LG G Pro Lite official: large display, mediocre specs

LG just unveiled the curiously named G Pro Lite, a 5.5-inch Optimus G Pro budget variant destined for emergent markets.

The G Pro Lite maintains much of the design of its more powerful cousin, and even features a Stylus Pen to help you make the most of that expansive screen. Unfortunately, LG opted for a forgettable set of specifications:

Processor: MT6577 1.0 GHz Dual Core
Display: 5.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels)
Network: 3G (HSDPA: 7.2Mbps / HSUPA: 5.76Mbps)
Memory: 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM, MicroSD
Camera: Rear 8.0MP BSI / Front 1.3MP
Battery: 3,140 mAh (removable)
Operating System: Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2
Size: 150.2 x 76.9 x 9.4mm
Weight: 161g
Connectivity: Bluetooth 3.0, USB2.0, A-GPS, Wi-Fi Direct
Colors: Black, White
We’re especially worried about the  200ppi display and the old MediaTek MT6577 processor, though, on the bright side, the presence of the 3,140 mAh battery should ensure some stellar battery life. The Android 4.1.2 G Pro Lite also comes with stereo speakers, dual-SIM support, and many of the software features that LG launched on the G2, including KnockOn.

The LG G Pro Lite will launch in Latin America this month, followed by markets in Asia, Russia, China, India, and the Middle East. There’s no official word on the price of the G Pro Lite, but we expect it to be relatively affordable.