LG has announced a new pair of mid-range 4G LTE Android smartphones. The Optimus F Series includes the F7 and F5, devices that run Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and come with an assortment of LG custom software, such as QuickMemo and Q Slide, which were previously only available on premium smartphones.
- F7: The larger of the two phones sports a 4.7-inch IPS display; 1.5GHz dual-core processor with 2GB of RAM and 8GB of buit-in storage; an 8-megapixel main camera and 1.3-megapixel user–facing camera; and a 2,540mAh battery.
- F5: The lesser of the two F Series devices has a 4.3-inch IPS display; 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of built-in storage; a 5-megapixel main camera and 1.3-megapixel user-facing camera; and a 2,150mAh battery.
According to LG, the F5 will launch in European markets during the second quarter, followed by a broader launch of the F7 later in the year.