LG G4 Release Date: Two New Models Announced for Coming Weeks
Buyers looking to pick up an LG G4 will now have more options at their disposal. The Korean electronics giant revealed two more LG G4 models Monday for those looking at different sizes.
The normal LG G4 model measures in with a 5.5-inch screen, but buyers will eventually be able to grab a larger phablet-style handset complete with a stylus or a small more compact model. LG announced a 5.7-inch LG G4 Stylus that will arrive with LG's Rubberdium Stylus and a 5-inch LG G4c.
"The G4 Stylus and G4c are perfect examples of what we mean by a premium smartphone experience without a premium price," said Juno Cho, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company in a press release. "We are committed to offering consumers in fast-growing markets LG devices that not only deliver performance, but also look good while doing so. Both the G4 Stylus and G4c will surpass customers' expectations of what an LG phone should be."
LG has not given specific release dates for the new smartphones, except that they will arrive in the coming weeks.
While both mimic the LG G4, there are some key differences between the two. The LG G4 Stylus will be available in 3G and LTE variants while the G4c will only ship with LTE. Among the LG G4 Stylus models, the LTE model will feature a 1.4GHz Octa-Core chipset and a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera while the 3G G4 Stylus will sport a 1.2GHz Quad-Core chip and an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera. Both will come equipped with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.
The LG G4c, on the other hand, will only have an 8-megapixel camera alongside the 5-megapixel front camera. The G4 Stylus and G4c will both have access to LG's camera softwares such as Gesture Shot, Glance View and a Laser Autofocus.
The LG G4 Stylus also houses a 3,000mAh removable battery while the G4c comes with a removable 2,540 battery. Both phones also come with NFC and Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box.
The LG G4 has fared well reviewers, who are generally impressed with the phone and have it up at the top of recently released Android handsets.
"With its lightning quick processor, big and bright display, and 16-megapixel camera that can shoot both JPEG and raw file formats, it's easy to see how the LG G4 is a stellar device," reads the intro to CNET's LG G4 review. "It's also one of the most enjoyable LG handsets to use thanks to its interface's welcomed facelift, and has both expandable memory and a removable battery (an old-school rarity these days with marquee handsets)."
The LG G4 will be hitting U.S. shores in late May/early June through most major carriers.
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