LG unwraps four smartphones ahead of Mobile World Congress

As often is the case with LG and its Mobile World Congress announcements, we’re getting an official look at things ahead of the annual conference. Today sees LG pulling back the curtain for four mid-range models, the Magna, Spirit, Leon, and Joy.

Each model has its own unique features however they do share a number of specifications in common. All, for instance, run Android 5.0 Lollipop and will be offered with 1.2GHz quad-core processors with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage. It’s worth noting that some carriers may offer slightly different configurations.

The four devices will be available in both LTE and 3G versions, consistent with LG’s strategy to expand its appeal in the mass-tier segment with different products for different networks. The LTE and 3G versions of each model share nearly identical design cues with metallic back covers distinguishing the LTE models while the 3G devices feature patterned plastic back covers.

According to LG, the foursome will begin shipping globally as soon as this week; however, no markets or pricing was made available. It’s not clear if we’ll see any of these in the United States but I might not be surprised to see a couple of them sprinkled across various prepaid service providers.
LG Magna Specifications:

• Display: 5.0-inch HD (294 ppi)
• Chipset: 1.2GHz or 1.3GHz Quad-Core*
• Camera: Rear 8MP / Front 5MP
• Memory: 8GB / 1GB
• Battery: 2,540mAh (removable)
• OS: Android 5.0 Lollipop
• Network: LTE Cat. 4 / HSPA+ 21Mbps
• Size: 139.7 x 69.9 x 10.2mm

LG Spirit Specifications:

• Display: 4.7-inch HD (312 ppi)
• Chipset: 1.2GHz or 1.3GHz Quad-Core*
• Camera: Rear 8MP or 5MP* / Front 1MP
• Memory: 8GB / 1GB
• Battery: 2,100mAh (removable)
• OS: Android 5.0 Lollipop
• Network: LTE Cat. 4 / HSPA+ 21Mbps
• Size: 133.3 x 66.1 x 9.9mm

LG Leon Specifications:

• Display: 4.5-inch FWVGA (220 ppi)
• Chipset: 1.2GHz or 1.3GHz Quad-Core*
• Camera: Rear 8MP or 5MP* / Front VGA
• Memory: 8GB / 1GB
• Battery: 1,900mAh (removable)
• OS: Android 5.0 Lollipop
• Network: LTE Cat. 4 / HSPA+ 21Mbps
• Size: 129.9 x 64.9 x 10.9mm

LG Joy Specifications:

• Display: 4.0-inch WVGA (233 ppi)
• Chipset: 1.2GHz Quad-Core / 1.2GHz Dual-Core*
• Camera: Rear 5MP / Front VGA
• Memory: 8GB or 4GB* / 1GB or 512MB*
• OS: Android 5.0 Lollipop / Android 4.4 KitKat
• Battery: 1,900mAh (removable)
• Network: LTE Cat. 4 / HSPA+ 21Mbps
• Size: 122.7 x 64.0 x 11.9mm

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LG announce the mid-range Magna, Spirit, Leon and Joy running Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box

Mobile World Congress 2015 may only be a few days away, but that just means smartphone manufacturers will be jumping the gun to get their products a little time in the limelight. As shown here with LG’s announcement of its new midrange lineup of smartphones (Magna, Spirit, Leon, and Joy) running Android 5.0 Lollipop. LG say that this new range of smartphones will be on show at the MWC.

As you can see from the images, this range of smartphones carries on LG’s habit of placing the power and volume buttons on the rear panel, with the exception of the lower specced Joy handset that has them on the sides of the device. All of the devices feature a removable battery, and with the exception (again) of the Joy that has 512MB of RAM, the handsets all have 1GB of RAM. The range starts off with the 4-inch Joy handset, the 4.5-inch Leon, the 4.7-inch Spirit and the LG Magna with a 5-inch display. The larger Magna and Spirit handsets feature a subtle 3,000mm radius curve for a sleeker, more attractive profile.

LG’s new range of mid-spec smartphones will be available in 3G and LTE variants  with subtle design differences. The LTE variants will sport a metallic rear panel with the 3G versions making do with patterned plastic rear covers. Device specifications, as well as the full press release, can be found below.

LG Magna Specifications:

LG Spirit Specifications:

LG Leon Specifications:

LG Joy Specifications:

Full Press Release:

SEOUL, Feb. 23, 2015 — At this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC), LG Electronics (LG) will unveil a new line of exceptional smartphones at exceptional prices with the introduction of mid-range handsets with design elements and features usually reserved for premium models.

