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LG's Leather-Clad G4 Revealed In Leaked Images

Posted by samzenpus on from the take-a-peek dept.

An anonymous reader writes Evan Blass, known on Twitter as @evleaks, released images of LG's G4 smartphone which was supposed to be unveiled April 28th. "The images reveal what appear to be a multitude of swappable back plates. There are at least six different real leather backs (ranging from black and brown to baby blue and yellow), as well as three more traditional plastic backs. It's fair to assume that the leather versions will carry a cost premium. The LG Quick Circle case, which has a window to let you view notifications while the cover is closed, also appears to be making a return with the G4."

39 comments

  1. Nobody cares by SeaFox · · Score: 4, Insightful

    No, seriously. Stop with the damn advertisements.

    1. Re:Nobody cares by fustakrakich · · Score: 1

      But these are leaked images! Madison Avenue has gone all "Snowden" on us.

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    2. Re:Nobody cares by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      unless it's a M$ phone then the sockpuppets go wild!

  2. Anyone else want bigger batteries... by TWX · · Score: 4, Interesting

    ...and are willing to accept a thicker phone to get them?

    This phone is basically a third of an inch thick. Given that one holds the phone while it's in use by that thin edge, this is getting a little ridiculous. Give me a thicker phone with a much bigger battery. My pockets can handle it, I assure you, and with more edge to hold on to I'm much les likely to drop the damn thing by accident, and they could even build the phone more durably to the point I might not need to buy a third-party case either.

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    1. Re:Anyone else want bigger batteries... by SeaFox · · Score: 1

      ...and are willing to accept a thicker phone to get them?

      Me. Right here.

      I'd like to get an iPhone, but only 250 standby hours is lame.
      Considering that everyone buys a case for their phone anyway, in some cases a battery case, they might as well just make it thicker to start with and give it a larger battery.

      The only Android handset I've really been interested in is the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact, the battery life being a major reason.

    2. Re:Anyone else want bigger batteries... by Mirar · · Score: 1

      This was going to be my question. I'm happy with a 10mm or even 15mm phone if I can get a few days battery time out of it instead of today's 3-4 hours screen time (or less when gaming or using GPS). I don't even get a boring office day out of it. (On a non-boring day I'm not using the phone that much.)

    3. Re:Anyone else want bigger batteries... by JaredOfEuropa · · Score: 1

      Iphone user here, but I would definitely like to make the same trade-off: a few mm extra thickness in exchange for longer battery life.

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    4. Re:Anyone else want bigger batteries... by TWX · · Score: 1

      I'm in a building that has poor cell phone reception, so I definitely hear you on battery life. With no usage my battery is less than 20% after a full shift if I don't have a need to go out, and sometimes I'm down to less than 5% if I've had anyone call my cell instead of my desk.

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    5. Re: Anyone else want bigger batteries... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Yes thats thre real news here. High end phone with user replaceable battery, microsd slot, larger f1.8 camera. With those 3 unique things in a high end phone this is likely going to be my next. Previously lg were not even on my radar.

    6. Re:Anyone else want bigger batteries... by jdschulteis · · Score: 1

      This phone is basically a third of an inch thick. Given that one holds the phone while it's in use by that thin edge, this is getting a little ridiculous. Give me a thicker phone with a much bigger battery. My pockets can handle it, I assure you, and with more edge to hold on to I'm much les likely to drop the damn thing by accident, and they could even build the phone more durably to the point I might not need to buy a third-party case either.

      I have a G3 and the thin, slick edge is actually more of a problem for me than battery life. A thicker, textured edge and better battery life would be great improvements and would cost very little.

    7. Re:Anyone else want bigger batteries... by gweilo8888 · · Score: 1

      The Xperia Z3 is also worth a look. Same standby time as the Z3 Compact (920 hours claimed), and even longer talk times (16 hours). Full disclosure: I have no connection to Sony Mobile, but I do own the previous Xperia Z2 and couldn't be much happier with it.

    8. Re:Anyone else want bigger batteries... by Plumpaquatsch · · Score: 1

      ...and are willing to accept a thicker phone to get them?

      The real question is: are you willing to carry a phone notably heavier?

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    9. Re:Anyone else want bigger batteries... by TWX · · Score: 1

      Yes. Before work was willing to issue a cell phone stipend so that we could use our personal phones for work purposes I had to carry a work phone in addition to my phone. I do not mind having to carry a heavier phone.

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    10. Re:Anyone else want bigger batteries... by SeaFox · · Score: 1

      I don't want a huge phone. The current iPhone is too large even, I would stay with the 5S's size.
      The Z3 Compact's 4.6" screen is at least only as big as a normal iPhone 6.

    11. Re:Anyone else want bigger batteries... by stephanruby · · Score: 1

      The only Android handset I've really been interested in is the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact, the battery life being a major reason.

      You won't need a case for that one, that phone is basically indestructible. But that phone is actually too thin and too rectangular. It looks cool, but it definitely doesn't feel good when you're holding it.

      It's basically the complete opposite of LG phones. While LG phones seem to focus on how good they feel in your hands, which is actually pretty awesome, they're super fragile and they definitely need a case for sure (which completely defeats the sensory experience they were going for).

