LG G8 ThinQ vs O2 XDA Argon

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Weight

    G8 ThinQ: 33 g lighter

    G8 ThinQ:
    167 g
    XDA Argon:
    200 g
  • Width

    XDA Argon: 1.8 mm narrower

    G8 ThinQ:
    71.8 mm
    XDA Argon:
    70 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    XDA Argon: 2.6 in smaller diagonal

    G8 ThinQ:
    6.1 in
    XDA Argon:
    3.5 in
  • Rear camera layout

    G8 ThinQ:
    Dual
    XDA Argon:
    Single
  • Depth

    G8 ThinQ: 10.4 mm thinner

    G8 ThinQ:
    8.4 mm
    XDA Argon:
    18.8 mm
  • Height

    XDA Argon: 21.9 mm shorter

    G8 ThinQ:
    151.9 mm
    XDA Argon:
    130 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. G8 ThinQ

    Height:
    151.9 mm +21.9 mm versus XDA Argon
    Width:
    71.8 mm +1.8 mm versus XDA Argon
    Depth:
    8.4 mm
  2. 2. XDA Argon

    Height:
    130 mm
    Width:
    70 mm
    Depth:
    18.8 mm +10.4 mm versus G8 ThinQ

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. G8 ThinQ

    167 g

  2. 2. XDA Argon

    200 g

    +33 g versus G8 ThinQ

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. G8 ThinQ

    Screen diagonal:
    6.1 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    19.5:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    91.3 cm²
  2. 2. XDA Argon

    Screen diagonal:
    3.5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    4:3
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    37.9 cm²

G8 ThinQ has approximately 140.8% more rectangular screen area than XDA Argon.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for G8 ThinQ, XDA Argon, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageG8 ThinQXDA Argon
128 GB 6 GB RAM Unknown
XDA Argon: Original memory entry

128 MB RAM · 256 MB ROM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. G8 ThinQ

NFC:
Yes
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 1 TB (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model microSD · up to 1 TB (uses shared SIM slot) -

2. XDA Argon

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
No
Memory card support:
See details SD

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. G8 ThinQ

    3500 mAh

    +2200 mAh versus XDA Argon

  2. 2. XDA Argon

    1300 mAh

Specifications

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1. G8 ThinQ2. XDA Argon

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for G8 ThinQ, XDA Argon.
SpecificationG8 ThinQXDA Argon
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 151.9 Х 71.8 Х 8.4 mm
  • 130 Х 70 Х 18.8 mm
Weight
  • 167 g
  • 200 g
Technology
  • P-OLED
  • TFT
Screen size
  • 6.1" inch
  • 3.5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1440 x 3120 px
  • 240 x 320 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 128 GB
  • 6 GB RAM
  • 128 MB RAM
  • 256 MB ROM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 1 TB (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model microSD
  • up to 1 TB (uses shared SIM slot) -
  • SD
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 3500 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
  • 1300 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 9.0 (Pie); LG UX 8.0
  • Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
Chipset
  • Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Unknown
NFC
  • Yes
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • No
Display
Display — specifications for G8 ThinQ, XDA Argon.
SpecificationG8 ThinQXDA Argon
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • resistive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 65K
Screen area
  • 91.0 cm2
  • 37.9 cm2
Screen format
  • 19.5:9 (height:width)
  • 4:3 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 83.5%
  • 41.7%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 564 PPI
  • 114 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Unknown
Camera and Video

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Camera and Video — specifications for G8 ThinQ, XDA Argon.
SpecificationG8 ThinQXDA Argon
Rear camera, main
  • 12 MP
  • Dual
  • 2 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 12 MP
  • f/1.5
  • 27mm (standard)
  • 1/2.6"
  • 1.4µm
  • OIS
  • dual pixel PDAF -16 MP
  • f/1.9
  • 16mm (ultrawide)
  • 1/3.1"
  • 1.0µm
  • no AF
  • 2 MP
Functions
  • HDR
Unknown
Video
  • 1080p@60fps
  • Yes
Front camera, selfie
  • 8 MP
  • Dual
  • 0 MP,
Specifications
  • 8 MP
  • f/1.7
  • 26mm (wide)
  • 1/3.6"
  • 1.22µm
  • AF TOF 3D camera
Unknown
DxOMark Main Score *
  • 99
Unknown
DxOMark Photo *
  • 104
Unknown
DxOMark Video *
  • 89
Unknown
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for G8 ThinQ, XDA Argon.
SpecificationG8 ThinQXDA Argon
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.79 GHz Kryo 485)
  • 32-bit Samsung SC3 2442 400 MHz
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 640
Unknown
Antutu 7 score *
  • 371221
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 3353
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 10449
Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *
  • 7195
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core *
  • 706
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *
  • 2481
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for G8 ThinQ, XDA Argon.
SpecificationG8 ThinQXDA Argon
Release date
  • 2019
  • February
  • 2007
  • May
Colors
  • Platinum Gray
  • New Aurora Black
  • New Moroccan Blue
  • Carmine Red
  • Silver
Battery life Unknown
  • Stand by time- Up to 200 h Talking time- Up to 4 h
Body build
  • Front glass (Gorilla Glass 5)
  • Back glass (Gorilla Glass 6)
  • aluminum frame
Unknown
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for G8 ThinQ, XDA Argon.
SpecificationG8 ThinQXDA Argon
SIM card
  • Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Mini-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) CDMA 800 / 1900 - Sprint
  • Verison -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA
  • Sprint HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - AT&T CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - Sprint
  • Verison -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 2(1900)
  • 3(1800)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 12(700)
  • 13(700)
  • 14(700)
  • 17(700)
  • 20(800)
  • 25(1900)
  • 26(850)
  • 28(700)
  • 29(700)
  • 30(2300)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
  • 46
  • 48
  • 66(1700/2100)
  • 71(600) - USA LTE band 1(2100)
  • 66(1700/2100) - AT&T LTE band 1(2100)
  • 71(600) - Sprint LTE band 2(1900)
  • 66(1700/2100) - Verison
Unknown
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A
Unknown
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Class 10
Edge
  • Yes
  • No
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • DLNA
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GALILEO
  • BDS
  • No
USB
  • 3.1
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • USB On-The-Go
  • miniUSB
Bluetooth
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • aptX HD
  • 2.0
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for G8 ThinQ, XDA Argon.
SpecificationG8 ThinQXDA Argon
Radio
  • FM radio
  • No
Others
  • 100% DCI-P3 -Dolby Vision -HDR10 -Always-on display
  • 32-bit/192kHz audio -DTS: X Surround Sound -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Handwriting recognition -5-way navigation
Other features
Other features — specifications for G8 ThinQ, XDA Argon.
SpecificationG8 ThinQXDA Argon
Dop
  • Sensors Face ID
  • Hand ID
  • fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer - Fast battery charging 21W (Quick Charge 3.0) -USB Power Delivery -Wireless charging 9W - IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) -MIL-STD-810G compliant - Versions: LMG820QM7 (US); LM-G820UMB (Verizon); LMG820UM0 (Sprint); LMG820UM1 (AT&T); LMG820UM2 (Canada);
  • Infrared port - Pocket Office -Voice memo -MP3/AAC player - HTC Panda platform