LG has confirmed that it will launch the LG Optimus Black in North America some time after its European launch (taking place this month). The press release does not reveal precise timelines beyond indicating that “the phone will be available globally across six continents beginning in Europe before heading to North America and Asia.”
LG Optimus Black specifications:
- Processor: 1GHz TI OMAP3
- Operating system: Google Android 2.2 with Optimus UI 2.0
- Cellular connectivity: Not specified
- Other connectivity: Wi-Fi (including Wi-Fi Direct)
- Display: 4-inch NOVA display (700 nits brightness)
- Input: Touchscreen
- Storage: 2GB onboard / microSD cards up to 32GB
- Rear-facing camera: 5MP
- Front-facing camera: 2MP
- Battery: 1500mAh
- Dimensions / weight: 122 x 64 x 9.2 millimeters / 109 grams
- Colours: Black, white and pink (latter two to be available next month)
LG did confirm during the original CES 2011 announcement that the LG Optimus Black would be upgradeable to Android 2.3.
LG also revealed that the LG Optimus Black has been pre-ordered by 56 network carriers in 50 different countries.