LG G Flex announced by LG to join the ranks of devices with curved displays

LG has officially announced the LG G Flex, their version of a smartphone with a curved display. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Round that bends around the vertical axis of the device, the LG G Flex curves around the horizontal axis. It should be noted that this means the curvature will be similar to an IMAX screen when the device is held in the horizontal orientation when viewing video. LG also announced the back cover of the G Flex will be made of a material that can self-repair hairline scratches “within minutes” to help keep that new device look.
The hardware for the device is consistent with previous leaked information, including a 720p 6-inch screen, a Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of RAM, a 13MP camera, and high-fidelity audio. LG indicates there will be special animations depending on how you unlock the phone which will include a tap-to-wake function.
The G Flex is scheduled to hit Korea’s major carriers next month. No pricing information was provided nor was any update on other countries and markets that may eventually see the device. We expect this will be limited and pricey, appealing mainly to buyers looking for something really unique or the opportunity to claim they had one of the first examples of something new.
Below is a Google translated copy of the LG press release from Korea.