US Cellular is now selling a new rugged smartphone -
the LG X Venture. First released in the US by AT&T, the X Venture currently
runs Android 7 Nougat, and will likely be updated to Android 8 Oreo at some
point (though LG has yet to confirm this).
Built around
a metal frame, the LG X Venture is shock-resistant, as well as dust- and water-resistant
(IP68-certified). This is not a high-end device, but it comes with pretty
decent features, including a 16 MP rear camera, a 5 MP wide-angle front-facing
camera, an octa-core Snapdragon 435 processor, 2 GB of RAM, and 32 GB of
expandable internal memory. As for the battery that the handset is packing,
that's a very generous 4100 mAh unit with quick charging.
The LG X
Venture sports a 5.2-inch 1080p display with Glove Mode - activated by
double-pressing the QuickButton on the left of the phone, this allows you to
operate the device with gloves on, even in wet environments. Said QuickButton
can also be pressed to open a suite of outdoor-oriented apps, including
barometer, compass, weather report, exercise tracker, and activity counter.
Interested
customers can buy the X Venture from US Cellular for US$ 299.99 outright, or US$ 12
per month for 30 months. The phone is available to order online via the source
link below. Folks who want to get the LG X Venture unlocked can purchase it
from Amazon - US warranty is included, and the handset is compatible with all
relevant carriers.
