LG today announced the Korean market launch of LG Optimus LTE, the first mobile device in the country to offer 4G connectivity with the highest resolution IPS display available on a smartphone.

Developed with LG Display, Optimus LTE (LHG-SU640) features a 4.5?inch "True HD IPS" display which offers a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. Optimus LTE also delivers enhanced performance with 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, running on the Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS platform. With a large 1,830 mAh battery, Optimus LTE is suited for multimedia usage. In addition, the device enables content sharing through HDMI and DLNA.

The smartphone is also featuring an 8MP AF with flash camera on the front and am 1.3 MP camera on the rear side. It comes with 20GB internal memory (4GB internal plus 16Gb MicroSD card).

Availability of Optimus LTE in markets outside of Korea has not yet been determined, LG said.