LG has unveiled the unique 4:3 ratio, 5-inch, LTE smartphone in anticipation of MWC 2012. It will be introduced in Korea in March and launched in Singapore in the last quarter of 2012.
Update (20 August, 2012):
The Optimus Vu: will have the 4-PLUS-1 NVIDIA Tegra 3 Quad-Core processor and Android 4.0 (ICS) OS when the 5-inch smartphone heads out of Korea and Japan to make its global debut in September.
Optimus Vu: LTE Android smartphone from LG has a 5-inch IPS display and 4:3 ratio.
The LG Optimus Vu: has an 5-inch IPS display, and offers a unique combination of tablet-like viewing with smartphone portability, similar to the Samsung Note.
Key Specifications:
Chipset: 1.5GHz Dual-Core Processor
Display: 5-inch (1024×768) IPS
Memory: 32GB eMMC and 1GB DDR2
Rear Camera: 8MP with AF LED Flash Front camera: 1.3MP
OS: Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Battery: 2,080mAh
Dimensions: 139.6 x 90.4 x 8.5mm
Running on a powerful 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 32GB internal memory and a large 2,080 mAh battery, the Optimus Vu: is suited for consuming multimedia on the go.
The large 5-inch display with bright 4:3 aspect ratio makes viewing documents, books, Internet and multimedia contents easier and more comfortable.
The 4:3 aspect ratio is optimized for viewing to grasp more at a glance and note taking to increase productivity in everyday life.
“The Optimus Vu: was designed to maximize what customers could do with a smartphone … by offering an optimal 4:3 ratio viewing experience, 5-inch display combined with superfast LTE technology,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Mobile Communications Company.The IPS display boasts natural color which can be viewed even under bright sunlight.
Its unique built-in QuickClip hotkey allows users to conveniently capture screenshots and memos with a single push.
Jotting notes is also possible with a finger or with the dedicated Rubberdium pen.
Polaris Office is included to enable opening of documents, spreadsheets or presentations while on the road.
The LG Optimus Vu: measures 139.6 x 90.4 x 8.5 mm.
At only 8.5mm, the Optimus Vu: is the slimmest among all LTE phones currently on the market.
Despite the large 2,080mAh battery, LG’s exclusive floating mass technology makes the Optimus Vu: appear slimmer than its actual dimensions.
In addition to HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) and DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), Optimus Vu: comes with 32GB memory and an 8-megapixel camera.
While it will initially launch running Android 2.3 Gingerbread, an update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is in the works.
Additional information on the unique Optimus Vu: can be found at the LG Stand in Hall 8 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2012) in Barcelona, Spain, from February 27 to March 1.
