Yesterday's LG G3 reveal sets the pace in a new generation of smartphones, putting pressure on the Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime release date.
The tables have turned on Samsung, forcing its hand on its much-rumored, much-hyped Galaxy S5 Prime. The S5 Prime is a supposed upgrade to the Galaxy S5, at par with the LG G3 specs confirmed yesterday.
LG makes it official with the G3 release: the device boasts of a 5.5-inch display with 2560 x 1440 resolution (at 538 dpi), Snapdragon 801 processor, up to 3 Gigabytes of RAM, and a 13 Megapixel (external) camera with a laser autofocus feature.
The LG G3 specs validate rumors of Samsung's planned upgrades to its flagship smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime release date will likely polarize the market, though.
With the Samsung Galaxy S5 available, users seriously consider if the "upgrade" to a brand-new unit is worth the investment. The S5 Prime is still good news for those waiting for Samsung's response to the LG G3.
LG retains the layout of its previous smartphones, with rear-mounted buttons and flushed power and volume controls. Virtual navigations keep the face sleek and flat, an advantage particular to Android OS (G3 is installed with 4.4.2 Kitkat).
At 8.9mm thick, the LG G3 is functional and ergonomic, with a back shell tapered to the face. There's a slight setback in optional casings, though. Units come with metallic housing, meaning plastic with a metallic finish (androidpolice.com). Samsung is reported to release units with aluminum housing, pending the Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime release date.
LG G3 is already available in Korea, with international releases scheduled over the coming weeks (phonearena.com). The device sets a high standard in display, with the Quad HD showcasing twice the clarity of Full HD. Samsung is yet to confirm reports of its new smartphones specs, to be validated on the Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime release date.
