LG G2 mini Announced - Coolsmartphone

As MWC looms ever closer, we’re getting ready for rhe official LG launch of the G2 mini and were a little surprised to see that LG have decided to out the handset today instead.

LG G2 mini is set to be a smaller, mid-range version of the flagship LG G2, following on the likes of the S4 mini, HTC one mini and the Z1 compact.

Specs for the mini are :-

– Chipset: 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Quad-Core MSM8926 (LTE) / MSM8226 (3G) / 1.7GHz Nvidia Quad Core Tegra 4i (LATAM LTE version)
– Display: 4.7-inch qHD IPS (960 x 540)
– Memory: 8GB eMMC / 1GB RAM / SD Card Slot
– Camera: Rear 8.0MP / 13.0MP (LATAMLTE version) / Front 1.3MP
– Battery: 2,440mAh (removable)
– Operating System: Android 4.4 KitKat
– Size: 129.6 x 66.0 x 9.8mm
– Weight: 121g
– Network: Cat. 4 & VoLTE / Cat. 3(LATAM), HSPA+ 21Mbps (3G)
– Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi (802.11 b/g/n), A-GPS, NFC (4G LTE version only)
– Colours: Titan Black, Lunar White, Red, Gold (depending on region)
– Other: Plug & Pop, Guest Mode, Clip Tray, Quick Window, etc.

It’s all about delivering that “premium experience” in a smaller device. The design is pretty much the advice the larger handset with a button around the back and inside there’s features like the Guest Mode for those moments when kids or other want to use your device. There’s also Plug & Pop, Clip Tray and Capture Plus inside and there’s a duam-SIM version on the horizon too.

C.E.O of LG Mobile division Dr. Jong-seok Park, said..

You’ll notice most of the talk is about the “experience” of the LG G2, not the exact speeds and feeds — these aren’t the G2’s specs squeezed into a smaller frame.

Get more details in our earlier story and do follow us on Twitter for all these latest news from Mobile World Congress. Further details of the LG G2 mini in the press release below.

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INTRODUCING G2 MINI, LG’S FIRST “COMPACT” SMARTPHONE

With G2 mini, LG Expands Premium G Series Benefits to Mid-Tier Segment

SEOUL, Feb. 19, 2014 — LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its first ever “compact” smartphone, G2 mini, at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. Developed as a smaller version of the award-winning LG G2, the G2 mini will introduce most of the G2’s premium UX features to a new global audience.

User-friendly UX features found in LG’s premium G Series flagship models, such as Guest Mode, Plug & Pop, Clip Tray and Capture Plus, have been carried over to the G2 mini to satisfy a generation of new users. And because the global mid-tier smartphone was designed to meet the needs of millions of customers around the world, the G2 mini will be available in many variations: Single/Dual SIM, 3G/4G LTE and four vibrant color options, among others.

Now mature, the smartphone market has settled into categories of premium devices with display sizes above 5-inches and mid-tier devices in the 4.5-inch range.1 As a 4.7-inch device with optimum hardware unmatched in its class, the G2 mini is anticipated to further satisfy consumer demand for a practical smartphone with premium features. As a compact version of the smartphone that has earned a number of “Best of 2013” awards from the media, the G2 mini maintains the innovative design heritage of the Rear Key first introduced in the G2. The 4.7-inch screen and 2,440mAh battery are both top-in-class and the bright IPS display and powerful Quad-Core processor provide a superb multitasking experience. And the G2 mini comes with Android 4.4 KitKat for the most up-to-date and optimized Android experience currently available.

“The G2 mini is all about bringing the best user experience of the G2 to a more compact, mid-tier device, giving millions of customers the opportunity to benefit from the LG premium experience,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “This device offers the perfect balance of modern design and practical UX in a compact package without compromising performance.”

The G2 mini will being its global rollout in March with the 3G Dual SIM model in CIS countries followed soon after by major markets in the Middle East, Latin America and Asia — including Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan — and Europe. The G2 mini will make its global debut at LG’s Booth in Hall 3 of Fira Gran Via during MWC 2014.

Key Specifications:

– Chipset: 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Quad-Core MSM8926 (LTE) / MSM8226 (3G)

1.7GHz Nvidia Quad Core Tegra 4i (LATAM LTE version)

– Display: 4.7-inch qHD IPS (960 x 540)

– Memory: 8GB eMMC / 1GB RAM / SD Card Slot

– Camera: Rear 8.0MP / 13.0MP (LATAMLTE version) / Front 1.3MP

– Battery: 2,440mAh (removable)

– Operating System: Android 4.4 KitKat

– Size: 129.6 x 66.0 x 9.8mm

– Weight: 121g

– Network: Cat. 4 & VoLTE / Cat. 3(LATAM), HSPA+ 21Mbps (3G)

– Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi (802.11 b/g/n), A-GPS, NFC (4G LTE version only)

– Colors: Titan Black, Lunar White, Red, Gold (depending on region)

– Other: Plug & Pop, Guest Mode, Clip Tray, Quick Window, etc.