LG to launch X cam with dual rear cameras; X screen with second screen at MWC 2016

At the upcoming Mobile World Congress, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain, smartphone maker LG is going to take the wraps off its new X series of smartphones.
The first two models from the series- X cam and X screen- will be unveiled on February 22 and boast of premium features including great camera and advanced display.
The LG X cam features a 5.2-inch FHD display and at its core is a 1.14GHz Octa-Core processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. It further includes 16 GB of internal storage and is powered by a 2,520mAh battery.
The phone is LTE compatible and will run the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It will be available in colour choices of Titan Silver, White, Gold, and Pink Gold.
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Highlight of the phone is it camera. It features dual cameras at its rear- 13 megapixel and 5 megapixel- along with the 8 megapixel front snapper. The phone has been crafted with LG’s 3D Bending Glass that gives it a curved finish without making it feel heavier.
The LG X screen on the other hand features an ‘Always-on’ Second Screen similar to the LG V10. The 1.76-inch second screen sits above the main display measuring 4.93-inch and allows for a seamless multi-tasking experience. The second screen allows users to access frequent apps, answer calls, play music, etc. without interrupting the current activity.
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At the core of LG X screen is a 1.2GHz Quad-Core processor coupled with 2GB of RAM and 16GB internal storage. The phone draws its juice from a 2,300mAh battery and runs the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It is also LTE compatible and available in colour choices of Black, White, and Pink Gold.
The LG X series will debut in key markets in Asia, Europe and Latin America starting next month. These smartphone will be on display at the LG booth in Hall 3 of Fira Gran Via from February 22-25.

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