80
David Lumb
TechRadar
“The LG G8X's appeal may be niche, but it's an interesting concept that offers an alternative to foldable phones that gives budget‑conscious buyers more screen for whatever they want to do on their phone.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Second screen
- Intuitive gestures
- Good performance
- Audio features
- Affordable dual-screen solution
- Good battery life
Points of Contention
- Poor fingerprint sensor
- Bulky design
- Average camera
- Limited appeal
- Somewhat wonky multi-screen software
Professional Reviews
6 reviews from 6 critics70
Sam Byford
The Verge
“The G8X is both the most boring phone LG has ever released and one of its most experimental at the same time.”
70
Michael Simon
PCWorld
“The LG G8X is all about its Dual Screen, and it’s LG’s best gimmick—er effort— in years.”
70
Mark Knapp
IGN
“The LG G8X ThinQ gets phone fundamentals right, but it struggles to impress even with a wild, second display.”
60
Julian Chokkattu
Wired
“Minor quibbles and the lack of Android 10 aside, the G8X and its bulky Dual Screen case are a good value at $700.”
60
Corey Gaskin
Digital Trends
“The LG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen represents decent value for an unusual yet productive package, but it’s not alone.”
