LG Unveils Economiacl L Fino & L Bello Smartphones

August 21, 2014

LG Electronics has announced today that it would be showcasing mid-range L series of smartphones at the upcoming IFA event in Berlin. The two new smartphones in L series are – L Fino and L Bello. These two smartphones would be priced economically and are targetted at teenagers and first-time smartphone owners in emerging 3G markets.

LG-L-Bello-and-L-Fino The L Fino will come with .5-inch WVGA IPS (800 x 480 / 207ppi) display whereas the L Bello will feature 5.0-inch FWVGA IPS (854×480 / 196ppi) display. The L Fino will be powered by a 1.2GHz Quad-Core processor whereas the L Bello will be driven by a 1.3GHz Quad-Core processor.

Both the smartphones run the Android KitKat 4.4.2 OS and will have Rear Key button design, which was introduced by LG on its premium smartphones. They are equipped with an 8MP camera and proprietary UX features that make snapping pictures fun and easy.

The L Fino and L Bello will incorporate the following features available on flagship devices of LG :

Touch & Shoot helps capture special moments quickly and intuitively by letting users tap anywhere on the display to focus and shoot in one single step.
Gesture Shot enables users to simply open and close a hand in front of the lens to start a three-second countdown before triggering the shutter.
Front Camera Light reduces the size of the preview screen and adds a bright white background for softer lighting in self-portrait mode.
Knock Code enables users to unlock their LG smartphones in one easy step by tapping a personalized “knock” pattern on the phone’s display.
QuickCircle Case gives easy access to frequently used functions such as calling, text messaging, music and camera all from the window without opening the cover.

“With their competitive specs and accessible pricing, we have high hopes for the L Fino and L Bello to continue our successful expansion into emerging markets,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Our newest L Series smartphones represent the best of LG in design, hardware and UX as well as our commitment to bringing best smartphone experience to 3G customers as many as possible.”

LG has not disclosed the prices of L Fino and L Bello smartphones. LG will begin rolling out this month the L Fino and L Bello in key 3G markets in Latin America, with countries in Europe, Asia, and CIS to follow.

L Fino Key Specifications: