LG introduces an affordable K71 smartphone with a built-in stylus
What's the story
Expanding its range of budget-friendly smartphones, South Korean tech giant LG has launched the K71 model in Central America and Caribbean regions. The handset features a MediaTek Helio P35 chipset, a triple rear camera setup, and a 4,000mAh battery. It also comes with a spring-loaded stylus pen and a dedicated Google Assistant button. Here's our roundup.
Design and display
LG K71: At a glance
The LG K71 has a 'U'-shaped display cut-out for the selfie snapper and prominent bezels on all the sides. On the rear, it packs a triple camera module and a fingerprint sensor. The handset bears a 6.8-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2460 pixels) LCD screen with an aspect ratio of 20.5:9. It also features a dedicated stylus for taking notes, creating animated messages, and other productivity tasks.
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For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
The LG K71 sports a triple rear camera setup comprising a 48MP primary sensor, a 5MP ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP depth camera. For selfies and video calling, it houses a 32MP camera on the front.
Internals
Under the hood
The LG K71 draws power from an octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 processor, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The handset boots Android 10-based LG UX and packs a 4,000mAh battery. On the connectivity front, it offers support for Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a headphone jack, and a Type-C port.
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What about the price?
At present, LG has not shared the pricing and availability details of the K71. However, looking at its specifications, the handset is likely to be priced at around $300 (roughly Rs. 22,000).