LG has just announced that the new Optimus Black will make its international debut in Europe later this month.

LG says that, “Following successful unveilings at the Consumer Electronics Show and the Mobile World Congress, the LG Optimus Black has attracted pre-orders from 56 network carriers in 50 different countries. The phone will be available globally across six continents beginning in Europe before heading to North America and Asia.”

As stated in a report that we at Akihabara News published back in April, the new smartphone will include LG’s new NOVA display technology, “the LG Optimus Black provides optimal brightness and clarity that allows for enhanced readability.” The NOVA screen is also supposed to reduce battery consumption by 50% during general indoor use.

LG will be releasing the Optimus Black this month with a white- and- pink version to be introduced next month.

Specifications:
• 4-inch NOVA Display (700 nits brightness)
• Dimensions:122 x 64 x 9.2mm
• Weight: 109g
• 1GHz processor (Texas Instruments OMAP3)
• Wi-Fi Direct
• 5MP Rear Camera / 2MP Front Facing Camera
• Gesture UI powered by Gyro-sensor
• 2GB Internal Memory and Micro SD up to 32GB
• 1,500 mAh Battery