Smartphone LG Q8 - advantages and disadvantages

The use of innovative technologies allowed the LG campaign to develop and offer consumers smartphone models with characteristics that are not inferior, and in some devices exceed the parameters of the best phones made by the flagships of the cellular communication market. One of them is LG Q8, the advantages and disadvantages of which will be discussed in this article.

Rules for choosing a reliable and modern smartphone from LG

The competitive struggle of two Korean giants: LG and Samsung in the market of devices for cellular communication is not yet in favor of LG. But the employees of this company do not give up and strive to win a leading position in the market.When developing smartphones, the main emphasis is on the use of innovative technical solutions that simplify the life of gadget users. Many of LG's cellular devices are, without a doubt, worthy of the highest praise and deserve universal recognition.

Unfortunately, not all ideas turn out to be successful and supported by phone consumers. For example, an additional, second monitor had to be abandoned in the designs of smartphones created in 2017.
A distinctive feature of LG is the release of a wide range of phones that can satisfy the most demanding customer in a large price range. Features of the LG lineup - below in the text.

LG smartphones created in 2018

The sheer number of phones on the market will leave most people confused. The consumer wants to purchase a model with excellent characteristics and the necessary functions. LG is a recognized leader in creating a wide range of excellent home appliances. Phones from this company are deservedly considered very reliable and high quality. Smartphones have great looks and are all set with high performance features.

In 2018, LG engineers developed 4 product groups of phones:

1. The least expensive line of devices has the “K” index; these devices do not have a stylish design and are limited in their functionality.
2. Devices with a price of about 10 thousand rubles. index "X" is assigned, each model of this group has a "superpower". For example, the X View device is equipped with an additional monitor that is always active, and the X Venture smartphone model has a very high degree of protection.
3. In the summer of 2017, the company's employees introduced a new mid-range product group with the "Q" index to the market. Phones of this line are equipped with branded FullVision monitors.
4. Index "G" is assigned to the flagship group of smartphones with excellent features and cool functionality. The price of these devices is quite high.

Description LG Q8

In the summer of 2018, LG employees launched their new Q-series smartphone model, the LG Q8, on the market. The appearance of the phone is more similar to that of the 2017 LG V20, rather than the previous model of the LG Q6 series. Visually, the LG Q8 is a smaller copy of the LG V20 smartphone.

The functionality of the phone is also close to the LG V20 model, but still a little lower compared to the company's flagship model, due to the developers' desire to reduce the cost of this device. A distinctive feature of the LG Q8 device is a high degree of protection against dust and moisture, which the company's marketers immediately took advantage of and focused on this characteristic in an advertising company. This cellular communication device should fully function underwater at a depth of less than 1 m. Until now, many Chinese competitors of LG produce phones without decent protection, not only in the middle price range, but also advanced models with expensive and high-performance electronics.

The main characteristics of the smartphone LG Q8

Design and ergonomics LG G8

The body of the smartphone is made of durable and lightweight aluminum alloy. The mass-dimensional characteristics of the device have the following values:

• device length - 149 mm;
• gadget width - 71.8 mm;
• device thickness - 8 mm;
• smartphone weight - 146 g.

The device has good ergonomic qualities, all sharp corners are rounded, the phone fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. The compact dimensions allow you to effectively operate the device with one hand. The front panel is made in a minimalist style, there are no frills on it.

Degree of protection LG Q8

The developers of this wonderful device ensured its protection according to the IP67 class. This means that the degree of penetration of foreign substances into the apparatus corresponds to the previous and above classes:

1. IP6x - maximum protection against dust, it cannot get inside the device;
2. IPx7 - this protection class allows you to dive to a depth of less than 1 m and conduct underwater video or photo shooting, while moisture will not get inside the smartphone under any circumstances.

There are practically no devices with such a degree of protection in the middle price segment on the market.

Falling from your knees to this phone is also not terrible. The device has been successfully certified to meet all MIL-STD-810G specifications. This is an American military standard, meeting its requirements ensures the operation of equipment in extreme conditions.

Autonomy and memory of the smartphone LG Q8

A modern high-performance processor from Qualcomm, 4 GB RAM, Android 7.0 Nougat control system ensure reliable, efficient operation of the smartphone. The rating of the phone according to the antutu expert program is 136300 units.

Screen

The highlight of this device can be called an additional display, which is located above the main monitor, its resolution is 1040x160 pixels, and it is always active. Even in standby mode, the user can use the functions of quick access to the necessary programs or other features of the phone.

Camera and video

The exquisitely designed back panel houses a dual main camera and a bright flash, they are located at the top of the panel in one window. Also on the back are a fingerprint reader and the company logo.

The front camera is next to the secondary display. The main and secondary screens are perfectly connected to each other, the junction is almost invisible and does not spoil the appearance of the smartphone. The frames around the edges of the screen are small, there are no mechanical buttons.

Solving the problem of maximum practicality of the device, the designers of LG did not stint on very high-quality multimedia components. An excellent picture is provided by a monitor with a ppi of 565, two main cameras with excellent characteristics provide recording of very high-quality video and photographic materials.

Packing set

The standard list of components from the manufacturer includes:

• battery charger;
• USB cable;
• instruction.

The cost of the smartphone LG Q8

LG's pricing policy for cellular devices doesn't seem entirely logical.Sales of the company's phones are falling heavily, and the prices of smartphones are not declining.

Phone sales in the 2nd quarter of 2018, compared to the same period in 2017, fell by 23%. Although the entire segment of cellular devices is sagging this year, this does not explain such a strong drop in demand for LG products, because the market sank by only 2% over the year. This information shows that the company is outperforming a key market player.

Conclusion

• bright screen;
• comfortable case;
• ergonomics, design;
• good 4G performance;
• easy to operate;
• the screen responds flawlessly to touch;
• large built-in memory.

• the battery runs out quickly;
• the gadget is very hot;
• camera: no manual white balance adjustment;
• camera: unstable focus;
• The screen protector does not stick because the edges of the screen are raised and curved on the side.

The production and sale of the LG Q8 smartphone will most likely not change the negative trends in the market. The IP67 rating of the device, stylus, D/A converter, and MIL-STD-810G certification could increase the demand for this smartphone, but unfortunately the phone is priced at 540,000 won at launch. Translation from Korean currency gives a cost of 470 dollars. Even for such a great phone, the price is far from low.