How does the LG Wing hold up in 2023?

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The #LGWing was #LG's final foray into the fantastic realm of smartphone innovation. Though LG folded its #smartphone business soon after, the Wing remains as a quirky reminder of what could have been. While reviews were generally positive, the lingering question is how the device holds up three years later.
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I can't speak for any claims of drop resistance so far, but it does make the Wing much more comfortable to grip.

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@datmeme8967
@datmeme8967 7 місяців тому
Not sure if you guys saw it yet, but they feature the Wing in the new "Blue Beetle" movie. The evil villain uses it to control her doomsday device.
@Basedarenas
@Basedarenas Рік тому
This is probably one of the best phones I have ever owned.
@jethmercer2532
@jethmercer2532 11 місяців тому
If LG is planning a comeback to the smartphones business, They should start with the V Series and the Wing model..The LG Wing might not be the most powerful smartphone but it is the most unique smartphone.
@seigfredancay4963
@seigfredancay4963 10 місяців тому
V and Wing is ahead
@sc9433
@sc9433 8 місяців тому
They already made the LG rollable and was ready to launch it. I hope lg bring that phone to market if they ever make a come back.
@michaelcorcoran8768
@michaelcorcoran8768 7 місяців тому
Yeah the wing was the first phone and what was something that was going to be called the explorer project which would have included the rollable. It's really sad that the wing is the only piece of this project we ever got to see. I would love to see a former LG employee leak some of the plans for weird phones they had. But the V-Series was great especially when they added the dual screen. had stylus upport on both screens, class leading battery life, was released in a good year for Qualcomm chips because the 865 was still being fabricated by TSMC (unlike the 888 and the 8g1 which would have probably nuked to 30% of the battery life and caused a bunch of throttling like it did to all the subsequent flagships). Not to mention that it's worth its price as a dac alone these days. And even has a perfectly serviceable desktop mode that works wired and wirelessly. It's not as good as dex or Motorola's ready for but it was well with on its way and still perfectly functional. V60, wing, G8X, v50, velvet .. LG really went out with a bang
@HolahkuTaigiTWFormosanDiplomat
@HolahkuTaigiTWFormosanDiplomat 7 місяців тому
YES
@FAT8893
@FAT8893 Рік тому
Bought mine back in July 2022. Still the best phone I owned to date.
@DevonDoesTech
@DevonDoesTech 10 місяців тому
Love finding other Wing users! Mine just got the Android 13 update last week so I've started daily driving it again!
@aesenethasaytuno5546
@aesenethasaytuno5546 10 місяців тому
Hii. I plan on buying a phone. Do you think its still worth buying lg wing?
@Mboogy
@Mboogy 9 місяців тому
​@@aesenethasaytuno5546other phones will do most of the basics better because of new hardware and innovation. For us who still have LG phones, like the Wing, appreciate them for their out-of-the-box ideas. It isn't the best if you want a good camera or screen or even hardware, as it gets android updates way after other phones (we barely just got android 13 update recently), but if you want something to multitask and experiment dual app usage with, this is right around your corner. LG Wing + developer mode on + automated app tools = one of the best phones no one knows about lol... (My opinion... Not a fact)
@motionoftheocean7524
@motionoftheocean7524 4 місяці тому
​@@Mboogywhat does automated tools do if i might ask..
@methodinsane
@methodinsane 10 місяців тому
Great review. Thanks.
@Mitorafer
@Mitorafer Рік тому
Very interesting video , thank you
@atlasdai
@atlasdai 22 дні тому
Wait, that's actually so cool!
@gnomiedan5424
@gnomiedan5424 8 місяців тому
Just picked one up for 200 brand new ❤ thanks for the great revire keep them up !!
@smurfsmurf4337
@smurfsmurf4337 8 місяців тому
where?
@TheKuroki42
@TheKuroki42 7 місяців тому
Have you tried the Kishi without the rubber supports to see if it fits? I have a Kishi V1 that I used with my older phone but my USB-C port is starting to fail and I was looking to finally get a Wing because this phone looks so fun to use, but not fitting in the Kishi will be a bummer, I just recently bought the thing lol
@KennithKennithson
@KennithKennithson 7 місяців тому
Getting a wing as a work phone, I've wanted one since I first saw it because it reminds me of the phone Tony Stark uses at the start of the first ironman. One of the coolest phones ever sucks it never got a followup
@kzdz
@kzdz 5 місяців тому
How do u like it?
