At CES 2021, the LG Rollable smartphone finally stepped out of the rumor mill and into a real on-stage glimpse. LG showed the device during its online keynote, ending months of leaks and teasers about a phone whose screen expands. The company offered a first look but stopped short of sharing detailed specs, pricing or a launch date.
What LG showed at CES 2021
The LG Rollable smartphone takes the spotlight
CES 2021 was held in Las Vegas and, for the first time, ran entirely through online streaming. Many major brands used the event to unveil new devices, and the standout moment for LG fans was the showcase of its long-awaited rollable handset.
The phone has an upward slide, and when expanded its design resembles a tablet. During the conference, the device was shown opening out into that larger tablet-style view. LG, however, did not share specific information about the phone, nor did it comment on launch or availability.
- First official glimpse shown at CES 2021
- Screen slides upward and opens into a tablet-like form
- No specs, pricing, launch date or availability confirmed
- Featured as part of LG's CES 2021 conference presentation
This was not the first teaser for the device. LG had hinted at its upcoming rollable phone several times before, but at CES 2021 the concept moved closer to reality with an actual on-stage appearance. After the showcase, it was widely speculated that users would not have to wait much longer.
LG OLED and QNED TV range at CES 2021
Alongside the phone, LG introduced a new series of OLED TVs at CES 2021. The lineup spans five models: A1, B1, C1, G1 and Z1, each offering different screen sizes and features.
The C1 is positioned as the company's mid-budget option and will be available in 48-inch and 83-inch screen sizes. Beyond OLED, LG also introduced QNED TVs at the event.
The OLED TV lineup at a glance
- A1, B1, C1, G1 and Z1 OLED models
- C1 is the mid-budget range, offered in 48-inch and 83-inch sizes
- QNED TV range also introduced
