LG Optimus Vu: Wide Display, Wowing Specs

Sure, Mobile World Congress is starting up in just one week, but some companies don't have that kind of patience when they make a breakthrough product. That's exactly what happened with LG. Inspired by the Samsung Galaxy Note, they hoped that people would catch on to the new trend, but put their own twist on the super-sized smartphone by making a 4:3 aspect ratio.

The picture above that LG released tells us a lot about the phone. First, the display is quite unique. Not only does it have a 4:3 aspect ratio (bad for movies, but maybe better for web), it has a super-sharp 1024x768 5" IPS LCD display.

Rumor has it that the thing also has mind-blowing specs; a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, an 8 MP rear-facing camera, 4G LTE, and Android 2.3 all packed in a 8.5 mm thin case. Luckily, LG says the device will be updated with Ice Cream Sandwich around late-May. If you like its look, check out a photo gallery.