LG has announced the 2020 K series smartphone line-up which includes the K61, K51S, and K41S. The Korean firm is touting the improved performance, multimedia functions and their “premium” cameras. The new devices will be available in the second quarter in the Americas followed by select markets in Europe and Asia.
Commenting on the line-up, Chang Ma, senior vice president of the product strategy group at LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company, said:
“The key value propositions of LG’s K series are advanced technologies and competitive pricing. We believe the K series will be the most competitive smartphones in its category offering features consumers really appreciate.”
The specifications for each of the devices are as follows:
| LG K61 | LG 51S | LG K41S | ||
| Chipset | 2.3 GHz Octa-Core | 2.3 GHz Octa-Core | 2.0 GHz Octa-Core | |
| Display | 6.5-inch 19.5:9 FHD+ FullVision Display | 6.5-inch 20:9 HD+ FullVision Display | 6.5-inch 20:9 HD+ FullVision Display | |
| Memory | 4GB RAM / 64 or 128 GB ROM / microSD (up to 2TB) | 3GB RAM / 64GB ROM / microSD (up to 2TB) | 3GB RAM / 32GB ROM / microSD (up to 2TB) | |
| Camera | Rear | 48MP Standard / 8MP Super Wide / 2MP Macro / 5MP Depth Sensor | 32MP Standard / 5MP Super Wide / 2MP Macro / 2MP Depth Sensor | 13 MP Standard / 5MP Super Wide / 2MP Macro / 2MP Depth Sensor |
| Front | 16MP Standard | 13MP Standard | 8MP Standard | |
| Battery | 4,000mAh | 4,000mAh | 4,000mAh | |
| Size | 164.5 x 77.5 x 8.4mm | 165.2 x 76.7 x 8.2mm | 165.7 x 76.4 x 8.2mm | |
| Network | LTE / 3G / 2G | LTE / 3G / 2G | LTE / 3G / 2G | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi Dual Band / Bluetooth 5.0 / NFC / USB Type-C | Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 5.0 / NFC / USB Type-C | Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 5.0 / NFC / USB Type-C | |
| Colour | Titanium / White / Blue | Titanium / Pink / Blue | Titanium / Black / White | |
| Others | AI CAM / DTS:X 3D Surround Sound / Google Assistant / Google Assistant Button / Google Lens / Rear Fingerprint Sensor / MIL-STD 810G Compliance | AI CAM / DTS:X 3D Surround Sound / Google Assistant / Google Assistant Button / Google Lens / Rear Fingerprint Sensor / MIL-STD 810G Compliance | AI CAM / DTS:X 3D Surround Sound / Google Assistant / Google Assistant Button / Google Lens / Rear Fingerprint Sensor / MIL-STD 810G Compliance |
To complement the great cameras, the 2020 K series phones come with “cinematically proportioned displays” that have thinner bezels. Not only will the videos you record look good when played back, but so will other movies you download and watch on the devices. The large battery should also ensure that you aren’t continually recharging these phones.
Unfortunately, LG didn’t provide us with pricing for any of the devices, however, the K series is a mid-range line so expect to pay a mid-range price.