LG launches LG G6 in India; goes on sale tomorrow

In a press event in New Delhi, LG launched their latest flagship – LG G6 – in India. LG has made several attempts to shake things up over the years, but their flagship devices haven’t managed to win the hearts of the masses.
With LG G6, the company aims to change that, but will it catapult the company into the spotlight? We’ll have to wait, and see.



 
LG G6 specifications



Display
5.7-inch 18:9 QHD+ FullVision IPS LCD display
2880 x 1440 resolution
564ppi


Processor
Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821


GPU
Adreno 530


RAM
4GB LPDDR4


Storage
32/64GB


MicroSD
Yes, up to 2TB


Cameras
Rear: Dual 13MP wide-angle sensor (f/2.4 aperture / 125°) / 13MP standard sensor (f/1.8 aperture / 71°), OIS 2.0
Front: 5MP wide-angle sensor (f/2.2 aperture / 100°), 1.12µm pixel size


Battery
3,300mAh
Non-removable
Quick Charge 3.0
Qi and PMA wireless charging


Water resistant
IP68


Connectivity
LTE-A 3 Band CA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac
Bluetooth 4.2 BLE
USB Type-C, NFC


Software
Android 7.0 Nougat
LG UX 6.0


Colors
Ice Platinum, Mystic White, Astro Black


Dimensions and weight
148.9 x 71.9 x 7.9mm
163g



Priced at ₹51,990 ($806), the LG G6 is available in three color variants – Mystic White, Astro Black, and Ice Platinum. The smartphone will be available at offline retail stores across the country, and online exclusively on Amazon starting April 25. If you’re buying it tomorrow, you’d get ₹10,000 cashback from Amazon.
The company is also offering free one-time screen replacement within 6 months of purchase.


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Additionally, HDFC Bank and SBI card holders can get up to ₹7000 cash back (₹5000 + additional ₹2000) as well as 50% off on LG Tone Active+ HBS-A100 Bluetooth headset worth ₹9,990. Also, all LG G6 customers will get special gift worth ₹14,100 from EA with six games including Temple Run 2, Spider-Man Unlimited, and Crossy Road.
What are your thoughts on the LG’s newest flagship, and do you think it can make a dent in the market close on the heels of the Samsung Galaxy S8 launch? Tell us in the comments!

LG launches LG G6 in India; goes on sale tomorrow