    12. Re:Anyone else want bigger batteries... by Chatsubo · · Score: 1

      Agreed, wish the millimetre wars could finally be over and the battery wars would begin. I long for the days where my phone didn't necessarily need to be charged every night. Where I could USE my phone without the fear of it's imminent demise. Add to that the bonus that this whole "bending" problem would be significantly reduced.

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    13. Re: Anyone else want bigger batteries... by Overzeetop · · Score: 1

      Really, because this is pretty damned close to what the G3 has. Replaceable battery - check; uSD - check; wireless charging - check; f1.8, no, but the lens is f2.4, the individual photosites are 25% larger than on the G4. Up until now, I'm not aware of any phone which has a maximum aperture larger than 2.2.

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  3. 50 shades of LG by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    If they were already planning to go "leather-clad", then the LG ad agency seriously missed out on a great marketing opportunity by not bringing this out back in February when they could have used visuals ambiguously suggesting a relationship to that 50 shades of grey movie...

    1. Re:50 shades of LG by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1

      They'd have to partner with a carrier to really get that "abusive relationship" vibe going.

    2. Re:50 shades of LG by retchdog · · Score: 1

      it's a good analogy, really. the carriers are the abusive billionaires, the phone companies sell the gear, and the customers are eager to be controlled, restrained, and penetrated with only brief moments of regret.

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    3. Re:50 shades of LG by Overzeetop · · Score: 1

      You clearly have not heard of the contract you sign when you get service(d) by Verizon or AT&T.

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  4. What is the point... by aardvarkjoe · · Score: 2

    I don't understand the fascination that tech news sites have with pictures of upcoming smartphones. Pretty much every standard smartphone looks exactly like every other damn smartphone on the planet -- a touchscreen with a bezel around it. The "interesting" part of this announcements is the color of the back of the phone -- which is the part that you're never looking at anyway.

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  5. WOW!! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    WOW!! (Yes I'm being sarcastic).

    So it's a phone.. looks like, a phone.. big whoop.

  6. Exactly what I've always wanted... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    ...for my phone to be wearing a gimp mask!

  7. Wow by Mikkeles · · Score: 4, Insightful

    This is almost as exciting as reading about who wore what at the Academy Awards!

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    1. Re:Wow by thegarbz · · Score: 1

      Just think next year we can read about who had the leather cover on their phone actually match what they wore at the Academy Awards!

    2. Re:Wow by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      If Matt Stone and Trey Parker were involved, I'd be very excited to read what they wore, but I guess they got banned for life after last time.

  8. Babies shouldn't be blue by wonkey_monkey · · Score: 1

    ranging from black and brown to baby blue

    If your baby's blue, you should probably get it to a doctor. It's a-sposed-ta be pink.

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  9. Serious criticism for once by __aabppq7737 · · Score: 1

    which has a window to let you view notifications while the cover is closed

    I don't get the whole idea behind a separate window to view notifications through. I like to see an entire screen.

    1. Re:Serious criticism for once by Harlequin80 · · Score: 1

      I'm not sure if you a trolling or not.... The LG circle case is a folio style case so it has a door that closes over the screen. The case then has a small circle cut in it and the phone tailors your message notifications to fit inside the small circle. This way if you phone bleeps you can see what the message was without opening the phone case. You can also see who is calling you and answer / decline calls via the small window.

  10. Yay LG For Removable Battery, Micro SD Slot by jdschulteis · · Score: 2

    At least one manufacturer is still making phones with replaceable batteries and a Micro SD slot. I wish they would make a water-resistant version.

    1. Re:Yay LG For Removable Battery, Micro SD Slot by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

      Looks like they lost wireless charging support though. I only see 2 pins for nfc in that one picture.

  11. Apple made G4's 15 years ago by Ukab+the+Great · · Score: 1

    LG is so behind the times.

  12. So is the back made of leather? by Plumpaquatsch · · Score: 1

    Or is it leather glued to a plastic shell?

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  13. BlackBerry did it first by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    What and old and passe idea for slashdot to be advertising. I thought this was news for nerds? The leather clad BlackBerry Bold was a popular nerd phone in 2009. 6 years later slashdot is schilling such an ancient idea for LG?

    I suppose BlackBerry is set for a comeback. The Bold was the last hit phone from them. Maybe this will be the last call for Android. Don't worry, in 2009 y'all said exactly what you're replying with about BlackBerry.

  14. News? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0

    Why? OK:

    Slashdot
    Product Adds for people who think they are technical, but not really.

  15. Nexus? by Rob+Riggs · · Score: 1

    I really like my Nexus 5. If this one gets the Google Nexus treatment I may upgrade. I'm never buying a phone with vendor crap on it again.

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  16. Swappable Backplates??? Who Cares? by SoVi3t · · Score: 1

    No seriously, who cares? First thing I did when I bought my G3 was buy a nice case with a stand, so I could watch videos, as well as protect the wafer thin phone from drops or hitting it. How about making sure the female connection for recharging doesn't come lose after 40 recharges, or giving me a wireless option?

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    1. Re:Swappable Backplates??? Who Cares? by SeaFox · · Score: 1

      If you're buying a case for it, why not get a wireless charging case and hit two birds with one stone?