LG Lancet Windows Phone 8.1 Smartphone With Snapdragon 410 SoC Launched 1v424s

LG, after months of speculation, has finally launched its first Windows Phone 8.1-based smartphone, the Lancet.

The smartphone has been launched exclusively on Verizon Wireless and will be available starting May 21 in US stores at $120 (approximately Rs. 7,650) without contract. The mobile carrier notes that the LG Lancet smartphone is now available to buy online. Verizon touts that the "LG Lancet offers smartphone features but at a better value to meet a tight budget." 4d1v1g

The LG Lancet features a 4.5-inch (480x854 pixels) LCD display and is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor clocked at 1.2GHz. There is no word on RAM value of the handset.

It comes with 8GB inbuilt storage and s expandable storage via microSD card (up to 128GB). The Microsoft's previous assurances of a significant number of Windows Phone 8.1 handsets being eligible.

Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, CDMA LTE (Verizon), GPS, and Micro-USB. The smartphone packs a 2100mAh battery and will be available in Blue colour.

The LG Lancet comes with features such as KnockOn, which allows awake the display with just two taps while QuickMemo feature lets jot down notes while on a phone call. The smartphone also features Microsoft's personal digital assistant called Cortana.

Verizon notes, "The LG Lancet launches with Advanced Calling 1.0 capabilities, making it the first Windows smartphone on Verizon with HD Voice Calling."

Earlier this month, LG's available on approximately 180 carriers worldwide.