After the launch of its flagship G3 smartphone, South Korean tech giant LG has introduced in the Philippines cheaper smartphones from its G3 series — the G3 Stylus and the G3 Beat.
The new LG offerings carry the features of the company?s flagship smartphone, allowing Filipino consumers to have the G3 experience at a more affordable price.
G3 Stylus
The G3 Stylus, LG?s new pen-enabled smartphone that inherits the core DNA of the LG G3, brings a premium stylus experience in a smart priced package.
LG?s proprietary Rubberdium stylus pen slides inside the G3 Stylus, which feels comfortable in any hand and complements the phone?s 5.5-inch large display.
Pair it with LG?s QuickMemo+ to take notes or draw directly on images or maps in a breeze. The stylus is also compatible with a number of third-party handwriting and drawing apps.
The G3 Stylus will be offered in dual SIM with near field communication (NFC) capability in three colors: Black, White and Gold.
LG?s newest stylus-powered device is priced at P16,990, half that of a comparable premium smartphone with stylus pen.
Key specifications:
? Chipset: 1.3GHz quad-core
? Display: 5.5-inch qHD IPS (960 x 540)
? Memory: 8GB eMMC (ROM) / 1GB LPDDR3 RAM
? Camera: Rear 13MP / Front 1.3MP
? Battery: 3,000mAh (removable)
? Operating System: Android 4.4.2 KitKat
? Size: 149.3 x 75.9 x 10.2mm
? Weight: 163g
? Network: 2G (quadband) / 3G (HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100 MHz)
? Colors: Black / White / Gold
? Other: Stylus Pen , Dual SIM
G3 Beat
The LG G3 Beat, meanwhile, retains the best features and functions of the G3 in a more compact and handy package. The LG G3 Beat comes with a largest-in-class 5.0-inch HD IPS display with a screen-to-body ratio of 74.1 percent, the highest in the mid-tier smartphone segment.
The LG G3 Beat offers thin bezels and a robust 2,540 mAh battery. The LG G3 Beat features the Floating Arc Design first unveiled on the LG G3, boasting smooth curved sides and gradually tapered edges for the ultimate comfort in grip and feel.
Available in Metallic Black, Silk White, Shine Gold, Filipinos can now have the G3 experience at half the price with the G3 Beat at P13,990.
Key specifications include:
? Chipset: 1.2 GHz quad-core
? Display: 5.0-inch HD IPS (1280 x 720, 294ppi)
? Memory: 8GB eMMC (ROM) / 1GB LPDDR2 RAM
? Camera: Rear 8MP with Laser Auto Focus / Front 1.3MP
? Battery: 2,540mAh (removable)
? Operating System: Android 4.4.2 KitKat
? Size: 137.7 x 69.6 x 10.3mm
? Weight: 134 g
? Network: 2G (quadband) / 3G (HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100 MHz)
? Connectivity: A-GPS, BT 4.0, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
? Colors: Metallic Black, Silk White, Shine Gold
? Other: Touch and Shoot, Smart Keyboard, QuickMemo+, Gesture Shot, Dual SIM
Both the G3 Beat?s and G3 Stylus? 8MP and 13MP shooters, respectively, carry over the G3?s key camera features such as touch and shoot, gesture shot and front camera light.
Additional UX features that have become standard offerings across LG?s newest smartphones include Dual Window, Smart Keyboard and Knock Code.
Both also have the same Floating Arc design with gradually tapered edges, thin bezels and metallic skin back cover that was first introduced on the LG G3. Both devices also sport the revolutionary rear key.
The G3 Beat and G3 stylus will exclusively be available at Abenson and MemoXpress stores nationwide this November. All other dealers and concept stores will soon carry these two new smartphones starting December.