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Following its successful debut in Korea, LG has released the Optimus G Pro in Japan, the phone maker announced on Thursday.
Those in Japan can pick up the popular smartphone from mobile carrier NTT DoCoMo. The Japanese version of the handset actually sports a smaller form factor than the device launched in Korea last month. Instead of the 5.5-inch 1080p display on the Korean version, the Optimus G Pro model hitting stores in Japan sports a smaller 5-inch screen with the same resolution.
The Optimus G Pro runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on a 1.7-GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor. It features 2GB of RAM, a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera, and 2.1-megapixel front-facing shooter. There’s also 32GB of built-in storage, plus a microSD slot, 3,000mAh battery, LTE, and Wi-Fi tethering that supports up to eight devices.
In Korea, the Optimus G Pro sold 500,000 units in 40 days. There’s still no word as to when the phone will go on sale in the U.S., though the device is reportedly heading to Sprint at some point in the second quarter, which could mean April, May, or June. Prior to the Samsung Galaxy S4 launch event, LG purchased a large billboard in Times Square directly above one for its Korean rival. It advertised the Optimus G Pro’s predecessor, the Optimus G, which is available in the U.S. on AT&T and Sprint.
Meanwhile, those looking for something a little less extravagant might consider the LG Lucid2, which launched this week through Verizon. Designed for first-time smartphone users, the midrange Lucid2 runs Android Jelly Bean (4.1.2) and features a large, 4.3-inch qHD IPS display and a 5-megapixel camera on the back. It is available exclusively from Verizon for free with a new, two-year service agreement.
For more, check out our Hands On With the LG Optimus G Pro, F5, and F7.
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