Put with the Nexus 4 for company, who would buy it?
The LG Optimus L9 has touched down in Germany, where consumers can purchase the smartphone online SIM-free.
Available for €299 (around £240) on Amazon, LG has been slow to roll out the Optimus L9 to Europe, making it available in Asia and the US first.
It's the most powerful handset in the Korean firm's L-Style range, with the disappointing LG Optimus L7, and rather uninspiring Optimus L3 already on sale in Britain, while the Optimus L5 remains pretty anonymous.
Middle of the road
LG lifted the lid of the Optimus L9 at the end of August, revealing its 4.7-inch True IPS display, 1GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 5MP camera and Android 4.0 innards.
There's nothing here to get the heart racing, but if LG keep the Optimus L9 at a competitively low price it could turn out to be a decent mid-range phone – we just hope it works better than the L7.
LG may have cannibalised the Optimus L9's sales though; with the Google Nexus 4 boasting far superior specifications and starting at just £239 SIM-free, we're not sure who would plump for the L9.
We have contacted LG to find out if the Optimus L9 will make it across the channel to Britain, and we'll update this article once we hear back.
Details extracted from a photograph supposedly snapped on the next Nexus smartphone suggests the device will be known as the LG Nexus 4.
There have been numerousrumours surrounding Google's next smartphone collaboration, with LG seemingly winning the race to produce the fourth generation, but it looks like the name LG Optimus Nexus could be out the window.
Two images posted on photo sharing site Picasa may have spilled the beans, with the EXIF data attached to them noting the device model they were taken on as the Nexus 4.
Google backing
We know that EXIF details are not the be all and end all, and can be easily faked, but interestingly the photos in question were uploaded by Mehul Agarwal - "Who's he?" we hear you ask, well he just happens to be a Google software engineer.
Obviously this doesn't guarantee us that the information we see before us is correct, but it does add more weight to the argument that the phone will be called the LG Nexus 4.
There's been no official word from Google or LG on the status of the Nexus 4, but we're expecting an invitation to a launch event to turn up in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for more information.
Just a while ago we reported that AT&T will be selling the Optimus G starting November 2 for $199.
Now, according to Android Police, Sprint also plans on releasing the phone in the US for the same $199 price on a two-year contract. The phone will go on sale on November 11 but the pre-orders will begin starting November 1.
AT&T Wireless announced pricing and exact availability of the LG Optimus G. The LTE smartphone will be available on November 2 for $199.99 with a two-year commitment to the carrier.
The quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro packing smartphone will be available for pre-order beginning tomorrow over here. You can check out our initial impressions of the AT&T branded LG Optimus G in this blog post.
It's been confirmed that the LG Optimus G and Optimus LTE 2 will be the first handsets from the Korean firm to get the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update.
Announced via the official LG website, the Optimus LTE II will see Jelly Bean arrive next month, while the Optimus G will be treated to the sweet delight in December – a wonderful Christmas present for any of its owners.
There's good news for Optimus Vu and Optimus Vu 2 owners, as the peculiar 4:3 aspect ratio handsets will being seeing Android 4.1 arrive on their screens during the first quarter of 2013.
Speed boost
LG claims that the Android 4.1 upgrade will bring improved touch response, as well as a faster user experience, with a speed boost for web browsing and application switching.
Roll out for each phone will begin in Korea, and then spread to other regions, so while there could be a Christmas treat for Korean Optimus G owners, the rest of the world may have to wait a few more weeks before they get a present of their own.
Sadly there's no mention of LG's other handsets, such as the quad-core Optimus 4X HD or the Optimus L7, both handsets we'd expect to see Jelly Bean on at some point.
LG is pretty lax when it comes to keeping the LG E960, a.k.a. the Optimus G-based Nexus phone, under wraps. Images and details of the smartphone just cant stop leaking all over web. The latest info comes from Russian site Onliner (again) and shows two camera samples.
The camera is an 8MP shooter (the Optimus G has two versions, 8MP and 13MP) and according to the EXIF info has a 4.6mm focal length (but that's all the info there is, the aperture data is missing). Note that the software is not finished yet, so we can expect the image quality to improve.
