LG Optimus 4X expected for about Rs 35,000

Korean consumer electronics and Smartphone manufacturer LG had announced the launch of its quad core processor based Smartphone, the LG Optimus 4X, earlier this year and finally the time has arrived for its launch in the Indian market as well.

The high end quad core mobile processor based Optimus 4X HD will feature a 4.7 inch True HD IPS touchscreen display with 1280 x 720 pixel native resolution. This display will have the Corning's Gorilla Glass as well that would protect the screen from scratches and damages from accidental falls.

The Optimus 4X HD houses a quad core 1.5 GHz Nvidia Tegra processor with a Nvidia GeForce graphics chip. The device will feature Android 4.0 ICS with Optimus 3.0 User Interface on it for better user experience. Coupled with 1 GB RAM and 16 GB on-board storage, the device is expected to offer better performance while there is a micro SD card slot as well to accommodate a memory card of up to 32 GB.

This Smartphone, which weighs a mere 133 grams, is only 8.9 mm thick making it extremely easy to handle. On the back there is an 8 megapixel camera with LED flash. The camera is capable of recording 1080p HD video at 30 frames per second. There's also a 1.3 megapixel front facing camera for video calling and chat.

The LG Optimus 4X HD with its features and price offering will compete against the devices such as the Apple iPhone 4S, Samsung galaxy SIII and the HTC One X. LG already has announced a range of new devices spread across different price category and the 4X will becomes its flagship Android Smartphone in India post its launch which is only a few days away.

LG Optimus 4X HD and Optimus L5 due to launch next week in India

LG will launch two new smart phones running Google Android mobile operating system in India next week. LG India is expected to launch the new Optimus L5 and Optimus 4X HD smart phones with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update. The Optimus L5 is a mid-range device while Optimus 4X HD is a high end device with a 720p HD display. The company already offers Optimus L7 and L3 in India. LG plans to launch the high end quad core mobile processor based smart phone Optimus 4X HD in India. 4X HD P880 smart phone features a 4.7 inch True HD IPS panel touch screen display with 1280 x 720 pixel native resolutions. This display offers great viewing angles and 312 pixels per inch density. For strength and resistance to scratches, the display has been manufactured using Corning's Gorilla Glass.

Optimus 4X HD houses a quad core 1.5 GHz Nvidia Tegra processor with a low power GeForce graphics chip. For smoother operation of Android 4.0 ICS with Optimus 3.0 UI on it, LG has used a 1 GB RAM. By default, this smart phone features 16 GB on-board storage and a microSD card slot to accommodate a memory card of up to 32 GB. Weighing a mere 133 grams this smartphone is only 8.9 mm thick. In this device LG has used an 8 megapixel camera with LED flash as well as autofocus that is capable of recording 1080p HD video at 30 frames per second. There's also a 1.3 megapixel front facing camera for video calling and chat. Other features include GPS with A-GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, accelerometer, gyroscopic sensor, and support for a variety of popular audio-video formats, stereo FM with RDS, Wi-Fi Direct, and DLNA compliance.

 LG has added a 2150 mAh battery to the Optimus 4X HD to make it run longer and support talk time of about 9.5 hours over 3G. The mid-range Optimus L5 features a 4.0 inch touch screen display but slightly disappointing 320 x 480 pixel resolution. Running Android 4.0 ICS with Optimus 3.0 UI, Optimus L5 houses an 800 MHz Cortex A5 based Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM7225A mobile processor. This smart phone has 512 MB RAM and offers only 4 GB on-board storage. At the back lies a modest 5 megapixel camera and there is no front facing camera. Packing the regular set of goodies, this phone comes with a 1500 mAh battery and promises up to 9.2 hours of talk time. LG Optimus 4X HD is a high end smart phone and we expect it to be priced around Rs 32,000 or higher. On the other hand, Optimus L5 can be expected to be priced around Rs 16,000.

LG Optimus 4X HD FULL DETAILS

LG Optimus 4X HD is an Android 4.0 running Smartphone which comes with quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, while a 4.7” 1280 x 720 display accompanies its larger than life status – and if that’s not enough, it’s packaged all within a 8.9mm casing. It also features an 8-megapixel rear camera, 1.3-megapixel front-facing snapper, 21Mbps HSPA, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, 16GB of storage, NFC and Bluetooth 4.0. The handset packs a hefty 2,150 mAh battery to hopefully give it enough juice to get through a day.

