LG G2 Now Official: Features, Specs, Price and Availability

LG G2: A New Direction In Smartphone Design!

LG Electronics just unveiled its latest flagship smartphone LG G2, the first smartphone introduced under LG's new "G" Series (The brand Optimus has been abandoned from the naming this time) for premium devices, exemplifying LG's aim to bring forth more customer-centric innovations. More about the LG G2 after the jump.

The LG G2 shifts the paradigm in smartphone design by placing all the buttons on the rear of the device, making this the first smartphone to be completely devoid of side buttons. The unique Rear Key concept came from the realization when studying users that the larger the phone became, the more difficult it was to properly access the side keys. Moving the main buttons to the back of the phone gave users more control since this place was where individuals' index fingers are naturally located. Researchers found that moving the buttons also resulted in fewer dropped phones when adjusting the volume while talking.

Long-pressing on the rear-mounted volume keys allows users to launch QuickMemo and the camera. And if the LG G2 is lying on a surface face up, there's no need to lift the phone to access the power button on the back. With KnockON, the LG G2 can be powered on simply by tapping twice on the display.

LG upped the ante by incorporating a 5.2-inch Full HD IPS display with LG's innovative Dual Routing technology which reduced the phone's bezel to a mere 2.65mm on the side edge. The LG G2 is also based around a 2.26GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 featuring quad Krait CPU with 2GB of RAM and an Adreno 330 GPU.

The LG G2's high-resolution camera comes equipped 13MP sensor with Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) technology to prevent blurring, allowing for clearer, brighter and sharper images even when in motion or shooting in dim environments. The LG G2 is also the first smartphone on the market today to feature 24 bit/192kHz Hi-Fi playback that reproduces studio-like quality sound, far superior to a CD.

For more efficient energy usage, the LG G2 employs a 3,000mAh battery and Graphic RAM (GRAM) technology. GRAM reduces the display's energy use by up to 26 percent on a still frame and increases overall usage time on the device by approximately 10 percent.

LG G2 Specifications
2.26GHz quad-core Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 processor
5.2-inch Full HD (1920x1080) True HD-IPS + LCD capacitive display
424ppi with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Adreno 330 GPU
2GB of RAM
32GB of internal storage (No microSD slot)
13MP autofocus camera with OIS and LED flash
1080p@60fps Full HD video recording
2.1MP front-facing camera
Stereo FM radio with RDS
Dolby mobile sound enhancement
GSM / 3G / HSPA+ / LTE Connectivity
GPS with A-GPS support and GLONASS
microUSB v2.0 (MHL) / USB Host / USB OTG
NFC / Infrared / Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac / Wi-Fi hotspot
Accelerometer / Gyro / Proximity / Compass
Li-Pol 3,000mAh battery (non-removable)
138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9mm (dimension)
143g (weight)
Colors: Black / White

Pricing and Availability
he LG G2 will be rolled out in over 130 wireless carriers in the next eight weeks starting in South Korea followed by North America, Europe and other key markets. Exact date and price at launch is still unknown as of the moment, but it will slowly roll out internationally soon.

Source: LG Electronics

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