Category Breakdown
LG K10
LG Q Stylus
Performance
51.960.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
20.826.1
Build
71.874.6
Connectivity
57.857.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.338.9
Summary
- The LG K10 features a 5.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the LG Q Stylus has a larger 6.2-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the K10 is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the Q Stylus utilizes a Mediatek MT6750 with an octa-core CPU, providing superior processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Q Stylus offers a higher resolution option for its variant and an 8 MP selfie camera compared to the K10's 5 MP.
- The Q Stylus also boasts a larger 3300 mAh battery compared to the K10's 2300 mAh, supporting faster charging at 10W.
- In terms of software, the K10 runs on Android 5.1.1 or 6.0, while the Q Stylus comes with Android 8.1, offering a more updated software experience.
- The build quality of the K10 includes Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and a plastic frame, while the Q Stylus features a glass front and aluminum frame, contributing to a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG K10
LG Q Stylus
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
Versions: K420N (Europe); K430DS (Russia); K430DSF (LATAM); K430DSY (Taiwan)Also known as LG K10 Dual SIM with dual-SIM card slots
Versions: LG Q Stylus+ 64/4 GB RAM; LG Q Stylus/Q Stylus α 32/3 GB RAM
Display
Size
5.3"
6.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~277 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~389 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm) - K420NMediatek MT6753 - K430DS, K430DSF, K430DSY
Mediatek MT6750 - Q Stylus/Q Stylus α
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 - K420NOcta-core 1.14 GHz Cortex-A53 - K430DS, K430DSF, K430DSY
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - Q Stylus/Q Stylus αOcta-core 1.8 GHz
GPU
Adreno 306 - K420NMali-T720MP3 - K430DS, K430DSF, K430DSY
Mali-T860MP2 - Q Stylus/Q Stylus α
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM (K430DSF), 16GB 1.5GB RAM (K420N, K430DS), 16GB 2GB RAM (K430DSY)
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, AF (LTE model)8 MP, AF (3G model)
13 MP, PDAF (Q Stylus α)16 MP, PDAF (Q Stylus/ Q Stylus+)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.4, or 8 MP
8 MP or 5 MP - Q Stylus/Q Stylus+5 MP - Q Stylus α
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146 x 74.8 x 8.8 mm (5.75 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
160.1 x 77.7 x 8.1 mm (6.30 x 3.06 x 0.32 in)
Weight
142 g
171 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
White, Indigo, Gold
Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) or Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

