LG V20 release date, specs rumors: Leaked photos released ahead of Sept. 6 launch

There are only a few days left before the much-anticipated unveiling of the LG V20 in the first week of September. However, alleged renders of the upcoming device have kept on surfacing on the internet since the news broke that LG was planning to release the successor of LG V10 this year.

Just recently, some photos of the supposed final look of LG V20 were leaked online. The source of the leaked images is none other than the well-known tech analyst and leaker, Evan Blass. He took on Twitter to post the photos of the LG V20, days ahead of the official launching on the smartphone on Sept. 6.

As reported by International Business Times, the latest leaked images from Blass look to be more official than the earlier photos posted. The new leaks show the front and back appearance of the LG V20. A secondary display can be seen on top or just below the earpiece, which is similar to the secondary display feature of the LG V10. The purpose of this secondary screen is to show the recent notifications and other extras such as network connectivity status. It may not be surprising for some people that LG will retain this feature for the LG V20 as it was one of the most well-received features of LG V10.

The most surprising detail in the latest leaked render for LG V20 is the new bottom bezel design sported by the smartphone. This is quite different from the previous leaks as the bottom bezel appears to be extended all the way down to give way for the LG logo. This may confirm that the LG V20 will not have the same removable bottom bezel like that of the LG G5 device.

Meanwhile, GSM Arena reported that the LG V20 may have the same back appearance as the LG G5. It is said to be equipped with a dual camera setup, further supporting the similarity. Other specs rumored to be featured by LG V20 are the 5.7-inch QHD display, Snapdragon 820 chipset and 4 GB RAM. The most celebrated new feature of the upcoming LG smartphone is the 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC that will greatly improve the device's audio system. The LG V20 is expected to be the first smartphone in the world to be shipped with pre-installed Android 7.0 Nougat OS.