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Handling the LG Optimus G Pro (pictures)

At Mobile World Congress, CNET goes hands-on with LG's newest high-end Android smartphone, the LG Optimus Pro G.

Lynn La
Lynn La covers mobile reviews and news. She previously wrote for The Sacramento Bee, Macworld and The Global Post.
Lynn La
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BARCELONA, Spain--One year after it unveiled the Optimus Vu, LG uses Mobile World Congress to give us another tablet/phone hybrid. The Optimus G Pro is a 5.5-inch device with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
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The G Pro's Full HD IPS display is easy on the eyes.
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On the rear side is the G Pro's camera lens.
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Below the display is a single physical button. That means that you'll be using onscreen virtual control for your commands.
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The G Pro's battery cover has a faint pattern.
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It fit in my hand, though only barely. Two-handed operation was more comfortable for texting, especially.
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The G Pro follows the popular trend of thin smartphones.
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You can populate the display with icons of your choice.

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