No SD820 powered LG G5 for Latin America, will get SD625 + 3GB RAM model

The LG G5 was launched at MWC 2016, Barcelona with innovative design and top-notch specifications. However, the hardware specs of the G5 may vary from region to region.

The LG G5 comes with a Snapdragon 820 SoC with Adreno 530 GPU and 4GB RAM. Apparently, LG will opt for a lower end processor for Latin America. The LG G5 that will be released in Latin America will be powered by Snapdragon 625 SoC with Adreno 510 GPU and 3GB RAM. Other features such as the storage, camera and battery remain unchanged.

LG's decision to use Snapdragon 625 SoC, instead of the powerful Snapdragon 820 SoC was made after taking into consideration several factors including feedback from network operators and the currency appreciation in the region.

Unfortunately, the LG G5 Latin America model will not offer support for the LG 360 VR. This is due to lack of interest in the VR technology in the region, according to LG.

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LG G5 to launch in India in the next quarter

Earlier this week, the LG G5 was launched at MWC 2016, along with 'LG G5 and Friends' companion devices. Now LG India has announced that the G5 will launch in India in the next quarter, soon after the global launch in April.

Announcing the India launch of LG G5, Amit Gujral, Marketing Head, Mobiles, LG India said, "We are really happy to see all the positivity around the LG G5 ever since its global unveil at the MWC. In fact, in a survey conducted in Korea the LG G5 topped consumer preference leaving its closest competitors trailing far behind. We hope to make this available to users in India very soon and are optimistic that consumers will love its revolutionary design and features." 

The LG G5 not only packs top-of-the-line hardware specifications, but also offers innovative features like the dual camera setup and modular design, wherein you can swap the chin of the body with the module LG provides called "CAM Plus" and "Hi-Fi Plus with B&O Play". The G5 also features an "Always On Display", that lets you check the time, notifications and battery status, when the phone is asleep.

As for the hardware specs, the LG G5 has a 5.3-inch Quad HD display and is equipped with Snapdragon 820 SoC w/ Adreno 530 GPU, 4GB RAM, 32GB inbuilt expandable storage, 16MP/8MP dual rear cameras & 8MP front camera, fingerprint scanner, NFC and USB Type-C. It runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow and is fueled by 2800mAh battery w/ Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 support. 

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LG will not make the next Nexus smartphone, to focus on its own brand

LG has teamed up with Google multiple times (three to be precise) in the past to make the Nexus devices. In 2015, we saw two nexus devices, one of them being made by LG, the Nexus 5X. Now at the ongoing MWC in Barcelona, LG has confirmed that it will not work with Google for the successor of Nexus 5X this year.

A LG spokesperson in conversation with CNET at MWC said that LG is taking a break from the Nexus program to "focus on its own brand". The spokesperson added that the company is "totally happy" with its relationship with Google so far, and also said that Nexus program requires resources that could be used on LG phones.

Apart from the Nexus 5X, LG teamed up with Google for the Nexus 4 in 2012 and Nexus 5 in 2013, both of which were more popular among the Nexus line up. The move comes after LG unveiled the G5 with a innovative modular design at MWC 2016. The G5 comes with a slot below the display that can be removed and replace with a module. Currently there are two modules, LG Cam Plus, which enhances camera capabilities (plus a 1200mAh battery), the second one, LG Hi-Fi Plus with B&O Play for high-definition audio playback.

In addition, the LG spokesperson also revealed plans to restart sales of the second-gen LG Watch Urbane LTE in H2 2016 that was discontinued due to display hardware issue. The spokesperson also mentioned that LG might launch a new smartwatch in H2 2016.

Coming back to the Nexus devices, As per rumor mill, HTC is expected to make the Nexus devices this year.

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Defeat Nokia, Samsung �Rule� the Global Mobile Phone Market

Managed to dominate the smartphone market in some time ago, on the whole Samsung has now managed to become the number one vendor in the global mobile market. Samsung achieved what it was, then make a position displaced from the throne vendor Nokia mobile phones with the most sales.

As quoted via TechRadar, globally in 2012, Samsung managed to achieve 29% market share of the mobile device, an increase than the previous year which only have 24%.

From the statistical data issued by research firm IHS iSuppli, Nokia which in 2011 managed to earn 30% market share, this year experienced a 24% decline.

Apple managed to achieve 10% market share globally, successfully pushed to third position. Interestingly, unlike other manufacturers who deliver devices with diverse segments, Apple is only present in the upper middle class through his iPhone only.

In consecutive years, ZTE and LG, respectively fourth and fifth position, which stood at market share 6% for ZTE and 4% for LG.

For the overall, global smartphone shipments are expected to rise about 35.5% this year. Smartphones also managed to obtain 47% of all mobile devices shipped this year, up from the previous year which only reached 35%.

With the enormous growth this year, I wonder if many analysts who argue that the year 2012 is the year of smartphones.