GLOBAL ROLL OUT OF LG G PRO 2 KICKS OFF IN ASIA

lgFirst LG Smartphone with Knock Code™ and OIS+ Makes its Debut Overseas

SEOUL, Mar. 18, 2014 ― LG Electronics (LG) today announced the start of sales of G Pro 2 in the Asia Region in markets including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Philippine, Vietnam and Indonesia among others. The device was first introduced to a global audience at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last month where the smartphone was well received for its innovative UX features, superb display and advanced camera functions.

 

“With its 5.9-inch Full HD IPS display, versatile camera functions and user-oriented UX features, we expect the LG G Pro 2 to make a strong impression with Asian customers.” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Asian consumers have been the biggest fans of smartphones with displays over five inches and we wanted to make sure that the G Pro 2 exceeded their high expectations.”

 

LG’s proprietary UX feature, Knock Code™, enables users to power on and unlock their G Pro 2 in one easy step by entering a personalized pattern on the display. Consumer research shows that users check and unlock their devices more than 100 times a day which was the inspiration for LG to take its existing KnockON feature to the next level. With G Pro 2, users can tap or “knock” the display in a specific sequence two to eight times to power on and unlock the phone. And with more than 80,000 possible combinations and no fingerprint streaks, LG’s patented Knock Code™ solution offers a greater level of security over other methods. Customer response has been overwhelmingly positive, as more than 50 percent of participants selected Knock Code™ as the most anticipated feature of the G Pro 2 in a survey1 in Korea.

 

The G Pro 2 offers an industry-leading 77.2 percent screen-to-frame ratio with a stunning 5.9-inch Full HD IPS display and incredibly narrow 3.3mm side bezels. The smartphone’s IPS display produces impressively crisp, bright images, taking full advantage of LG’s renowned display technology. Combined with the new high-power 1 watt Hi-Fi speaker, the 1080p display on the G Pro 2 delivers a superb multimedia experience.

 

And the G Pro 2 is the first device to offer a 13MP camera with OIS+ (Optical Image Stabilizer Plus) not to mention innovative features such as 120FPS HD Video Recording and Slow-Motion playback with adjustable speed, 4K ULTRA HD Recording, Magic Focus and Natural Flash. With such advanced image-capturing capabilities, the camera found on the G Pro 2 can not only outshoot and outperform most other smartphone cameras, but many standalone point-and-shoot cameras as well.

 

Details regarding the availability of G Pro 2 in specific countries will be announced locally.

LG+G+Pro+2+Asia[20140318090051985]Key Specifications:

    Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 800 (2.26 GHz Quad-Core)

    GPU: Qualcomm Technologies Adreno™ 330

    Display: 5.9-inch Full HD IPS (1920 x 1080), Slim Bezel

    Memory: 3GB DDR3 RAM / 16GB/32GB eMMC ROM / microSD slot

    Camera: Rear 13.0MP OIS+ / Front 2.1MP

    Battery: 3,200mAh (removable)

    Operating System: Android 4.4 KitKat

    Size: 157.9 x 81.9 x 8.3mm

    Weight: 172g

    Network: LTE / HSPA+

    Connectivity: Bluetooth Smart Ready (BT 4.0) / USB /

WiFi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) / NFC / SlimPort

    Colors: Titan Black, White, Wine Red

    Other: Knock Code™, 1W Hi-Fi Sound, Content Lock

 

 1 Conducted by www.cetizen.com

 

 

About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company

The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is an innovator and trend leader in the global mobile communications industry. LG is driving the evolution of mobile forward with its highly competitive core technologies in the areas of display, battery and camera optics and strategic partnerships with noted industry leaders. LG’s consumer-centric products ― including the flagship premium G Series models ― incorporate unique, ergonomic designs and intuitive UX features that enhance the user experience. The company remains committed to leading consumers into the era of convergence, maximizing inter-device connectivity between smartphones, tablets and a wide range of home and portable electronics products. For more information, please visit www.LG.com