@KennithKennithson
@KennithKennithson 5 місяців тому
@@kzdz it's a good phone, I don't use the wing feature all that much but it's a great conversation starter with customers
@dansnickles2947
@dansnickles2947 9 місяців тому
Still using my LG Wing i love it its unique and i haven't had any problems to date best phone i have owned.
@MrAprrc31
@MrAprrc31 6 місяців тому
I can’t be the only one here that was just now recommended this video, right after the Linus phone poll
@racea.t6531
@racea.t6531 8 місяців тому
I still have a LG G5 and just bought another LG V60... I'm definitely interested in the LG Wing and LG velvet. Good video
@Kfyu902
@Kfyu902 8 місяців тому
The Velvet is the most beautifull phone I ever had. The wing, the most stylish
@racea.t6531
@racea.t6531 8 місяців тому
@@Kfyu902 I want the wing and the velvet. I'll most likely be getting both.
@michaelcorcoran8768
@michaelcorcoran8768 11 місяців тому
I do not notice the chipset on the day-to-day use case. It's not something you notice but browsing speed or shutter speeds, it's only something that you would notice if you're gaming or trying to render 4K video or something. I think some enthusiasts get caught up in geekbench figures without realizing that for day-to-day usage, web browsing and basic interactivity is almost identical on a 765g versus an 865 versus an 8g2. Unless you're doing some serious productivity work, or gaming extensively , why do people need the latest chipset? If anything the 888 and the 8g1 we're overall and negative because they had to throttle it so much due to heat and poor battery life. Under sustained use, a phone with the 8g1 throttle to the point that it's really only performing about as well as a 765
@warzoneidiot881
@warzoneidiot881 11 місяців тому
If LG decided to make their WING to compete with the Samsung S pen series phone, the LG wing would definitely be an amazing phone. Imagining using the LG pen to draw or write on the mini screen when using the mouse pad option.
@michaelcorcoran8768
@michaelcorcoran8768 11 місяців тому
This phone is still worth getting, it's actually got Android 13 unlike duo or duo 2. Really the last five LG flagship were fascinating
@warzoneidiot881
@warzoneidiot881 11 місяців тому
@@michaelcorcoran8768 I still have my wing. Freaking love it. The wind could be a great phone for them to innovate to get back in the phone game
@warzoneidiot881
@warzoneidiot881 10 місяців тому
I hope LG reconsider and makes the wing their official competitor against Spen series. There's so much innovation they could do with the small screen. The small screen could be used as a drawing/note assistant pad. Even better if the LG wing ran windows
@warzoneidiot881
@warzoneidiot881 9 місяців тому
@kanabanakamura864 they worked. But the convenience was an issue. There were times I'd forget about it, slips put out of my pockets, and I did suffer a few tip damages. If the wind was a 1/4 inch wider, better software, housing for the pen, and a more innovative OS for the 2nd screen would've made, in my opinion, make the WING thee ultimate phone for media and for work.
@ruxcooking
@ruxcooking Рік тому
Still rocking an LG G8x with dual screen. If the Wing had more power I'd get one in an instant.
@MANSL200
@MANSL200 11 місяців тому
I got one of them
@andyrichardson9778
@andyrichardson9778 10 місяців тому
Still rocking two V60's and a V50 and a G3 and a broken V20 that needs to be fixed lol...
@bumsnypha
@bumsnypha 7 місяців тому
​@@andyrichardson9778I had a G3, epic phone
@andyrichardson9778
@andyrichardson9778 7 місяців тому
@@bumsnypha Nice, yeah it was a really epic and great phone.
@michaelcorcoran8768
@michaelcorcoran8768 7 місяців тому
Yeah I have both the G8X and the wing. Personally I don't really even detect a difference between 765 and 855. I'm sure technically the 8:55 has better GPU but does not impact my use case. Plus 765 has the benefit of 5G, although I really don't care about that at all living in the United States. One thing I do like about the G8x is that it's relatively pocketable for a dual screen phone. And unlike the wing it comes with the Hi-Fi DAC..
@mohdaminbinahad-38
@mohdaminbinahad-38 10 місяців тому
sir, have you tried using anydesk/teamviewer apps on that phone? if u did, the virtual keyboard or track pad is launch on the other screen or both view and keyboard on the same screen? thinking of using this phone to ease remote my bigger PC screen. have anyone tried it?
