Touch screens became a habit for each of us about 6-7 years ago. Before that, no one could have imagined that the device could be controlled by clicking on the screen. Today there is another type of phone - this is a rectangular "brick", which most modern models look like.
Some manufacturers are trying in every possible way to “break” this circle of stereotypes and present something new to the world. The next such device at one time was the G Flex, the brainchild of LG, a curved phone that breaks our ideas about how a smartphone should look.
Curved Screen Phone
Obviously, this model is the result of experimentation by LG engineers who tried to bring something original to the market. They succeeded, however, the device did not make any special sensation. It was remembered simply as an experimental device, designed primarily for the so-called "wow effect" of the buyer.
In general, the device, in terms of its characteristics and capabilities, quite strongly resembles the flagship (at one time) G2 model - the same high performance, response speed, powerful equipment, attractive design. Of course, the main feature is that this LG is a curved phone. According to the manufacturers, this shape allows you to increase the sound quality of the voice of the owner of the device, and also increases the audibility in general.
Hardware filling
Smartphone with a curved display (LG GFlex) also boasts a strong stuffing. It, as already noted above, is similar to what the manufacturer offers along with the G2 model - this is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor (performance is 2.26 GHz). Also, the model is equipped with 2 GB of RAM and Adreno 330 GPU, which allows you to perform high-quality graphics in any conditions.
Picture
In general, with regard to graphics, manufacturers promise users that the new LG, whose curved screen is presented at a different angle, will transmit the picture in a new, unusual way. As a result, viewing photos, movies and video clips on G Flex will be different from the image that we are used to seeing on other devices.
However, as the experience of users who left reviews about the device shows, this effect will cease to be noticeable very soon - the human eye quickly gets used to this viewing angle. Yes, and there is nothing unusual in this.
Special screen cover
Another interesting feature that the developers of the model mention is a special coating on the display. He is calledself-healing because it hides the small scratches that inevitably occur on any sensor as a result of using an LG device. A curved phone can be tested to deal with 70 percent of minor damage using this technology.
This effect is achieved due to more efficient filling of the space that is formed after applying a scratch. True, it is impossible to hope that this will make the phone invulnerable - larger damage to the case will remain "as is", the engineers have nothing against them. The LG smartphone with a curved screen is already positioned as a high-tech novelty.
Battery
Many users, judging by the reviews, are interested in the issue of the battery. What should be the battery for the new Flex - also curved?
In fact, you should not worry about this - the design of the device is thought out to the smallest detail - and even in such an unusual case, an excellent 3500 mAh battery is placed. It follows the contours of the phone, so it sits quite organically inside; the user cannot remove it. At the same time, it is enough for a sufficiently long period of operation of the device due to the excellent optimization carried out by LG. The curved phone, in addition to its unusual shape, also boasts G2-level endurance.
Price and reviews
The cost of the device can not be called budget - at the time of release it cost $ 950. As it became obsolete, the price fell, especially afterrelease of the second generation. LG's new curved screen phone, called the G Flex 2, has been redesigned to fit more comfortably in the hand, with an improved processor, camera and other features that consumers will love. Now the first generation of the smartphone costs about 22 thousand rubles.
For these funds, the buyer gets a fairly strong smartphone with a good 12-megapixel camera, an optimized quad-core processor and a good graphics engine. There is, of course, nothing unusual about the G FLex screen, except for the viewing angle, there is nothing unusual - believe me, this is just an LG smartphone with a curved screen. Although the reviews, of course, for the most part, are positive about the device - the “wow effect” really works. Plus, again, the large 6-inch screen allows you to conveniently perform a lot of tasks that small displays are not suitable for.
Flaws
Despite the overall positive picture in the reviews, I would like to highlight some of the nuances that users noted on the negative side. For example, these are inconvenient screen unlock buttons. Unlike the G2, LG's curved phone is equipped with keys made of a different material, which is not as pleasant to press. Yes, and doing it on a flat surface, according to buyers, is more convenient.
The next thing to mention is the pixel graininess in some parts of the screen. The reviews claim that this effect can only be seen on certain videos - but it is present, which is sometimes very annoying.
Another thing is the headphone jack. Some users who use the phone in a horizontal position (like a tablet) find it inconvenient that the hole is located on the top panel, and not on the side of the device.
Another LG curved phone (the price of which, we recall, is now equal to 20-22 thousand), as users note, is not equipped with a second SIM card and does not support a memory card, due to which it may be less convenient to use it.
However, we will proceed from what we have, and leave the task of coming up with improvements for the device to engineers from LG.
Conclusion
In general, the phone can be described as an unusual gadget that attracts attention. The phone itself has a rather "cool" equipment - thanks to this, wide functionality, excellent performance, and a lot of advantages of a middle-class smartphone are available to users.
Plus, as some reviews testify, the curved shape is really convenient for talking (due to the fact that the device follows the contours of the face) and cool watching movies (due to a different viewing angle of the screen).
As a result, we get a phone that could be purchased by those who like to experiment. Plus, again, if the capabilities of the model may not be enough for someone, then you can buy a second-generation gadget - G Flex 2, a modified and improved version at a higher price.
