Today was D-Day for the unveiling of LG’s latest smartphone and they didn’t disappoint: the LG G Pro 2 is now official and it might even have its main competitor, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, quivering in its shoes. The successor to the LG Optimus G Pro upgrades its screen size to a massive 5.9-inches, behind which it packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, 3GB RAM, either 16 or 32GB storage (with additional microSD slot) and a 3,200mAh battery.
Also running Android 4.4 KitKat, the G Pro 2 also features a 2.1MP front camera, and crucially a 13MP rear camera which LG says is capable of recording 4K video. This 13MP camera, which utilizes LG’s proprietary OIS+ technology, can also capture HD video at 120fps as well as being able to edit videos into 4 different speeds which include slow motion. LG also brings its KnockON feature over from the LG G2 which allows you to unlock your phone using just a light knock against the screen. The full list of features for the LG G Pro 2 include:
- Chipset: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800 (2.26 GHz Quad-Core)
- GPU: Qualcomm Technologies’ Adrenoâ„¢ 330
- Display: 5.9-inch Full HD IPS (1920 x 1080), Slim Bezel
- Memory: 3GB DDR3 RAM / 16GB/32GB eMMC ROM / microSD slot
- Camera: Rear 13.0MP OIS+ / Front 2.1MP
- Battery: 3,200mAh (removable)
- Operating System: Android 4.4 KitKat
- Â Size: 157.9 x 81.9 x 8.3mm
- Weight: 172g
- Network: LTE / HSPA+
- Connectivity: Bluetooth Smart Ready (BT 4.0) / USB / WiFi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) / NFC / SlimPort
- Colors: Titan, White, Silver
- Â Other: Knock Codeâ„¢, 1W Hi-Fi Sound, Content Lock
The LG G Pro 2 is available now in Korea in Titan, White and Black, though no price has been named, and while LG has not specifically said where the phone would be headed outside of Korea, it’s hard to imagine that it wouldn’t be available in every major market very soon. I’m still disappointed LG didn’t include a stylus with its phablet, which could be a key area that the Note 3 has a monopoly over in the phablet space, but I think the impressive camera firmly puts it as one of the best devices available on the market right now.
What do you think about the LG G Pro 2? Any designs on getting one? Let us know what you think in the comments.
Source: LG Newsroom via engadget
