LG launches G3 Beat smartphone at Rs 25,000

LG has launched a compact version of its flagship G3 smartphone called G3 Beat at a price of Rs. 25,000. The LG G3 Beat features a floating arc metallic design and fast laser auto focus technology as featured in the G3.

The G3 Beat comes with a 5-inch IPS display and is powered by a 2540 mAh battery. Running on a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with 1 GB RAM and 8 GB internal memory, the G3 runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS.

It mounts an 8 MP OIS+ laser auto focus camera at the back along with a 1.3 MP front camera. The G3 Beat also includes LG’s patented unlocking mechanism, the Knock Code, a customized locking pattern of three to eight taps, which allows for 86,000 possible combinations to wake and unlock the smartphone.

The Smart Keyboard feature of G3 Beat, is an adaptive technology that is customized to fit user needs, providing natural navigation and reliable word recognition. The technology learns user typing patterns, for an accurate and faster typing experience. It also provides for personalization through keyboard height adjustment and settings for customization of frequently used keys with specific symbols.

The LG G3 Beat will be available in India in three colour variants – metallic black, shine gold and silk black and a snap-on case with multiple color options.

On the connectivity front, it comes with Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0,  A-GPS/ Glonass, NFC, USB 2.0.

Key specs:

5.0-inch HD IPS (1280 x 720, 294ppi)
1.2 GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor
Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS
1 GB RAM
8 GN internal memory, Micro SD slot
8MP with Laser Auto Focus rear camera; Front 1.3MP camera
2,540mAh (removable) battery
Size: 137.7 x 69.6 x 10.3mm
Weight: 134 g
Network: 4G LTE / HSPA+ 21Mbps (3G)
Connectivity: Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0,  A-GPS/ Glonass, NFC, USB 2.0

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