In the recently concludedf MWC, LG had showcased three budget smartphones in L-Series III namely L40,L70 and L90 for emerging markets.In MWC, LG did not reveal the plan about the launch schedule and the price details of these three smartphones. LG has announced today the launch of L90 smartphone, which will start rolling-out this week in CIS countries followed by other markets around the world. LG has still not disclosed the price of L90 and will be announced in the respective markets.
The L90 features a 4.7-inch qHD IPS display (960 x 540, 235 ppi), and is powered by a 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Quad-Core (MSM8226) processor, coupled with 1GB RAM. This smartphone comes with 8GB RAM, which can be expanded upto 32GB via Micro SD card. The L90 is equipped with 8MP or 5MP(depending on market) camera with auto-focus, and 1.3 MP front shooter. It runs on latest Android 4.4 KitKat OS, and is packed with 2,540 mAh battery. It has size of 131.5×66.0x9.77mm.
The L90 is the first L Series III device to incorporate Knock Code feature, which is refined version of KnockON feature that was first unveiled last year in the LG G2. Knock Code allows users to turn on and unlock their L90 in one easy step by tapping their screens using one of over 86,000 “knock” combinations. Further, the knock pattern can be entered on any area of the screen ? whether the display is turned on or off ? using anywhere from two to eight taps.
“With its competitive specs and exquisite design, we expect the L90 to continue the success of the L Series in the global marketplace,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “It offers the very best of LG in design, hardware, OS and UX features so 3G smartphone users worldwide will be able to enjoy a truly first-class smartphone experience.”