Design

• Device type:
• Smart phone
• OS:
• Android (4.0)
• Form factor:
• Candybar
• Dimensions:
• 5.21 x 2.68 x 0.35 (132.4 x 68.1 x 8.9 mm)
• Weight:
• 4.97 oz (141 g)
  the average is 4.2 oz (120 g)

Display

• Physical size:
• 4.70 inches
• Resolution:
• 720 x 1280 pixels
• Pixel density:
• 312 ppi
• Technology:
• IPS LCD
• Colors:
• 16 777 216
• Touchscreen:

o    Capacitive, Multi-touch

• Features:
• Light sensor, Proximity sensor

Battery

• Talk time:
• 9.36 hours
  the average is 8 h (506 min)
• Stand-by time:
• 30.5 days (731 hours)
  the average is 20 days (483 h)
• Talk time (3G):
• 10.86 hours
  the average is 6 h (387 min)
• Stand-by time (3G):
• 28.6 days (686 hours)
  the average is 22 days (524 h)
• Capacity:
• 2150 mAh

Hardware

• System chip:
• NVIDIA Tegra 3
• Processor:
• Quad core, 1500 MHz
• Graphics processor:

o    Yes

• System memory:
• 1024 MB RAM / 16384 MB ROM
• Built-in storage:
• 12 MB
• Storage expansion:
• Slot Type:
• microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
• Maximum card size:
• 64 GB

Camera

• Camera:

o    8 megapixels

• Flash:
• LED
• Features:
• Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), Auto focus, Geo tagging
• Camcorder:

o    1920x1080 (1080p HD)

• Features:
• Video calling
• Front-facing camera:
• 1.3 megapixels

Multimedia

• Music player:
• Filter by:
• Album, Artist, Playlists
• Features:
• Album art cover, Background playback
• Radio:

o    FM, Stereo, RDS

• Speakers:
• Earpiece, Loudspeaker
• YouTube player:
• Yes

Internet browsing

• Browser:

o    Yes

• Supports:
• HTML, HTML5, Flash
• Built-in online services support:
• YouTube (upload), Picasa

Technology

• GSM:
• 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
• UMTS:
• 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
• Data:
• HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS
• Positioning:
• A-GPS
• Navigation:
• Yes

Phone features

• Phonebook:
• Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID
• Organizer:
• Calendar (Unlimited entries), Alarm (Unlimited entries), Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF, Other), Calculator
• Messaging:
• SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input
• E-mail:

o    IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange

Connectivity

• Bluetooth:

o    4.0

• Wi-Fi:

o    802.11 b, g, n, a

• Mobile hotspot:
• Yes
• USB:

o    USB 2.0

• Connector:
• microUSB
• Features:
• Mass storage device, USB charging
• HDMI:

o    via microUSB

• NFC, DLNA, MHL, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Other features

• Notifications:
• Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
• Sensors:

o    Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass

• Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

Price in India: LG Optimus 4X HD

The new LG Optimus 4X HD is large 4.7-inch multi-touch display Smartphone powered by the latest NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor. It is loaded with the latest Android OS v4.0 (ICS) and is quite slim (8.9mm). 4.7-inch is a quite large size display and might be not comfortable to hold to ear while talking but the plus point of this large display is that you can use it as both a Smartphone and a tablet. Its powerful quad core processor won’t disappoint you in speed and performance.

LG Optimus 4X HD specifications:

• Network : GSM 850/900/1800/1900 , HSDPA 900/1900/2100
• OS : Android OS v4.x (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• CPU : Quad-core 1.5 GHz Nvidia Tegra 3
• Dimensions : 8.9mm thick
• Display : 4.7 inches IPS capacitive touchscreen, 720×1280 pixels resolution
• 3.5mm audio jack
• Expandable storage : microSD, up to 32GB
• Internal memory : 16 GB storage, 1 GB RAM
• GPRS/EDGE
• 3G : HSDPA, HSUPA
• Wireless LAN : Wi-Fi n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
• Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP, EDR
• microUSB v2.0
• Camera : 8 MP with autofocus and LED flash
• Full HD video recording
• Front camera : 1.3 MP
• Sensors : Accelerometer, proximity, compass
• Stereo FM radio with RDS
• GPS with A-GPS support
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Video Player : DivX,Xvid,MP4,H.264,H.263
• Music Player : MP3,WAV,eAAC+
• Battery : Li-Ion 2000 mAh

LG Optimus 4X HD Price in India: Around Rs.35, 000. No details yet about availability in India.