LG Electronics’ release of its second curved Android smartphone

LG Electronics unveiled its new curved smartphone and other innovative products at the recently closed International Consumer Electronics Show(CES) in Las Vegas.

The Korea’s second largest maker’s second curved Android smartphone G Flex 2 has more powerful specifications and is more curved than its predecessor G Flex. It offers a six-inch full high definition, plastic OLED display.

LG-Android-smartphone The new screen is 1,080 x 1,920 pixels in size and the maker is confident that the device can withstand 20 percent more force to prevent breaking. It also has the noticeable feature of the former model G Flex’s self-healing back plate that recovers from scratches in just 10 seconds.

The G Flex 2 is also considered the world’s first phone equipped with a 64-bit Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset. Its cameras have also been upgraded, with a 13- megapixel rear camera with laser auto focus, and a 2.1 megapixel front camera.

Battery capacity is 3,000mAh with fast-charging capability, which the company calls for will take less than 40 minutes for a 50 percent charge from zero.

The G Flex 2 will come in two colors – Platinum Silver and Flamenco Red. It will be launched this month in Korea, then in other regions. LG also disclosed its Internet of Things (IoT) platform strategy.