Motorola Teases LG That They Had Leather Smartphones Before Them

With the launch of the LG G4, we had to wonder if LG’s decision to launch a smartphone with a leather backplate a smart one? After all we’ve seen Samsung try their hand at the faux leather design which wasn’t particularly well-received, not to mention the leather backplate options for the Moto X aren’t exactly flying off the shelves either.

However it is LG’s choice and so far based on our hands-on, it does feel pretty good. That being said it seems that Motorola has taken this opportunity to remind LG that they were here first, or at least here before LG by posting a photo on Twitter along with the caption that reads, “Letting you customize with genuine Horween leather since 2014.”

Admittedly we have to say that LG’s leather and choice of its design does look and feel better as it seems like more craftsmanship went into it as opposed to merely slapping on a piece of leather on the back. In fact prior to the handset’s launch, LG claimed that their leather took 12 weeks to complete namely due to the process. Either way we suppose to each their own, but what do you guys think? Is leather here to stay or is it merely a novelty design that will eventually fall to the wayside in favor of glass and metal?

Tyler Lee
Categories: Cellphones
Tags: LG, LG G4, Moto X, Motorola