Launch report · LG
LG Optimus 2X: The world's first dual-core smartphone, powered by Tegra 2.
SpecEagle Editorial·Feb 2011·$500·Score 42/100
LG Optimus 2X claimed a genuine first — the first dual-core smartphone, powered by Nvidia's Tegra 2, with 1080p video and HDMI-out. The 512 MB RAM held the chip back, but its place as a performance milestone is historically secure.
Key specs at launch
Display
4.0" LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2
Memory
512 MB · 8 GB
Main cam
8 MP
Battery
1,500 mAh
Weight
139 g
What stands out
- World's first dual-core phone (Tegra 2).
- 1080p video recording — a first.
- HDMI-out via mini-HDMI.
- Removable battery + microSD.
What to watch
- Only 512 MB RAM bottlenecked it.
- WVGA display.
- Froyo at launch felt dated fast.
- Small battery.