LG E960 Mako camera samples
The LG E960 Nexus has also been confirmed to use the Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 chipset with four Krait cores and Adreno 320 graphics. What this leak didn’t confirm is the worrying rumor that the LG-made Nexus will have only 8GB of non-expandable on-board storage. Onliner is promising a review will be available tomorrow, so that will be settled soon.
In the mean time, you can hit the source link to check out a 360-degree spin on the phone.
Exclusively for T-Mobile, LG has introduced the LG Optimus L9. A 4G capable phone with a dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM, the Optimus 9 will be the most powerful handset in the L family of smartphones.
No pricing information is available for this new Android 4.0: Ice Cream Sandwich device. Given the increasingly competitive 4G smartphone landscape, cost will surely make or break this new handset when it releases later this fall. We spent some quality time with LG's new smartphone at MobileCon 2012.
The LG Optimus L9's dual-core processor runs at 1GHz, and is backed by 1GB of RAM and a 2150mAh battery. On board storage is 4GB. The screen is qHD, measuring 4.5 inches with a resolution of 960×540.
The phone itself is 5.19 by 2.69 inches, and only 0.36 inches thick. It features a compact design with a matte plastic back that's smooth, but not slick. We had no trouble keeping a grip on it as we zoomed across its seven ICS home screens, though at 4.41 ounces, the phone is extremely light.
Physically, it resembles the LG Optimus L7. It also features a removable backing for easy battery swapping.
The interface was breezy and responsive, we flipped across multiple apps and widgets without any noticeable slowdown. The LG Optimus L9 isn't just running pure ICS, LG has put its own Optimus 3.0 UX (UX for user experience) over the stock Android OS.
Optimus 3.0 UX gives the interface a unique flavor, letting users choose from seven different screen swipe effects. The results are an entertaining flourish on basic home screen navigation.
Also included is LG's QuickMemo app, which lets users jot down notes right over the home screen. These can be saved, exported and viewed gallery style.
Of course, writing with your finger is rather messy. The QuickMemo app is not for anything but the most desperate scribbling of an address or phone number, but will certainly save you from digging in your bag for a pen and paper, if people even carry such things anymore.
On its back, the LG Optimus L9 sports a 5 megapixel camera that also captures 1080p video. The front facing camera is VGA resolution. The phone features Voice Shutter, a picture taking gimmick you'll try at least once. Literally say "cheese" and the shutter will snap a picture.
Early Verdict
At just 1GHz, the LG Optimus L9 ran ICS very well. While we were disappointed that there seemed to be no plans to bring Android 4.1: Jelly Bean to the device, LG's Optimus 3.0 UX helped breathe new life into the aging Android OS.
Physically, the phone felt a tad unsubstantial. We like a device with a little bit of weight to it, and the LG Optimus L9 felt as though it could blow away in a breeze. That plastic backing didn't give it a premium feel, either. However, we know some users like a phone that's barely there, and matte finish did feel nice to the touch.
T-Mobile customers and those looking to convert should keep an eye on the LG Optimus L9. When it comes out later in the fall it'll be the fastest L series smartphone money can buy, and possibly one of the peppiest handsets on the T-Mobile network. We'll be the judge of that when we give the phone a full review.
Google will announce Android 4.2 next month at an event with LG, where the latter will unveil the LG Optimus G Nexus, according to rumours.
It'll also mark a change in how the Nexus brand is positioned. At the moment it's for Google's flagship devices, like the Nexus 7 and Galaxy Nexus. But - if the rumour is correct - Google will let any manufacturer release devices as part of the Nexus program. All they'll have to do is stick to strict standards laid down by Google.
We have to stress these are all just rumours at the moment, but they make interesting reading.
The tip came from "a regular source who has provided accurate information in the past" but wishes to remain anonymous, according to Android and Me.
In order to qualify as part of the Nexus family, companies will have to make devices that use stock Android and 64MB of secure memory for faster media streaming. Though they can add custom UI skins as part of a new "customisation centre" Google will introduce.
Then there are more hardware requirements to make sure devices support Android 5.0, which is due next autumn.
The LG Optimus G Nexus
LG has been rumoured to be working on a Nexus smartphone for a while now. The name is said to be LG Optimus G Nexus, which seems a bit of a mouthful.
It could follow up the quad-core LG Optimus G, which was announced last month.
Earlier this week, we heard about a potential new flagship device coming from Google this month. Though as this story supports, it's likely to be running Android 4.2 (a new version of Jelly Bean) rather than Android Key Lime Pie.
