Specs:
- 4.7-inch True HD IPS 768×1280 display
- 1.5Ghz dual-core Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor
- 2GB of RAM
- 2100mAh capacity battery
- 13MP rear and 1.3MP front cameras
- Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
According to LG, the Optimus G’s quad-core processor is around 40% faster than previous Snapdragon chips. That’s accompanied by 2GB of RAM, a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera, a 1.4-megapixel front-facing camera, and a 4.7-inch 1280 x 768 display, which LG claims is “clearer than AMOLED displays but requires less power.”
Even the handset’s battery is way ahead of its rivals. The 2,210 mAh cell is said to be around 60% more efficient than other batteries of the same size, and boasts a lifespans of 800 cycles — rather than the traditional 500.
“[The] Optimus G isn’t just another high-performance phone with the latest bells and whistles. It’s a collaboration of some of the best component makers on the planet coming together for a singular cause, to develop a smartphone that stands out in a sea of me-too devices,” said LG’s president and CEO Dr. Jong-seok Park.
LG is saying the phone is set to release in Korea, LTE in tow, next month. A full global launch is expected by the end of the year, hopefully with the appropriate LTE bands for each market as well.
