While we are mostly looking forward to get
more details on the LG Velvet the Korean company surprised us by announcing a
new flip phone, dubbed LG Folder 2. The LG Folder 2 is aimed at people on a
tight budget and those who prefer a phone that's simple to use.
The Folder 2 is powered by the Snapdragon
210 SoC paired with 1GB RAM. It has 8GB of storage onboard and comes with two
displays - a 2.8" QVGA primary screen and a secondary 0.9" monochrome
panel to display notifications for texts and calls.\
The flip phone comes with SOS Key and
Hotkey buttons. The former is located at the back with the 2MP primary camera
and lets you quickly call a pre-registered number by pressing it three times
within 1.5 seconds. It also shares your location with the number through a text
message.
The Hotkey, on the other hand, is placed
on the front above the call button and lets you summon AI voice service or
start the call recording function. The availability of these features depends
on the carriers, though.
The LG Folder 2 weighs 127 grams and
supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 4G connectivity. There's also a feature called
data security lock (machine translated from Korean) which helps prevent
unintentional data charges. The flip phone packs a 1,470 mAh battery and has
two color options - White and New Platinum Grey (translated from Korean).
The Folder 2 is priced at KRW 198,000
(US$ 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.
