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LG Optimus G

LG-E975 · LG-E973 · LG-E971 · LS970 · 2012 · handheld

Specifications

Cpu: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 quad-core, 1.5 GHz, Adreno 320 GPU
Ram: max: 2 GB (soldered) · base: 2 GB
Modem: LTE (carrier dependent), HSPA+
Ports: micro-USB · 3.5mm headphone jack
Camera: 13 MP, 1080p video
Battery: 2100 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable)
Display: 4.7" 1280x768 True HD IPS Plus, Zerogap touch (touch layer bonded directly to the display)
Storage: base: 32 GB internal · options: 16 GB internal (some carrier variants); microSD slot on international E973 variant, not present on US carrier models
Os Support: latest: Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean (official) · shipped: Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich
Release Price: $199.99 (2-year contract, AT&T/Sprint); approx. $499 unlocked

Variants

Models

LG-E973 (international)LG-E973International/unlocked variant, notable for retaining a microSD slot that US carrier models (AT&T E970, Sprint LS970) dropped.

Upgrade paths

storage

No microSD slot on US carrier variants (AT&T, Sprint); international E973 adds a microSD slot · Storage expansion depends entirely on which carrier variant you own, a split the later G2 made permanent across the board.

LOCKED

battery

2100 mAh sealed cell · Non-removable behind a glued rear panel; the Zerogap display construction also makes screen replacement more involved than contemporary phones.

~$20 for a compatible cell

HARD