LG G8s ThinQ review: Comprehensive imaging prowess, sleek performance

South Korean electronics manufacturer LG may not be as big a name in India’s smartphones market as some of its peers. The reasons: Its unusual product launch cycles and lack of devices in different price segments. The company’s recently launched flagship, LG G8s ThinQ, is also making a rather belated India entry — the smartphone was announced in February — but, at Rs 35,990, it is more competitively priced.

Will it stand out in India’s midrange smartphone market? We reviewed the smartphone to see how it fares on various key parameters.

Design

The LG G8s ThinQ’s glass-and-metal build gives it a somewhat odd look. Even as most smartphone makers are shifting to an all-screen design, LG has decided to continue with a notch-screen design, with thick surrounding bezels. The phone’s back also has little to write home about — covered with glass, it features three horizontally placed cameras on top, an LED flash next to it, and a capacitive fingerprint sensor below the camera module.

Though the phone’s design looks dated, its lightweight build, broad form factor and compact design are easy on your hand. Read More