Underwhelming LG Optimus Vu 2 specs leak

LG's Optimus Vu only started traveling outside Asia this month, heading to Verizon in the U.S. as the LG Intuition.

But based on a recent report, it appears LG already has a successor to the Optimus Vu in the works.

A leaked image supposedly showing the LG Optimus Vu 2's specs sheet, and despite a minor upgrade in RAM, as a sequel it's rather underwhelming.

What's cooking with the LG Optimus Vu 2

According to this purported leak, the LG Optimus Vu 2 will come equipped with an MSM 8960 dual-core 1.5GHz chip, 2GB of memory (up from the Optimus Vu/Intuition's 1GB), up to 32GB of microSD storage, and LTE connectivity.

The Vu 2 will also sport 8- and 1.3-megapixel cameras on the back and front, respectively, a 2150mAh battery, and Android 4.0: Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box.

Other than the upgraded memory, the Vu 2 is practically identical to the US version of its predecessor. They share the same screen resolution (1,024 x 768) and oddball shape, with a square-ish 4:3 ratio.

And of course, the "phablet" (as it's affectionately been dubbed) retains that massive 5-inch form, a divisive size that some claim is too big while others swear by it.

The phablet market's getting crowded

Given how large phones like the LG Optimus Vu and Samsung Galaxy Note 2 are, it's unsurprising that the market for phablets is already getting crowded.

Their massive size is off-putting to some customers, and as a relatively new form, it's unknown just how many varieties of phone/tablet hybrid devices the market can sustain.

But although Android 4.1: Jelly Bean would be preferable to Ice Cream Sandwich, the older OS may indicate that the Optimus Vu 2 is coming sooner rather than later.

LG has yet to respond to TechRadar's inquiries into whether these leaked specs are accurate, or whether the Optimus Vu 2 is really happening, as it hasn't been confirmed yet in any official capacity.