LG has a reputation as one of the world’s leading consumer electronics giant. But when it comes to smartphones, the company has always been regarded as an underdog while its fellow South Korean rival Samsung continues to dominate the phone world.
In its latest move to grab some limelight in the fiercely competitive smartphone market, LG has unleashed its new flagship handset called the G6, which incorporates quite a few improvements over its well-received predecessor G5.
The new Smartphone, which was launched in New Delhi on Monday, would be up against a horde of existing heavy-weight performers like Apple’s iPhone 7 series, HTC U Ultra and OnePlus 3T. However, the LG G6 will also have to prove itself on the ring against Samsung’s newly launched Galaxy S8, which has already received rave reviews from experts around the world, thanks to its radically designed form factor.
According to the latest data released by Trend Force, LG’s first-quarter smartphone production volume fell by almost 40 percent compared with the previous quarter, despite the release of the high-end device V20 in the second quarter of 2016.
Although LG is expected to benefit from the release of the new G6, its second quarter production volume is not projected surpass the 18 million units it reached in the same period last year.
Here are five ways how the new LG G6 can challenge the Samsung Galaxy S8, and win.
1. The 5.7-inch screen on the LG G6 is as good as that of the Galaxy S8. It comes with a ratio of 18:9 and supports a split screen mode in two square shapes allowing users to capture and review photos simultaneously.
The Galaxy S8 also features a ratio of 18.5:9 on a 5.8-inch screen, but with curved sloping edges. While the curved screen apparently appeals to many, it may also require users to hold the phone differently to avoid erroneous touches. So if you are one of those who think Galaxy S8’s curved edges make it less comfortable to hold it, you would love the way how G6’s straight edges can make your life a lot easier.
2. The Galaxy S8’s fingerprint sensor is right next to the camera, and it’s an awful spot. Samsung tried to justify the design element saying that users are most likely to use the iris scanner and face recognition system, rather than the fingerprint sensor. But that sounds more like a lame excuse.
