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There are a bunch of smartphones we're looking forward to seeing in 2017. One of them is the upcoming LG G6, which is expected to bring another reboot for the series. But how exactly will the LG G6 look, what will it offer specs-wise, when will it be released, and how much will it retail for? If you're interested in getting answers to these questions, read on.
We have rounded up the all the latest reports regarding the LG G6 release date, price, specs and features. But do keep in mind that most of these reports are just rumors, so take them with a grain of salt. Just as most manufacturers these days, LG doesn't reveal much regarding its flagship phones prior to the official release. We can however, offer some educated guesses.
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LG G6: release date
Last year, LG announced its flagship device — the G5 — in late February, during Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. The device went on sale in early April, more than a month after it was officially unveiled.
According to the latest reports, LG has a different strategy set up for the G6. The company will probably still announce the device during MWC but will start selling it a full month earlier than its predecessor. This means that the G6 just might hit markets across the globe around late February or early March.
LG has a good reason for speeding things up. The company wants to get its flagship device on the market before everyone else. Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S8 series of smartphones a bit later than usual next year — in April — which means less competition for the G6 from the start.
The strategy just might work for LG, but on the other hand, people who are really interested in getting a flagship from Samsung or even HTC, which is expected to release the HTC 11 around the same time, probably won't mind waiting for an additional month or two to get it.
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LG G6: specs
Let's start with the display. According to some rumors, the G6 will swap the LCD screen found on its predecessor for an OLED display. Its size just might stay the same at 5.3-inches, but as always, there is a chance that LG will go bigger.
But even if it does, the difference in size probably won't be very big. We think that there's really no reason for LG to increase the display size by much as that would push the smartphone into the phablet territory. If consumers want a bigger phone from LG, they can already opt for the V20.
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When it comes to the resolution, the G6 will most likely retain the Quad HD resolution but some rumors do suggest that the device might come with a 4K display. Although it looks nicer, a 4K display does take its toll on the battery life, which is an important factor for consumers when buying a new smartphone.
Under the hood, we expect to see the Snapdragon 835 processor, along with at least 6 GB of RAM. This will probably be the norm for most flagship smartphones in 2017. While the G5 comes with 32 GB of storage, the G6 is expected to offer double that. So that's 64 GB of space for your apps, videos, pictures, and other data. If that's not enough for you, don't worry. The device will most likely retain the microSD slot meaning that you'll be able to expand the storage.
As of now, there aren't many rumors regarding the primary camera. LG G6 is expected to feature a dual camera setup just as its predecessor. The cameras might have more megapixels and come with a larger aperture, which will hopefully make a difference in low light performance.
The front-facing camera is also expected to come with a few nifty tricks. Back in October, LG announced an all-in-one iris scanning module and the G6 might be the first to sport it. The module doubles as both an iris scanner and a front-facing camera and uses a filter changing mechanism to switch between the two functions.
We also expect that the LG G6 will come with a bigger battery, which won't be removable, a waterproof body, wireless charging, and the latest version of Android with LG's user interface on top.
LG G6: design
In terms of design, the G5 wasn't that well received among consumers, as its aluminum body didn't really feel that good in the hand. That's why the rumors suggest that LG will step up its game, meaning that the G6 will receive a complete makeover.
According to some reports, LG's upcoming flagship just might sport a tempered glass back, which will give it a completely different look. Is opting for glass instead of metal a good or a bad thing? Well, design is a very subjective matter, and as always, some people will hate it while others will love it. So you're going to have to answer that question yourself.
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We think that a glass body can look just as premium as a metal one. Just look at the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. But nevertheless, a glass body does have its drawbacks. It's a fingerprint magnet and is not quite as durable as metal.
You're probably also wondering if the G6 will have a modular design like the G5, right? Well, judging by the rumors, this could go either way. Some claim that the G6 will not be modular and will, therefore, say goodbye to the "Friends" accessories. This would make sense as the modular design found on the G5 really didn't boost its sales and was for the most part not well received by consumers.
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But then again LG suggested it might try its luck with the modular design one more time. This would make some business sense as the company would be able to increase its revenues by selling expansion modules for the device to consumers.
LG G6: mobile payment service – LG Pay
Mobile payments are becoming more and more popular. There are already a bunch of them available including Samsung Pay, Android Pay, and Apple Pay. It looks like LG will soon join the fray, as the upcoming G6 will reportedly come with the company's new mobile payment service called LG Pay.
The service will use both NFC as well as Magnetic Secure Transmission (MST), which supports older magnetic credit card machines. And, as most card readers are compatible with MST, you'll be able to use the service in most shops, restaurants, and bars.
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Keep in mind that the service will probably not launch globally. Launching a mobile payment service in a certain country is no easy task. LG has to get the banks on board which can obviously take quite some time.
LG G6: price
Flagship devices are expensive, and the LG G6 will be no exception. We assume that it will be available at the same price point as its predecessor, which launched in the US for around $650. Over on the Old Continent, the price of the device at launch varied quite a bit among different countries. But in most cases, the LG G5 was more expensive in Europe than in the US, mainly because of higher taxes.
We expect that the LG G6 will be sold at the same price point as the G5 in European countries, but the UK might be an exception. Because of the Brexit and a weaker pound, LG might make up for its losses by increasing the price in the UK. We hope that this won't happen, but it is possible.
This is all the information we have heard so far regarding the upcoming LG G6's specifications, design and release date. Once we hear more, we'll let you guys know by updating this post.
Meanwhile, feel free to tell us your thoughts on the upcoming LG G6. How do you think it will stack up against other flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S8? Let us know by posting a comment down below.
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