Korea’s three mobile carriers said on May 10 they will start preorders for the LG G7 ThinQ smartphone this week, with the price tag of the base model set at 898,700 won (US$832).
SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus will start preorder sales of the LG G7 ThinQ and LG G7 ThinQ Plus on May 11.
The larger G7 ThinQ Plus with 128 gigabytes of internal storage has been fixed at 976,800 won. (US$907)
The latest LG smartphone, showcased earlier this month, comes with a 6.1-inch “Super Bright Display” screen with a whopping brightness of 1,000 nits, a measure that refers to one candela per square meter. LG said the average smartphone on the market today has a brightness of 500 to 600 nits.
The new flagship also comes with what LG calls a “New Second Screen” at the top of the display, which is similar to the notch design found on the US tech giant Apple’s iPhone X.
The LG G7 ThinQ features a main shooter with dual lenses, both using 16 megapixel sensors, along with an 8-megapixel selfie camera. The dual system is comprised of a zoom and wide-angle lens setup.
LG G7 THINQ OFFERS DEEP AI INTEGRATION FOR MAXIMUM USER CONVENIENCE.
A Complete Premium Smartphone with the Most Advanced Processor,
Brilliant Display, Booming Audio and Intelligent Camera.
NEW YORK, May 2, 2018 — LG Electronics (LG) today introduced its latest premium smartphone, the LG G7 ThinQ, focusing on bringing useful and convenient AI features to the fundamental consumer smartphone experience.
Powered by the latest Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 845 Mobile Platform, the LG G7 ThinQ offers 4GB/6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of internal storage to run even the most demanding tasks and apps with ease. Equipped with a stunning 6.1-inch bright display has is nearly half an inch larger than its predecessor but not a hair wider, the LG G7 ThinQ is sized perfectly to be used with one hand.
Sporting a new design aesthetic for the G series, the polished metal rim gives the LG G7 ThinQ a sleeker, more polished look, complemented by Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and the back for enhanced durability. Again rated IP68 for dust and water resistance, the LG G7 ThinQ was designed to meet the requirements of MIL-STD 810G tests designed by the United States military to evaluate the performance of equipment in harsh environments.
Upgraded Camera with More Intelligence
The LG G7 ThinQ has been upgraded with an 8MP camera up front and 16MP lenses on the back in both standard and Super Wide Angle configurations for higher resolution photos with more details. LG’s signature wide angle camera now captures even more beautiful landscapes with less edge distortion and selfies are clearer and look more natural compared with previous LG phones.
LG has further enhanced the AI features of the camera that first debuted in the LG V30S ThinQ. AI CAM now offers 19 shooting modes, up from eight, for even more intelligence-optimized shots. And users can improve their photos further by choosing among three other effect options if the one recommended by AI CAM doesn’t suit their tastes.
Low light photography on the LG G7 ThinQ is taken to a whole new level with the new Super Bright Camera with images that are up to four times brighter typical of photos shot in dim light. Through the combination of pixel binning and software processing, the AI algorithm adjusts the camera settings automatically when shooting in low light.
LG has also added new features that make photography on the LG G7 ThinQ even more enjoyable than ever. Live Photo mode records one second before and after the shutter is pressed for snippets of unexpected moments or expressions that would normally be missed. Stickers uses face recognition to generate fun 2D and 3D overlays such as sunglasses and headbands that can be viewed directly on the display.
New to the G series, Portrait mode generates professional looking shots with out-of-focus backgrounds. This bokeh effect can be generated using either the standard or Super Wide Angle lens, giving shutterbugs even more creative options.
Easier and Smarter With AI
LG G7 ThinQ will be one of the first devices to get upcoming Google Lens features. Google Lens is a new way to search using the latest in AI and computer vision. Available inside the Google Assistant and Google Photos, it can deliver more information on objects such as landmarks, plants, animals, books as well as identify text. Visit websites, add a business card to contacts, add events to the calendar or look up an item on a restaurant menu – all right from Google Lens. More details on Google Lens will be revealed at Google I/O.
Located just below the volume is a button that launches the phone’s AI functions. A single tap of this button will launch the Google Assistant while two quick taps will launch Google Lens, a first on any phone. Users can also hold down the button to start talking to the Google Assistant.
With Super Far Field Voice Recognition (SFFVR) and the smartphone’s highly sensitive microphone, the Google Assistant can recognize voice commands from up to five meters away. SFFVR is able to separate commands from background noise, making the LG G7 ThinQ a great alternative to a home AI speaker even when the TV is on. LG customer commands for the Google Assistant have been increased in the LG G7 ThinQ so users can get even more stuff done with their voice alone.
