The curvature is slight, but is definitely more prominent than the curved-glass Samsung Galaxy Nexus. LG explained that one of the reasons for the shape was for comfort—both when resting it in your hand or when holding it to make a phone call—and while it performed as promised, I don't think that the lack of a curve on other phones is much of a problem to anyone.
Like the many curved televisions we're seeing at the Las Vegas event, the G Flex's design is also meant to create a more theater-like experience when viewing video in landscape orientation. This may be true with extra large TVs, but it has a negligible effect when it comes to a phone with a 6-inch OLED display and a 720p resolution.
With the help of an equally-unique battery, the G Flex can actually be bent to a flatter shape. Unfortunately, I was told to not try it while I was at the show floor booth, although an LG spokesperson did say it was possible.
LG added a few new hardware and software features with the G Flex, none of which actually rely on the device's shape. The company introduced new multi-window functionality, a method to unlock the device straight to a screen that displays your personal media, and the ability to use the LED light on the back of the phone—the G Flex uses a Rear Key like the LG G2—to make sure the camera is focused on your face when taking a selfie with the rear shooter. It's entirely possible that these features will come to the G2, which doesn't really make a case for the G Flex's design.
LG G Flex (top) and LG G2
We don't know yet how carriers in the United States plan to price the G Flex, but we do know that it will be available soon. After my short time with the device, though, I'm still not entirely sure why anyone would choose this particular Android phone over something like the smaller Samsung Galaxy Note 3 or LG's own G2. But if novelty value is your type of thing, the G Flex could be just what you're looking for.
Source from: http://www.ign.com
