T-Mobile G2x Reviewed

Written by:  • Edited by: Simon Hill
Published May 16, 2011
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The T-Mobile G2x is T-Mobile's branded version of the LG Optimus 2x. Featuring a few slight changes and additions, the G2x has shaped up to be an extremely powerful smartphone. The G2x is the first dual core smartphones on T-Mobile's 4G network and one has to wonder, is it the best smartphone yet?

The T-Mobile G2x is, to some, one of the most powerful Android powered smartphones currently on the market. In a sense, it could very well be T-Mobile's last hurrah before their possible buy out by AT&T. Released outside of T-Mobile as the LG Optimus 2X, this is pretty much the same phone. Featuring some extremely powerful hardware, along with a stock version of Android and access to T-Mobile's 4G network, this is an impressive addition to the highly competitive U.S. smartphone market.

Specifications:

  • Dimensions: 4.88 x 2.48 x 0.43 inches (124 x 63 x 10.9 mm)
  • Weight: 5 oz (142 g)
  • Display: 4.0 inch LCD capacitive touchscreen display, 400 x 800 pixels
  • Memory: 6 GB and expandable up to 32 GB MicroSD
  • OS: Android OS 2.2.2
  • Processor: 1 GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H dual-core
  • Camera: 8 megapixel camera with LED flash, and 1.3 megapixel front facing
  • Connectivity: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • Data: HSPA+
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1, Stereo Bluetooth
  • GPS: GPS with A-GPS
  • Battery: Li-Ion 1500 mAh

Design and Display
Rating Good

T-Mobile G2x Reviewed The T-Mobile G2x features the standard form and design like most Android powered smartphones in the market. It's a candy bar design, with a 4 inch LCD capacitive touchscreen dominating the front of the phone. On the right edge reside the volume buttons and the left edge remains smooth and vacant. On the bottom edge resides the microUSB and opposite across the top edge you'll find the power / lock button, HDMI out and 3.5 mm headphone jack. Below the 4 inch capacitive touchscreen are the now familiar, standard Android shortcuts for menu, home, back and search.

The display itself is bright and decent, though not as amazing as an AMOLED screen. Compared with the Samsung Captivate, the screen, while not physically smaller, does still look smaller, most likely due to the four shortcut buttons being placed a slightly awkward length away. There's a lot of empty space beneath the touchscreen, which makes the T-Mobile G2x seem like it has a smaller screen than it really has. An odd choice for LG to take when creating the phone, but it's not too much of a difference to hinder the rating.

Hardware and Software
Rating Excellent

While the design and display on the T-Mobile G2x is teetering a bit above average, the hardware and software is where it really stands out above the competition. Featuring a dual core 1 GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, this release is among the most powerful smartphones currently available, standing side by side with the Samsung Galaxy S 2 and the HTC EVO 3D. The T-Mobile G2x also features a dedicated GPU allowing it to run 3D animated games smoothly.

The software on the T-Mobile G2x is where it differentiates itself a bit from the LG Optimus 2x. The T-Mobile G2x runs on stock Android 2.2.2, while the Optimus 2x runs on Android 2.2.1 with an LG overlay. This stock version of Android is a good thing and it puts the smartphone in a position to quickly receive future updates that can be installed more easily. T-Mobile made a wise decision as there has been some negative feedback over the experiences of updating for Samsung Vibrant users.

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