New Delhi: Kicking off an era of premium smartphones with the 18:9 screen aspect ratio, South Korean giant LG has launched G6 in the Indian market.


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The phone is available on e-commerce site Amazon.


As part of LG G6 launch offer, HDFC and SBI credit card holders can get Rs 10,000 cashback on Amazon India. This offer is applicable only on Tuesday (April 25).


Furthermore, LG is also offering 50 percent off on the LG Tone Active+ HBS-A100 wireless headset. The discount on the LG headset is valid till May 31 for the users.


Technical specifications of LG G6


Display


14.47cm (5.7) QHD Plus FullVision Display (2880 x 1440) with 564 ppi and 18:9 Aspect Ratio


Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on Screen and Rear Camera; Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on Back


Design


Metal Body with Glass Backing


Rear Key with Fingerprint ID


Dolby Vision HDR – expanded Dynamic Range for enriched brightness and greater contrast


IP68 Water and Dust Resistance


Shock Resistant with MIL-STD-810G Testing


USB Type-C Charging Port with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 – reversible design for easier plug-in; fast charging and data transfer



Processor and Memory


Qualcomm Snapdragon


821 2.35 GHz + 1.6Hz


Quad-Core


ROM: 64 GB


RAM: 4 GB


microSD Support


Camera


Dual Rear Cameras with Wide-Angle Lens


13 MP Standard-Angle Lens – 71 degrees, 1/3.06" image sensor, f/1.8 low light
    
13 MP Wide-Angle Lens – 125 degrees, 1/3.06" image sensor, f/2.4 low light
    
Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF) – fast, stable autofocus for objects at long distance or in outdoor environments
    
Camera Resolutions: up to 4160 x 3120
    
Manual Mode1 – adjust shutter speed, ISO, exposure, white balance, and more; save image as RAW (JPEG + DNG)
    
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS 2.0) – capture sharp images quickly with less blur
    
Tracking Focus – track and maintain focus on a moving object
    
Zero Shutter Lag – capture image immediately when shutter is pressed in camera mode
    
HDR Options – set HDR mode to on, off, or auto to control contrast in images
    
Zoom Out. Zoom In. – zoom continuously between standard and wide-angle lenses


Camera and Video Zoom – up to 8x
    
Square Camera – divides the UI in two 1:1 squares; includes Snap Shot, Match Shot, Grid Shot, and Guide Shot
    
Pop-out Picture Mode1 – use both rear cameras to automatically add frame effects
    
Filter Effect – preset filter effects give photos a film-like look
    
Burst Shot1 – hold the shutter button to take multiple shots in sequence
    
360 Panorama Mode – capture the whole scene with stitched together shots
    
Multi-view – create a photo or video collage with the dual rear and front cameras
    
Fast snapshot – double press volume key for direct access to camera, even when phone is in sleep mode


Experience


Google Assistant - intelligent personal voice assistant engages in two-way conversations; ask questions or make requests
    
Android 7.0 (Nougat) OS – improved experience, better productivity, and enhanced performance
    
LG UX 6.0 – swipe to explore all apps
    
Smart Keyboard – customize keyboard height and control cursor, adaptive word recognition based on user behavior
    
Smart Doctor – phone diagnosis for improved performance


Customizable Home Touch Buttons – includes Notification, Capture+, Qslide, and customizable color settings


Game Battery Saver – minimize battery consumption through efficient UX control


Fingerprint ID – gain access to your phone, make mobile payments, and secure content1


Content Lock – set a password/pattern to protect Gallery les or QuickMemo+ memos; prevent les from being previewed when linked to a PC3


Colour and price


The LG G6 has been priced in Indian market at Rs 51,990. It is available Astro Black and Ice Platinum colour variants in India.