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LG Wing preorder numbers fail to impress but there is a catch

By Anam Hamid

Published: Oct 05, 2020, 3:06 PM

LG Wing preorder numbers fail to impress but there is a catch

LG Wing preorders have reached 1,275 units, claims leaker Sleepy Kuma. Although the figure is anything but impressive, it's actually not that bad given LG's alleged plans for the phone.

The device costs 1.09 million won (~$940) in South Korea, which is reasonable when compared to other phones with novel form factors on the market.

The LG Wing sports a 6.8-inch main display when can be swiveled horizontally and a 3.9-inch secondary screen. It is powered by the Snapdragon 765G, which guarantees 5G connectivity.

In contrast, 80,000 units of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 were preordered in South Korea, even though it costs 2.39 million won (~2,063).

This doesn't exactly come as a surprise, as Samsung is one of the top players in the industry and LG is struggling to survive. That's partially the reason why it's experimenting with quirky phones like the LG Wing.

The manufacturer is apparently planning to sell 3,000 LG Wing by the end of the year in its home country and looking at prebookings, it seems well on its way to achieving that target. The South Korean giant also has an expandable phone in the works, which will likely arrive next year.

Pre order comparison(in Korea)
Galaxy Z Fold 2 : 80,000 units
LG Wing : 1,275 units (For reference, LG’s target is 3,000 units.)
— Sleepy Kuma (@Kuma_Sleepy) October 5, 2020

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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.

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