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LG G6 iris scanner and MST mobile payment rumored again
Aug 14, 2025
Industry experts have popped up with another batch of rumors for next year’sLG G6flagship, again hinting that the phone could come sporting iris scanning and mobile payment technology that is designed to rival Samsung Pay. The theory is that LG needs ablockbuster phone packed full of cutting edge technologyto help make up for the 800 billion won ($67 million) loss after the launch of its modular G5 model.
LG Payhas been rumored for a while now, and the latest industry chatterboxes are suggesting that the company has developed its own Magnetic Secure Transmission (MST) technology and has dropped itsWhite Cardidea. MST technology, which is current used only by Samsung Pay, supports older magnetic credit card machines in addition to modern NFC payment terminals, and would offer LG an advantage over Apple and Android Pay solutions.
About a month ago, LG Innotek announced anall-in-one iris scanning module, but refused to confirm whether or not the module was destined for use in future smartphones. The two-in-one module combines camera and iris scanning technology into a single component, to save on costs and optimize performance. The assumption is that the iris scanning module could be tied in directly with the company’s mobile payment system.
The first smartphone on the market with an iris scanner was the Galaxy Note 7, before it was recalled. The technology will likely reappear in Samsung’s upcomingGalaxy S8, but this delay does offer an opportunity for LG to catch up and compete with the industry leader.
There aren’t many rumors floating around about the LG G6’s technical specifications just yet. A next-generationSnapdragon 835processor and QHD display seems a likely base, and the company is expected todrop its modular conceptfor the phone, something this report also claims.
What technologies would you like to see packed into the LG G6?
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