Two Screens At The Same Time: LG G8X Hands-On

I gotta be honest: after the flop that was the LG G8, which combined forgettable design with bizarre wizard gestures, I didn’t have high hopes for the company’s next smartphone. And that didn’t really change when I finally got to put it the LG G8X in my hand, here at IFA 2019 in Berlin. It just seemed like a slightly spiffed-up version of the LG G8 I'd already consigned to the dustbin of history. Until, that is … it sprouted a second screen. And then I started thinking maybe LG was on to something. Join me for a quick first look at the company's alternative to the coming wave of folding phones: the LG G8X with Dual Screen case.

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MrMobile's LG G8X Dual Screen Hands-On was produced following one hour with an LG G8X review sample at an LG press event at IFA 2019 in Berlin. Pre-production hardware running pre-release software. MrMobile does not produce paid or sponsored reviews; LG was not offered copy approval and no compensation was requested or provided in exchange for this coverage.

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[Svangen]

This and a Nintendo DS emulator is a match made in heaven

[DirtyTesla]

This actually looks awesome. I'd love a review

[venom]

I like this better than the Samsung and others, if you want a regular phone you have it and if you want a dual screen pop on the case.

[d.ritzer]

*We have been blessed* with so much MrMobile content at once

[mocasorla]

Hi Michael, I think it's worth a review.

[VChlorok]

Seing the thumbnail I thought it was a foldable phone, but it turns out this is not the case. Oh wait.

[SamFriedman]

I'd love to see a review from the one and only!

[phyrexiannewborn]

Please do give this a solid review when it comes out. I have been rocking the similar LG V50 Dual Screen as my daily driver, which I had to order and import from South Korea. Trust me, Michael, as a power user, the second screen will become a godsend for you, and after using it for a week or two, I think you will agree, Samsung should make a product like this for their Note series devices. This mere accessory is a literal game changer from power user paradise. Your attention on this product, as a prominent voice in this space, could really help convince the industry of what I have learned, and what you would certainly learn as well if you give this device a fair shake; the Dual Screen setup is a quality of life improvement unrivaled by anything else.

[Danny...]

I have the LG G8 and it is awesome. Most under appreciated smart phone this year. Who cares about the gimmicky gesture functions? Ignore them. The fact that it flopped made the price tank quickly and I bought it dirt cheap. Headphone jack with Quad DAC, OLED screen, great battery life etc. I love it.

[matthiasrambally]

Michael please review it... I love LG phones despite most reviewers hating it lol but it depreciates fast so I can afford it lol and there's really good specs.

[AliRaza-hllh]

Practical good idea to enjoy ypur phone as mini pc

[Sarthak-ijtv]

I am personally an LG fan and using LG smartphones for years so definitely i would love to see this one reviewed by the best youtuber!!

[jordanray]

3 uploads in under a day? We have been truly spoiled!

[fatproduce]

Wait, LG has updated their UI/skin? Tell me more...

[RafaelRoden]

Review it. It's showing the refined direction of the next iteration. I wanna see what a non experimental version of a LG flagship looks like again.

[ninoluciosantiago]

Love the idea better than the fold ones. It really is practical and you can always go back to single screen mode anytime.

[Afronaut]

The g8x looks absolutely beautiful😍
No camera bump small bezels, this is the Lg flagship i have been waiting for

[TheDGeneration]

Mr Mobile blowin up my notifications today and it's fan-tastic.

[TerraGadget]

I just ordered my v50, now this.... 😭cant wait to test this beast

[demasterlikas]

Of course we want you to do a full review on this particular device!!!