LG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen Review & Unboxing
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- The cheaper alternative to foldable phones? LG's dual-screen G8X ThinQ has a second FHD+ OLED screen case for improved multitasking. Full in-depth LG G8X review. More info: www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/g...
00:00 - Intro and review spec
00:52 - Unboxing
01:24 - The dual-screen
03:19 - Build & design
05:10 - Screen
05:44 - ROM & Performance
09:22 - Gaming
10:59 - Audio & sample
11:46 - Camera & samples
14:21 - Final words
15:56 - Pros & Cons
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00:52 - Unboxing
01:24 - The dual-screen
03:19 - Build & design
05:10 - Screen
05:44 - ROM & Performance
09:22 - Gaming
10:59 - Audio & sample
11:46 - Camera & samples
14:21 - Final words
15:56 - Pros & Cons
Pls review redmibook 13
Pls review redmibook 13 thermals
how long does battery last with duel screen
Plz do battery drain test sir
Are you sure it has ois
Actually, I read that the reason for the matching teardrops was because they wanted to be absolutely sure that the color calibration would be absolutely 100% the same on both sides. Because if you think about it, even if they manufactured the screens at the same location, if they changed anything at all between the two screens, they would be manufactured at different times and there is no way to guarantee that both lots would be uniform 100%. So by running one screen size, every screen is pulled from the same lot to guarantee exact same parameters
"All the opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own" and that's why we love your videos!
I bought mine for Quad DAC. Only phone manufacturer to do that now. Registering same finger twice resolves sensitivity for fingerprint login.
Yes it's really top 3.5mm output for a phone has to be the best around. Shame it's not a tad louder, but that's minor. I added my same fingerprint twice (Like my S10) and still find it slow at times or I have to get it to read again.
@@Techtablets please tell me about the rear camera of this mobile, is it better than the Samsung galaxy M51 and OnePlus Nords camera
@@Techtablets you should write to LG to provide more updates for this device. LG hardly provide any updates - be it fixing of bugs, providing more features etc.
From all the tech reviewers I have subscribed, you're the best of them. Straight, keen to details and specially knew what viewers really wanted to know. Hoping for your better year this 2020. 😇😉
First lg phone review on the channel ? I'm glad that they sent you the unit to review. Hope you'll get more recognition for the coming years
My last LG videos in the channel were like back in 2011 😂
@@Techtablets lmao
@@Techtablets Can you please tell me that is this phone will get android 10 and 11 update ? I am planning to buy it.
@@Techtablets lol
I love how you time the photo transitions to the beat of the music. It's the little things. Thanks for another great review, Chris.
Ah you noticed that (most don't) I tried my best to time it there.
@@Techtablets even if we don't notice it consciously, it still affects the overall quality of the video.
Finally i can watch my porn and finish assignments simultaneously 😊
LMFAOAHAHDHAVAB WHATTT
Hahah this comment needs way more likes.
FINALLY.....As LG diehard I waited for this moment so long,I think this is your first LG phone rewiew
Full review in years yes. I use to run optimusforums.com on the LG Optimus models and also posted some videos waaaaaaay back in the channel.
A very detailed review, great 👏👏
Happy holidays Chris! More power for 2020!
Thanks for sharing Chris
Merry Christmas
Notification Squad! Chris 😄
Btw this phone is available for 703$ in india and also Lg is offering a 24inch led tv free with that.
I really love LG phones particularly for that quad dac. Big fan of that quad dac.
Now it comes for 200$ in India Big Billion Days Hai bhaiya I'm buying it cause it's superb even Samsung has nice screens but not nice processors Exynos and realme x 3 also same price but LCD screen and low battery Bhaiya ho Gaya tho AAP bhi yeh hee phone khareed lo it will come for 15000 rupees only
The fact that the LG G8X ThinQ phone launched almost a year back and people are still talking about it proves how practical and innovative device this is. LG took a bold and risky step with the dual screen feature, however it managed to do it successfully. The dual screen feature of the phone is definitely the mail selling point of the phone and it sets it apart from all the other somewhat similar kind of phones in this segment.
Switched back to LG from Samsung last week for this phone - it's fantastic! Second screen option is really useful, but also great that with a double-tap it's off, or can be unclipped in seconds.
Beware tho, it's a BIG, heavy phone, which doesn't bother me one bit, but worth pointing out. Only one charging adapter in box, which is a pity, so I ordered 2 more, to have in car & kitchen for whenever needed. I'm also a little worried about that glass on front cover..
