Ed ecco che l’annuncio tanto atteso è arrivato: LG annuncia ufficialmente il suo nuovo smartphone di punta, Optimus G, che sarà commercializzato in Corea a partire dalle prossime settimane per poi essere distribuito globalmente nel mese di Ottobre. Così come avevamo già accennato in precedenti articoli, LG Optimus G rappresenta una rivoluzione sotto il profilo delle nuove tecnologie sfruttate per la sua realizzazione.

Le sue caratteristiche tecniche complete sono le seguenti:

  • processore quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (28 nm) da 1,5 GHz con LTE
  • 2 GB di RAM DDR
  • display da 4,7 pollici True HD IPS Plus con aspect ratio 15:9 e risoluzione 1280×768 pixel
  • fotocamera posteriore da 13/8 megapixel (dipende dalle regioni di commercializzazione)
  • fotocamera anteriore da 1,3 megapixel
  • 32 GB di memoria interna (nessuna voce sull’espandibilità)
  • batteria da 2.100mAh
  • rete 2G/3G/4G LTE
  • Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi, USB 2.0 HS, A-GPS, MHL, DLNA, NFC
  • dimensioni 131.9 x 68.9 x 8.45 mm
  • peso 145 gr
  • sistema operativo Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Per quanto riguarda la batteria, c’è da dire che LG ha svolto un ottimo lavoro anche sotto questo piano. Infatti, la batteria dell’LG Optimus G può essere sottoposta a molti più cicli di ricarica (800) rispetto a quelli che può sopportare una normale batteria per smartphone (500).

Inoltre, LG ha studiato anche una nuova interfaccia utente (UX) che definisce “creative and engaging UX“, ovvero “UX creativa e coinvolgente“. In effetti possiamo anticiparvi che è stato svolto un ottimo lavoro anche sotto questo aspetto e, direttamente dal comunicato stampa di LG, siamo in grado di elencarvi anche le interessanti funzioni di cui è stato dotato il software dell’Optimus G:

  • QSlide Function shows two different screens simultaneously on one display. As it doesn’t  just  show a part of the screen but the entire screen of both functions, the user can complete two tasks concurrently – such as sending a text message or searching the web while watching a video;
  • Live Zooming enhances the video-watching experience as users can zoom in up to five times while the video is being streamed for a close-up  of one’s child while watching a recorded video from a school recital;
  • Dual Screen Dual Play not only allows mirroring between the smartphone and a TV, it also has the ability to display different content on each screen wirelessly. For example, a slide presentation can be displayed on the TV while the Optimus G shows the accompanying speaking notes;
  • QuickMemo  allows users to write, draw, or jot a memo with their finger directly on the captured screen  for sharing instantly with others as an attachment or a URL. The QuickMemo can also be used as an overlay feature – like jotting down a number using the QuickMemo and directly dialing the number while the number is on the top layer;
  • Screen Zooming allows for the  zooming in and out of lists in music player, email, text messages and photo gallery. It also offers the ability to change the font size and screen layout;
  • Application Link launches preset applications (email, calendar, weather, etc.) when the alarm is turned off – making preparation time in the morning go a little faster with all the information on your screen;
  • Icon Personalizer allows users the ability to customize icons by editing size and adding images so the most frequently used apps can be most easily accessible.

Di seguito, un’immagine comparativa con il Galaxy S III per quanto riguarda le dimensioni:


Per quanto riguarda invece quella che è stata più volte definita “la fotocamera per smartphone migliore al mondo“, abbiamo altre interessanti funzioni:

  • Smart Shutter senses  camera vibration or the movement of the  subject and adjusts the shutter speed for the best shot;
  • Time Catch Shot enables the user to choose the best among various shots taken before the shutter button is pressed;
  • Cheese Shutter takes photos easily with voice activation command  just by saying cheese, kimchi, smile or even LG;
  • Low Light Shot Noise Reduction employs a light monitoring system and activates when the camera is used in a low-light situation for the least amount of noise.
Vi lasciamo infine al video hands-on del nuovo LG Optimus G realizzato da Slashgear ed al comunicato stampa ufficiale di LG. Vi auguriamo buona visione e vi invitiamo a dirci se questo smartphone vi ha in qualche modo colpiti o interessati.

[spoiler title=”LG TO CHANGE MARKET DYNAMICS WITH OPTIMUS G BY FOCUSING ON DIFFERENTIATED USER EXPERIENCE“]LG’s New Flagship LTE Device Offers Superior User Experience for “Living Without Boundaries”
SEOUL, Sep. 18, 2012 – Today LG announced the launch of the Optimus G, a new premium flagship  device offering a unique  User  Experience (UX) supported by innovative hardware performance. The powerful hardware included in the Optimus G allows for the possibility of such a creative and engaging UX which will enable Optimus G users to “live without boundaries.”With a powerful quad-core processor, Snapdragon™ S4 Pro, as its base and industry best technologies for enhanced viewing and longer battery life, LG adds the finishing touches on the Optimus G with a beautiful sleek design and innovative UX features. The offerings in the Optimus G will provide users an experience currently unavailable
on any other smartphone.“The Optimus G is a groundbreaking premium device not only in the history of LG but also in the smartphone industry,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “With the Optimus G, users will be able to experience unsurpassed UX features that will allow them to perform tasks that really enhance their daily lives.”New Form of Cross-Tasking and Engaging UXWith reliable and speedy performance, LG’s Optimus G doesn’t solely enable multitasking but “cross-tasking” of  activities without limitations. If multi-tasking applies to running various applications  at the same time, cross-tasking applies to complex tasks that can be completed simultaneously without having to compromise other tasks. Some
new UX features that will be included into the Optimus G to showcase its cross-tasking and engaging capabilities are:

