LG Gx with 5.5-inch screen makes debut

Korean electronic giant LG has expanded its G series portfolio. The company has launched LG Gx smartphone featuring a 5.5 inch full HD screen at an event in South Korea. 

LG Gx runs on quad-core Snapdragon 600 processor and is powered by Google's Android Jelly Bean operating system. The device, which appears to be similar to LG Pro, boasts of a 13MP autofocus camera at the back and a 2.1MP camera in the front. 

LG Gx packs 32GB of onboard storage and 2GB RAM. The device comes with 3140 mAh battery. Connectivity options include LTE/HSPA/EV-DO, 2.6GHz broadband LTE support, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0 and NFC. 

Many of the apps on the new phone are same as those found on LG G2 and LG GPro like KnockON, Pause, Smart Day, Media Time, Smart Memo and QRemote. LG Gx will be available in black and white colours. 

So far, there are no details available about LG Gx's international availability and pricing. 

Recently, LG launched its curved screen smartphone G Flex and OLED TV in India. G Flex made its debut in October, however, its sales were restricted to South Korea only. It is the second smartphone in the world to have a curved screen, next only to Samsung Galaxy Round. This handset has a 6-inch flexible OLED screen that is curved along the horizontal axis. The phone's 3,500mAh battery is also curved.