I like the symmetry of the notch on both screens.
Overall, very happy with it
Pat Duffy Samsung trash charge issues so you go ahead and buy their wireless charger scam
Pat Duffy lg better than Motorola g7 power
May I ask how the G8X been performing in terms of battery life and day-to-day use? Any bugs or issues? I am thinking of getting either the G8 or G8X. I am using a V35 now. Thanks
@@notagain2856 Can't think of any bugs or issues, fingers crossed!
I use a non-system keyboard (SwiftKey) which can be a bit odd at times on the G8X, I'm sure the LG one would be smoother.
Battery life has been solid & really impressive, giving that it's powering two 6.4" displays! But you have to be realistic, for day's of prolonged use a topup will be needed at some point (or else turn off DualScreen)
2 months on, am I happy with it? Absolutely. Not even the S20ultra would tempt me away from this :-)
@ Thank you for replying. Yeah, I agree that Swiftkey doesn't feel as smooth on my V35 too. But I still prefer it to the standard LG one due to many extra features such as Gif search.
From my experience, LG is one of the better brands at battery optimization. Even with just a smallish 3300 mah battery, the V35 can last 1.5 days with medium use. From what you've said, I believe the G8X will be even better with the bigger battery and newer processor.
LG is really not as far behind Samsung as most people think. The V35 is my first LG and I am already a fan.
I just got my dial screen case mailed in last well. Works great for browsing and multitasking.
How did you know I was considering this phone and made this review for me? Thank you ;)
Mind reading
Really appreciate the disclaimer in the beginning, for transparency's sake. Not enough of that in a lot of places.
I don't normally mention it because normally I buy stuff, but when it's a loan unit and especially from a brand I'll let people know.
It's great to hear you're getting loan review samples now! (again? have you ever had loan review samples before?)
Thanks for the disclaimer at the beginning too, you seemed to be just as brutally honest with this phone as you are with all the other products you review!
Only from LG this one and then Realme also loaned me the X2. The others I bought and some loaned from retailer companies also.
Great video thank you so much
The LG G8X ThinQ smartphone is one of its kind and with the Big Billion Day sale, it is one of the very few flagship phones that is available under 20k. The dual screen and the integrated gaming control pad on one screen while the other screen is reserved for all the action is a dream for every gamer.
As usual, great, detailed and honest review-even on a loan unit. Thank you Chris for staying away from the hype crowd-this is a rare thing these days.
Happy New Year!
PS I can only hope that LG releases a new Android One device with Android 10, Quad DAC plus 3.5" jack and decent specs.
The camera is surprisingly good 👌
Interesting concept.
Interesting phone,great review.
Im loving my G7 especially with the manual mode option for vids..i hated the software though it's way crappier than miui11 on my mimax3..im planning to get the V50 next or should i just get a discounted mi9t pro/realme x2 pro?
I am using Lg phones for 15 years,I am owner of nearly all G and V line phones along with legendary lg prada,ke 8oo,lg chocolate,cookie,optimus z,g flex….and I know everything about Lg phones.For optimal dac experience you need at least 32ohm or higher impedance headphones to truly feel and hear quad dac,you can cheat dac with another female 3.5mm jack for better sound.
I used to be a huge LG fan if you look way back in my channel ua-cam.com/video/ekN9As4r7ms/v-deo.html I had a forum called optimusforums.com Ke 800 was great for its time and the Prada. Yes the DAC is something I wont to see others do!
DADO better than Motorola g7 power
had a LG G2 many years ago, it was such a good phone. 5.2" but really small bezels for its time, smooth case and these back buttons which worked soooo great! Would love to see LG bringing out a smaller size phone. Or just an updated version of the G2.^^
I think the pricing of the G8X will drop really fast as they have with their last models too. Don't know why they price it reasonable right at the start. As a consumer, such a big price drop feels always as the product is failing and gives it a bad image...
The G2 was one of there best, so advanced for the time. The boot looping issues in 2016 I think was really given them a bad image
Hey would love to know long term review of lg g8x, i have heard that the dual screen hinges get loose after a month or two also the battery drains pretty fast even after detaching dual screen and it takes way too long for the phone to charge ?
Is it so would you recommend it if it comes at 260$ price tag?
Great video quality just wish you upload more video samples. Next V series should kill the video
so how do you look like when you take a photo with this ? lill too much ? better pop it out of the case ? how fast and easy is to pop it out, take the photo and put it back ? any set to take a fast photo without opening the case (i have on mine doubleclick fast the "lower volume key") ?
