X
CNET logo Why You Can Trust CNET

Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement

Mid-level LG K7 for Boost debuts at CES 2016 (pictures)

The LG K7 will be available on US carrier Boost Mobile and sports a 5-inch display and Google Android Lollipop.

Lynn La
Lynn La covers mobile reviews and news. She previously wrote for The Sacramento Bee, Macworld and The Global Post.
Lynn La
lg-k-7-5133-001.jpg
1 of 8 Josh Miller/CNET

The LG K7

Here at CES 2016 in fabulous Las Vegas, LG took the wraps off the K7 -- a mid-tier smartphone running Google Android 5.1 Lollipop.

lg-k-7-5133-001.jpg
2 of 8 Josh Miller/CNET

A pebble-like design

The device has a 5-inch display and sports a refreshed look from LG. The design features rounder corners than past LG smartphones and a display that curves into its edges.

lg-k-7-5133-001.jpg
3 of 8 Josh Miller/CNET

Capture selfies with a 5-MP shooter

The 5-megapixel front-facing camera has a few software goodies that cater to selfies. One is the digital flash to brighten up your photos.

lg-k-7-5133-001.jpg
4 of 8 Josh Miller/CNET

A personal photobooth

Another feature is the ability to take four photos, one after another, after you use a hand gesture to activate the countdown.

lg-k-7-5133-001.jpg
5 of 8 Josh Miller/CNET

Two options for the rear cam

Depending on your region, the phone will have either an 8- or 5-megapixel rear shooter.

lg-k-7-5133-001.jpg
6 of 8 Josh Miller/CNET

Differe processor clockspeeds for varying regions

The K7 has a 2,125mAh battery, but it will also have two variants: an LTE version and a 3G version. Both models have a quad-core processor, but the LTE one will have a 1.1GHz clockspeed and the latter will have a 1.3GHz clockspeed.

lg-k-7-5133-001.jpg
7 of 8 Josh Miller/CNET

Coming to the US and other countries

LG has not released all of its pricing or availability information yet, but for US customers, we know that it'll come to Boost Mobile some time in Q1.

lg-k-7-5133-001.jpg
8 of 8 Josh Miller/CNET

Two K-series handsets from LG

In addition to the K7, LG announced a bigger and more powerful 5.3-inch phone known as the K10.

Click here for more of CNET's CES 2016 coverage.

More Galleries

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera
A houseplant

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera

20 Photos
Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra
magic-v2-2024-foldable-1383

Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra

10 Photos
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum
Samsung Galaxy S24

The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum

23 Photos
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design
The Galaxy S24 Ultra in multiple colors

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design

23 Photos
I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites
img-0368.jpg

I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites

34 Photos
17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About
Invitation for the Apple September iPhone 15 event

17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About

18 Photos
AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?
img-1599-2.jpg

AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?

17 Photos