@GUY-on-Earth
@GUY-on-Earth 7 місяців тому
Apple needs to make an iPhone Wing
@detesla9575
@detesla9575 9 місяців тому
As a longtime owner of a LG Wing daily driver for over two years, i agree with most of this. I tried for a long time to utilize both screens for DS emulation, but like you said, its a futile quest. One thing though, it does fit in the Gamesir X2, atleast for me, because it didnt fit in the Razer Kishi hehe, so i bought that. This is actually the first review that goes really indept into the LG Wing environment which i really dig, so thank you! Just bought a Fold 3 discounted to take over my on-the-go emulation needs of the Wing, and it works.. ok, not great, but ok. Honestly its the best phone ive ever had the joy of using so far, and i'll use it till it dies! I might switch to the fold for a bit just to get into it, but i'll revert back to the wing, perhaps even buy another one if my current one dies, thats how much i absolutely love this phone.
@TheKuroki42
@TheKuroki42 7 місяців тому
Hi! Noticed you mentioned the Kishi not fitting the Wing. It really doesn't even after removing the rubber part? I'm changing phones and really wanted the Wing, but I use a Kishi and don't know if I can still return it to the store =/
@detesla9575
@detesla9575 5 місяців тому
@@TheKuroki42My apologies for late reply. Well, it *sorta* fits. If you cram it hard enough in there, it'll make a connection. But for the wing, i'd rather recommend the Gamesir gamepad!
@vjollila96
@vjollila96 8 місяців тому
I good amount ideas how i would had utilized both screens pontetial for this was there
@oneminutewonder77
@oneminutewonder77 Рік тому
Perhaps one day LG will either come back on a smaller scale, or they'll sell their assets to another company like Sony and we will see their tech inside another device.
@totrantien
@totrantien 4 місяці тому
hi, can you install some remote software like anydesk and test how it behaves with the keyboard?
@GameXData
@GameXData 4 місяці тому
I'm not too familiar with anydesk, but I did have Remote Desktop setup already. After messing around with it for a bit as a refresher, I can confirm that the keyboard behaves normally (i.e., it pops up on the lower display when toggled). The lower display's trackpad also works fantastically for navigation. Based on personal experience, I've found the keyboard to default to lower display in 95% of cases where a keyboard is requested. The instances in which it doesn't usually boil down to either I accidentally switched away from LG's default keyboard or the app is opting for its own keyboard instead of the system's keyboard for some weird reason.
@totrantien
@totrantien 4 місяці тому
@@GameXData thankss, I think this phone works best for that case. Too bad it is discontinued
@nickykoel1041
@nickykoel1041 8 місяців тому
For an LG Wing enthousiast, which version would you recommend when browsing on aliexpress? The Korean(N), at&t & verizon(VM) or Tmobile (TM) version? Looking for an unlocked version
@GameXData
@GameXData 8 місяців тому
I only have the Verizon model, but it's getting all the latest updates without too much fuss. It probably wouldn't be a bad choice if you're looking to unlock it any way.
@cubaroberts508
@cubaroberts508 11 місяців тому
Hi, thank you for covering the Wing and Duo phones. 😀 Question - is there any stylus pen that works on both the LG Wing and the Surface Duo?
@GameXData
@GameXData 11 місяців тому
I don't believe so. The digitizers on both devices use different tech which would usually block a pen that works on one device (e.g., a Surface pen) from working with the other.
@cubaroberts508
@cubaroberts508 11 місяців тому
@@GameXData thank you so much for responding!
@cubaroberts508
@cubaroberts508 11 місяців тому
@@GameXData Does a regular Samsung stylus work on the Wing? Like one from a Note phone or Tab S tablet?
@GameXData
@GameXData 11 місяців тому
@Cuba Roberts Unfortunately, I don't have one handy to test for myself, but I've seen some Reddit posts suggesting S pens aren't compatible. You'd need a Wacom pen instead, like the Bamboo or Dell's stylus (which is what I used in the video).
@michaelcorcoran8768
@michaelcorcoran8768 7 місяців тому
My Wacom 2nd gen bamboo ink and that I got for the V60 and the wing can work with the Microsoft pen protocol, MPP, if you double click the two buttons for 5 seconds. I don't know if I've ever tried it with my duo but it definitely works on my surface pro 7.
@blixuk
@blixuk 5 місяців тому
DS support could be achieved, it would just require a lot of people with the device requesting it from the devs or a willing dev to implement it. If the phone has more wide spread adoption, you'd definitely see more app support.
@scaron1933
@scaron1933 10 місяців тому
Only wish for this phone is dual speakers. They could have done a lot more with the sound from this device but, other than that i will use it until is dies.
@droningonagainandagain5837
@droningonagainandagain5837 Рік тому
Ditched the case and slap on a popsocket GAME CHANGER😉. Can you try a compatibilty test with Rokid max AR 😎? 🤔
@GameXData
@GameXData Рік тому
I actually avoid pop sockets since an incident with my G5 when it became hard to remove and left marks -_- I don't have a Rokid to test with. However, if you're looking for a phone to consistently connect to an external display, a phone with a newer Snapdragon 8-series chip would probably yield better results.
@wtcisco
@wtcisco 11 місяців тому
You can do 3 screen on this one
@v7xgaming
@v7xgaming 2 місяці тому
Still got my Wing since whenever I bought it and man it's been one hell of a phone. Now performance is not the best because of the 765g but oh my god is it being used cudos to LG for pushing such hardware to the limits
@tsymeh
@tsymeh 10 місяців тому
If you take a screenshot how does it look?
@gloryhoareau4343
@gloryhoareau4343 7 місяців тому
Where can I buy one plz since in Africa lg didn't have many outlets
@GameXData
@GameXData 7 місяців тому
Not sure how much I can help, since I'm not too familiar with smartphone resellers in African countries. In general, online retailers (e.g., eBay) or secondhand electronics shops are generally what I rely on to find new devices. I know the Wing at least launched in South Africa, though I'm not sure of any other regions. If all else fails, and if price isn't an issue, you might consider attempting to import a device from Europe or the US.
@KelsoG713
@KelsoG713 9 місяців тому
MINE HAS UPDATED TO ANDROID 13 NOW !
@DjReals1of1
@DjReals1of1 11 місяців тому
It’s good design
@kzdz
@kzdz 5 місяців тому
Still considering v60 dual setup or wing, the v60 might still to be better choice for multitask (boring) but mannnn.. i fell in love with the idea of wing so much and knowing it's the last saga of LG.. had enough of blah~ phones for years..
@RgbWave
@RgbWave Рік тому
nice video!
@nellow19
@nellow19 Рік тому
LG was good in phones in its prime
@fspeshalxo69
@fspeshalxo69 Рік тому
boot loop king
@nellow19
@nellow19 Рік тому
@@fspeshalxo69 never had that
@thechojiin
@thechojiin 10 місяців тому
Swipe the screen with 3 fingers to quickly swap between the two screens.
@airbornesuper
@airbornesuper 9 місяців тому
Or just swipe in a rainbow motion at the bottom.
@deepredvanguard
@deepredvanguard 10 місяців тому
it is quit sad, lg had somany new ideas for cellphone designs. i think lg wing was cool, and for a fact i didnt even know this phone even exist. and nobody i know own one or even know about it. i would love that back then. but my attention was all over the foldable phone. by having two screen at the same time and they can work for different apps was i ever want. I was trying to get one of it for collection since its not the best choice anymore, by thr fact of it not in 2021 either. but i still hope they would make phones that not big black slab for once.
@saladfox
@saladfox 8 місяців тому
The Wing is still my favorite phone of all time. I really do wish there was a second or third generation with more refinement on both the hardware and software end.
@michaelcorcoran8768
@michaelcorcoran8768 7 місяців тому
Yes absolutely. I don't mind the chip. And it's a phone where I can forgive the lack of a headphone jack because of the obvious unique form factor. Still provided the SD card. Stylus support, no notch, pop up camera.... The thing is because LG announced its closure on April of 2021, this thing was basically 40 or 50 cents on the dollar within a few months. So even if people had issues with paying a thousand bucks for it, you only really had to consider that for the first three or four months if it's existence. I paid $500 for it like three or four months after it was released and if I had waited three more months I would have paid under $300
@MissterX
@MissterX 5 місяців тому
Buying one in January 2024.
@swaroopks9710
@swaroopks9710 5 місяців тому
What is that Pokemon game he's playing?
@GameXData
@GameXData 5 місяців тому
Do you mean Pokémon Shuffle?
@_DMD_
@_DMD_ 10 місяців тому
Any idea on such a good place to pick one up for a good price? Ebay seems to be the price you paid for brand new for used lol.
@GameXData
@GameXData 10 місяців тому
eBay's going to be your best option. If price is a concern, I'd recommend aiming for a used device in good condition. As these phones get older, new devices are going to naturally become more expensive.
