LG G8X ThinQ design leak design shows smaller notch

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The LG G8 ThinQ may have been announced less than six months ago but that isn’t stopping LG from preparing an updated version for a debut at IFA 2019. And, while little is know about what this particular flagship will offer, tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer has just revealed what the flagship should look like.
Say goodbye to the wide notch and air gestures

Kicking things off with a look at the smartphone’s front panel, it appears LG is preparing one rather important design change that’ll likely be met with praise by customers. Gone is the wide, angular notch which graced the G7 ThinQ & G8 ThinQ and in its place is a new waterdrop-like alternative which houses the front-facing camera.

It’s unclear at this stage if any upgrades are planned for the selfie sensor but there’s most certainly a downside to this new design. Specifically, the lack of area inside the notch means there’s no room for the G8 ThinQ’s 3D camera system that enabled secure face unlock and the gimmicky “Air Motion” gestures. Another detail worth pointing out is the larger speaker grill along the very edge of the aluminum frame which ultimately suggests LG’s Sound-on-Display tech has been axed.