Category Breakdown
LG Q Stylus
Nokia 3.1
Performance
60.955.5
Camera
19.128.4
Display
58.956.5
Battery
26.123.4
Build
74.674.4
Connectivity
57.960.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.938.7
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 Nokia 3.1's 5.2-inch display at 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- Both devices utilize the Mediatek MT6750 chipset, but the Q Stylus offers more RAM options, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both sporting a 13 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera, but the Q Stylus has a slight edge in video recording capabilities.
- The Q Stylus has a larger 3300 mAh battery versus the 2990 mAh in the Nokia 3.1, potentially offering better longevity.
- In terms of build quality, the Q Stylus is heavier at 171g, while the Nokia 3.1 is lighter at 138.3g, and both feature an aluminum frame with plastic backs.
- Software-wise, the Q Stylus runs Android 8.1, while the Nokia 3.1 is on Android 8.0 but can be upgraded to Android 10, providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Q Stylus
Nokia 3.1
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
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 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~310 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
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 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB 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/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP or 5 MP - Q Stylus/Q Stylus+5 MP - Q Stylus α
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
2990 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2990 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)
146.3 x 68.7 x 8.7 mm (5.76 x 2.70 x 0.34 in)
Weight
171 g
138.3 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet
Blue/Copper, Black/Chrome, White/Iron
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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, 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 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

