Do Dual Screen Phones Make Sense?

[DO DUAL-SCREEN PHONES MAKE SENSE?]

“No.” That’s the answer Betteridge’s Law dictates be given in the instance of a headline that asks a question – and I’m gonna say it right out front: it’s also true, for me. Personally speaking, a dual-screen phone does not make sense for most of my needs.

But my needs are not everyone’s needs. And more to the point: Microsoft is about to hit the dual-screen scene in a big way with its Surface Duo later this season, so like it or not, dual-screen smartphones will soon be a thing (whether they ultimately last is a question for another time). So for the past few months I’ve been using a few LG Dual Screen review devices; I’ve compared notes with other LG users; and I’m now convinced that there are benefits to a twin-display device … as long as you’re willing to put up with some fairly large compromises.

Join me for a look at the various use cases of dual-screen phones, featuring the LG Velvet and LG V60, and stay tuned for my Microsoft Surface Duo coverage – whenever that device finally makes it to market!

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"Do Dual-Screen Phones Make Sense?" was produced following several weeks with an LG Velvet review sample, and several months with an LG V60 review sample, both provided by LG. The devices were tested on T-Mobile and Verizon in and around Brooklyn, NY. Preproduction samples running prerelease software. The lone sponsor of this video is Surfshark; neither LG nor any other company paid a fee or otherwise offered compensation in exchange for this coverage.

[LINKS]

Into The Fold: How Many Ways Can You Fold A Phone? [YouTube]:

Microsoft Surface Duo: Coming Sooner Than You Think! [Android Central]:

Closer Look At Android On The Surface Duo [Windows Central]:

Surface Duo: Everything We Know So Far [Windows Central]:

Savvy Milennial [YouTube]:

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[botanicalstig]

Mr. Mobile 2030: when phones were fun- LG Velvet

What other phones offer such a unique experience right now? It might not be perfect, but at least they're doing something different.

[LGR]

Let’s go dual screen thrifting! 03:18 😄

[ramapatir]

Do dual screen phones make sense?

MrMobile : yesn't

[MD-vkbj]

The fact you watch LGR makes me so happy 😁

[thejasontlewis]

Yes, Amazon, I want to read on 2 screens.

[TheSentinel]

The LG dual screen seems like something I'd really like - and never fully use

[VenoStuff]

When you take a screenshot, will it include both screens? 🤔

[ntysick]

Outside of the Velvets dual screen party trick, I've gotta say, that teal colour and rear glass layout looks really great. Especially at this price point.

Really looking forward to your Duo review when the time comes MM.

[UnremarkableKevin]

2:45 Chicks hitting on Michael: "Is that a Galaxy Fold in your pocket, or you're just happy to see me?"

[Kingjay]

I've been using my V60 since it was released. I totally agree it is VERY conditional. I love my V60 it's honestly perfect for my needs...well back when traveling and flying were a thing. It offered levels of productivity that I just haven't seen any other device come close too. Having Active Pen support gives it Samsung Galaxy Note-like functionality and I love that. I don't think LG enough credit for what they're doing. Sure foldable phones are nice, but they aren't really practical considering everyone has gotten used to IP rated products. I'm excited for future foldable tech, but I personally prefer the flexibility a dual screen can provide.

[TechDove]

The nerd in me says yes with great enthusiasm, the realist in me says absolutely not.

We know which side of that coin normally lands up

I'll take one of each in white and black

[taltigolt]

i like how you didn't wait 7 min to get to the answer and you just

no

[gotpsp]

The hype of the microsoft courier all those years ago is finally coming to pass

[SenthilNathan]

I rarely comment on tech reviews and the like. But wow... your videos are entertaining, informative and all while having this inexplicable smoothness to them. If there were ever a "James Bond"of tech reviews... it has got to be this dude. The calm caramel voice, the necessary and unobtrusive cut aways and the concise edit of the entire great production quality. Keep going and thanks for making these. Stay mobile.... =)

[maryanthony]

"Tne biggest phone case of my life" hahahahaha I burst into laughter. So funny. I love my v60 though.

[awsomewe]

Most people: Excelent review, as always
Me: Damn, theres a new episode of LGR thrifts that I missed!? (Also, great video as always)

[Guitarpiper]

I think the dual screen phone concept, at the right price, makes tons of sense for me. I am constantly using the split screen multitasking on my Android phone and my iPad 7th gen, so having a phone that I can use most of the time with just one screen, and then whip out the second screen for multitasking sounds perfect. This is more for something that can fold completely over and remain thin, like a Surface Duo, not the LG dual screen so much.

[enriquerodriguez]

Is 2020 ever going to end?
2020: 0:04

[MovieMaster]

I want my phone to eventually replace my laptop: which is what I think dual screen would help with.

I always use the split screen view: a lot of the time when sharing house ideas with my wife.

It's this kind of multitasking that makes me want a dual screen phone badly these days: the flexibility to quickly jump between two apps by simply looking over to the side.

[noahk]

6:35 I get around using the LG keyboard with an app called "WideMode for LG". It forces the screen to enter WideMode regardless of the application so when the keyboard is open it takes up the bottom screen and Messages or Gmail is open on the top. It's far from perfect but it's what you agree to deal with this early in the dual/folding screen era.