LG today announced that the global rollout of its LG G2 mini smartphone will begin in April. Billed as the “first compact G Series smartphone,” it was unveiled a few days before Mobile World Congress in late February. While it is headed for most part of the world, LG has yet to announce plans for a North American release though.
“The compact G2 mini offers a combination of design, hardware and UX features previously unavailable in its class, making it a very attractive option for mid-tier markets,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “With the G2 mini, our objective is to allow a much larger consumer base to be able to experience the key benefits of the G2 UX in a smaller form factor. And to that end, we’re confident we’ve succeeded with the G2 mini.”
Here is a refresher on the LG G2 mini specifications:
- Processor (LTE version): 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8926
- Processor (3G version): 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8226
- Processor (Latin America version): 1.7GHz quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 4i
- Operating system: Google Android 4.4.2 KitKat
- Cellular connectivity: LTE / VoLTE / HSPA+ (21Mbps) (depending on market)
- Other connectivity: A-GPS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC (on LTE version only)
- Display: 4.7-inch qHD (540×960)
- RAM: 1GB
- Internal storage: 8GB
- External storage: MicroSD cards
- Rear-facing camera: 8MP (13MP on Latin America variant)
- Front-facing camera: 1.3MP
- Battery: 2,440mAh (removable)
- Dimensions: 129.6 × 66.0 × 9.8 millimeters
- Weight: 121 grams
- Colours: Titan Black, Lunar White, Red, Gold
- Other: Volume and power buttons on back
The rollout will begin in countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in April. It will then quickly expand to markets in Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. More specific details will be announced locally “in the weeks ahead.” LG also indicates that other countries could be announced locally, leaving the door open to an eventual North American launch.
The LG G2 mini will be offered in a number of configurations including 3G/4G LTE, Single/Dual SIM as well as four vibrant colour options depending on the region.
Source : LG