@Jordansklar0698
@Jordansklar0698 5 місяців тому
I love lg they were the only company willing to innovate
@tokyodragonmasterlee409
@tokyodragonmasterlee409 11 місяців тому
Awesome, I got me one
@kevinfightsbears
@kevinfightsbears 6 місяців тому
They should've done better with the chipset considering they were asking a thousand dollars when the phone came out
@warzoneidiot881
@warzoneidiot881 11 місяців тому
LG Wing better hardware and improved os. LG wing would be a top contender. But they need to a better team for advertisement
@BorinkenComics
@BorinkenComics 7 місяців тому
I really wanted this phone and then LG went belly up
@tak.666.
@tak.666. 7 місяців тому
Отличный телефон, чтобы его понять, нужно им пользоваться
@HolahkuTaigiTWFormosanDiplomat
@HolahkuTaigiTWFormosanDiplomat 7 місяців тому
It's the only cross phone!!
@kuzuppi
@kuzuppi 10 місяців тому
I don't know how to set soft wing 😭
@GameXData
@GameXData 10 місяців тому
It's a bit convoluted, tbh. Here are the general steps: 1. Open the game you're looking to play with touch input visible. 2. Take a screenshot. (You'll use this to map your controls later.) 3. Close your game and open the SoftWing app. 4. Select Controller Settings 5. Tap the Set Image button and select your screenshot 6. Select the button on the bottom half of the screen you want to map and tap the Configure button 7. Select the Input Type you want to use 8. Tap the area on the screen where you want that button press to register 9. Repeat for all buttons 10. Once everything's set up, launch your game with the lower display visible and launch SoftWing by selecting it from your notification shade. There are also a few different controller layouts you can choose from and a few different profiles you can save for different games. The Help button at the top of the app is also handy if you forget any of these steps. If your configuration doesn't work perfectly the first time, don't fret. It sometimes takes me a couple iterations to fine tune my controller settings.
@BhattiJatt
@BhattiJatt 9 місяців тому
Which is the horse riding game??
@GameXData
@GameXData 9 місяців тому
Do you have a timestamp for the game you're asking about?
@BhattiJatt
@BhattiJatt 9 місяців тому
14:07 .. i can't find this game on my play store , i wrote ac origins. Plz elaborate, thanks
@GameXData
@GameXData 9 місяців тому
Ah, I see the confusion. That's Assassin's Creed Origins running on GeForce Now. I have the game via Ubisoft Connect, and GeForce Now allows me to stream the game from their servers (link to product page: www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/).
@MANSL200
@MANSL200 11 місяців тому
My wing has android 13
@GFourGadget
@GFourGadget Рік тому
RIP LG, you were fun while you lasted, especially the Wing 🪽 It was really unique!
@FAT8893
@FAT8893 Рік тому
But at least they left with a bang.
@MANSL200
@MANSL200 11 місяців тому
Talking about the size of the phone the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 ultra is bigger
@taonakaz
@taonakaz 10 місяців тому
How does Lg Wing hold up in 2023? step 1 pick it up from your pocket step 2 *Hold IT* end story
@MANSL200
@MANSL200 11 місяців тому
The wing is awesome i own one
@motionoftheocean7524
@motionoftheocean7524 10 місяців тому
Hi..has it slowed down from when you first got it?...
@MANSL200
@MANSL200 10 місяців тому
@@motionoftheocean7524 no it hasn't its operating like the day i got it
@motionoftheocean7524
@motionoftheocean7524 10 місяців тому
@@MANSL200 oh wow.... That's good to hear.. thanks for the response! You think it'll be a wise choice to get one in 2023?
@MANSL200
@MANSL200 10 місяців тому
@@motionoftheocean7524 it's worth getting one but it's really chunky and heavy performs well so if you like a phone that's heavy and thick then go for it you will need a back cover for it it picks up finger prints very easy mine got the android 13 upgrade so that's a plus as well it runs on android 13
@motionoftheocean7524
@motionoftheocean7524 10 місяців тому
@@MANSL200 Much appreciated for the very helpful input.🙏🙏🙏. I've been eyeing this one item going really cheap on a used website... Now I just might ahead and get it myself thanks to you. Not a power user or anything..just like the form factor. It'll serve as a nostalgia later on i guess if nothing else in a couple years.... Thanks MANSL200
@dougroe4042
@dougroe4042 7 місяців тому
I really don't get this phone
@airbornesuper
@airbornesuper 9 місяців тому
Still the best phones I have.
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