There is no doubt that the LG Optimus 4X HD is an impressive mix of advanced technology and functionality. The unit utilises version 4.0 of the android operating system, otherwise known as ice cream sandwich combined with a quad core 1.5 GHz processor, all of which is contained within a compact and lightweight unit.
The handset comes with a 4.7 inch HD-IPS LCD capacitive display screen which offers touch screen functionality combined with outstanding imagery, which is provided by virtue of the fact that within its 720 x 1280 pixel screen resolution it can accurately display up to 16 million colour combinations. In terms of navigation the unit comes with additional touch sensitive controls, providing a simple and effective means of accessing available functions and features. Accelerometer, proximity and gyro sensors are also incorporated as standard within the unit as is a compass.
The handset comes with a wide range of connectivity options which include class 12 versions of GPRS and EDGE, in addition to blue tooth and Micro USB connectivity. Internet access is provided by its own 3G connection, offering speeds of up to 21 Mbps, in addition to Wi Fi options. The unit also provides the capability of creating its own Wi Fi hotspot which is a useful option. A micro-SD card slot is included which provides the opportunity to enhance the available memory capacity from its internal 16 GB, up to 32 GB by utilising relevant cards.
The handset comes with an 8.0 megapixel camera that operates at 3264 x 2440 pixels and which includes auto focus, touch focus, face and smile detection as well as image stabilisation, geo-tagging and an LED flash. The same camera can also be used to record video at 1080 pixels and at 30 frames per second in conjunction with a front facing secondary camera which is 1.3 megapixel. The handset comes with satellite navigation, document viewer, voice memo facility as well as predictive text input capability and an organiser whilst also offering multimedia playing capability by virtue of its MP4/MP3 multimedia player.
The impressive LG Optimus 4X HD like the LG Prada 3.0 combines functionality in the form perfectly to produce a unit which it currently offers a multitude of options to the consumer.
Preliminary official specifications
General - 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100
Announced 2012, February
Status Coming soon. Exp. release 2012, Q2
Body - Dimensions 8.9 mm thickness
Weight -
- Touch-sensitive controls
Display Type HD-IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 720 x 1280 pixels, 4.7 inches (~312 ppi pixel density)
Multitouch Yes
Sound - Alert types Vibration, MP3 ringtones
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Memory - Card slot microSD, up to 32GB
Internal 16 GB storage, 1 GB RAM
Data - GPRS Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
EDGE Class 12
Speed HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth Yes, with A2DP
USB Yes, microUSB (MHL) v2.0
Camera - Primary 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Features Geo-tagging, face and smile detection, touch focus, image stabilization
Video Yes, 1080p@30fps
Secondary Yes, 1.3 MP
Features - OS Android OS, v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Chipset Nvidia Tegra 3
CPU Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU ULP GeForce
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Messaging SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser HTML5, Adobe Flash
GPS Yes, with A-GPS support
Java Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
Colors Black
- SNS integration
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
- TV-out (via MHL A/V link)
- DivX/Xvid/MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV player
- MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player
- Document editor
- Organizer
- Google Search, Maps, Gmail
- YouTube, Google Talk
- Voice memo/dial/commands
- Predictive text input
Battery - Standard battery, Li-Ion 2140 mAh
Stand-by
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