Super Bright Display Outshines the Competition
The first thing customers will notice about the LG G7 ThinQ will likely be the new 6.1-inch QHD+ (3120 x 1440) display sporting a 19.5:9 FullVision screen ratio and a bottom bezel which is almost 50 percent slimmer than on the LG G6. Powered by LG’s new LCD technology, Super Bright Display, the LG G7 ThinQ can be viewed easily even under direct sunlight with brightness up to an industry-leading 1,000 nit, displaying 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut.
And depending on the type of content, the display can be set to six different viewing modes: Auto, Eco, Cinema, Sports, Game and Expert. In Auto mode, the phone automatically analyzes the content of games or photos and optimizes the display and power consumption. The user can fine tune the image even further by adjusting the screen temperature and RGB levels individually.
The smartphone’s New Second Screen gives users flexible options when it comes to setting up the display to fit their tastes and style. The display can be fully expanded for a bezel-less look or it can be set to a more traditional style where the notification bar is completely blacked out. Users can even change the notification bar to another color for a more personal effect.
Unmatched Audio Experience in a Smartphone Continuing LG’s commitment to deliver unrivaled audio experience on its smartphones, the LG G7 ThinQ offers premium audio innovations that remains unmatched in the industry. Available for the first time in the LG G7 ThinQ , Boombox Speaker utilizes the internal space of the LG G7 ThinQ as a resonance chamber to deliver double the bass of conventional smartphones for powerful “boombox” sound without the need for external speakers. When placed on a solid surface or box, the smartphone utilizes its resonance chamber as a woofer to amplify the bass effect even more.
The LG G7 ThinQ is also the first smartphone to offer DTS:X to deliver virtual 3D sound for all content, up to 7.1 channel audio with earphones. Carrying on the heritage of LG’s focus on great smartphone sound, the LG G7 ThinQ is equipped with a Hi-Fi Quad DAC for incredibly rich sound especially when paired with high-impedance earphones.“The LG G7 ThinQ is strongly focused on the fundamentals and its launch marks a new chapter for our company,” said Hwang Jeong-hwan, president of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Through the combination of personalized and useful AI functionalities with meaningful smartphone features, this is LG’s most convenient smartphone yet.”
The LG G7 ThinQ will roll out in the coming days in South Korea followed by major markets in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia. Price and purchase details will be announced locally closer to the time of availability.
Key Specifications:
Mobile Platform: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 845
Mobile Platform Display: 6.1-inch QHD+ 19.5:9 FullVision Super Bright Display (3120 x 1440 / 564ppi)
Memory:– LG G7 ThinQ: 4GB LPDDR4x RAM / 64GB UFS 2.1 ROM / MicroSD (up to 2TB)– LG G7+ ThinQ: 6GB LPDDR4x RAM / 128GB UFS 2.1 ROM / MicroSD (up to 2TB)
Battery: 3000mAhOS: Android 8.0 OreoSize: 153.2 x 71.9 x 7.9mm
Weight: 162g
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac / Bluetooth 5.0 BLE / NFC / USB Type-C 2.0 (3.1 compatible)
Colors: New Platinum Gray / New Aurora Black / New Moroccan Blue / Raspberry Rose
Others: Super Bright Display / New Second Screen / AI CAM / Super Bright Camera / Super Far Field Voice Recognition / Boombox Speaker / Google Lens / AI Haptic / Hi-Fi Quad DAC / DTS:X 3D Surround Sound / IP68 Water and Dust Resistance / HDR10 / Google Assistant Key / Face Recognition / Fingerprint Sensor / Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 3.0 Technology / Wireless Charging / MIL-STD 810G Compliant / FM Radio
Tomorrow LG will unveil the premium smartphone G7 ThinQ with AI in a NY event. Apparently LG will not stream the event live. Here are some specifications that we know at this time so far.
Display: 6.1in QHD+ (3120x1440) FullVision, 19.5:9 providing immersion closer to a movie screen, with the World`s Brightest Liquid Cristal Display at 1000 nits, notch with optional Second Screen that gives an option to hide the notch by making the stripe black. There are more interesting customization options under the new second screen feature, including changing the design of the strip, an option to change the color of the strip, and also a choice to select the kind of app corners
Audio: BoomBox Speaker for 6dB higher volume and twice the amount of bass(it is the loudest speaker among existing smartphones.)
