LG eyeing end of April release date for the LG G4, analysts optimistic about its success

The Galaxy S6 devices, the HTC One M9, and the upcoming Sony Xperia Z4 are considerably expensive smartphones due to their complicated production. LG could benefit from this situation by offering a cheaper device with many of the same, or even better features. However, LG and the rest of the industry may have a hard time matching the Galaxy S6's 14nm SoC, exorbitant flash storage speeds, and 10 minute charging ability, as all three are technologies proprietary to Samsung.

Still, Korean analysts remain optimistic for the LG G3's successor. Kiwoom Securities Co forecasts 15 million LG G4 units sold annually, while fellow firm Korea Investment & Securities Co. predicts 9.2 million units sold this year.

As a late comer to the smartphone market, LG certainly doesn't command as much attention among the industry and smartphone userbase as Samsung, but its brand and mobile business is steadily growing. In 2011, LG shipped 20 million smartphones worldwide. In 2014, backed by the LG G3's good market performance, it racked up 59.6 million units, which is a rewarding 33.56% increase over two years.

So, what do you think of the LG G4 so far? Do you think it will the best LG has to show in 2014, or the company is saving the best for the alleged LG G Note phablet?


source: Korea Herald via G For Games