LG V40 ThinQ expected in October, five cameras, bezel-less

LG is yet to have a serious hit smartphone on its hands. It has been close a few times, with the G6, G7 ThinQ and V30/35, and although generally well-received, each has had a few quirks that have held them back from gaining widespread acclaim. The forthcoming LG 40 ThinQ could finally change LG's fortunes for the better if the latest rumors are any indication.

As with previous rumors, a triple camera configuration for the rear is all but guaranteed. According to Korean site ETNews, the specifications will include a 20MP primary module, a 16MP wide-angle module and a 13MP telephoto shooter. The front will feature dual-cameras that will support 3D facial recognition. Compared the the LG G7 ThinQ, which has an 83 percent screen-to-body ratio, the LG V40 could have a screen-to-body ratio as high as 90 percent.

A key detail missing from the early rumors is whether the device will sport an pOLED display as with the V30/35 or whether it will sport an LCD display like the G-line. The pOLED display on the V30/35 was met with mixed reviews, with some suggesting it looked a generation or two behind Samsung's current Super AMOLED panels. With LG tipped to supply the OLED panels for Apple's larger iPhone 6.5-inch iPhone X sequel we can only hope it will be a next-gen OLED panel.

All will be revealed when it launches in October, as expected.

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