LG Reveals G3 Smartphone

The 5.5-inch Quad HD smartphone has been fully detailed. 

After months of speculation, LG has finally unveiled its latest flagship smartphone. As previous rumors suggested, the G3 will indeed feature a Quad HD display along with other impressive specs and a focus on improved user experiences.

"The smartest innovation in a fast evolving smartphone market is creating harmony between advanced technology and a simplified user experience," said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. "LG G3 is the result of our effort to actualize that idea into a tangible product. And we are extremely pleased with the result."

The G3 uses a 5.5-inch Quad HD IPS panel with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 and a pixel density of 538ppi. Under the hood, the mobile device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 CPU, 2 or 3GB RAM options, 16 or 32GB storage options, and a removable 3,000mAh battery all running Android 4.4.2. A 13MP rear camera with OIS+ and Laser Auto Focus technology, and a 2.1MP front camera are included as well. In addition, the phone features a Floating Arc design, LG's Rear Key button placement, and a metallic skin with matte finish on the rear cover for a sleek and ergonomic construction.

Exact pricing and availability have not been announced yet, but the LG G3 smartphone will launch in South Korea on May 28 and then expand worldwide.

Source: LG

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