LG G8 ThinQ price and the LG G8s ThinQ price have not been revealed, nor have availability. LG at MWC 2019 also launched the LG V50 ThinQ 5G.
LG G8 ThinQ was launched on Sunday at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 in Barcelona, alongside the LG G8s ThinQ and the LG V50 ThinQ 5G. The biggest highlight feature of the LG G8 ThinQ and the G8s ThinQ is the introduction of Hand ID – a new feature that provides palm vein authentication. This is enabled by use of the ToF (time of flight) Z Camera and infrared sensors, enabling users to hover their hand over the display to unlock their smartphones. Another significant highlight of the LG G8 ThinQ is the presence of a Crystal Sound OLED, which the company says eliminates the need for a front speaker or an earpiece – though the company’s iconic BoomBox Speaker is retained at the bottom, and now capable of stereo output.
The LG G8 ThinQ is also MIL-STD 810G rated for durability, and has IP68 dust and water resistance. As we mentioned, the South Korean consumer electronics giant also launched the LG V50 ThinQ 5G, and you can read more about that smartphone in separate coverage. Getting back to the ToF Z Camera, it enabled other features, such as Air Motion, which allows users to answer/ end calls, take screenshots, switch apps, and adjust volume al with simple gestures. The ToF Z Camera also enables better Bokeh as well as Video Portrait mode. It also enables more secure 3D-based face recognition that isn’t fooled by photographs. The LG G8s ThinQ is the cheaper variant of the G8 ThinQ, meant to provide G8 ThinQ offerings at a “competitive price.
