Entry-level LG X2 with 5-inch display and 8MP camera launched for $175

LG has launched a new smartphone, dubbed X2. It's an entry-level smartphone that's powered by a Snapdragon SoC with quad-core 1.3GHz processor, and sports a 5-inch HD display. The device comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage.

There's an 8MP camera on the back, and a 5MP shooter on the front. Measuring 144.8x71.9x8.2mm and weighing in at 152g, the phone runs runs Android 7.1.2 Nougat and packs in a 2,500mAh battery.

On the software side, there are features like 'Auto Shot', which recognizes faces automatically when you take a self-portrait, and 'Quick Share', which lets you to share pictures instantly.

The LG X2 has been launched in Korea, where it carries a price tag of KRW 198,000 ($175). It's carried by SK Telink, KTM Mobile, CJ HelloVision, and U-Mobi.