LG Display showcased the world's first QHD + LCD display that has an 18:9 aspect ratio and would likely make its way to the company's future smartphones.
The new display will possibly be used on the company's 2017 flagship smartphone, which is rumored to be the LG G6 — the successor of the modular LG G5 which was released in 2015.
LG also revealed that this new display boasts of a 5.7-inch size QHD+ display with a resolution of 2,880 x 1,440 pixels. This translates to a pixel density of 564 ppi and would be quite a departure from current-gen screens if it finds its way to the LG G6.
LG Display confirmed the new display on Jan. 10 in South Korea. The company shared that the 18:9 aspect ratio would usher in a new era for smartphone displays. The company believes that this is the next evolutionary step of the smartphone screen, which has progressed from 4:3 to 3:2 aspect ratios to 5:3 to 16:9 aspect ratios.
"We expect to maximize user experience and customer value through the super high-quality display with its new 18:9 aspect ratio, which sets it apart from conventional displays for smartphones. LG Display will continue to set new standards in premium mobile displays, based on its differentiated technology," noted Dr. Byeong-koo Kim, LG Display's SVP.
Advantages Of 18:9 And Quad HD+
The company asserts that the benefits of a screen with this aspect ratio are many. For starters, it makes the display perfect for streaming or watching movies or videos on a smartphone. Users can even multi-task with ease by deploying the dual-screen functionality available on Android 7.0 Nougat.
These capabilities suggest that LG may have dropped a hint as to the functionalities one can expect from the rumored LG G6 smartphone.
The display is aimed at providing the users with an enriching viewing experience thanks to the 18:9 aspect ratio and offering a sharp, crystal clear images.
Moreover, the in-TOUCH technology deployed by LG for the Quad HD+ display makes it very responsive. This essentially indicates that there is an unperceivable delay when you touch the device's surface to when it actually reacts to the input.
LG also revealed that the 5.7-inch Quad HD+ display uses sleeker bezels and is extremely thin. The thinness can be attributed to the lack of a Touch Cover Glass, which will also contribute towards making the handset lighter.
The company has also reduced the power consumption of the screen by nearly 30 percent. It has also enhanced the panel's outdoor visibility by boosting its transmittance. This has been increased by 10 percent.
LG Display took into consideration these two factors as consumers determine the power consumed by a handset, as well as its outdoor visibility before making a purchase.
The LG G6 is anticipated to be announced at the end of February before the Mobile World Congress 2017 kicks off. It remains to be seen whether the LG G5's successor will include the new display.
