LG has officially revealed its successor to the original curved G Flex – the G Flex 2.
Once again, the standout feature is its curved design, which is made possible by a flexible Plastic OLED (POLED) display. LG believes it’s more comfortable in the hands, and even reduces drop damage by absorbing shock better than standard smartphones.
The self-healing rear of the original has also been improved. Minor scratches now disappear in ten seconds as opposed to three minutes, which sounds like a major improvement.
G3 DNA also runs throughout the device, with the rear buttons and improved camera all making their way into the G Flex 2. The camera itself is now a 13MP affair, and has LG’s unique laser autofocus system and dual-LED flash for more natural tones.
Selfies have also been given a boost. After you’ve snapped your face, you’re automatically met with a preview once you’ve lowered your phone. Narcissism has never been this efficient.
Under the hood, the G Flex 2 packs in a 64-bit Snapdragon 810 processor, making it one of the first devices in the world to land with Qualcomm’s powerful slice of silicon. 3GB of RAM and 16/32GB of expandable storage should also se Android Lollipop running smoothly too.
LG’s also injected all of the G3’s software tricks and apps into the G Flex 2, along with a new Glance View feature which lets you drag your thumb down the screen to quickly reveal the time.
A non-removable 3000mAh battery finishes off the spec list. All that’s missing now is a price and a release date, but we’ll be sure to let you know the details as soon as they’re in.