INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Android One is one of a handful of Google projects aimed at helping the mobile operating system run better on entry level devices
As such, those handsets that qualify for the program are generally pretty middling, at best
But LG G7 One bucks the trend, with some specs that wouldn''t be out of place on a 2018 flagship
Leading the way is the Snapdragon 845, Qualcomm top of the line processor, coupled with a 6.1 inch QHD+ display and a 3,000mAh battery
There also that familiar notch up top design that all the rage on flagships these days
There are certain cost cutting measures
The bleeding edge dual camera tech that LG prides itself on isn''t on board here
The 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage are not great, but perfectly acceptable for most
The headphone jack is still in place — which is a good thing for a budget device — it silly to expect users to have to factor in the
price of bluetooth headphones
The handset will be debuting at IFA in Berlin this week
Price is still TBD, but LG promises an &exceptional& one
At the very least, that should mean it comes in well under the company flagships
If LG is able to offer up something truly exception from a price perspective, it could be the thing the company needs to help stand out in
a smartphone race that has largely left it behind
It a strategy that has worked well for OnePlus, and LG could certainly use the hook
