Instant trade-in quote
Sell my G7 ThinQ
Condition guide
How we grade every device that comes in, in plain English.
| Condition | What it means |
|---|---|
| Flawless | No scratches or scuffs anywhere. Screen and body look like new. Fully working, no cracks. |
| Good | Light, minor scratches or scuffs from normal use, none deep. No cracks or dents. Fully working. |
| Fair | Heavier scratches, scuffs, or a small dent, but no cracks in the glass or screen. Fully working. |
| Cracked screen | Cracked or chipped screen or back glass, but it still powers on and the touchscreen works. |
| Broken | Powers on but has a fault, a bad display, or a part not working (camera, buttons, Face ID). |
| Won't power on | Won't turn on or hold a charge. We still buy it for parts. |
At inspection
Common G7 ThinQ issues we check at inspection
- Screen burn-in. The LG G7 ThinQ uses an IPS LCD, not OLED, so true burn-in is rare. However, image persistence or 'ghosting' can occur on the LCD panel, especially with static UI elements like the status bar or navigation buttons, which is often mistaken for burn-in.
- Battery degradation. As a 2018 device, the 3000mAh battery is likely to have degraded significantly, offering much less than a full day of use. Sellers often list this as 'battery needs replacement' or 'poor battery life'.
- Water damage indicators tripped. Despite its IP68 rating, many units have been exposed to water, leading to internal corrosion or component failure. Sellers may not explicitly state water damage but it can manifest as random reboots, speaker issues, or charging problems.
- Cracked screen or back glass. The Gorilla Glass 5 is durable but not indestructible. Drops can lead to cracks on the front display or the glass back. Sellers will explicitly mention 'cracked screen' or 'broken back'.
- Faulty fingerprint sensor. The rear-mounted fingerprint sensor can become unresponsive or slow due to dirt, damage, or internal failure.
- Audio issues (speaker, headphone jack). Problems with the main speaker (crackling, low volume) or the 3.5mm headphone jack (no sound, static) can occur due to wear or water damage.
Real cash vs a carrier trade-in
Your G7 ThinQ offer is paid as real cash you can spend anywhere. A carrier “trade-in” of a similar size is bill credit spread over 24 to 36 months, and only while you buy a new phone and stay on their plan.
- Real cash by PayPal, Zelle, Venmo or check
- Yours to spend anywhere, no strings
- We beat any competitor’s written quote by $2
- Spread over 24 to 36 monthly bill credits
- Only if you buy a new phone and stay on plan
- Leave early and the remaining credit disappears