This is so cool!!! Really hope i can get one in a few years when they are not so expensive!!! Thanks 4 another great review!! I have one question. I have never had a p.c. or laptop. I'm 34 and just started getting into UA-cam and drones and i really need something to edit video and post it. Also a f.p.v. sim would help me learn acro with out destroying all my drones LOL!! What one would you say i should get?? I have no idea even where 2 start!!!! Been watching reviews and im just so lost!!!
Great review, but a couple of important notes: AT&T, the main carrier offering this phone with the dual case, sold out of them by Cyber Monday (3 days after Black Friday). After that, because the fine print supposedly said "while supplies last", the new orders ship without the dual case, which they claim is sold simply as an accessory, and for $199.99. Most reviewers are still implying the dual screen is automatically included with the purchase, and it isn't. LG is claiming they left it up to the carriers as to whether they would include it or not, so if considering this fantastic game-changing phone, keep that in mind.
Also important: to use the extra real-estate as part of the same screen, you need to add a third-party app from the Play store called "G8X Wide Mode" which will install the "Wide Mode" icon in the sub-drawer in Quick Settings (go to the pencil/edit icon in Quick Settings, look for the Wide Mode icon, and then drag it into the main Quick Settings screen). This will turn the phone into one large screen that has a thick bezel running down the middle -- whether portrait or landscape.
I have the normal G8X thinq since I missed out on the duel screen. I read reviews regarding extra screen that it weighs more, less durable and drains battery faster and compared to the other brands in duel screen it falls behind.
Hope it doesn't lose so much value so quickly like my previous phone the LG V-20 has in 3 years from release date in 2016.
@@BlueDroneBlues I'm curious, what other brands have a "dual screen" and how does the G8X one "fall behind"? I have heard the V60 is now out, but at the end of last year I don't recollect anyone else made a dual screen. It's true it adds a bit of weight, but that is to be expected when you have what is essentially two phones, but the added weight is very minimal. It's really more like a folio case. And extremely durable. I put a matte screen protector on the front though because it's such a fingerprint magnet.
Because it's over $150, AT&T allows it to be sold on the installment plan at their AT&T stores; $16/month for a year and it's paid off. So far it's been worth it, but not everyone's cup of tea.
Also, I'd really like to see how it attaches to the 2nd screen. I checked Amazon looking for the attachment so you can do duel screen. Any idea how that works?
When I look online. All I see is the duel screen pre-attached reviews or looking to buy them together.
I found the release of February 26th for the LG V-60 release date. I hope our LG G8X is better then that 📱. 😄
@@BlueDroneBlues The second screen is like a folio case, when you open it, you can slide the phone into the frame on the right side, bottom first so it slides over the input for the type c port, and it snaps in. There's some flexibility so you don't have to worry about breaking it. There are a few reviewers here on UA-cam that demonstrate this; in particular, this very video shows it at 1 minute & 30 seconds into it.
@@dondep I found out and missed out by December 5th when you buy the new phone it included the screen accessory. Now I have to pay $200 bucks for it. This makes me a very 😥 🐼. 😁
Awesome review Chris! I am a huge fan of lg hardware but the software is really lacking
Nice review...can we have a tips. N tricks session on this mobile
Great vid. I know this question has nothing to do with this video. What smart watch are you wearing in this video?
Amazfit GTR see my channel for vids on it
The camera samples are really good, both photos and videos!
LG tend to squish their sensors potential to the top. My LG G6 have a very good picture quality, even better than my old S7. That from the fact that it has the same image sensors as Xiaomi 4C. And the super wide with its 13 MP is still way better than most midranger (x2 pro, etc) of 2019.
Yes I really like the video and stills during the day, low light, however, needs some work it's not great.
multimedia was always Lg forte,remember no one can match Lg phone in audio and video capabilities.When Lg had 4k 60fps video in HDR iphone 11 still didnt exist.
To people who own this phone, how do you take screenshots on this device? Would you get 2 screenshots on dual mode or can you choose which screen you want to capture?
Hello, is it possible to use keyboard full screen on the second screen? Thank you for your job
YES
12:23 dat" Type Title here" tho, wether it's on purpose or not 😅
lmao
No that's a slip-up editing in Premiere Pro🙄
Haha it’s a template
5:42
Also, as you can see in teardown vídeos, the screen is exactly the same, even the "hole" for the fingerprint scanner is present in the second display (can only see with the screen out of the frame)
Daym i wish they made the outside screen a 6 inch E ink display for a low power ebook reading, that would be nice.
