The LG Optimus 4X HD, world’s first quad-core smartphone

Two cores, boring. Three cores, passé. Four cores, now we’re talking. The Optimus 4X HD, a 4.7-inch monster of a phone boasts an impressive 1.5Ghz quad-core Tegra 3 CPU. Too much, too soon? LG doesn’t think so.

The LG Optimus 4X HD is one of the billions of new smartphones which will be shown off at the MWC 2012 and while it may not be the sexiest, it damn well should be the most powerful. It is also one of the few phones to launch with Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich.

In terms of the Optimus 4X HD’s other features, the screen is a sexy standout. “True HD IPS LCD” LG calls it, and the resolution is an insane 1280×720 (that’s the same as the Galaxy Nexus and slightly smaller than the 1280×800 screen resolution of the current smartphone behemoth, the 5.3-inch Galaxy Note). IPS is a coup for LG, it’s a technology which delivers quality screen viewing from any angle and is usually only seen in high-end LED screens. LG, you devil you.

From what details we know, the LG Optimus 4X HD is built to compete with tablets. The 2150mAh battery bursts with longevity, 16GB of internal memory is on par with most tablets and the 1GB RAM should ensures nippy speeds.

The overall build of the LG Optimus 4X HD impresses. At a thickness of 8.9MM, the phone bests the 9.65MM width of the Galaxy Note.

Mundane tasks, such as multitasking and calling the in-laws are supported by a “companion core” design. Basically, a fifth low power unit handles background tasks without imposing on battery drain.

What the press release fails to mention is any support of LTE. Seriously though, for a phone of this magnitude to not support LTE would be a massive fail on LG’s part. When the LG Optimus 4X HD is fully revealed later this month, all will be known.

Press Release:

Quad-core smartphone Optimus 4X HD ‘public
2012-02-23
“2012 quad-core smartphone era”
LG Electronics, quad-core smartphone Optimus 4X HD ‘public

■ ‘MWC 2012’ standing ‘Tegra 3’ first-line quad-core processor tapjaepon
인치 ■ 4.7 ‘True HD IPS’ display, such as ice cream sandwiches adoption of the operating system
■ Jong – Seok MC Director, “the core technology of high-end smartphones, as well as quad-core, own innovative technology and design capabilities, LG focused on the global smartphone market will leap forward, “he emphasized

LG Electronics, a quad-core smartphone “Optimus (Optimus) 4X HD ‘to be held in Barcelona, ​​Spain, the 27th Mobile World Congress (Mobile World Congress) 2012’ presents for the first time.

The world’s first dual-core smartphone ’11 ‘Optimus 2X’ dual-core era of smart phones with LG Electronics to open further to a quad-core technology is planning to reorganize the smartphone market. “Optimus 4X HD ‘, starting with Europe in the second quarter will be sold.

This product NVIDIA (NVIDIA) 社’s latest mobile processor, the ‘Tegra (TEGRA) 3’ 1.5 gigahertz (GHz) quad core processor was mounted.

‘Tegra 3’ of the central processing unit (CPU) core operations hit by Chapter 4 cores (Core), as well as for low-power drive ‘companion cores (Companion Core)’ plus the world’s only ‘4-PLUS-1 ‘mobile stand processes. The four core games, HD video playback, multi-tasking, etc. are responsible for high-performance work, ‘a companion core “minimal power alone calls, emails, to handle simple tasks, such as music playback.

This high battery efficiency, high-performance professional and gaming devices (game consoles) will implement a level of gaming experience. Window pops up Internet is faster, simultaneous multi-task in the group does not have.

“Optimus 4X HD ‘close to the natural color gamut, high resolution to support the’ True HD IPS ‘display, and Google’s Android 4.0 (ice cream sandwiches) has adopted the latest technologies, such as the operating system.

Despite the large screen 4.7 inches thick 8.9mm, thin screen border, the curve is closed due to get my hands grip and comfort.

In addition to mobile technology, high-quality connection MHL (Mobile High Definition Link) and electromagnetic features of the period, one of the wireless network, DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) support features excellent compatibility between devices equipped another.

LG Electronics, Jong – Seok MC (Mobile Communications) Portfolio Management, “high-performance quad-core as well as the core technology of smartphones, LG’s innovative technology and design capability, focusing on the global smartphone market will leap forward,” he said.

▣ ‘Optimus 4X HD’ ▣ Specifications

CPU: NVIDIA Tegra 3 1.5GHz quad-core processor
Display: 4.7 inches True HD IPS (resolution 1280 X 720)
Operating System: Android 4.0 ice cream sandwiches
Memory: 16GB internal, 1GB LP DDR2 memory
Camera: (rear) 800 pixels (AF LED Flash support), (front), 1.3-megapixel
Battery: 2,150 mAh
Others: MHL, DLNA, etc.