X

'Leaked' LG G3 pictures we've seen so far

Renders of the forthcoming LG G3 have surfaced online as the official May 27 launch date approaches.

Jessica Dolcourt
Jessica Dolcourt is a passionate content strategist and veteran leader of CNET coverage. As Senior Director of Commerce & Content Operations, she leads a number of teams, including Commerce, How-To and Performance Optimization. Her CNET career began in 2006, testing desktop and mobile software for Download.com and CNET, including the first iPhone and Android apps and operating systems. She continued to review, report on and write a wide range of commentary and analysis on all things phones, with an emphasis on iPhone and Samsung. Jessica was one of the first people in the world to test, review and report on foldable phones and 5G wireless speeds. Jessica began leading CNET's How-To section for tips and FAQs in 2019, guiding coverage of topics ranging from personal finance to phones and home. She holds an MA with Distinction from the University of Warwick (UK).
Jessica Dolcourt
LG G3 render gold
1 of 11 Phone Arena

All eyes are on LG's forthcoming G3, the company's next flagship phone that's meant to rival the likes of Samsung's dominating Galaxy S5 and HTC's all-metal One M8. If alleged images of the G3 are accurate, LG is jumping on the trend of making gold the coveted color of the year.

LG G3 render back
2 of 11 Phone Arena

The LG G3 looks like it'll carry on LG's new tradition of placing physical buttons on the back panel, just below the camera mount.

LG G3 render flat
3 of 11 Phone Arena

If these renders are right, an IR blaster will sit next to the headset jack on the G3's rounded, brushed-finish top.

LG G3 render black
4 of 11 Phone Arena

In addition to shiny gold, the G3 could come in a more traditional dark gray or black...

LG G3 render white
5 of 11 Phone Arena

...and also in white. It's probable that not every market or carrier will see each shade.

lg-g3-gold-gsmarena-2.jpg
6 of 11 GSM Arena

Another look at the rear-button array.

lg-g3-gold-gsmarena-1.jpg
7 of 11 GSM Arena

Phone Arena's purported press renders corroborate these earlier photos claiming to be the LG G3.

lg-g3-screen1-gsmarena.jpg
8 of 11 GSM Arena

Screenshots point to an updated version of LG's Optimus interface that will layer over Android 4.4 KitKat.

lg-g3-screen-4-gsmarena.jpg
9 of 11 GSM Arena

In addition to adopting the "flat" look that's so en vogue, home screen icons in this render change the folder shape of the G2 Pro from squares to circles.

lg-g3-screen2-gsmarena.jpg
10 of 11 GSM Arena

Widgets still have their place, including this one for contacts.

lg-g3-screen-3-gsmarena.jpg
11 of 11 GSM Arena

This render of a redesigned notifications tray also adopts circles and shifts around quick-access settings at the top.

More Galleries

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera
A houseplant

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera

20 Photos
Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra
magic-v2-2024-foldable-1383

Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra

10 Photos
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum
Samsung Galaxy S24

The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum

23 Photos
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design
The Galaxy S24 Ultra in multiple colors

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design

23 Photos
I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites
img-0368.jpg

I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites

34 Photos
17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About
Invitation for the Apple September iPhone 15 event

17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About

18 Photos
AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?
img-1599-2.jpg

AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?

17 Photos