LG Optimus G coming to the Philippines this March

We just got word today that the official launching of the LG Optimus G is set this March. The Optimus G is the fraternal twin of the Nexus 4 but with a few improvements, like a microSD expansion and LTE connectivity.

And speaking of LTE, I am also told that Smart will support the Optimus G in their LTE network.

LG Optimus G (E970) specs:
4.7-inch 720p True HD 720p IPS display @ 1280×768 pixels, 318ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro 1.5GHz quad-core
Adreno 320 GPU
2GB RAM
32GB internal storage
up to 64GB via microSD
HSPA+ & LTE 100Mbps
NFC
Bluetooth 4.0 w/ A2DP
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, dual-band, WiFi Direct, DLNA
13MP rear camera, LED flash
1080p video recording @ 30fps
1.3MP front-facing camera
720p video recording @ 30fps
GPS w/ AGPS support, GLONASS
TV-out (via MHL A/V link)
Android 4.0 ICS (planned upgrade to Jellybean 4.1.2)
2100mah Li-Po battery
131.9 x 68.9 x 8.5mm (dimensions)
145grams (weight)

LG’s QSlide function (read about it here) is one of the most intuitive multi-tasking feature we’ve seen on a smartphone and LG stressed this was made as smooth as possible because of the Snapdragon S4 Pro.

In any case, we’re hoping to aget a hold of a unit soon. We still don’t have any idea on the suggested retail price but we’re hoping it will be under Php25k since the Nexus 4 retailed for only Php24,990.

Abe Olandres

Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

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15 Comments

shakes83 says:

12 years ago

is this true? 32GB internal storage plus up to 64GB external?
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mharcus says:

12 years ago

i have the LG Optimus G e970. but mine is network-locked to AT&T. please help, i want to unlock it so that i can use it either with SMARt or GLobe networks.

Are other accesories available already here in the phil? is it safe if i go to mobile cybershops in megamal to unlock it?
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maki0028 says:

12 years ago

sa kimstore sobrang mura, i don’t know if this a joke or what although its e973 but the specs are almost identical as i check gsmarena

http://kimstore.multiply.com/products/listing/11478/LG-Optimus-G-E973
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kelot says:

12 years ago

Walang micro sd slot to. .
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Optimus black owner says:

12 years ago

Sobrang bagal ng updates from LG na halos wala ka ng maasahal kundi magroot. Good phone but for the support from LG? NO THANKS!
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johnonline says:

12 years ago

Sony Xperia Z > LG Optimus G, in my opinion…

pero kung mura ang LG, baka mas bumenta siya..

so far, for 2013, Sony Xperia Z is the best smartphone.
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REY says:

12 years ago

THERE ARE TWO BEST AWAITED SMARTPHONES FOR THE Q1 OF YEAR 2013.

GUESS? WHAT ARE THEY?

ITS SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 VS. LG OPTIMUS G PRO.

SURPRISE?

XPERIA Z IS NOTHING COMPARE TO G PRO . OR S4.

XPERIA Z HAS VERY BAD CMERA SEE PHONE ARENA REVIEW…

independenceday says:

12 years ago

LG optimus G? malapit na i release ang LG optimus G pro while kakarating pa lang ng optimus G sa pinas :(
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REY says:

12 years ago

sa JAPAN at KOREA muna ang G PRO. baka mga 2-3 months pa dating sa atin.

Ryan says:

12 years ago

this is a killer. pag competitive ang price n2 yari cla.
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rosenberg says:

12 years ago

What? ICS pa lang? Goodluck sa upgrade knowing LG tamad sa upgrade yan
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fat internet guy says:

12 years ago

Nope, it comes with JB.

PowTheBowl says:

12 years ago

10280p is insane
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Name: JoeTech says:

12 years ago

Hahaha oo nga, patay tayo jan, baka wala pang 3sec ubos na memory, few typo errors but this is a good article, looking forward to this gadget