  • QSlide Function shows two different screens simultaneously on one display. As it doesn’t  just  show a part of the screen but the entire screen of both functions, the user can complete two tasks concurrently – such as sending a text
  • message or searching the web while watching a video;
  • Live Zooming enhances the video-watching experience as users can zoom in up to five times while the video is being streamed for a close-up  of one’s child while watching a recorded video from a school recital;
  • Dual Screen Dual Play not only allows mirroring between the smartphone and a TV, it also has the ability to display different content on each screen wirelessly. For example, a slide presentation can be displayed on the TV while the Optimus G shows the accompanying speaking notes;
  • QuickMemo  allows users to write, draw, or jot a memo with their finger directly on the captured screen  for sharing instantly with others as an attachment or a URL. The QuickMemo can also be used as an overlay feature –
  • like jotting down a number using the QuickMemo and directly dialing the number while the number is on the top layer;
  • Screen Zooming allows for the  zooming in and out of lists in music player, email, text messages and photo gallery. It also offers the ability to change the font size and screen layout;
  • Application Link launches preset applications (email, calendar, weather, etc.) when the alarm is turned off – making preparation time in the morning go a little faster with all the information on your screen;
  • Icon Personalizer allows users the ability to customize icons by editing size and adding images so the most frequently used apps can be most easily accessible.

In addition, smart and fun camera features in Optimus G will allow for capturing and seizing those special moments in our lives. Utilizing the industry’s highest resolution camera at 13MP, users will have the opportunity to capture their favorite scenes with: 

  • Smart Shutter senses  camera vibration or the movement of the  subject and adjusts the shutter speed for the best shot;
  • Time Catch Shot enables the user to choose the best among various shots taken before the shutter button is pressed;
  • Cheese Shutter takes photos easily with voice activation command  just by saying cheese, kimchi, smile or even LG;
  • Low Light Shot Noise Reduction employs a light monitoring system and activates when the camera is used in a low-light situation for the least amount of noise.

Design Masterpiece with Timeless ValueInheriting LG’s design DNA and heritage, the blend of delicate design and technology placed the emphasis on simplicity  with a  completely black unibody form in the Optimus G. For this unique look,  LG developed and patented  the Crystal Reflection finish, which  is applied to the back of the Optimus G for a luxurious look and feel. Crystal Reflection gives the Optimus G’s back cover the ability to display different patterns depending on  the viewing angle and lighting. Also, the intricate polarized pattern, which sparkles under the sleek surface, creates a three-dimensional illusion that is eye-catching and exquisitely reminiscent of a jewel. And finally, laser cutting gives the Optimus G a clean finish with metallic highlights.Unparalleled Technologies for Ultimate UXThe elegant yet sleek design and the imaginative UX experience displayed in the new Optimus G were possible thanks to a collection of technologies from industry-leading developers in their field.As the first quad-core smartphone with LTE connectivity capabilities,  Optimus G complements the enhanced UX features with  unsurpassed speed and power from Qualcomm’s Snapdragon™ S4 Pro Quad-Core processor. The state-of-the-art display technologies such as the Zerogap Touch and True HD IPS Plus Display from LG Innotek
and LG Display harmonize to offer the slimmest, sharpest and clearest viewing experience yet. The new battery from LG Chem has a longer life of 800 cycles, asignificant improvement over existing mobile phone batteries. An ultra high-resolution, compact 13MP camera  is employed in the Optimus G to offer the sharpest photos without pixelation – even when creating extra-large prints.LG  Optimus G  will go on sale in Korea starting next week followed by key global markets in October.Key Specifications:

  •  Chipset: 1.5GHz Krait CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon™ S4 Pro processor Quad-Core and LTE
  • Operating System: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
  • Network: 2G / 3G / LTE
  • Display: 4.7-inch WXGA True HD IPS Plus (1280 x 768 pixels) / 15:9 ratio
  • Memory: 32GB
  • RAM: 2GB DDR
  • Camera: 13.0MP or 8.0MP rear / 1.3MP front
  • Battery: 2,100mAh (570Wh/L) / Talk time: 15 hours / Standby: 335 hours
  • Size: 131.9 x 68.9 x 8.45mm
  • Weight: 145g
  • Other: Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, USB2.0 HS, A-GPS, MHL and DLNA, NFC

[/spoiler]