LG K7 (2017)
The LG K7 (2017) is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 145.8 x 74.1 x 8.1 mm (5.74 x 2.92 x 0.32 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
RAM1GB | 2GB
Storage16GB | 8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 143g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, April. Released 2017, May
Also Known As
Versions: K7i X230I (India); X230 (Russia, Kazakhstan, Poland, Romania); X230K (Philippines)
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737M (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
RAM
1GB | 2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
196 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
143g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
145.8 x 74.1 x 8.1 mm (5.74 x 2.92 x 0.32 in)
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the LG K7 (2017) does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the LG K7 (2017) does not have NFC.
Yes, the LG K7 (2017) supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The LG K7 (2017) SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the LG K7 (2017) has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The LG K7 (2017) ships with Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow).
The LG K7 (2017) uses microUSB 2.0.
The LG K7 (2017) supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.
The LG K7 (2017) has 4.2, A2DP, LE.
