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LG Q9 One Android One Smartphone Launched In South Korea – Specifications, Features
South Korean Giant LG is all set to launch G8 ThinQ and a 5G smartphone in MWC happening later this month. Today LG has launched LG Q9 One in their home soil today. It is a rebranded version of LG G7 One. The G7 One was announced last year at IFA. It makes way to Japan with the name X5 and for South Korea, It got a name LG Q9 One. It was LG's first smartphone to come with the Google Android One Program. Some other highlights of LG Q9 One are Hi-Fi Quad DAC, Quad HD Notch Display & Snapdragon 835 Processor. Let's take a look at the detailed specifications of Q9 One.
LG Q9 One
LG Q9 One Specifications
The LG Q9 One gets a 6.1 Inch Quad HD+(3120×1440) IPS Display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The Display has a Pixel Density of 564 PPI. It also has a Notch on top which is similar to early notches seen in iPhones. It is powered by Snapdragon 835 Octa-Core Processor and Adreno 540 GPU. I am still not understanding the meaning of launching a Snapdragon 835 powered smartphone in 2019. This chipset was used by flagships launched in 2017.
The chipset is coupled with 4GB RAM & 64 GB UFS2.1 Based Storage which can be further expanded up to 2TB via a Micro SD Card. The USP of LG Q9 One is its Software. It is running on the Google Android One Program. That means faster updates and security patches delivery. Coming to Photography, It has a single 16MP f/1.6 aperture sensor with OIS and HDR 10 support. On the front, It has an 8MP selfie shooter with f/1.9 aperture.
The Battery is 3000Mah with Quick Charging 3.0 Support. The LG G9 One is an I.P. 68 Certified smartphone. It is also Mil-STD 810G certified for Durability. In terms of Audio, It has a Hi-Fi Quad DAC supported 3.5MM Headphone Jack, surround sound & boombox speaker.
Connectivity options include 4G Volte, Dual Band-Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC, Type-C Port, Bluetooth 5.0 and 3.5Mm Headphone Jack. It also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor which doubles as Google Assistant shortcut. It has 153.2 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm dimension and 156 Grams weight.
The G9 One will be available in South Korea from 15th February. It will support the LG U15+ Carrier. The Price is set at 599,500 Korean Won (US$533/Rs.38,000 approx.). It will be available in Moroccan Blue color only. What are your thoughts about a Snapdragon 835 powered smartphone from LG in 2019? LG is not understanding the market well. In a recent financial report, LG Mobile Division is in a huge loss of around 700 Million Dollars.