LG Q Stylus
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Meizu M5
#4254Category Breakdown
LG Q Stylus
Meizu M5
Performance
60.955.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
26.125.2
Build
74.677.8
Connectivity
57.946.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.935.1
Summary
- The LG Q Stylus features a larger 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, compared to the Meizu M5's 5.2-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better clarity and detail.
- In terms of performance, both phones utilize the Mediatek MT6750 chipset, but the Q Stylus offers more RAM options, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- The camera systems are similar with both having a 13 MP rear camera, but the Q Stylus has an 8 MP front camera, outperforming the M5's 5 MP selfie camera.
- The Q Stylus also has a slightly larger 3300 mAh battery compared to the M5's 3070 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Build quality-wise, the Q Stylus combines glass and plastic, while the M5 has a glass front and aluminum back, making the latter lighter at 138g versus the Q Stylus's 171g.
- Lastly, the Q Stylus runs on Android 8.1, providing a more updated software experience compared to the M5's Android 6.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Q Stylus
Meizu M5
General
Release Date
2018
2016
Announced
2018
2016
Description
Versions: LG Q Stylus+ 64/4 GB RAM; LG Q Stylus/Q Stylus α 32/3 GB RAM
N/A
Display
Size
6.2"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~389 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 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 (28 nm)
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)
GPU
Mali-T860MP2 - Q Stylus/Q Stylus α
Mali-T860MP2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, PDAF (Q Stylus α)16 MP, PDAF (Q Stylus/ Q Stylus+)
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash
Front Camera
8 MP or 5 MP - Q Stylus/Q Stylus+5 MP - Q Stylus α
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3070 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3070 mAh, non-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)
147.3 x 72.8 x 8.2 mm (5.80 x 2.87 x 0.32 in)
Weight
171 g
138 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet
Mint Green, Glacier White, Champanage Gold, Sapphire Blue, Matte Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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 6.0 (Marshmallow), Flyme 6.3
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass