: 1.14GHz Octa-Core
- Camera: Rear 13MP and 5MP / Front 8MP
- Memory: 2GB RAM / 16GB ROM
- Battery: 2,520mAh
- Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- Size: 147.5 x 73.6 x 5.2mm~6.9mm
- Network: LTE
- Colors: Titan Silver / White / Gold / Pink Gold
X screen Key Specifications: *
- Display: Main) 4.93-inch HD In-cell Touch
- Secondary) 1.76-inch LCD (520 x 80)
- Chipset: 1.2GHz Quad-Core
- Camera: Rear 13MP / Front 8MP
- Memory: 2GB RAM / 16GB ROM
- Battery: 2,300mAh
- Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- Size: 142.6 x 71.8 x 7.1mm
- Network: LTE
Colors: Black / White / Pink Gold
Specifications/Features may vary depending on the market.
Reader comments
LG reboots the mid-range with new X series of phones
Plastic or metal? Lcd or OLED? The secondary screen should be OLED...
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LG really pumping out the phones lately. Think they need to pick a mid range line and stick with it.
Wow, these look... Generic.
Their last mid range efforts actually had some personality to them. These... Don't.
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At least its releasing on Marshmallow and that's all that matters.
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Are the signature back buttons missing from these models as well?
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I think they are both pretty awesome phones. Especially for a mid range. Makes me even more excited to see what the lg g5 will be. Obviously a combo of both but I'm guessing even better hardware (besides the obvious stuff like processor, screen and battery)
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Moto X or go home
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Interesting to me that other than a newer- generation cpu and a slightly-larger battery, the X cam seems very similar spec-wise to my Droid DNA from 3-1/2 years ago...
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I'm interested in the X screen, and the price on that one. Mid range is my preference for phones. I'm not saying I will try it out of the gate, though. At the same time, not sure I like that design on the front.
Anyone willing to buy a mid range phone, is 100% better off buying a Motorola phone. Their E / G / X series are the absolute BEST bang for your buck. They literally cant be beat.
The x can't be, (I have one), but the g I think is slightly beaten by the oneplus x
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OnePlus X doesn't have proper bands for LTE in the US though.
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Well, other than that...
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Neither does the Moto G
Agree. but choices are good
Yeah,... No. You're better off buying a used ACTUAL Nexus than a faux Nexus. And now that China owns them, they've become just as bad as everyone else with regards to software updates. If they weren't so, ALL Moto X and G 14 would have Marshmallow, no ifs, ands, or buts,...
This Android with the AC App is On Fleek.
Well, quite a lot of the team responsible for Moto's software and it's timely updates were laid off by Lenovo.
So......
Didnt know that. Now I really hate lenovo.....
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Vodafone Smart Ultra 6.
One Plus X
Xiaomi Mi 4C.
Blue Life One X
All under £200 and I'd buy any if those over a Moto G (UK user, don't care if they're missing US bands).
Based on the processor speeds, it seems that the X cam is likely running a Snapdragon 415, while the X screen has a 410. I'm curious to see how the 415 performs and if it can compete with the (GPL hating) MediaTek a53 chips that have been running circles around Qualcomm's mid and low-range chips for the last couple years.
Glad to see some more 1080p displays for midrange devices.
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IMHO that should be the high end resolution on all smartphone displays. Anything more is overkill and just eats the battery.
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These are launching with Marshmallow.
Thank goodness......
Thank God for February. ..lol
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Well, my dad's A5 launched about 2 weeks ago........on Lollipop 5.1.1.
Well, to be fair, Marshmallow only just started rolling out to the S6 and Note 5. Just kinda felt that they should have tried giving it Marshmallow.
Oh well, at least it's running the latest security patch (for its time) and it runs well anyway, so it's not like M is going to make it a superphone or whatever.
The A5 should have Marshmallow. Samsung is the absolute slowest with updates.
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Well, it could be worse.
Like Lollipop 5.0 *cringe*
Haha...oh God
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X cam is about the same as my current G2 haha
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So I don't know if its just me.... But why do you find that funny?
I wasn't aware the G2 came with a 64bit processor, dual cameras and official Marshmallow?
Did I miss something here?
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He was talking about the camera.
In terms of MP count, it's the same as his G2.
Though the sensor is probably a different one
I meant that the device as a whole is about equal to my G2 in power, camera, function, etc.. I'm completely aware of the 64 bit processor, marshmallow, etc...
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So not very much like your G2 at all then
Obligatory "Hahahah" to look less dick like
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Someone has no clue that more megapixels do not equal increased picture quality.
Haha
Never said that..? Not sure what you're insinuating but I was making the observation that the overall function and power of the phone is similar (not equal to) my G2. See above
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Marshmallow out of the box. Now we're talkin
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Put a decent price point on these phones and a good bet for our young ones. My thoughts went to what processors are running these phones? Nuclun?
loved both phones, just curious about the price.
The samsung A series from 2016 are good phones but too expensive.
another OK phone in what's become a very overcrowded market ... don't see much that'll make either of these two stand out. and idk why but LG's logo annoys me. they should just stick with the rear one IMO.
Annnnd the negativity begins....
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I think an innovative solution would be to integrate LG's logo in to a home button or fingerprint scanner and just cut the letters "LG" right out. Have that on the back or something if they insist on it.
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That's why they're mid range phones...
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