The G Flex 2 is a better version of LG’s G Flex, the first ever vertically curved smartphone in the world. Ready for this one?

If you have tried your hands on LG’s G Flex, the first ever vertically curved smartphone in the world, and thought it was the best phone curved technology could produce, you need to check out the new LG G Flex 2.

A lightweight successor to the 177g G Flex, the G Flex 2 may pack a display that is half an inch shorter than its predecessor’s, but it is in no way a “mini version” of the original, as the specifications will suggest.

The display is a full HD 1080p P-OLED screen with a 403ppi ratio, which makes it among the best smartphone displays available. The curved screen, with its real immersive effect, offers a more pleasurable viewing experience compared to flat screens, and if you prefer watching music videos on YouTube or HD movies on smartphones, the G Flex 2 will offer you the best cinematic experience and will keep you glued for hours on end.

The 13MP laser-guided camera in the G Flex 2 is also a wonder to behold. Featuring dual LED flash, optical image stabilisation and noise reduction for lowlight conditions, you will get the best possible images in all kinds of conditions. Several new features in the front camera, such as air brushing, beauty tools and gesture control, offer added incentives to selfie-lovers.

As for the performance, the presence of the top-end octa-core Snapdragon 810 chip and the 2GB RAM are enough to suggest that multi-tasking and HD gaming would never be a problem with the G Flex 2. My attempts at giving the phone a wakeup call with some speedy navigation and by trying out heavy gaming with several downloads in process at the same time did not for once impact its performance. However, while chatting with a few friends on WhatsApp, I noticed that the typing did seem to freeze for a couple of seconds now and then.

In spite of the plastic body, holding the G Flex 2 gave a similar feel to other metalbody smartphones. An outer coating over the plastic body gives the phone a selfhealing quality, with regular scratches and cuts disappearing as quickly as in 10 seconds. However, deeper cuts could still leave behind a few thin lines. The display is also shielded by Gorilla Glass 3, which offers similar protection as the coating on the back of the device.

Apart from its unique exterior and stunning internal specs, the G Flex 2 also stands out in terms of ease of usage. The latest Android 5.0 Lollipop platform works perfectly on the device, and LG’s homegrown Optimus interface offers various shortcuts to view notifications and alerts.

The Glance view, which will help you see the notifications when you swipe down from the top of the screen, will also enable you to check your memos and WiFi connectivity status, toggle screen brightness, volume levels, turn on/ off data network, and also help you decide if you want the display to rotate as per the angle of the phone.

One major disadvantage, and there was only one that I could detect, is that the minimum brightness level in the G Flex 2 is higher than most smartphones. This means that if you are in a dark room and want to play games or read news on your phone, the bright light is sure to make your eyes water in less than an hour