LG Display Co. said Friday it has commenced with the mass-production of an updated high definition liquefied crystal display for mobile devices, which will be used on the next flagship handset to be rolled out by its affiliate LG Electronics Inc.

The new 5.5-inch LCD with a resolution four times higher than the existing model has upgraded brightness and power efficiency. It is also slimmer compared to previous versions, LG Display said, adding it will be applied to the G4 smartphone, LG's the latest high-end gadget.

The so-called quad high definition technology boasts a resolution of 1,440×2,560, which is four times higher than the 720×1,280 posted by previous HD technology.
  

"With the Advanced In-cell Touch technology, the touch screen will be more convenient, and can also recognize contact points even if the display is wet," the company added.
  

LG Display said the improvement in brightness provides more convenience for those using smartphones outdoors, adding its power efficiency will also make the next flagship smartphone more attractive.
  

The G4 smartphone will be introduced on April 29 in South Korea, the United States, Britain, France, Singapore and Turkey. (Yonhap)