I actually thought it was a kind of good reason for the teardrop
Wish they would bring the IR Blaster back
I do as well. I used that to work my vcr, cd player, stereo, and T.V when the kids lose the remote. Miss the IR Blaster.
I wonder if you could use the second screen with Nintendo DS emulation.
Hello , do you know a good HDMI tablet other than Teclast T10 and M16 ?
Budget under 400 €
I would be helped if you answer
Hey chris, does this have usb video out?
Y didnt u use the dual screen on both screens?
Do this cell phone work with sprint???
Nice video...
Hi Chris. Would you review the Mediapad m5 lite anytime soon?
Hi no plans to. I have a lot of requests to review the new Matepad Pro. Trouble is it's expensive and while it can come with Google Play it might lose it with future updates.
Great review Chris. Not for me but thanks for the review nevertheless
does it have dual simultaneous volte support ?
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They should "put" built in battery in secondary screen. More reason to use dual screen.
True but it would have pushed the weight up too high I feel.
does this have pen support, like the V60 thinq?
Fantastic phone
I was on the edge of buying this phone.
Thanks to this video, now I’m convienced I was this phone.
Glad to help
Why the pogo pin instead of another direct USB C? I wonder...
DS / 3DS emulation on this? I mean DS would run hardware wise, rather the support for the dual screen is a question.
If it is developer friendly maybe the developer of DraStic can implement that
I own the LG G8X Thinq (not duel screen) sad I don't see one video on the NORMAL LG G8X Thin Q smartphone. So far I am loving it. This phone may not have the extra screen but I don't have the extra weight and have a better battery life. I think I'd be more worried about dropping the duel screen. Seems pretty 😎 otherwise. I am not really worried about the extra screen after reading other reviews comparing the LG G8X Thin q vs the other brands of duel screens.
I do hope after everything is said and done whether you have duel screen or not. The value in less than 3 years don't drop to $100 bucks like the LG V-20 has. Which was the LG flag ship released in November 2016.
este celular esta espectacular me gusto esta informacion Gracias.
just wondering, is there a relatively budget friendly 8" tablet in 2019 for general use like document editing, videos and very light gaming?
Teclast T30, review is in my channel
@@Techtablets looks good but it is 10 inch. I'm looking for a 8 inch tablet and it doesnt seem to have a good variety of choices.
Mi pad 4?
@@Techtablets I was looking at that but it would be a massive bummer if I gotten that and the mipad 5 comes out less than 6months from now
Can you not use other screen and use only the phone. Anyone can answer that for me
How do you turn off the second screen. In case you have low batt and only want to use the main screen.
Thanks
There is the option for that. It's in this video the same as when turning it on for turning it off!
More like the intelligence's man foldable phone. Don't have a foldable screen, but I do have the same extra real state.
Basically 2 phones glued together
@@stevethea5250 yeah
@@fhsjdjskkshi With so many (good) 4K discs now on the cheap, what is the cheapest 4K blu-ray player on the market if I were to buy one?
* intelligent
* real estate
But no, yeah, you're intelligent 👍👍
Compared with a bad under screen fingerprint reader I prefer a reliable side-mounted one
Where would you buy the magnetic usb C adapter, I would like to have extra ones kicking around.
I saw them on banggood.com and AliExpress
@@Techtablets I seen them on the LG website for $20.00 which is crazy, the part number is EBX64129401 just for a reference.
@@Techtablets wouldn't happen to have a link would you?
unfortunately people will lamost always block the speaker when rotating the screen when playing games. Sad that I kinda like the design
If there was a battery in the other screen (8k ma) this would be the winner 👌. Are there many Kiwi's in Spain 🇪🇸 lol. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
Would have been good but also make it even heavier and bulky. Yes, a few kiwis in the main centres like Madrid and Barcelona. Not so many out my way. We like the Spanish woman... 😂
Far better than I thought In this 2 display configuration and particular the pogo pin idea.
But I'm done with LG G3 that was disappointing, and that starts with android 9 at delivery and the unsure update support cause G3 did not get the promised updates.
What unsure update ,my 2 years old v30 is now on android 9 from original android 7,in late january my v30 will get andriod 10 while note 9 and s9 will probably get it in march 0f 2020.Jokes on you, so I am asking you to stop blabbing before first checking out the facts.
