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In what is likely to be the last major leak pertaining to the LG G6 before its formal unveiling on Sunday, the first official render of the flagship handset has been leaked online. The leak, honors for which goes to serial tipster @evleaks, is also the most comprehensive so far, providing us with an all-round view of the G6 like never before.
That is not all as another leaked image courtesy of Weibo showcases the LG G6 pitched right alongside the G5, which again brings forth how brilliantly the G6 has been put together vis-a-vis its predecessor. What is perceptible right away is the manner LG has been able to fit in a larger 5.7-inch display even though the external dimensions are roughly the same as the G5. For comparison’s sake, the G5 comes with a 5.3-inch display. The side bezels are negligible too on the G6 while the top and bottom bezels are also remarkably thinner.
The rest of the details that the official press render of the G6 brings along also confirm almost all that we have known of the handset so far. That includes dual rear cam with the fingerprint sensor placed just beneath it. The front is devoid of the home button which has released more space to accommodate the slightly bigger display. The top bezel too is barely wide enough to house the front facing cam.
The rear also sports a glossy finish which points to it perhaps being made of glass. The antenna band has been placed along the edges while the volume buttons has been placed along the right.
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- First smartphone in the US to feature 5.7" QHD Plus FullVision display with 18:9 aspect ratio
- Wide angle cameras: Dual 13 MP standard-angle and wide angle rear cameras with LED flash and wide angle 5 MP front camera with Selfie Light
- Reliable design: IP68 dust and water resistance and passed 14 different military standard tests for durability (MIL STD 810G certification)
- Android 7.0, fast 4G LTE speed, Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.35 GHz and 1.6 GHz quad core processor, 4 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal memory with the option to add up to 2 TB of microSD
- expandable memory, and 3,300 mAh battery with wireless charging capabilities
On the specs front, the G6 is packed par for the course. That includes a Snapdragon 831 chip, a beefy 3,200mAh battery, and Android 7.0 Nougat pre-installed. LG’s choice of SD831 instead of the latest SD835 is believed to ensure an early launch beating rivals from Samsung as opting for the latter would have pushed back the launch to around April at the earliest.
Special mention must also be made of the 5.7-inch display that will have a rather weird 18:9 screen ratio. The panel otherwise sports a resolution of 2,880 x 1,440 pixels.
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- First smartphone in the US to feature 5.7" QHD Plus FullVision display with 18:9 aspect ratio
- Wide-angle cameras: Dual 13 MP standard-angle and wide-angle rear cameras with LED flash and wide-angle 5 MP front camera with Selfie Light
- Reliable design: IP68 dust and water resistance and passed 14 different military standard tests for durability (MIL-STD-810G certification)
- Android 7.0, fast 4G LTE speed, Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.35 GHz +1.6 GHz quad-core processor, 4 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal memory with the option to add up to 2 TB of microSD expandable memory, and 3,300 mAh battery with wireless charging capabilities
Another unique aspect of the G6 as has been revealed so far include a revamped camera UI. Buoyed by the 2:1 aspect ratio, the app will now provide a square capture of the camera view as well as the image preview on the same screen. This will save you from switching back and forth to the gallery to check out on your latest shots.
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Quick Recap
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- 2G Network: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; 3G Network: 1/2/4/5; 4G LTE Network: 2/4/12/66/5; LTE Roaming Bands 3/7/20/1/13
- Display: 5.7" QHD Plus FullVision (2880 x 1440) with 564 ppi and 18:9 Aspect Ratio; Screen Resolution: 2880 x 1440 pixels
- Operating System: Android 7.0 (Nougat)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 821 2.35 GHz + 1.6 GHz Quad-Core Custom 64-bit Qualcomm Kryo™
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- 6.8" FHD+ FullVision Display
- Built-In Stylus Pen
- Triple Camera System
- 4,000 mAh Battery
- 3 GB RAM / 64 GB ROM / expandable microSD
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- Get the whole picture. With the new slender and spacious full vision screen, see more with less scrolling, and watch videos in cinematic wide-screen.
- Snap a stunning panorama, or finally fit everyone into a group selfie with the front and rear wide-angle cameras. Switching between standard and wide-angle 13-megapixel rear cameras is easy.
- A new level of clarity. Experience your favorite movies in their full, cinematic beauty with a cutting-edge display featuring Dolby vision for deep, rich contrast and Vivid colors.
- Weather any Storm. The LG G6 is proven tough against water and dust, earning an IP68 rating. It can even survive in up to a meter of water for up to 30 minutes.
- Battery Capacity : 3300 mAh.Screen Resolution 2880 x 1440 pixels
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