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LG Optimus G
  • Operating system

    Android 4.1.2

  • Screen size

    4.7 in

  • Processor frequency

    1.5 GHz

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Key points

HDMI

Yes

Video resolution

1080 p

Photo resolution

13 MP

DLNA

Yes

Weak points

Photo resolution (Front camera)

1.3 MP

HSPA+

No

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Expert reviews

CNet

LG is looking to score big with its next flagship phone, the LG Optimus G, which it said will be the "world's first" LTE device with a quad-core CPU....

GSMArena

LG just launched its monstrously-spec'd Optimus G in its home market and it set a new performance benchmark for smartphones. The Snapdragon S4 Pro...

phoneArena

Note: This preview is based on our experience with the Korean version of the LG Optimus G. However, it is expected to be almost identical to the...

TechRadar

The LG Optimus G has arrived, and comes complete with a whole new level of smartphone technology.It's another evolution for the Korean brand, with the...

GSMArena

LG just launched its monstrously-spec'd Optimus G in its home market and it set a new performance benchmark for smartphones. The Snapdragon S4 Pro...

CNet

For the last several years, LG has struggled to create a compelling, high-quality phones that outsell competing models. With the Optimus G, LG aims...

SlashGear

With the LG Optimus G, this OEM brings on its most powerful device by a long shot, with Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor inside and a...

CNet

We're not big fans of superlatives, but for LG's flagship phone of the season, we'll make an exception. Sprint's LG Optimus G is the best phone from...

phoneArena

Introduction:Try as hard as they can, but LG has been unable to make some movement in the always-competitive high-end market – to no surprise of...

PCMAG

I really wanted to love the LG Optimus G (available starting November 11 for $199.99). Everything about it, from the quad-core processor to the...

LaptopMag

The Optimus G isn't just the first phone on AT&T to feature a quad-core processor. It's also LG's first legitimate competitor against the Samsung...

The Verge

In the Android world right now, all eyes are on LG. After years of sub-par products, the company has found relevance again with the Optimus G,...

TechRadar

LG has long been a player in the world of consumer electronics, making everything from televisions to air conditioners. Up until recently, its...

PCMAG

The LG Optimus G ($199.99) has all the makings of a killer smartphone. From its 4.7-inch 720p display to its quad-core processor, this is definitely...

GSMArena

Designed to a flagship standard and powered by the latest in handheld computing, the Optimus G cannot hope for a warm welcome from rivals but is due...

TechRadar

The good ship LG has long navigated the world of electronics, making everything from televisions to air conditioners. Its strategy on the smartphone...

DigitalTrends

We review the Optimus G, LG's boldest attempt yet to gain attention as a leader in the smartphone space, but can the company's latest flagship phone...

LaptopMag

Yes, the LG Optimus G is the first quad-core smartphone on Sprint's network, but that's not the only thing that's impressive about this device. LG has...

GSMArena

With the dust barely settled after the Korean LG Optimus G's run around out review track, we have its LTE packing, US siblings on our hands. The LG...

HotHardware

Although it's already flooded with a slew of excellent devices, the smartphone market has shown no signs of letting up. While Samsung and Apple are...

Digit.in

It's been quite some time that the LG Optimus G has been available globally, but the device has just seen the light of day in India. We at Digit are...

TechRadar

LG's road to smartphone success has been rockier than most. After false starts with the Optimus series, LG basically took 2012 off; a sabbatical from...

DigitalVersus

After already making the rounds for months in North America and Asia, the Optimus G finally hit the UK last week. In its arsenal is a serious set of...

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Technical specifications

General
Operating system Android 4.1.2
Available Yes
Released (US) November 2012
Released (FR) February 2013
Street price (EUR) 549 €
Design Candybar
Color
Black
Rugged No
Display
Screen type IPS LCD
Resolution 1280x768 pixels
Screen size 4.7 in
Touchscreen Yes
Touchscreen type Capacitive
Multitouch Yes
Colors 16 777 216
3D No
PPI 318
Network
GSM Yes
GSM frequencies 850
900
1800
1900
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
UMTS Yes
UMTS Frequencies 900
2100
HSPA Yes
HSPA+ No
CDMA No
4G LTE Yes
LTE Frequencies 800
900
1800
2100
2600
WiMAX No
Digital Camera / Video
Back camera Yes
3D No
Photo resolution 13 MP
Video resolution 1080 p
Flash Yes
Flash type LED
Features Auto focus
White balance
Face detection
Smile detection
Effects
Exposure control
Geo tagging
ISO control
Multi Shot
Panorama
Scenes
Digital zoom
Front camera Yes
Photo resolution 1.3 MP
Front Flash No
Sensor
Accelerometer Yes
Gyroscope Yes
Proximity sensor Yes
Compass Yes
Barometer No
Ambient light sensor Yes
Size and weight
68.9 in
8.5 in
131.9 in
145 oz
LG Optimus G
Height 131.9 in
Width 68.9 in
Thickness 8.5 in
Weight 145 oz
Hardware
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
Processor frequency 1.5 GHz
Core number Quad Core
RAM 2048 MB
Internal storage 32 GB
Removable storage Yes
Memory card microSD
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Standard 802.11b
802.11n
Wi-Fi hotspot Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 4.0
Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP)
Attribute Protocol
Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP)
Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP)
File Transfer (FTP)
Generic Access (GAP)
Generic Attribute Profile (GATT)
Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP)
Handsfree (HFP)
Headset (HSP)
Human Interface Device (HID)
Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol
Message Access Profile (MAP)
Object Push (OPP)
Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN)
Phone Book Access (PBAP)
Security Manager Protocol
Serial Port (SPP)
Service Discovery Application (SDAP)
Service Discovery Protocol (SDP)
GPS Yes
GPS type A-GPS
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
USB connector type microUSB
USB features USB charging
Mass storage device
USB Host
Audio Yes
Headset jack 3.5mm
HDMI Yes
HDMI type via microUSB (MHL)
DLNA Yes
NFC Yes
Dual SIM No
Infrared No
Multimedia
Music player Yes
Supported formats AC3
eAAC+
FLAC
MP3
WAV
WMA
Video player Yes
Supports DivX
H.263
H.264
MPEG4
WMV
Radio Yes
FM Transmitter No
Battery
Battery type Lithium-ion
Capacity 2100 mAh
Qi wireless charging No



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