The LG Optimus Vu 2 has been announced in Korea as the awkwardly-sized successor to the rather confusing Optimus Vu.
Why so strange? The Optimus Vu 2 sports that same 5-inch, 4:3 aspect ratio display as the original, which makes the phone rather wide and difficult to hold in one hand.
There's a 1.5GHz dual-core processor in the Optimus Vu 2 and, while the chip is a newer model than found in the original, it hasn't gained a boost in speed but RAM has been doubled to 2GB.
Minor updates
The battery has been given a bump up to 2,150mAh and it ships with Ice Cream Sandwich instead of Gingerbread, while the 8MP rear camera and 4G connectivity remain.
The body of the Optimus Vu 2 has been trimmed down to 132.2 x 85.6 mm and weighs in at 159g, but at 9.4 mm in depth it's actually porkier than the 8.5mm Vu.
There's currently no word on the LG Optimus Vu 2 release date and there's no gaurentee it will make it to the UK, whereas the States has a better chance after seeing the Vu arrive under the moniker LG Intuition earlier this month.
If you're over in Korea, and have gorilla sized hands, you'll be able to pick up an Optimus Vu 2 for 966,900 won (around £530/$860).
LG has announced the Optimus Vu 2, which boasts an upgraded processor, more RAM and the addition of VoLTE too.
The LG Optimus Vu was officially announced back in February, but has only recently reached the US as the LG Intuition, released on Verizon at the beginning of the month. Still, that’s more than many other countries can say, as LG decided not to launch it at all this year in the UK.
Despite the device’s relative newness, the Optimus Vu 2 has been unveiled in Korea, which boasts various performance tweaks, some welcome new features, plus a very odd — but potentially useful — new feature too.
LG has chosen to stick with the unusual 4:3 ratio, 5-inch screen for the Vu 2, and once again it has a 1024 x 768 pixel resolution. The first major change comes with the processor, which may have the same 1.5Ghz clock speed as the Vu, but is now a latest generation MSM8960 dual-core Snapdragon. The RAM has been doubled to 2GB, and the battery expanded to become a 2150mAh cell.
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is still the operating system of choice though, with no mention of an upgrade to 4.1 Jelly Bean to be found, plus it comes with LG apps such as the Q Translator and Q Memo, which makes use of the included stylus — or the Rubberdium Pen 2.0 as LG insist on calling it.
VoLTE support
The Optimus Vu 2 supports VoLTE, the accepted industry standard for sending voice calls over a 4G data connection — much like VoIP — instead of using a 2G or 3G connection solely for voice calls and 4G LTE for data as it works now. It’s supposed to be the next big thing, but to use VoLTE requires both your device and network to support it, and due to the changes it will bring, there is reluctance inside the industry to adopt it quickly.
Other features of the Optimus Vu 2 include wireless charging (although the pad is sold separately), Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and a choice of colors such as black, white and pink. An IR transmitter has been fitted so you can use the Vu 2 as a remote control for other electronic devices around your home. The dimensions of the device have slightly altered too, with the Optimus Vu 2 now measuring 132 x 85 x 9.4mm and weighing 159 grams. For reference, the original Optimus Vu weighed 168 grams and measured 139 x 90 x 8.5mm.
Finally, the Vu 2 has a feature called One Key, which requires you to purchase a special keyring, with a button that when pressed, makes the phone beep to help you locate it. Bizarre, very 80s and probably quite useful.
LG’s press release doesn’t provide a release date for Korea, where the Optimus Vu 2 will make its debut, and if the first Vu is anything to go by, we shouldn’t expect an international rollout just yet either.
Samsung Galaxy Note II and LG Optimus Vu beware, the newly announced Pantech Vega R3 is gunning for your head. The phoneblet features a 5.3" Natural IPS Pro LCD screen of 720p resolution and Qualcomm's monster Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset.
Pantech is the latest company to develop a dislike for bezels and the Vega R3 features "Zero Bezel Tech". It keeps the phone compact and "provides optimum grip for a typical Korean hand." The phoneblet is 9.95mm thick and weighs 169g.
Pantech Vega R3
The Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset is one of the headline-grabbing features of the Pantech Vega R3. It packs four Krait CPU cores clocked at 1.5GHz, 2GB of RAM and Adreno 320 GPU. It should readily tackle Samsung Galaxy Note II and LG Optimus Vu.
There are only two other mobile devices that use the S4 Pro chipset - the LG Optimus G and the Xiaomi Mi-Two.
The battery that powers the chipset and the big screen is a 2,600mAh "super battery pack", which promises 14 hours and 30 minutes of talk time. Charging the battery back up will be pretty quick too, with the 2A charger - it takes about 100 minutes according to Pantech. It's a 2 port charger too, so you can plug in the phone along with a spare battery.
The camera on the back of the Vega R3 does 13MP stills and features "Best Face" functionality - the now familiar Scalado-like approach of taking multiple shots and combining the best facial expression for each person into a single photo.
The phoneblet also packs extensive connectivity features - LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0. There's a microSD card to expand the built-in memory.
The Pantech Vega R3 is available through the three South Korean carriers starting today. It's launching with Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich but a Jelly Bean update is in the cards too.
But based on a recent report, it appears LG already has a successor to the Optimus Vu in the works.
A leaked image supposedly showing the LG Optimus Vu 2's specs sheet, and despite a minor upgrade in RAM, as a sequel it's rather underwhelming.
What's cooking with the LG Optimus Vu 2
According to this purported leak, the LG Optimus Vu 2 will come equipped with an MSM 8960 dual-core 1.5GHz chip, 2GB of memory (up from the Optimus Vu/Intuition's 1GB), up to 32GB of microSD storage, and LTE connectivity.
The Vu 2 will also sport 8- and 1.3-megapixel cameras on the back and front, respectively, a 2150mAh battery, and Android 4.0: Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box.
Other than the upgraded memory, the Vu 2 is practically identical to the US version of its predecessor. They share the same screen resolution (1,024 x 768) and oddball shape, with a square-ish 4:3 ratio.
And of course, the "phablet" (as it's affectionately been dubbed) retains that massive 5-inch form, a divisive size that some claim is too big while others swear by it.
The phablet market's getting crowded
Given how large phones like the LG Optimus Vu and Samsung Galaxy Note 2 are, it's unsurprising that the market for phablets is already getting crowded.
Their massive size is off-putting to some customers, and as a relatively new form, it's unknown just how many varieties of phone/tablet hybrid devices the market can sustain.
But although Android 4.1: Jelly Bean would be preferable to Ice Cream Sandwich, the older OS may indicate that the Optimus Vu 2 is coming sooner rather than later.
LG has yet to respond to TechRadar's inquiries into whether these leaked specs are accurate, or whether the Optimus Vu 2 is really happening, as it hasn't been confirmed yet in any official capacity.
Having just released its 5-inch Optimus Vu phablet globally, LG is hard working on its successor, as a specs leak reveals. The LG Optimus Vu II is a direct answer to Samsung's Galaxy Note II, though its specs sheet is hardly as impressive.
The LG Optimus Vu II will reportedly be powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 processor and have 2GB of RAM. According to the leak, it'll be running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on the same 5-inch, 1024 x 768 pixel screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
The battery of the second generation Optimus Vu is slightly bumped and will be 2150mAh instead of 2080mAh. Other than that, the rest of the specifications seem to be left untouched. There's no information on the availability and pricing.
However, we've already seen the new universal remote app LG is readying, so the Optimus Vu II will surely have more surprises up its sleeve.
LG has revealed more tantalizing features of its upcoming flagship phone, the Optimus G, which is set to be shown later today in South Korea.
LG has been teasing its upcoming Optimus G flagship phone since August, and today I’ve got one more tease for you. I’m in South Korea and will soon get some hands-on time with an actual Optimus G, but for now, LG has given us yet another textual glimpse into the future of its Android lineup. Below are some new features promised on the Optimus G, which already has some impressive specs.
(Update by Jeff: I’ve added some hands-on pictures. I will have a full hands-on writeup and video coming soon!)
Cross-tasking: Is it better than multitasking?
With Windows 8 coming soon, Android manufacturers seem eager to push Google’s Android OS to have some real multitasking. Samsung did it with the Galaxy Note 10.1, to a degree, but it sounds like the Optimus G may have a more robust solution in place. LG is promising “cross-tasking of activities without limitation.” What is a cross-task, you ask? I’m not exactly sure yet, but LG defines it as “complex tasks that can be completed simultaneously without having to compromise other tasks.” When I’m finally able to spend time with the phone, I’ll translate that into english.
Some of the new “cross-tasking” features:
QSlide Function: Full splitscreen, which can show two entirely separate screens side by side on one phone. We don’t know the limits of this functionality yet. Hopefully, there aren’t any limits.
Live Zooming: You can zoom in up to 5 times on videos you’re streaming (possibly local videos as well).
Dual Screen Dual Play: You can mirror your smartphone screen on the TV or project different content to your TV screen, like a PowerPoint presentation. While you project the slideshow, your phone can show notes.
QuickMemo: Allows you to draw on the screen and then use those notes in new ways.
Screen Zooming: You can zoom in and out of lists in certain apps like the music player, email app, texting app, and photo gallery. You can also change the screen layout and font size, I assume, of the entire phone.
Application Link: You can tell your Optimus G to launch certain apps, like email, as soon as you shut off your alarm in the morning, shaving valuable seconds off your day.
Icon Personalizer: Have you ever wanted to create your own icons? You will be able to change app icons and edit their size to better customize your phone.
Fancy new camera
We already knew the Optimus G would come with a 13-megapixel camera (8-megapixel in the U.S., I’m guessing), but we now know it packs a few new features.
Time Catch Shot: This feature is popping up everywhere. You can choose between different pictures which were taken before you even pressed the shutter button.
Cheese Shutter: You can take photos by literally saying “cheese,” “kimchi,” or “smile” out loud.
Smart Shutter: This adjusts the shutter speed based on how much the camera is shaking and how much movement is in the shot.
Low Light Shot Noise Reduction: This feature uses the light sensor on the phone (or the camera itself) to monitor light levels and reduce noise in low-light situations.
Crystal Reflection
LG has revealed that the phone is built as a unibody design, meaning it is all one big piece. This, of course, means that there is no removable battery, but the 2100mAh battery supposedly lasts longer than current batteries and can charge more times (800) without losing charging capacity. The back of the phone has a “Crystal Reflection” process applied to it, which supposedly gives it the ability to display different patterns based on what angle and light you look at it from. The effect is three dimensional in some way and resembles “a jewel.” We won’t really understand this until we see it tomorrow.
This is all in addition to the 4.7-inch 1280 x 768 pixel screen, which has “Zerogap Touch,” which will hopefully improve the responsiveness of the screen, which runs on an IPS+ LCD display, which is pretty cutting edge itself.
Coming soon
The Optimus G will hit shelves in South Korea “next week” and will be released elsewhere around the world in “October.” Please stay tuned for full hands-on coverage this week.
At a special event in South Korea, LG officially launched the most powerful Android phones do date, the Optimus G.
Built around a 4.7-inch True HD IPS Plus display with a resolution of 1280 x 768 (15:9 ratio), the Optimus G is powered by a Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset, featuring a 1.5GHz quad-core Krait processor and the whopping 2GB of RAM. Naturally, this powerhouse boasts LTE connectivity as well as NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, and Wi-Fi with DLNA.
At the back there's gonna be either 13MP or 8MP snapper, both teamed up with a LED flash and capable of shooting 1080p video. Below the back cover resides a 2,100 mAh battery rated for 15h of talk time and 335hours of standby.
Measuring 131.9 x 68.9 x 8.45mm, the Optimus G weighs 145 grams which is pretty good for a smartphone with such large screen and powerful internals. Internal storage is 32GB.
The LG Optimus G runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, with LG's proprietary Optimus UI launcher on top. However, an update to Jelly Bean is scheduled to follow in the not so distant future. Speaking of the customization LG has put on the Optimus G, it has quite a few outstanding features.
One of the most useful is called QSlide Function and it allows you to split the screen in two and have different apps running in each half. Some of the other interesting ones are Application Link, which launches a pre-defined app once you turn off the alarm and Cheese Shutter for taking pictures with voice commands.
Pricing of the LG Opitmus G is not known yet, but will surface when the device goes on sale in Korea starting next week. Global availability will follow soon afterwards.
LG has announced its launch plans for it new quad-core powered LG Optimus G smartphone and more details on its new flagship.
The new handset, which was announced last month, features a quad-core chip from its pals over at Qualcomm, with the Krait S4 Pro chip making an appearance, along with LTE connection speeds.
LG has also lobbed in a number of new user experience features, such as being able to play video while browsing the web (wait a minute…) personalise your icons through pics and size alterations and Time Catch Shot to give you an even better chance of finding the best photo.
Bigger and better?
There's a 4.7-inch WXGA True HD IPS Plus display on there too, offering up 1280 x 768 pixels (although eschewing traditional widescreen formats for a 15:9 option).
It's also, disappointingly, only going to launch running Android Ice Cream Sandwich, with no word on when Jelly Bean will be offered. However, given LG's relatively slow progress in updating Android versions, this isn't too much of a surprise.
Enough with the negative stuff though, as the LG Optimus G is chock-full of next-gen tech. It's got 2GB of RAM, which, combined with the S4 chip, will allow even greater efficiency when multi-tasking, according to LG.
Snap attack
This is backed up by a 13MP camera (although this will drop to 8MP in some markets when launched), and a 1.3MP snapper on the front for video chatting and pouty self-portraits.
LG is also proud of its battery technology, developed by LG Chem for a prolonged lifetime of use – hopefully meaning you won't have to fork out for an improved power pack during your contract.
Continuing the collaborative theme, both LG Innotek and LG Display have contributed to the Zerogap Touch and True HD IPS Plus display, which the company claims will have: "the slimmest, sharpest and clearest viewing experience yet".
Thin but when?
This is all packed into a handset that's just 8.45mm thin… sure, that's nearly a millimetre thicker than the iPhone 5, but at this level we can't seen anyone really caring.
The final piece of the puzzle has yet to be revealed though: when we can expect to see it. LG tells us it's going to launch in LTE markets first, meaning the likes of Japan, South Korea and the US are listed.
Europe is on the cards too, so the UK might get something superfast for the new EE network or possibly a watered-down 3G version… we're pushing LG hard to get us something resembling an answer.
LG is extremely confident in the Optimus G's camera
LG has made some big boasts by way of a new video for the Optimus G, claiming the powerful smartphone is packing the "world's best camera."
The LG Optimus G will feature a 13-megapixel "ultra slim camera" in some regions, while others will only get an 8-megapixel snapper.
The video doesn't specify which regions will get the better camera, though LG will likely reveal that info soon, as the LG Optimus G is reportedly launching in September in Korea and worldwide by the end of the year.
Either way, the LG Optimus G's camera will sport some impressive tech.
Optimus G camera specs
According to the video, the LG Optimus G's camera includes "High Accuracy PKG technology from LG Innotek," which according to LG's website grants it small size and better accuracy, among other advantages.
LG Innotek's director of optical solution business Hyeong-cheol Moon calls the Optimus G's camera "the world's best ultra compact and ultra slim camera" and claims that the 13-megapixel shutter is the highest-pixel camera on any smartphone.
Apparently no one told him about the Nokia 808 Pureview, with its 41-megapixel camera, or the just-announced Nokia Lumia 920 with its similar Pureview tech (though, granted, a mere 8 megapixels).
Moon also cites the image sensor's small pixel size, the thin, large-diameter lens, and the display's True HD IPS+ tech, which he says minimizes noise and enhances color-matching between the lens and the display.
The LG Optimus G is a beast
That said, 12 megapixels really is as high as a smartphone needs to get, and the rest of the Optimus G's specs sheet is even more impressive.
Xiaomi beat LG to the punch by announcing the first quad-core Krait-powered phone (though the Optimus G should have the distinction of shipping first). The Xiaomi Mi-Two will go into production on September 22, revealed the company's co-founder.
Also, the Mi-Two will be coming in a 32GB version along with the originally announced 16GB version (there's a microSD card slot too). The rest of the specs include a Qualcomm APQ8064 chipset, 2GB of RAM, 4.3" IPS LCD with 720p resolution (342ppi) and a 2000mAh standard battery (and optional 3000mAh).
The Xiaomi Mi-Two will start shipping in mid to late October at RMB 1,999 ($315, €225) for the 16GB version. It's still unclear how much the 32GB model will cost, though.
Considering the Mi-1S, a slight update of the original Xiaomi phone sold 200,000 units in 30 minutes, we're wondering if Xiaomi shouldn't have started production of the Mi-Two already.
