LG V40 not coming, LG V30+ alpha instead?

[flyingkytez]

Doesn't mention the V40 at all in this article. Still not seeing LG say the V series is gone. So your statement about the V 40 is merely your own speculation.No one is talking about the G series, per your title and original post (and considering this is the V30 forum). Did the LG spokesperson confirm the V series is being rebranded too?

It's mentioned that they won't be doing yearly releases.. only when they feel necessary.

 

[flyingkytez]

Agreed. I was just questioning the OPs title. I found an article about the speculated V30+ A(lpha), but the article didn't mention the V40 at all. So still wondering where the OP got the news that the V40 was off the table.

If they said right, then the next phone will be the V30+ Alpha.. makes sense since it would significantly cut down on costs if they just upgrade the internals and keep the same design.. heck Apple did that for many years with the iPhone 6/7/8 design and Apple 5/SE. I think the V30 already looks good, don't know what else you can change. Looks like the S9 is keeping the same design too, just adding dual cameras and better FPS placement.

 

[Mike Dee]

Let's hope so.. let's hope LG doesn't give into the "no headphone jack" trend... They already went with curves and all glass body.. Might as well get a Huawei right with a bigger battery..

I have no problem with losing the jack

 

[MA2GA28]

If they said right, then the next phone will be the V30+ Alpha.. makes sense since it would significantly cut down on costs if they just upgrade the internals and keep the same design.. heck Apple did that for many years with the iPhone 6/7/8 design and Apple 5/SE. I think the V30 already looks good, don't know what else you can change. Looks like the S9 is keeping the same design too, just adding dual cameras and better FPS placement.

Maybe, but you take a huge leap from the presented info to say that the V40 isn't happening. The rumor is the upgraded V30 will be the next phone. But nowhere does it say they won't release a V40.

 

[Morty2264]

I used to upgrade every year... That stopped with the V20 because it has what I'm looking for and is still a solid performer after a year of owning it. Back when I had Samsung phones, there were always little problems that annoyed me and pushed me to upgrade and that's always due to the battery getting weaker after several months (not even a year). Either Samsung designed the phone to be like that or it really just doesn't last long (disappointed Note 4 owners, MMC chip failure). Also people upgrade for the awesome camera technology but I honestly am satisfied with the quality right now of cameras (plus installing custom camera software) and amount of RAM so manufactures need to focus on longer lasting devices or LG will take all the customers that want long lasting phones. I mean why else would you want to upgrade from the Pixel 2, the camera is at peak awesome... unless the battery stops holding a charge which is probably the fate of all Pixel 2 owners.. ask any Nexus 6P owner.

BTW the reason why Pixel 2 and iPhone X have good cameras is because of software processing... sometimes the HDR effect makes it look so fake.. otherwise they pretty much have all the same Sony camera.. most of them weak and low resolution 12MP which is mediocre to me.

I agree that the quality of the phone (battery life, etc) will also affect my upgrading decisions. But I find that if I do enjoy the battery life, camera, and overall experience, I am less likely to upgrade within a year. I've had my current phone for about 14 months and really love it. I'm gonna upgrade soon but if the Pixel 2's battery life is great (which I've heard it is), I really don't see myself upgrading for a while. If I encounter battery issues, then I absolutely consider upgrading. That's really my only "exception" when it comes to upgrading after the year mark.

 

[flyingkytez]

I agree that the quality of the phone (battery life, etc) will also affect my upgrading decisions. But I find that if I do enjoy the battery life, camera, and overall experience, I am less likely to upgrade within a year. I've had my current phone for about 14 months and really love it. I'm gonna upgrade soon but if the Pixel 2's battery life is great (which I've heard it is), I really don't see myself upgrading for a while. If I encounter battery issues, then I absolutely consider upgrading. That's really my only "exception" when it comes to upgrading after the year mark.

Ask any Nexus 6P owner. Battery will die, happened sooner than expected. Was an OS update the blame? We'll never know.

 

[flyingkytez]

I have no problem with losing the jack

You're only saying that because you already have a phone without a jack. Everyone will be devastated and will drop LG like a hot cake. I won't be returning to LG if they did that.

 

[Mike Dee]

You're only saying that because you already have a phone without a jack. Everyone will be devastated and will drop LG like a hot cake. I won't be returning to LG if they did that.

I'm only saying it because it's the truth.

 

[flyingkytez]

I agree that the quality of the phone (battery life, etc) will also affect my upgrading decisions. But I find that if I do enjoy the battery life, camera, and overall experience, I am less likely to upgrade within a year. I've had my current phone for about 14 months and really love it. I'm gonna upgrade soon but if the Pixel 2's battery life is great (which I've heard it is), I really don't see myself upgrading for a while. If I encounter battery issues, then I absolutely consider upgrading. That's really my only "exception" when it comes to upgrading after the year mark.

They are running out of ideas. They either push planned obsolescence or add little tiny features here and there. The Snapdragon 820 vs 835 was an improvement in battery and efficiency.. unless they can make a phone with a battery that can last 1 week, there's nothing really ground breaking anymore.

 

[Morty2264]

They are running out of ideas. They either push planned obsolescence or add little tiny features here and there. The Snapdragon 820 vs 835 was an improvement in battery and efficiency.. unless they can make a phone with a battery that can last 1 week, there's nothing really ground breaking anymore.

Yeah, it will prove to be difficult to consistently put out phones that "stand out" against last year's iteration.