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LG W10, W30 and W30 Pro Smartphones Launched In India

LG went on stage to unveil three new devices in its budget-mid range W series smartphones. The upcoming devices are a part of the company’s project under the Indian Government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. The South Korean company has officially launched the LG W10, W30 and W30 Pro.

LG W10

The budget handsets by LG were made to specifically cater to the Indian market. India has one of the largest smartphone userbases, causing OEMs to make devices for every possible price bracket. LG W10 is powered by a 4,000mAh battery along with a MediaTek Helio P22 octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz. Memory and Storage are only available in one configuration, 3GB/32GB. Furthermore, the front is equipped with a 6.19-inch HD+ FullVision display panel with 18.9:9 aspect ratio.

LG has invested heavily in marketing the cameras of the W series smartphone. The W10 features a “Smart” dual camera set up which will be placed vertically at the top left corner of the rear panel. The primary shooter is a 13MP sensor with PDAF while the secondary is a 5MP shooter for depth sensing. Front of the smartphone has a relatively large notch that houses the 8MP front camera. Features like face unlock and bokeh are also provided.

LG W30 & W30 Pro

LG is offering a slightly bumped version of the W10 in the form of the W30, that features various improvements. The processor of the W30 is similar to the W10 with a MediaTek Helio P22 octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz. Even the memory and storage are the same with a single 3GB + 32GB configuration. However, the screen of the device is slightly larger with a 6.26-inch HD+ IPS FullVision with an aspect ratio of 19:9 and a tear-drop notch.

The camera of the device also receives an improvement with a 16MP front camera with face unlock functionality. Notably, on the rear, it sports a triple camera setup with a 12MP AF primary shooter that has a special low light mode. LG W30 receives an additional 13MP AF wide-angle lens along with a 2MP depth sensor for bokeh shots. LG W30 Pro has not been unveiled in the event although an announcement is expected soon. The company has teased its specs which point at a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, FullVision display with a tear-drop notch and stereo speakers (StereoPulse Sound)

Price and Availability

LG’s W series smartphones were developed and built in India, with plans to start shipping in the southeastern nation soon. The LG W10 carries a price tag of Rs.8,999 and will be available in two colours, Tulip Purple and Smokey Grey. On the other hand, LG W30 will have customers shell out Rs.9,999 for three colour options, Thunder Blue, Platinum Grey and Aurora Green. Announcement regarding the LG W30 Pro is expected soon with pricing that will most likely cross the INR 10k price bracket.

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LG’s ‘Make in India’ product is a great new addition to the company’s budget line up of smartphones. This will help the company capture a broader audience of potential customers after launch. A homegrown device is widely appreciated as it is better for the country in terms of employment and economy during sales. Apple is also seeking to shift a certain portion of its production to India as well. The reception of these devices will be clear in the arriving weeks alongside the W30 Pro launch.

June 26, 2019
LG W Series Smartphones India Launch Date Revealed

Korean electronics manufacturer, LG was one of the first OEM that got in the Android smartphone business. Some notable devices launched by the company include the LG Optimus One, LG ThinQ lineup and the LG V lineup. However, due to fierce competition from Chinese companies, LG had to fall back for a while and reiterate its product strategies for the Indian market.

It seems that the company is now ready to make a come back with full force which will happen with a brand new smartphone lineup called the LG ‘W’. Although the company’s upcoming mid range offering, the LG W10 has leaked on several instances (1,2), there were no details about its launch. A tipster on Twitter has shared a leaked launch invitation of the LG W lineup which exhibits that the series will make its global debut on the 26th of June at an event in New Delhi.

In addition, the leaked launch poster also boasts of a triple rear camera module which the device was previously reported to have.

As previously mentioned, one device that is confirmed to launch at the event is the LG W10 which was leaked previously. In terms of looks, the smartphone has a contemporary design with a water drop notch display on the front and a plastic back. The rear of the smartphone houses a triple camera setup, LG branding and a fingerprint sensor.

In terms of battery, the LG W10 will be powered by a 4,000 mAh lithium cell which is likely to support fast charging. The details about the smartphone’s chipset are currently unavailable, however, it is assumed to be kitted with the Snapdragon 660 or Snapdragon 675 SoC which is present on most smartphones in the mid range segment.

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Conclusively, all the details about the LG W series smartphones including price and specifications will be revealed at the launch event which is scheduled for the 26th of June.

June 22, 2019
LG W10 Listed On Android Enterprise Website Before Launch

It was revealed a while ago that Korean electronics giant LG will launch a new budget-centric smartphone lineup in India. This will be called the W series and is expected to be an online exclusive lineup from the company. It is also believed that a total of three devices will be launched in the series, out of which the most premium one has been leaked in the past. Now, the most affordable of the lineup, the LG W10 has been leaked via a listing on the Android Enterprise website.

LG W10

As mentioned above, the LG W10 will be the most affordable smartphone in the company’s upcoming W series. The image on the Android Enterprise listing website of the device reveals it will have a large display with a wide notch on top. This contradicts to a previous leak which exhibited a waterdrop notch on the handset. Other details of the LG W10 include a power button on the right-hand side and the volume rockers on the left edge. Overall, the device looks similar to the LG G7 ThinQ launched last year. It may be the case that it is the aforementioned flagship handset; whose image is placed as a placeholder on the website before the budget device’s launch.

LG G7 ThinQ

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Unfortunately, more details about the LG W10 are not known yet. However, the increasing intensity of the leaks insinuates its launch is drawing near. While the pricing of the LG W10 also remains a mystery, it is expected to be priced below Rs. 10,000 when it eventually launches. The LG W series will face a tough competition in the Indian market; rivalling the Galaxy M series, Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Realme 3 Pro at the time of launch.

June 20, 2019
LG W10 Live Images Leaked Online

It has been known for a while now that Korean electronics giant LG will introduce a new budget smartphone lineup in India. This will be known as the W series and may include a slew of devices at the time of launch. While images of the most premium handset of the lineup were leaked previously, no information about the other members was known. Now, live images of the most affordable variant of the W series called the W10 has been leaked online, revealing its design.

LG W10

As mentioned above, the LG W10 will be the most affordable smartphone in the company’s upcoming W series. Leaked images of the device reveal it will have a polycarbonate design with a coloured back panel. The front of the handset is dominated by a large display; with a waterdrop style notch on the top to maximise the screen to body ratio. Another image of the back panel of the W10 exhibits the presence of a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, which will be used to quickly unlock the device. It is also being speculated that some kind of face unlock technology might also make an appearance in the smartphone.

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Also, present on the rear panel of the LG W10 is a pair of the vertically placed camera sensors with an LED flash. Over at the bottom of the smartphone is a 3.5mm headphone jack, along with the charging port and the speaker grille. Unfortunately, more details about the device are not known yet. However, the increasing intensity of the leaks insinuates its launch is drawing near. While the pricing of the LG W10 also remains a mystery, it is expected to be priced below Rs. 10,000 when it eventually launches. The LG W series will face a tough competition in the Indian market; rivalling the Galaxy M series, Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Realme 3 Pro at the time of launch.

June 15, 2019