MWC 2015: LG - the flagship G Flex2 and some mid-range smartphones

This year's flagship will initially be available in the US, later it will appear on store shelves in Europe and Asia. The smartphone was presented for the first time in January at CES 2015.

Characteristically shaped LG G Flex2 has a 5.5-inch P-OLED display, which ensures sharp and vivid picture, regardless of viewing angle. The technology used also allowed to obtain increased strength. With enhanced the components, such as an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor the smartphone performance is - as the manufacturer claims - impressive.

One of the most exciting features in this phone is a self-healing back wall. In just 10 seconds, it can compensate for cracks formed during everyday use, and a quick charge function allows you to supplement the 3000 mAh battery to almost 50% in just over half an hour.

In the G Flex2 smartphone there is used a modernized Gesture Shot function. Taking a self-portrait is now easier than ever before - we take a picture with a simple one gesture. The distance from which the camera detects hand movements was increased to 1.5 meters.

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At the stand of the manufacturer we could also see the latest range of smartphones Magna, Spirit, Leon, and Joy.

Each phone has been designed in accordance with the design concept known from the upper LG models. The displays of LG Magna and LG Spirit are slightly curved (radius of curvature is 3000 mm). All debuting smartphones will be available in LTE and 3G versions. The LTE and 3G versions of each model share nearly identical design cues with metal looking back covers distinguishing the LTE models while the 3G devices feature patterned plastic back covers.

LG Magna has a 4-core processor and a 5-inch In-Cell Touch display seen so far in the premium models. In addition, it features an 8-megapixel main camera and a 5-megapixel front camera, allowing users to enjoy, among others, self-portraits.

In the smartphone there is installed a battery with the largest capacity in its class - 2540 mAh, which means that it is enough for a full day of a heavy use.

LG Spirit is equipped with a 4.7-inch display and a camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels. The use of the buttons Rear-Key allows you to increase the viewable screen area. In addition, the In-Cell Touch display consists of a smaller percentage of the layers, being more responsive to the touch and providing better outdoor visibility.

The other two models are more compact. LG Leon is equipped with a 4.5-inch display, while the smallest in the series LG Joy, thanks to a 4-inch display easily fits in any pocket.

With the new mid-range lineup, LG is carrying over popular UX features originally designed for its premium smartphones. Gesture Shot makes it easy to take great selfies with a simple hand gesture that starts a three-second countdown. LG has extended the distance from which the camera can recognize gestures to1.5 meters to accommodate popular selfie sticks. Glance View, which debuted on the G Flex2, lets users quickly access key information such as time, recent messages or missed calls with a simple downward swipe of the screen, even while the display is off.

The manufacturer's representatives asserted that the new series of smartphones will be available in selected countries later this week.

Another LG novelty is a smart watch LG Watch Urbane, which stands out with the innovative features and also a classic design.

Fair participants can also see and test the LG set to virtual reality. Unlike other head-mounted VR devices that are designed with their own processors and displays, VR for G3 takes advantage of the visual and sound capabilities of G3 to offer a ­­lighter and more convenient solution.

The design of VR for G3 is based on the blueprint for Google Cardboard, available online for home DIY fans. The neodymium ring magnet on the side of the VR for G3 works with the magnetic gyroscope sensor in the G3 to select applications and scroll through menus without touching the display. VR for G3 requires no assembly other than inserting the phone in the viewer.

The VR for G3 promotion will roll out this month in select markets.