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LG

LG K8

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Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)*
Processor
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53*
Display diagonal
5 in*
Battery capacity
2,125 mAh*

Display

Display diagonal
5 in*

Processing & platform

Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)*
Processor
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53*
Graphics

Memory & storage

Storage options
8/16 GB, 1.5 GB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 1.5 GB RAM / 8 GB storage*
    Memory
    1.5 GB*
    Capacity
    8 GB*
  • 1.5 GB RAM / 16 GB storage*
    Memory
    1.5 GB*
    Capacity
    16 GB*

Memory options

  • 1.5 GB*
    Capacity
    1.5 GB*

Storage options

  • 8 GB*
    Capacity
    8 GB*
  • 16 GB*
    Capacity
    16 GB*

Power specifications

Battery capacity
2,125 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA*
Reported value 2: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 4.2, A2DP*
Reported value 2: 4.2, A2DP*
Reported value 3: 4.20*
NFC
Yes*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
144.6 x 71.5 x 8.7 mm (5.69 x 2.81 x 0.34 in)*
Weight
157 g*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 33 fields
Body Weight
157 g (5.54 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    157*
    unit
    g*
    original
    157 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Build
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Body SIM
Nano-SIM*
Scope and conditions
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Display Type
5.0 inches, 68.9 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    5.0 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    68.9*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    68.9 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    720*
    y
    1,280*
    unit
    px*
    original
    720 x 1280*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Platform OS
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    28*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    28 nm*
    span
    • 17*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Cpu
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.3*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.3 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Gpu
Mali-T720MP2*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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Memory Cardslot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)*
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Name
LG K8*
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Memory Internalmemory
8GB 1.5GB RAM, 16GB 1.5GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    8GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 3*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.5*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1.5GB*
    span
    • 4*
    • 9*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    16*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    16GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.5*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1.5GB*
    span
    • 20*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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MainCamera Cameraspecs
8 MP, f/2.4, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2.4*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.4*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
optical_format_declarations
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MainCamera Features
LED flash, panorama*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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MainCamera Video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
5 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Features
720p*
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Sound Feature
Yes*
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Sound 3.5mmjack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
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COMMS WLAN
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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COMMS Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
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COMMS NFC
Yes*
Scope and conditions
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COMMS Radio
FM radio, RDS*
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COMMS USB
microUSB 2.0*
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Battery Type
Li-Ion 2125 mAh, removable*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2,125*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    2125 mAh*
    span
    • 7*
    • 15*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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Colors
Black, White*
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explicit_quantities
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Price
About 120 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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Network 2gbands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Network 3gbands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
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Network 4gbands
1, 3, 7, 8, 20*
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Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    11.5*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    11.5 Mbps*
    span
    • 10*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    50*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    50 Mbps*
    span
    • 34*
    • 41*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Dimensions
144.6 x 71.5 x 8.7 mm (5.69 x 2.81 x 0.34 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8.7*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    8.7 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.34*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.34 in*
    span
    • 37*
    • 44*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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Specifications 2 · 1 fields
model
K8*
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Specifications 3 · 41 fields
body weight
157 g (5.54 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    157*
    unit
    g*
    original
    157 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)*
Scope and conditions
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display type
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
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display size
5.0 inches, 68.9 cm (~66.7% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    5.0 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    68.9*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    68.9 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    720*
    y
    1,280*
    unit
    px*
    original
    720 x 1280*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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model
K8*
Scope and conditions
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sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
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comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
4.2, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
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comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS*
Scope and conditions
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comms radio
FM radio, RDS*
Scope and conditions
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comms usb
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
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declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
Accelerometer, proximity*
Scope and conditions
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network technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE*
Scope and conditions
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optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Black, White*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    11.5*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    11.5 Mbps*
    span
    • 10*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    50*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    50 Mbps*
    span
    • 34*
    • 41*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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platform chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    28*
    unit
    nm*
    original
    28 nm*
    span
    • 17*
    • 22*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.3*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.3 GHz*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform gpu
Mali-T720MP2*
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memory internal
8/16 GB, 1.5 GB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    16*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    16 GB*
    span
    • 2*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.5*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1.5 GB*
    span
    • 9*
    • 15*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
8 MP, AF, f/2.4*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
  • value
    2.4*
    unit
    f-number*
    original
    f/2.4*
    span
    • 10*
    • 15*
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
1080p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 6*
    • 11*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 120 EUR*
Scope and conditions
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main camera features
LED flash, panorama*
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network 4g bands
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800)*
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body build
Plastic body*
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network gprs
Class 12*
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selfie camera video
720p*
Scope and conditions
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comms nfc
Yes*
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misc models
K350*
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network edge
Class 12*
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selfie camera single
5 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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launch announced
2016, February*
Scope and conditions
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battery
Removable Li-Ion 2125 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2,125*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    2125 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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launch status
Available. Released 2016, April*
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body dimensions
144.6 x 71.5 x 8.7 mm (5.69 x 2.81 x 0.34 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8.7*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    8.7 mm*
    span
    • 15*
    • 21*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.34*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.34 in*
    span
    • 37*
    • 44*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 4 · 17 fields
Body Weight (g)
157* g
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Display Type
IPS LCD*
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Pixels X
720*
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Pixels Y
1,280*
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Display Size (inches)
5* inches
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Screen to Body Ratio (%)
66.7* %
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Main Camera Single (MP)
8* MP
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Selfie camera Single (MP)
5* MP
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Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
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Comms Bluetooth
4.2*
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Battery Capacity (mAh)
2,125* mAh
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optical_format_declarations
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Price in USD
133.20000000000002*
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Model
LG K8*
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Launch Expected Year
2016.0*
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Height (mm)
144.6* mm
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Width (mm)
71.5* mm
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Thickness (mm)
8.7* mm
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* Provisional data