LG G3 pictured in clearest leak yet ahead of official release

LG's G3 smartphone is still several weeks away from an official reveal, but that hasn't stopped more images of the handset leaking out online before the reveal event. The newest pictures, which were posted to Japanese site Ameblo, give us our clearest look at the phone yet.

The images show a white version of the G3, complete with the same rear-facing power and volume keys as its predecessor, the LG G2 - albeit with a new rounded shape and brushed metal finish. The phone itself appears to be made of glossy plastic, rather than metal like the HTC One (m8), so will likely compete with Samsung's plastic Galaxy S5, giving HTC's metallic handset the edge in terms of construction and materials.There's still no indication as to what the second sensor on the back of the phone will be used for, or whether it is actually a second flash module. There doesn't appear to be any physical buttons on the front of the phone, and although it's difficult to tell based on the angle, the images certainly back up rumours that the G3 will use a 5.2in or larger display.Unfortunately the leak doesn't show the screen on, so it's unclear whether the rumours regarding a QHD 2,560x1,440 resolution display are accurate. There's also no mention of specification, but the G3 is expected to launch with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, at least 2GB of RAM, 16GB of integrated storage, microSD card expansion and a 13-megapixel camera sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS).LG has yet to comment on the latest leak, but with the launch event set for the end of May we won't have long to wait to see if the images are accurate. We'll be at the event to bring you all the coverage on the 27th.