LG's F-series smartphone F70 is likely to hit the global market anytime from now. The company has revealed the launch plans of its mid-range LTE enabled Smartphone F70 for the international market in a release.
LG F70, the smartphone which made its first appearance at the MWC back in February, will reach the European market in May followed by Asia, Central and South America and North America. Although the Korean manufacturer is yet to reveal the prices, it is assumed that the new 4G smartphone will fall in the affordable range.
It boasts 4.5-inch IPS display (800 x 480 pixel resolution)and is powered by 1.2GHz quad-core processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon 400) coupled with 1GB RAM. Talking of the internal memory of the LG F70, it is offered in two variants-4GB and 8GB memory depending on the market. The handset comes with expandable option by upto 32GB with microSD card.
On the connectivity front, the smartphone supports Bluetooth 4.0 / WiFi (802.11 b/g/n) / A-GPS / NFC (LTE only) and comes loaded with 2,440mAh (removable) battery. It measures 127.5 x 66.4 x 9.9mm in and weighs 129.6g. Using the Android 4.4 KitKat platform, the LG F70 comes bundled with LG KnockCode, which allows users to power on and unlock their LG smartphones by entering a personalized "knock" pattern on the smartphone's display.
The handset also features Plug & Pop, Guest Mode and Quick Window. The Guest Mode enables users to keep content private when sharing the handset with others. The handset houses 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front facing camera.
"LG has an unwavering commitment to delivering the superior experience that consumers expect from an LTE device and the F70 meets and exceeds such expectations," said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. "The F70 possesses all the best of LG's LTE technologies in a slim, handsome design that will appeal to millions of customers worldwide who are thinking of upgrading to 4G."
Key Specifications of LG F70
| Model | LG F70 |
| Display | 4.5-inch IPS (800 x 480 |
| OS | Android 4.4 KitKat |
| Processor | Qualcomm SnapdragonTM 400 (1.2 GHz Quad-Core) |
| RAM | 1GB |
| Storage capacity | 4GBor 8GB with expanadbale upto 32GB |
| Camera | 5.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash,VGA front-facing camera |
| Battery | 2,000 mAh battery |
| Network | 3G&4G |
| Add-ons | Bluetooth 4.0 / WiFi (802.11 b/g/n) / A-GPS / NFC (LTE only) |
| Dimensions | 127.5 x 66.4 x 9.9mm |
| Weight | 129.6g |
Image: LG Newsroom
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