By John McCann
Hands on: LG X Screen review
Why is the LG X Screen called the X Screen? It’s certainly not because of its rather middle-of-the-road 4.93-inch 720p display, it’s because it has a second screen – although a rather slender one.
LG has taken its second screen technology from the flagship LG V10 and transitioned it into a handset which will sport a much more attractive price tag. Just how much it will cost remains to be seen, but it will go on sale in certain markets during March.
Jumping straight to that second screen, what you’re looking at is a 1.76-inch display with a 520 x 80 resolution sitting to the top right of the main screen.
It’s a little odd, but the glass front means it blends nicely into the body rather than sticking out like a sore thumb.
This second screen is also always-on (although you can disable this in the settings), allowing you to see the time, date and notifications without having to power on the battery zapping main display. You can also choose to add a personalized message here if you want to give the X Screen a bit of identity.
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Source:: techradar.com – Phones