The LG G Flex 2 is getting rave reviews in the lead up to its release, with Sprint offering the phone starting on March 13.
Could the phone pose a real threat to other flagships on the market? LG has not historically had as much success as Apple or Samsung, but could the G Flex 2 change that?
Putting the LG G Flex 2 up against the iPhone poses an interesting question. Is the device enough to lure iOS lovers over to Android? While the G Flex 2 might certainly have higher end specs than the iPhone 6, that's not typically the deciding factor for Apple fans. For many Apple followers the deciding factor is the software. We know this because of the fact that there are plenty of Android phones on the market with higher-end specs than the iPhone 6.
Because of this, while the G Flex 2 certainly has overall better specs than the iPhone 6, it will not be the "iPhone killer." The G Flex 2 still runs Android, which is now what iPhone lovers are into.
A more interesting scenario is how the device will compare to the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S6. The G Flex 2 offers some unique options as far as Android phones go.
The obvious of these is the curved display. Many suggest the curved display feels great in the hand and on the face when taking a call. Not only that, but it allows users to more easily reach all areas of the screen during one-handed use. Others, however, think the curved display is awkward and simply a gimmick. For these people, the Galaxy S6 will likely be a more appropriate option.
The G Flex 2 isn't just a curved screen, however. Under the hood, the device has a lot to offer, including a Snapdragon 810 processor, which was reportedly cut from the Samsung Galaxy S6 because of overheating issues. Instead, Samsung will reportedly be using its own Exynos 7 processor.
We will have to wait and see how the Samsung Galaxy S6 stacks up against the G Flex 2 in terms of benchmarks. But if Samsung is to be believed its processor will outperform the Snapdragon 810.
Another thing to consider is the market time the G Flex 2 has had over the Galaxy S6. Samsung has been trying its best to keep its next flagship under wraps despite multiple leaks, however LG has been able to fully market its device for a while.
Despite this, it's largely expected the Galaxy S series will remain the king of Android smartphones. While the G Flex 2 might take a few sales away from Samsung, it's unlikely it will be the "Galaxy killer" just like it won't be the "iPhone killer."
