Verizon Wireless is reportedly getting ready to
release a new Android smartphone made by LG. According to Evan Blass (aka
@evleaks), this upcoming Verizon-bound handset is called LG Zone 4.
Unfortunately, at the moment, there are no details
on the new phone's features, design, or launch date. Nevertheless, we know that
the handset will succeed Verizon's LG Optimus Zone (2013), Optimus Zone 2
(2014), and Optimus Zone 3 (early 2016; pictured above). But the new device
will drop "Optimus" from its name. As you may know, Optimus is a name
that's been in LG's portfolio since the company launched its very first Android
phones, way back in 2010, though it hasn't been used on flagship models since
2013.
Since all its predecessors are entry-level handsets,
it's likely that the Verizon LG Zone 4 won't amaze anyone with its specs. But
this means it should be sold at a low price, so customers on a budget have
something to look forward to.
Verizon already released a pretty affordable LG
smartphone this year - the K20 V, which currently costs $168 and offers
features like a 5.3-inch 720p screen, fingerprint scanner, and a Snapdragon 425
processor. It remains to be seen if the LG Zone 4 will be cheaper than the K20
V.
