Smartphones that won’t hurt your pocket, but will deliver the right amount of performance for your daily tasks. That’s what LG’s latest mid-range smartphones are for. Now available in the Philippines, this trio is set to bring the Korean company’s innovations right at the palm of your hands.
This new lineup of devices offer premium-like features along with a contemporary look and feel, all at budget-friendly prices. Meet the 2017 LG K7, K8, and K10.
LG K10 2017
The 2,800mAh battery in the LG K10 is removable, which gives you the option to swap it out with another battery when needed. It also sports a 1.5GHz octa-core processor with 2GB of RAM, and runs on Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box.
There K10 has a 13MP rear camera, and a 5MP front camera that allows for 120° wide-angle groufies. Finally, there’s a 5.3-inch HD display, which should make any type of content look great.
LG K10 2017 Specs:
- 1.5GHz MediaTek MT6750 octa-core processor
- 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage expandable via MicroSD Card (Up to 64GB)
- 5.3-inch IPS LCD HD Display
- 13MP Rear Camera, f/2.2, AF
- 5MP Front Camera, f/2.4, 120° Wide-Angle
- 2,800mAh battery (removable)
- Android 7.0 Nougat
- LTE
- Sensors: Fingerprint (Rear), Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity
LG K8 2017
The LG K8 boasts a 5.0-inch HD display with 2.5D arc glass and is powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core processor, and a 2,500mAh battery. There’s also a 13MP main camera, and Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box.
LG K8 2017 Specs:
- 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 quad-core processor
- 1.5GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage expandable via MicroSD Card (Up to 32GB)
- 5.0-inches IPS LCD HD Display, Gorilla Glass 3 Protection
- 13MP Rear Camera, f/2.2, AF
- 5MP Front Camera, f/2.4
- 2,500mAh battery (removable)
- Android 7.0 Nougat
- LTE
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity
LG K7 2017
The LG K7 delivers more value for its affordable price tag. Powered by a 1.1GHz quad-core processor, Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box, and a 2,500mAh battery, the K7 goes beyond basic features.
Designed to offer good camera performance, the K7 also sports an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera with support for gesture input. It’s is also fitted with a 5.0-inch FWVGA display with 2.D arc glass for a premium edge-free design that complements the curves and angles of the device.
LG K7 2017 Specs:
- 1.1GHz MediaTek MT6737 Quad-Core Processor
- 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage expandable via MicroSD Card (Up to 32GB)
- 5.0-inch FWGA LCD Display (854 x 480 pixels)
- 8MP Rear Camera, AF
- 5MP Front Camera
- LTE
- 2,500mAh battery
- Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- Sensors: Proximity, Accelerometer, Light
Pricing and Availability
The 2017 K Series models are now available from authorized LG dealers nationwide:
| Model | SRP |
| LG K10 2017 | PhP8,990 |
| LG K8 2017 | PhP7,490 |
| LG K7 2017 | PhP5,490 |
Cover photo: LG
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
