Boost Mobile to unleash the LG Optimus F7 for $299

LG's new mid-range smartphone, the Optimus F7, is going to make an appearance at Boost Mobile for $299 off-contract. The Optimus F7 is an LTE-capable device, featuring a 4.5-inch 1280x720 display, 1.5GHz dual-core processor (in the form of the Snapdragon S4 Plus).

There's also 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal flash storage, an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 1.3-megapixel rear-facing snapper. The Optimus F7 features Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with LG's usual UI customizations.