You’ve seen it time and time again. Another smartphone, maybe the notch moves to the left, maybe the fingerprint sensor moves, but it’s still another near-zero bezel smartphone. Now that this design has trickled down to entry-level handsets, LG has moved on.
LG has, literally, flipped the form factor on its side with the LG Wing 5G, which looks like any other 2020 smartphone at first glance, but swivels out horizontally to provide a hidden screen beneath the main display.
In the aptly named “Basic Mode”, the device is the familiar form factor with a 6.8” POLED FullVision display, which is perfect for video content. Then, like magic, the display can be pushed out by 90 ˚ to reveal a 3.9” second screen that enables more apps – or more of an app – to be used. The second screen can either act as a control area when the main screen needs to be used purely for viewing, or the device can be flipped around to put the second screen on top for gaming.
Whether users are combining messenger with a movie, writing in a landscape document with a comfortable portrait keyboard, or using the second screen as a grip for recording video, the Wing has many options to change how we use our handsets.
The Wing is not a one-trick pony though. It features an advanced camera system that, in combination with the swivel design, enables increased stability when taking photos and videos. The 32MP selfie camera is also neatly tucked away inside the handset, and pops out by means of a motorised mechanism when it’s needed.
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With three rear cameras – a 64MP OIS wide lens, a 12MP ultra-wide gimbal lens, and an even wider 13MP ultra-wide lens – users will be able to capture content in a variety of situations.
This is complemented by LG’s camera software that allows for a range of different recording and editing situations. The Dual Recording feature enables users to shoot footage with the front and rear camera, capturing two sets of video footage, which they can either save together as one video or separately.
The Gimbal Motion Camera turns the second screen into a grip, providing the stability needed to capture clearer shots and smooth video footage in horizontal mode with one. No more shaky and blurry video quality, just smoother, more professional-looking videos that can be used in a more professional video editing setting.
After the video is shot, users can head over to the LG Creator’s Kit. The second screen can be used as a dedicated editing palette while the video or photo is displayed in full on the main screen. This can dramatically speed up the editing process, while users can keep an eye out for finer details on the uninterrupted video feed.
On the inside, the Wing features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G Mobile Platform. This means fast 5G connectivity for users within a 5G area, while the integrated AI processor can optimise camera shots and battery life.
Games like Asphalt 9 are also being optimised for the Wing’s second screen, adding a new dimension to the device. To complement this, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Elite Gaming which enables instantaneous response times, cinema-quality graphics, and incredible audio on the device when in-games.
South Africans can pick up the Wing 5G for R20 000 from their cell network of choice. One lucky Gadget reader will be able to pick up the LG Wing 5G for zero rand.
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