LG Optimus F5 and Optimus F7 with 4G LTE, dual-core processor, Android 4.1 announced


LG has finally announced the Optimus F Series phones. LG started teasing a new Optimus series for the MWC 2013 earlier this month. These phones have 4G LTE support and would offer premium user experience for the mass market. The LG Optimus F5 has a 4.3-inch (960 × 540 pixels) IPS display, powered by a 1.2 GHz Dual-Core processor and the Optimus F7 has a 4.7-inch (1280 × 720 pixels) True HD IPS display and is powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor. Both these phones run on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) and comes with unique features such as QSlide, Live Zooming, QuickMemo, QTranslator, Video Wiz, Safety Care and more.

The QSlide lets you open 2 apps in a single screen, that now supports video, browser, memo, calendar and calculator. The Live Zooming feature lets you zoom into a specific area while watching a video.

LG Optimus F5 specifications

  • 4.3-inch (960 × 540 pixels) IPS display at 256ppi
  • 1.2 GHz dual-core processr
  • Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
  • Dimensions – 126.0 x 64.5 x 9.3mm
  • 5MP auto focus camera and a 1.3 MP front-facing camera
  • 1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory,32GB expandable memory with microSD
  • 4G LTE / 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS / aGPS
  • 2150 mAh battery battery

LG Optimus F7 specifications

  • 4.7-inch (1280 × 720 pixels) True HD IPS display at 312ppi
  • 1.5 GHz dual-core processr
  • Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
  • Dimensions – 131.7 x 68.2 x 9.6mm
  • 8MP autofocus camera and a 1.3 MP front-facing camera
  • 2GB RAM, 8GB internal memory,32GB expandable memory with microSD
  • 4G LTE / 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS / aGPS
  • 2540 mAh battery battery

The LG Optimus F5 would start rolling out in Europe in Q2 2013, followed soon by the Optimus F7 in select markets. These phones come in Black and White colors. Exact date and the pricing would be available later. LG would show off these two smartphones at the MWC 2013 next week.


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