LG Spain? Does this mean it will be available in the EU finally?
Yes, it should be coming soon!
On 8.3.20 i purchased one for 444 Euro. It was an offer from Media Markt
Dual screen phones seem like a miracle for typing, my own little laptop lol
YAY CAN SWITCH BETWEEN SIDE AND WIDE ANGLE DURING SHOOTING
In india last week its sold @ rs19999 that ia around $270
Most likely orange in Spain added another lte layer to the zone you are living in. B3 more likely. Try on other phones and see if you get same speeds. But only if you see 4G+ in the phone.
My P30 Pro doesn't get this at all, maxes out around 50 mbp/s max so great the G8X for some reason does. Maybe it was just added will try the next 855 mobiles.
@@Techtablets if it shows 4G+ then you get downlink from at least 2 lte cells at the same time. It on the Huawei it doesn't show 4G+ then it doesn't support that particular carrier aggregation combination. If both show 4G+ then the LG has better radios.
@@ichtyshor Yes both with 4G+ and the LG does better it must be using a different band combo Vs my Huawei.
Samsung phones get really hot while browsing the internet its the same for this phone?
I got a g3 g5 and the g8x. a major upgrade from the g5.. But the g5 did its thang bck in the day. I payed 800 dollars for that g5 when it first came out in 2016
I want a case like this with a QWERTY keyboard.
Sprints version did NOT come with any headphones WTF!!!
Considering LG, expect update to android 10 very far into the future. And don't expect android 11. LG G6 user here.
I was watching a video that said 10 was coming sometime in the fall or winter and 11 eventually in 2021
Gnome King bkh
amazing how in now way 4k was needed for this video. at all.
7:04 Bloatware comes in different flavors. Preinstalled apps from LG vary by region but the majority of them are easily removed (not just disabled). Bloatware from Samsung is not removable such as; Bixby, the duplicate browser, messaging app just to name a few. Consider that most of these are an attempt by Samsung and others to include apps that collect data on you. Not something you see from LG.
That's true. On my V40, you can remove the bloatware completely.
I was thinking of switching from Samsung to LG?
the HDR is awosem in the photos
Man pls review redmibook 13
Sir can I use samsung 15watts fast charger for lg g8x plz replay me sir
You need 18-21 wat charger.
@@falconfurry6432 thank you sir
better get from service center.. they charge 980 something for Adapter .
@@falconfurry6432 ok sir
is that really 2 phones into 1?
So i can play bdm and cod in the same time?
YES! twitter.com/TechTabletscom/status/1211287405644406784 I forgot to put this b-roll in my review of both games at the same time, a little slower at times but works really quite well and the cost of killing the battery quicker. Great for games with auto-leveling modes like BDM and Hit etc
YOOOO this thing is $300 USD right now thanks to 5G phones and Samsung galaxy flip shet and LG not continuing the product line.
This is still premium stuff!
Just bought one on Amazon like new for 150$ and the screen case for 80$.
Get your terms corrected "overclock" and "higher clock" are different. SD855+ has slightly higher clocked cores not overclockable or unlocked cores
Wow you get way more in the box than you do in the US. Kinda miffed tbh
It's going to be available at $250 in India in next week. Should I buy this or not??
Main priority media consumption and camera , not a Gamer.
Kya Samsung m51 and OnePlus nord ka camera isse jada axxa h
Can the case be used with an normal g8?
LG always come with innovation but not perfection. In THAILAND, we don't even have this phone in the market [T_T]. Dual screen case is new to the market and LG can rise its price for that like Samsung or Huawei, but they didn't.
If people who doesn't care about innovation or uniqueness, LG is not your choice. You can buy plenty regular Chinese phones that only compete about camera and fast charge out there.
Can you belive if i say that in India this phone is just 200$.
Should I go for it
I don't see where I would need a second screen. You can get a Realme or a Redme for less.
Having 2 apps at once would be amazing for multitasking, more practicle than a flip screen.
Bro they just put the notch on the second screen because its cheaper for LG🤣
Yeah, It's the same display, but without the camera 😂😂
@@jmandameloya Yes they told me at IFA Berlin it was to make it symmetrical, but really it's the same screen for costs.
I got this for just $280
I like these vids however they tend to be too lomng. Why not try and make them a bit shorter? 10mins or there about would be great and much easier to watch whole video.
this costs almost a $100 less than the the iphone i bought years ago.. what the heck apple