DTS:X 3D Surround Sound, HiFi Quad DAC for ear.phones.
AI: G7 ThinQ will build on the AI smarts of the V30S in voice recognition and Vision AI camera integration, and improve connectivity with other LG consumer devices.
Other rumoured specifications include Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, up to 6GB RAM, a 16Mp dual-camera, a rear fingerprint scanner, IP68 waterproofing and a 3000mAh battery with Quick Charge 4.0 and wireless charging.
Colors: Aurora Black, Raspberry Rose, Platinum Grey, Moroccan Blue, and Moroccan Blue (Matte)
The first smartphone "DTS: X" stereo sound to make game and video more vividly.
The LG G7 ThinQ offers differentiating pleasures for customers enjoying games and videos with their earphones. The LG G7 ThinQ is the first smartphone to feature a DTS: X technology that allows users to enjoy high-end stereoscopic sound like a movie theater with up to 7.1 channels without any advanced earphones.
Unlike conventional stereophonic technology, which is effective only in content that is difficult to obtain, 'DTS: X' technology has the advantage of providing enhanced stereo sound effects even when playing back any content.
DTS: X stereoscopic not only makes the dialog sound more crisp when watching movies, but also gives the user a more immersive content experience by creating a vivid sense of space when playing a game.
The industry's only "Hi-Fi Quad Deck" through the premium sound is unmatched
The Hi-Fi Quad DAC, a proprietary LG smartphone, has evolved further.
'Hi-Fi Quad Deck' is a top-of-the-line acoustic component that implements four DACs, a device that converts digital sound signals into human audible analog sound signals, on a single chip. It lowers the distortion rate to 0.0002% of the master audio level, and gives a clear sound close to the original sound.
The 'Hi-Fi Quad Deck' applied to the LG G7 ThinQ offers a powerful hi-fi output unlike a normal smartphone, and enjoys a rich volume even with high-quality headphones that are relatively easy to hear with a relatively large resistance value. It also supports the MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) standard, which allows you to enjoy high-fidelity high-quality streaming with little data capacity.
Besides the Aurora Black variant of the picture above, the South Korean smartphone manufacturer is also preparing Raspberry Rose, Platinum Grey, Moroccan Blue, and Moroccan Blue (Matte) variants of the G7 ThinQ.
LG will be officially announcing the G7 ThinQ next Wednesday, May 2.
LG G7 ThinQ coming with a 6.1 inch "Super Bright Display" at 1000 nits, New Second Screen and will consume 30% less power.
LG Electronics Inc. said Wednesday its upcoming flagship smartphone, the LG G7 ThinQ, set to be unveiled next month, will come with the brightest display in the industry.
The South Korean tech giant said the LG G7's "Super Bright Display" will come with brightness of a whopping 1,000 nits, a measure that refers to one candela per square meter. A higher figure indicates a brighter display.
LG said the average smartphone has a brightness of 500 to 600 nits, claiming users will enjoy its vivid 6.1-inch screen in any outdoor environment.
Concerning battery consumption, LG said the upcoming smartphone will consume 30 percent less power compared with the previous G6, hinting that users will be able to enjoy a "Super Bright Display" without being concerned about battery shortage.
The company said it also reduced the bezel of the G7 significantly compared with the G6 and added what it calls a "New Second Screen" at the top of the display, which will be similar to the notch design of U.S. tech giant Apple Inc.'s iPhone X. LG said the new feature marks an update from the second screen that was first adopted by the company in 2015.
Users will also customize how their smartphones display major colors, namely red, green and blue. They will also choose from various display modes for different content, including cinema, sports and games.
LG added the G7 display will combine the company's technology know-how gained both from TVs and smartphones.
The smartphone will be introduced in New York on May 2, followed by another launch event in Seoul the following day. The South Korean tech giant said the upcoming smartphone will become its first G model to come with "ThinQ" in its title, which is LG Electronics' AI vision that centers on "thinking from consumers' perspective." Before related post: Pssst! Something smart is coming in May 2.
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LG Electronics (LG) announced that it will formally unveil its premium LG G7ThinQ smartphone on May 2 in New York City and May 3 in Seoul. LG will host media events to introduce the LG G7ThinQ on May 2 (EDT) at the Metropolitan West in New York and on May 3 (KST) at I’PARK Mall in Seoul. This will be the first G series smartphone to adopt the ThinQ name, created to identify all of LG’s consumer electronics, home appliances and services that utilize artificial intelligence to deliver practical, consumer benefits.
