September 6 launch for LG V20.
First phone running Android 7.0 Nougat out the box? Interesting.
http://www.androidauthority.com/lg-v20-renders-features-708851/
LG set the bar too high with the V10.
Nougat won't save the phone for people like me.
Obviously they haven't released all the info yet but based on the rumors the successor to the v10 will be making compromises on reasons i like (and am still using my v10) .
Here's my take based on rumors so far.
BAD
1) they ditched the robust rubberized form factor. Deal breaker #1. I like that my phone was a tank. If I wanted sleek (slippery) sophisticated fragility I would've bought a galaxy. I liked not using a case.
2) They didn't upgrade the RAM. Is 4 gigs overkill already? maybe. But if I'm upgrading from the v10, I'm UPgrading from the v10.
3) They didn't update the screen resolution. We will see how they stack up against the competitors slightly crispier displays.
4) No more dual front facing camera... downgrade.
5) They moved the volume buttons off the back. WHY? Consistency is part of keeping loyal fans. I thought it was weird at first but I fully made the adjustment. Now its back on the side so its harder to change volume in my pocket.
6) Battery size is only a modest bump. Not the 4000 that most wanted. Once again if im switching phones after only 10mos then UPGRADE it to the max
7) We will see if they retain the quirks like hifi audio, IR blaster, etc.. My gut tells me something is going missing.
GOOD
Nougat
SnapDragon 820
dual back cam lens
If they would've upgraded to usb type c, 4000 battery, 820 chip and crisped up the camera and screen, keeping everything else the same I would've bought it. If they trew in a pen, everyone would have bought it.