LG has unveiled the new entry-level flip phone called the LG Folder 2. It’s the successor of the original LG Folder, which was announced back in February 2018.
LG Folder 2 is equipped with an internal 2.8-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. In addition, a second 0.9-inch screen is installed outside, which is monochrome. It can be used to view notifications about messages, calls, time and so on. The device comes with dimensions of 107.9 x 55 x 18 mm when folded, its weight is 127 grams.
Around the back of the LG Folder 2, we have a 2-megapixel main camera. In addition, the phone has an SOS button, which, when pressed three times quickly, makes a call to a pre-registered phone number and sends an emergency SMS with information about the location.
LG Folder 2 is based on the Snapdragon 210 single-chip system with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of flash memory. It is possible to install microSD memory cards. The phone runs Android (version not specified), the battery capacity is 1470 mAh.
LG Folder 2 Specifications
- Dimensions: 107.9x55x18mm; Weight: 127g
- DIsplay
- 2.8-inch (320 x 240 pixels) QVGA LCD screen
- 0.9-inch mono front screen
- Hardware
- Processor: 1.1 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 (MSM8909)
- GPU: Adreno 304
- RAM: 1GB
- Internal Storage: 8GB Internal memory
- External Storage: expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
- Camera
- 2MP camera
- Connectivity
- 4G LTE
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth 4.1
- GPS
- FM Radio, SOS key
- Battery: 1470mAh
LG Folder 2 Price and Availability
The Folder 2 will cost KRW198,000 ($160/€150) and will go on sale in South Korea from April 17. We are yet to learn if it will venture out of LG’s home market and when.
