The LG G3's mini variant will be called the LG G3 S in European markets, Android-Headlines reports.
The smaller version of the LG flagship will not pack high-end specs and was reportedly designed for Vodafone, meaning it will not have Dual-SIM capabilities.
Specs for the G3 reportedly include a 5 inch IPS LCD display (720p HD resolution), a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor clocked at 1.2 GHz, 2GB of RAM,16 GB of storage, an 8-megapixel camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) and a front-facing 2-megapixel shooter. The device will also come with a 2540 mAh battery, Android 4.4 Kit Kat and LG's own UX. A positive to take, however, is that the smartphone will bring most, if not all, of the software features offered in the G3 flagship, including gesture-activated selfies, according to Android-Headlines.
The model numbers for the G3 Mini are reportedly as follows: LGD722 for European markets, LGD722K for Taiwan, LGD725 for AT&T, LGD724 for CIS markets, and LGD728 for China Mobile LTE.
The device will likely take on different names based on the market it is being offered in - as evidenced by its G3 Beat moniker in China. An AT&T variant, meanwhile, is expected to get a release in the U.S.
No pricing details are currently known, but stay tuned.
In comparison, the G3 flagship comes with a 5.5-inch Quad HD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage (with microSD card slot) and a 13MP rear-facing camera with OIS+ and Laser AutoFocus. It also features a 2.1MP front-facing camera and Android 4.4. However, consumers may be most pleased to hear about the device's longevity thanks to its 3000mAh battery.
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