The Korean mobile maker, LG has come up upgraded version X5  which was launched in 2016. The new mid-range device has been launched in South Korea. The handset packs a massive 4500mAh battery that supports fast charging technology. LG has provided a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor that recognizes fingerprints to unlock the screen as well as doubles as a shutter button to let users easily capture shots with a tap of their finger.

Price and availability

The device comes with a price tag of KRW 363,000 (Roughly Rs 22,374). There is no clarity about its launch in India.

Specifications and features

The device comes with a 5.5-inch HD display which yields a resolution of 1280×720. The phone comes with 2GB of LPDDR3 RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek MT6750T 64-bit octa-core processor. It is fuelled with 4500mAh under the hood.

As per software specs, the LG X5(2018) comes with Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. For snappers, the device has a 13-megapixel camera sensor on the back along with an LED flash. On the front, there is a 5-megapixel camera sensor along with a soft LED flash. The phone sports thick bezels on all four sides which a conventional form factor.

In terms of connectivity, there is 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.