LG is expected to put on a big show at MWC 2016 as they are likely to enveil their new 2016 flagship. The LG G4 was one of the last remaining flagships to feature a removable battery and an expandable microSD slot. This is a trend that is slowly diminishing as brands are moving towards a fully enclosed design for a better look and feel.
The LG G5 is said to be following the same route but new information suggests that they won’t be abandoning the needs of power users.
The folks at CNet Korea has posted a render of what the new flagship could look like. Instead of a curvy shape as seen on the G Flex and G4 models, the new G5 will have a flatter design with round edges. Another radical change is the volume rocker and power buttons are now purportedly moved towards the sides.
Despite having a full unibody design, the source also claims that the battery is still removable. How is this even possible? Apparently their engineers have made a mechanism that allows the bottom portion to be removed, giving you access to its battery. The lower end of the device will get a drawer-like design that helps to keep dust and water away.
When we think of a full unibody design with a removable battery, we thought of the old HTC Legend that was released about 6 years ago. It had a sturdy body made from a single block of aluminum and the removable cap at the bottom gives you access to its SIM, microSD and removable battery. This was the time when HTC was at its peak.
If the alleged LG G5 design is true, this is something interesting to look forward to next month. However, some LG fans might be disappointed if they are doing away with its signature rear-mounted volume and power buttons.
HTC Legend – Removable Battery on a unibody metal design
