The excitement for LG's impending flagship smartphone the LG V20 — the successor of the second screen-supported LG V10 — is gathering momentum, as its Sept. 6 debut draws nearer.
The South Korean company is leaving no stone unturned to market the upcoming Android 7.0 Nougat-powered handset — the first device to boast the latest OS from Google — and is building the hype for the LG V20.
On Aug. 22, LG Electronics released a new teaser image for the LG V20, which shows off the device on top of a microphone stand.
The teaser image was posted on LG Korea's official website and is the real deal. It also highlights the device's release date as Sept. 7 in Seoul. The date discrepancy between the U.S. and South Korea is due to the time difference.
The teaser image suggests that the LG V20 will pack-in superior audio capabilities, which could potentially be a game changer. The image is also accompanied by a message which reads "hear, see and more" when translated to English. The message reaffirms the notion that the LG V20 is set to entice consumers with its audio prowess.
Interestingly, LG's post also heralds the impending smartphone's video and audio prowess.
"LG Electronics offers consumers a camera, an audio technology-intensive 'V20' the best video and audio experience," notes the company (translated).
Tech Times reported earlier in August that LG has already confirmed that the LG V20 will be the first-ever smartphone in the world to tout a 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC. The company has teamed up with ESS Technology for the purpose. This technology will basically bring a superior audio experience to the device.
"As a technology more typically available in high-end audio equipment, Quad DAC on the V20 will make users feel as if they are carrying around a professional home-audio system on their smartphone," shared Robert Blair, the CEO of ESS Technology.
Basically, this technology will ensure crisp and clear sound emanating from the LG V20, which is comparable to a live performance. The Quad DAC technology also reduces ambient noise by almost 50 percent when compared to DAC.
The 5.7-inch LG V20 could be a trendsetter as the flagship will look to offer a premium audio experience thanks to its superior chipset. The presence of great audio capabilities may tilt the scales in LG's favor because it seems that most OEMs usually overlook this aspect.
The LG V20 will debut on Sept. 6 in San Francisco and is rumored to hit the U.S. shelves on Sept. 23 on T-Mobile. The unlocked variant of the handset is anticipated to be priced at $649.
