LG Q Stylus
#3736
LG Stylus 3
#4079Category Breakdown
LG Q Stylus
LG Stylus 3
Performance
60.955.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
26.125.7
Build
74.667.9
Connectivity
57.962.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.936.4
Summary
- The LG Q Stylus features a larger 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, offering a sharper image compared to the 5.7-inch 720 x 1280 pixel display of the LG Stylus 3.
- In terms of performance, the Q Stylus is equipped with a Mediatek MT6750 chipset and offers up to 4GB of RAM, while the Stylus 3 has a less powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 with a maximum of 3GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Q Stylus has an 8 MP front camera compared to the 5 MP on the Stylus 3.
- The Q Stylus also has a slightly larger 3300 mAh battery, compared to the 3200 mAh in the Stylus 3.
- In terms of software, the Q Stylus runs Android 8.1 Oreo, while the Stylus 3 operates on Android 7.0 Nougat, indicating a more updated software experience on the Q Stylus.
- The build quality of the Q Stylus includes an aluminum frame, making it slightly more robust than the plastic frame of the Stylus 3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Q Stylus
LG Stylus 3
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2016
Description
Versions: LG Q Stylus+ 64/4 GB RAM; LG Q Stylus/Q Stylus α 32/3 GB RAM
Also known as LG Stylo 3, LG K10 ProVersions: LS777 (Boost Mobile); M400DK (India)
Display
Size
6.2"
5.7"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~389 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~258 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6750 - Q Stylus/Q Stylus α
Mediatek MT6750 - M400DKQualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm) - LS777
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - Q Stylus/Q Stylus αOcta-core 1.8 GHz
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - M400DKOcta-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 - LS777
GPU
Mali-T860MP2 - Q Stylus/Q Stylus α
Mali-T860MP2 - M400DKAdreno 505 - LS777
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, PDAF (Q Stylus α)16 MP, PDAF (Q Stylus/ Q Stylus+)
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP or 5 MP - Q Stylus/Q Stylus+5 MP - Q Stylus α
5 MP, Stylus 3, / 8 MP, Stylo 3, M400DK
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.1 x 77.7 x 8.1 mm (6.30 x 3.06 x 0.32 in)
155.6 x 79.8 x 7.4 mm (6.13 x 3.14 x 0.29 in)
Weight
171 g
149 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet
Titan, Pink gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass