LG Introduces Vu 3 Smartphone

A new 5.2-inch HD smartphone has been announced.

As detailed in a Korean press release, LG has officially revealed the successor to its previously available 5-inch Optimus Vu 2 smartphone. The new Vu 3 features updated specs and a slightly larger 5.2-inch 1,280x960 IPS display with a 4:3 aspect ratio.

The Android phone uses a Snapdragon 800 2.26 GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of ram, and runs Jelly Bean 4.2.2. A 2.1MP front camera and a 13MP rear camera are also included, along with a stylus and support for LTE-A radio.

Updated Notebook software with new drawing tools, Knock On implementation that allows users to wake the phone by tapping on it, guest mode, and Pop & Plug earphones are featured as well. In addition, an optional transparent QuickView case is also available.

The mobile device is expected to launch in Korea on September 27. A U.S. release date and pricing have not been detailed yet.

Source: Fonearena via Engadget