Begun the dual-core revolution has. And there?s no scouting time ? the offensive starts with the big guns. The LG Optimus 2X is not just counting on the fancy Tegra 2 name to generate the sales ? it is a powerful smartphone through and through.
LG Optimus 2X official photos
The fancy camera with Full HD video recording alone is enough to bring any handset into the limelight and the fact that it?s not even the Optimus 2X key feature speaks volume. As far as hardware evolution goes, the Optimus 2X promises to be one of the biggest steps forward in the mobile phone industry.
Quad-band GSM and dual-band 3G support10.2 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA4.0" 16M-color capacitive IPS LCD touchscreen of WVGA resolution (480 x 800 pixels)Android OS v2.2 Froyo with LG Home launcherDual-core 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 proccessor, ULP GeForce GPU, Tegra 2 chipset512 MB RAM8 MP autofocus camera with LED flash and geotagging1080p video recording @ 24fps, 720p@30fps1.3 MP front-facing camera with videocallsWi-Fi b/g/n and DLNAGPS with A-GPS, digital compass8GB internal storage and microSDslot for up to 32GB cardsAccelerometer, gyroscope, and proximity sensormicroHDMI port with HDMI mirroringStandard 3.5 mm audio jackStereo FM radio with RDSmicroUSB port (charging) and stereo Bluetooth v2.1Smart dialing, voice dialing DivX/XviD video supportInnovative gesture controlsAdobe Flash 10.1 supportDolby Mobile and SRS sound enhancementDespite similar technology LCD isn?t quite as impressive as the iPhone4 screenNo dedicated camera key and no lens cover1080p recording isn?t well polishedNo Android 2.3 Gingerbread at launchAudio quality is only averageBelow average speaker loudnessThere are always a few compromises necessary with modern-day smartphones, but those are brought to a minimum with the Optimus 2X. You have a relatively good display (large, too), lots of oomph under the sleek hood and an excellent snapper at the back, plus all but the kitchen sink in the connectivity department.
LG Optimus 2X live shots
Or at least that?s what papers will make you believe. Our experience, however, has thought us better than blindly believing the fancy PR talk. The excellent first impression certainly helps the Optimus 2X cause, but we?ll only be able to recommend it wholeheartedly if it passes the test of a full review.
So, shall we start? Join us after the break for the hardware review.
