LG UNVEILS NEW G6 WITH A LARGE FULLVISION DISPLAY
LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled the G6 smartphone, the
newest smartphone that features a bold new display format
complimented by a cinematic viewing experience, exceptional
screen to body ratio, wide angle camera and more. Designed
in response to consumer feedback and user opinions, the G6
is a back-to-basics approach to premium smartphones, with
a focus on the features consumers want, most notably a big
screen that actually fits in one hand.
The Big Screen That Actually Fits in Your Hand
The LG G6 comes with a 5.7-inch QHD+ (2,880 x 1,440
resolution) FullVision display, and for the first time ever
in a smartphone, an 18:9 screen aspect ratio. Compared to
conventional 16:9 aspect ratio displays, the 18:9 format offers
more viewing space and a more immersive experience when
streaming videos and playing games. In a G6 Game Collection
promotion for G6 buyers, in-game content with a retail value
of up to a total of US$200 for six games – Temple Run 2, Spider-
Man Unlimited, Crossy Road, SimCity BuildIt, Cookie Jam and
Genies & Gems – on Google Play, are offered for free. The games
take full advantage of the G6’s immersive FullVision display
and single-handed ease of use.
More to See, Less to Hold
Even with the large screen featured on the G6, the smartphone
is easy to hold. And unlike other phones with a similar screen
size, the LG G6 fits comfortably in one hand, giving you a big
screen experience without the inconvenience of a big phone.
In fact, ergonomics research teams led by Dr. Andris Freivalds
at Pennsylvania State University and Dr. Ji Yong-gu at Yonsei
University tested the LG G6 for stability when holding the
phone, comfort in various postures and actions, as well as
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muscle fatigue when using the smartphone for long periods.
The LG G6 received the highest marks in all test categories.
Attractive and Mostly Screen
Sculpted from aluminium and glass, which comes in black,
platinum and white, the LG G6 features a minimalist design
that’s sleek all-round and perfectly smooth to the touch.
The metal frame that wraps around the perimeter of the
phone imparts solidity in style with a soft matte finish and
the back is perfectly flat, with no camera bump to avoid or
protect. Complimented by narrow bezels, the upper bezel was
minimized by rearranging the camera, sensor and speaker in a
row on the front upper side. The rounded corners of both the
body and display not only unify the design but also dispersing
the impact if the phone is dropped.
Transform Your Mobile Viewing Experience with Dolby Vision
The LG G6 is the first smartphone to feature Dolby Vision
technology. But not only does it support Dolby Vision, the G6
also supports HDR 10, both of which are standards for High
Dynamic Range (HDR), the picture quality technology which
allows for a wider range of colour and luminosity, wherein both
the darkest and the brightest areas are more vivid, revealing
greater detail for a truly immersive viewing experience.
With smartphone screen sizes getting bigger and the speed
of the Internet becoming faster, LG decided to support two
HDR standards for viewers to have access to as much content
as possible. With HDR content from Netflix and Amazon on
the rise, watch popular shows in stunning HDR quality on the
LG G6. Amazon will also increasingly create 18:9 content for a
cinematic viewing experience on the 18:9 QHD+ display.