LG has been riding on a high the past months, as their flagship LG G3 has received critical acclaim and the OEM seems to be doing good in terms of sales (as compared to the other Korean brand and their fierce rival, Samsung). But this means also that they might need to focus on several product lines and let go of those that may be too “redundant.”
Reports indicate that the one getting the axe might be the previously popular “Pro” line, previously known as the Optimus G Pro. It used to be the positioned as the more premium and bigger versions of the “G” line, but now that the non-Pro devices are gradually increasing in size as well, there is very little difference between the two lines of smartphones now. The G Pro 2 is 5.9 inches, while the LG G3 is already at 5.5 inches. Rumors are putting the upcoming LG G4 at 5.9 inches, so if it is indeed true, then the Pro series would indeed be irrelevant.
2015 is supposed to be the year of the LG G Pro 3 but it looks like the Korean OEM might be skipping launching that at the MWC in February. What they are focusing on now is to finalize the LG G4 in order to get that out in the market by the middle of next year. This is something that most are looking forward to, especially as the current flagship was a darling, particularly in the QHD display aspect.
While we might be saying goodbye to the Pro line soon, their other series will probably remain, as they seek other markets. The L series is for those looking for more low-end and cheaper smartphones while the F series is the middle ground between low and mid tier devices.
VIA: SlashGear
The Galaxy Note products made the LG Gpro handsets obsolete years ago. Sales of the Gpro handsets were dismal and a sad joke and the LG G3 did no better.
At the end of the day the hallmark of android and the GOLD STANDARD of phablets are the Galaxy Note Edge and Galaxy Note 4.
The earnings say otherwise… LG’s mobile division earnings are growing and Samsung’s mobile division has been way down than in previous years. I think the Note 2 was the gold standard in its time, but I know a lot of people (including myself) who would take a LG G3 any day considering the similarity in size.
Everyone I’ve seen who compared the G Pro 2 to the Note 3 liked the LG better, only thing the Note had on it was the stylus.
LG just makes functionally better phones than Samsung, far superior in design, better features, performance, battery, UI. It’s more slick and clean, but also includes novel practically useful features. The G2 is probably one of the best phones ever made.
After reading some of his comments, its clear he is a samsung employee. lol.
Actually, he resembles someone named Richard Yarnell. One of the biggest “Samsung Knights” on G+. He’s a stooge. Blocked him a long time ago.