Rumors about the LG G5 are starting to appear. With 7 months to go before its likely announcement (if LG follows its usual pace), technical features are beginning to appear on the web. They concern the processor and the camera, two key elements in choosing a smartphone for users. The LG G5 would be equipped with the Snapdragon 820 and a 20-megapixel Sony camera.
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LG G5: the latest Snapdragon 820 processor
In an ultra-competitive high-end smartphone market, LG will have a lot to do to get the job done. The LG G4 is an excellent smartphone but it faces serious competitors on the high end as well as Chinese challengers.
With the LG G5 the Korean would like to distinguish himself on points that he already masters. First the power by integrating the Snapdragon 820 processor. LG has always trusted Qualcomm but for its LG G4 it preferred to remain cautious by not integrating the Snapdragon 810 which tended to overheat.
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Custom 20-megapixel Sony camera
The other area in which LG excels is photography. The LG G4 is definitely one of the best photo smartphones on the market. In 2016, with the LG G5, the Korean would like to do even stronger and would incorporate a Sony sensor of 20 megapixels and 1/2 inch. As a reminder, the LG G4 incorporated a 16-megapixel sensor.
But the LG G5 would stand out from the competition by taking advantage of a unique and fully customized sensor model to offer the most beautiful shots on the market. Of course, these are only rumours at the moment and we will be sure to keep you informed of any new information on the subject. So, an LG G5 with Snapdragon 820 processor and such a camera, would you like it?
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