Last month, LG asked the world’s tech press to save the date for 21 February, but didn’t give a very clear indication of why — although, given the timing (one day before Mobile World Congress 2016) we had a pretty good hunch what was in store.
But now, LG will face off directly against Samsung, as both companies have events slated for 21 February. Samsung hasn’t officially affirmed that its event is for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, but following a wealth of leaks, we have no doubt that we’re in for a Korean smartphone showdown for the ages in just less than three weeks. And LG has declared it “LG G5 Day,” no less.
What should we expect from the LG G5? While leaks haven’t been quite as plentiful as with the Galaxy S7, we’ve heard a few juicy tidbits. For example, it’s expected to have an all-metal build and may implement the dual-screen approach of the LG V10 (which didn’t see the light day here), but the biggest rumour suggests that the G5 will have a detachable bottom for sliding in new batteries and, potentially, attaching accessories. That would be a huge shift, if true.
LG has made consistently great flagship phones, but last year’s effort delivered mere iteration when the Galaxy S6 went big and bold. However, this year, with the Galaxy S7 seemingly sticking to the look and form of the previous edition, it could be the year LG steals the show.
We’ll find out for sure in just a few weeks, and will bring you our impressions as soon as we get our hands on the G5.