Tech giants and smartphone makers are developing devices that not only serve as mobile phones but also as streaming or gaming platforms. However, the display of current generation smartphones has several limits that might not deliver the ideal user experience. Fortunately, Samsung and LG are developing a portable monitor to cater to these needs.
A new report from ETNews claims that South Korean tech companies, LG and Samsung, are currently working on a portable monitor for smartphones. These monitors, according to the report, are designed to enable users to use the computing power of their smartphones to its full potential using a much larger screen even if they are on the go. Additionally, these portable monitors are lightweight and could work in wired or in Bluetooth connectivity.
The report also mentions that the primary aim behind this concept is to offer power users a larger display for level-up user experience while they are mobile. Razer's Project Linda also introduced a portable display. However, the portable display from LG and Samsung will not come with a built-in keyboard and will need a connection to peripherals.
This concept is not new; other tech companies like ASUS and HP already offer eternal displays through the ASUS ZenScreen Touch and HP EliteDisplay S14. The ASUS screen supports laptops and some Android devices. This is the same goal that Samsung and LG would like to achieve with their upcoming portable monitor for smartphones.
This new technology is reportedly made possible because of the introduction of Desktop Mode in Android 10. Samsung and LG's portable displays would feature built-in batteries, which make it more efficient and convenient for most users. Samsung's portable monitor will be called Samsung DexBook and would use the phone feature of the Samsung Dex.
For the specs of Samsung DexBook, it features a 14.1-inch Full HD screen. It packs a 10,000 mAh battery and weighs less than a kilogram. Meanwhile, LG's portable display for smartphones is called LG Cloud Top. It features the same 14.1-inch display as that of Samsung but only packs 5,000 mAh battery.
Both portable screens for smartphones would work with a tablet that backs smartphones, which is referred to as smartphone monitors. Both do not come with a keyboard, but for those who wish to have keyboards could purchase one. Samsung DexBook and LG Cloud Top would reportedly retail between $340 and $420. Both portable screens for smartphones would arrive sometime in the second quarter of this year.
