The pint-size yet potent LG Motion 4G (pictures)

Running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the LG Motion 4G for MetroPCS is small but very capable. Onboard is a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU, 4G LTE connection, and 5-megapixel camera.

Typing on the LG Motion 4G's 3.5-inch screen is a little cramped, but you can also use the Swype text-entry method for one-handed writing on the go.

The LG Motion 4G may be small, but its waistline is anything but.

The back side of the LG Motion 4G features a textured surface but not a soft-touch finish. As a result, it may slip from your grip.

The top edge of the LG Motion 4G holds its power button and 3.5mm headphone jack.

Here's a closer look at the LG Motion 4G's camera lens. You can also tell that the phone's plastic construction is solid but not premium.

Popping off the LG Motion 4G's back cover reveals its removable battery and microSD card slot.

Even though the LG Motion 4G runs Android ICS, it sports a basic lock screen that lacks shortcuts to quickly launch applications.

One benefit to the LG Motion 4G's Android 4.0 ICS interface is the special widget section placed in the Android app tray.

Despite its midrange pedigree, the LG Motion 4G comes with a full-featured camera app. Numerous shooting modes and filters are here, including Continuous Shot, Panorama, and even HDR settings.