LG first quad-core smartphone now in PH
MANILA, Philippines – LG Mobile’s first Quad-Core smartphone, the Optimus 4X HD, is now in the Philippines. Since its introduction at the Mobile World Congress in February this year, the retail availability of the Optimus 4X HD has been eagerly anticipated.
With its high performance and stylish design, the Optimus 4X HD raises the bar significantly for competitors to match. Featuring NVIDIA’s 4-PLUS-1™ Quad-Core mobile processor, Tegra3, the Optimus 4X HD boasts of unparalleled performance and speed. Tegra3 automatically activates all four cores when a maximum power is needed but defaults to the fifth, battery-saver core when less power is required, such as during standby mode or music playback mode. And via the exclusive Eco-Mode application which will be provided with the software upgrade, users to manually shut down any of the Tegra 3’s cores for even more control over power consumption and performance.
What’s more, with a 2,150mAh battery – the largest among Quad-Core smartphones – and proprietary SiO+ technology, the battery in the Optimus 4X HD is able hold a greater charge without adding bulk to the clean lines of the smartphone.
The 4.7-inch True HD IPS display on the Optimus 4X HD offers a superior high-clarity viewing experience with a resolution of 1280 x 720. Additionally, the 16:9 ratio allows for viewing more information at a glance and the device’s high pixel density of 313ppi and Stripe RGB IPS Panel offers sharper and crisper text. The Optimus 4X HD provides white background for the e-mail and message screen that users frequently use and True HD IPS allows for more accurate reproduction of white that enhances readability.
“The Optimus 4X HD is fast but speed alone isn’t what makes this smartphone so great,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Differentiated User Experience and exclusive features LG engineers have developed for this device set this phone apart as much as it’s Tegra 3 brain. With Optimus 4X HD, we’ve set the bar quite high for the industry and the competition.”
The Optimus 4X HD boasts LG’s new User Experience (UX), Optimus UI 3.0, which includes QuickMemoTM. QuickMemoTM allows users the ability to instantly jot memos or notes from any screen, without having to open a separate application. The Optimus 4X HD also comes with Media PlexTM, which combines a range of functions to enhance image and video playback such as Fingertip Seek and Live Zooming. Media PlexTM also includes Time Catch Shot which allows one to select and save the best shot among the images taken just before the shutter button is depressed.
Tom’s Hardware, a global publication specializing in consumer electronics, selected Optimus 4X HD as one of the most innovative products at this year’s Mobile World Congress. For a video demonstration of LG’s most advanced smartphone, please visit https://2url.kr/cmj.
The Optimus 4X HD will be available in all LG Concept Stores and authorized dealers nationwide by the third week of July. At a price of Php 27,990.00, the Optimus 4X HD is now the most affordable Quad-Core smartphone in the market.
For more information on LG Mobile Philippine’s latest smartphones, promos and activities, visit the ‘lgoptimusph’ Facebook page or the LG website (www.lg.com/ph).
Key Specifications:
4.7” True HD IPS Display
1.5GHz Nvidia Tegra 3 Quad Core
2,150 mAh SiO+ Battery
Quick Memo
Media Plex
Memory
Internal: 1GB RAM/13GB User Memory
External: Micro SD (Up to 64GB)
Camera:
Back: 8MP AF
Front: 1.3MP
Power LED Flash
Connectivity:
Bluetooth: 4.0 HS + Bluetooth Low Energy
USB: 2.0 HS
HDMI (MHL – Mobile High Definition Link)
A-GPS, NFC tag, Wi-Fi
