LG Optimus 2X World’s First Dual-Core Smartphone Unveiled

Posted by Willy at 7:23 AM
Previously rumored as LG Star, the high-performance Tegra 2 processor powered LG Optimus 2X has just become official.

Dubbed as the world’s first dual-core smartphone, LG Optimus 2X is built with NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor which runs at a clock speed of 1GHz. This smartphone will initially be shipped with Android 2.2 (Froyo), with an option to upgrade it to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) later.

The LG Optimus 2X will be available in two models; LG SU660 which will be available in South Korean market next month via SK Telecom, and LG P990 which made for other markets including Europe and Asia which will be available soon after.

Developed by graphics processor powerhouse NVIDIA, the dual-core Tegra 2 system-on-a-chip found in the LG Optimus 2X runs at a clock speed of 1GHz and boasts low power consumption and high performance for playing video and audio. Users will experience faster web browsing and smoother gameplay compared with single-core processors running at the same speed as well as instantaneous touch response and seamless multitasking between applications.

LG Optimus 2X comes equipped with 4-inch WVGA touchscreen display, an 8-megapixel autofocus camera on the back with 1080p HD video recording capabilities, as well as a 1.3 megapixel front camera for video calling.

As a multimedia powerhouse, Optimus 2X offers 1080p HD video playback (and recording) with HDMI mirroring that expands content on external displays to full HD quality. You can expect that accelerometer and gyro sensor which provide experience enhancement on its usage aren't left behind. In addition, the one which built for Korea market, LG Optimus 2X model SU660 will also include support for terrestrial DMB.

This DLNA ready smartphone also includes microSD memory expandability for up to 32GB max, Micro-USB port and a hefty 1500mAh battery. And although LG's official PR didn't mention it, this device should be equipped with HSDPA support, Wi-Fi and of course Bluetooth connectivity as well.

There is no detailed information yet regarding LG Optimus 2X exact pricing nor its international availability at this moment.

However, the company does said that Optimus 2X will be included in their products line-up which will be showcased at 2011 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) event in Las Vegas so that we can expect its detailed information later. Stay tuned for updates :)

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