LG has introduced smaller and affordable versions of its multi-award-winning smartphone LG G3–the G3 Beat and G3 Stylus. The offsprings have some similarities with the G3 when it comes to design and software features. They have buttons on the back, and use the same plastic-based “metallic skin” for a similar look and feel.
G3 Stylus
LG is hoping the pen-enabled G3 Stylus smartphone will attract budget buyers with its big screen and 13-megapixel camera. It inherits the core DNA of the LG G3. LG’s proprietary Rubberdium stylus pen slides inside the G3 Stylus, complementing the phone’s 5.5-inch large display.
Users can pair it with LG’s QuickMemo+ to take notes or draw directly on images or maps in a breeze. The stylus is also compatible with a number of third-party handwriting and drawing apps.
With a suggested retail price of Php16,990, the G3 Stylus is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor and the 5.5-inch screen has a 960 by 540 pixel resolution. With the stylus, users will be able to take notes and sketch on the screen. There is also 8GB of integrated storage that can be expanded using a microSD card and 1GB of RAM. It has a 3,00mAh removable batter.
The G3 Stylus will be offered in dual SIM with near field communication (NFC) capability in three colors: Black, White and Gold.
G3 Beat
Cheaper than the stylus at P13,990, the LG G3 Beat retains the best features and functions of the G3 in a more compact and handy package. The LG G3 Beat comes with a largest-in-class 5.0-inch HD IPS display with a screen-to-body ratio of 74.1 percent, the highest in the mid-tier smartphone segment.
The LG G3 Beat offers thin bezels and a robust 2,540mAh battery that is removable. It features the Floating Arc
G3 Beat
Design first unveiled on the LG G3, boasting smooth curved sides and gradually tapered edges for the ultimate comfort in grip and feel.
The Beat is a far cry from the cutting-edge specs found in the full blown G3. It has a 1.2GHz quad-core CPU, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage and room for a microSD memory card. Connectivity includes 4G Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC and GPS.
Both the G3 Beat and G3 Stylus’ 8MP and 13MP shooters, respectively, carry over the G3’s key camera features such as Touch & Shoot, Gesture Shot and Front Camera Light. Additional UX features that have become standard offerings across LG’s newest smartphones include Dual Window, Smart Keyboard and Knock Code. Both also have the same Floating Arc design with gradually tapered edges, thin bezels and metallic skin back cover that was first introduced on the LG G3. Both devices also sport the revolutionary rear key.
Both phones are based on the Android 4.4.2 KitKat and only support 2G and 3G networks.
The LG G Watch R
The new LG G Watch R is the world’s first watch-style wearable to feature a fully circular Plastic OLED (P-OLED) display at 1.3 inches, taking advantage of every pixel and producing images of stunning color and accurate viewing at all angles even under bright sunlight.
G Watch R
LG G Watch R features a classic design encased in durable stainless steel and aluminum powered by a 410mAh battery, the largest in an Android Wearable to date. It delivers optimal performance through its powerful but efficient 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with 4GB of storage and 512MB of RAM, and is completely protected from dust and water resistant for up to 30 minutes at a maximum depth of one meter.
Other features of the LG G Watch R, when paired with a smartphone, include information on weather forecast, real-time traffic conditions, turn-by turn navigations, stock market updates, social media notifications, and travel and restaurant updates.
The device also allows the user to track fitness goals and use the Ok Google feature to send a text message, email, or play songs through the Android Wear music.
The watch costs Php13,990.
Partnership with Globe
Starting this December, Globe is offering the LG G3 Stylus for free at Plan 1299 and it comes with 3Gb mobile internet, Chat Bundle, Photo Bundle, 200 texts to all networks and 10 minutes of all-network calls plus free one-month NBA League Pass Access, free three-month Spotify Premium Access, and free one-month Gadget Care.
The LG G3 Beat is free at Plan 999 and comes with 1.5Gb mobile internet, Photo Bundle, 300 texts to all networks and 15 minute of all-network calls plus free one-month NBA League Pass Access, free three-month Spotify Premium Access, and free one-month Gadget Care. Also at Plan 999, Globe offers a phone and tablet bundle from LG—the LG L60 smartphone and the G Pad 7.0 WiFi tablet.