LG’s new lineup of four mid-range smartphones — Magna, Spirit, Leon and Joy — builds on LG’s design language to bring optimized performance and effortless user experience to a broader range of consumers. By combining the most essential hardware with LG’s premium design elements and user experience, LG has created the perfect balance of style and usability. The LG Magna and LG Spirit are designed to fit more comfortably in palm of one’s hand with its gently curved design while their displays are distinguished by a subtle 3000mm radius curve for a sleeker, more attractive profile.

The four devices will be available in both LTE and 3G versions, consistent with LG’s strategy to expand its appeal in the mass-tier segment with different products for different networks. The LTE and 3G versions of each model share nearly identical design cues with metallic back covers distinguishing the LTE models while the 3G devices feature patterned plastic back covers.

The LG Magna, which means “ultimate” in Latin, features a 5-inch in-cell touch display, normally offered only in premium smartphones, and a Quad-Core chipset. With an 8-megapixel main camera and 5-megapixel front shooter, the LG Magna was designed with high quality selfies in mind. A class leading 2,540mAh removable battery keeps the Magna running all day even with heavy use.

The LG Spirit, which embodies the spirit of LG’s innovations, features a 4.7-inch in-cell touch display and an 8-megapixel camera. In-cell touch technology makes the phones look slimmer while maximizing their display areas and minimizing the bezels. By bringing images closer to the screen, in-cell touch displays offer improved sensitivity with faster touch recognition, better outdoor visibility and crisper images.

The LG Leon, “lion” in Latin, offers a 4.5-inch display in a compact, premium-looking body. The smallest of the group, LG Joy, has a 4-inch display and delivers pure enjoyment in a smartphone that fits in any pocket.

With the new mid-range lineup, LG is carrying over popular UX features originally designed for its premium smartphones. Gesture Shot makes it easy to take great selfies with a simple hand gesture that starts a three-second countdown. LG has extended the distance from which the camera can recognize gestures to1.5 meters to accommodate popular selfie sticks. Glance View, which debuted on the G Flex2, lets users quickly access key information such as time, recent messages or missed calls with a simple downward swipe of the screen, even while the display is off.

“LG’s new mid-range collection continues our legacy of offering amazing smartphones at reasonable prices,” said Juno Cho, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “For millions of consumers around the world, the deciding factor on which smartphone to buy isn’t how fast or how big it is but how balanced it is. With our new mid-range smartphones, more and more customers will be looking to LG for their next handsets.”

LG’s new mid-range collection will begin its global rollout this week in select markets. Visitors to MWC 2015 will be able to experience all of LG’s newest products first-hand at LG’s booth in Hall 3 of Fira Gran Via.

Source: LG

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LG’s new midrange smartphones are made for selfie sticks

LG’s already said it’s bringing a new wearable to MWC, but it’s also got a shoebox full of phones to showcase too. Like previous MWCs, the phone company has transplanted features from its flagship smartphone to models with smaller screens… and price tags. The biggest of the four new midrange phones, called the Magna, has a 5-inch display and 5-megapixel front-facing camera, alongside an 8-megapixel on the back. LG’s even bought those back-of-phone buttons to these new models, barring the smallest 4-inch LG Joy. We’ve summarized the rest of the family after the break, but in an arguably depressing sign of the times, LG’s also tweaked the sensitivity of its gesture recognition to incorporate selfie stick users. You can’t stop the selfie. Unless you ban them.

LG Magna

• 5-inch HD display
• 1.2GHz / 1.3GHz quad-core processor
• 8-megapixel rear-facing camera, 5-megapixel (selfie stick friendly) front-facing cam
• 8GB storage
• 2,540mAh battery, buttons on the back

LG Spirit

• 4.7-inch HD display
• 1.2GHz / 1.3GHz quad-core processor
• 8-megapixel rear-facing camera, 5-megapixel (selfie stick friendly) front-facing cam
• 8GB storage
• 2,100mAh battery, buttons on the back

LG Leon

• 4.5-inch FWVGA (854×480) screen
• 1.2GHz or 1.3GHz quad-core (market depending)
• 8-megapixel or 5-megapixel camera (market depending)
• 8GB storage
• 1,900mAh battery, buttons on the back

LG Joy

• 4.0-inch WVGA screen
• 1.2GHz quad-core or 1.2GHz dual-core
• 5-megapixel main camera, 0.3-megapixel camera
• 8GB or 4GB internal storage, depending on region.
• 1,900mAh battery

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