LG Q Stylus
#3736
Nokia 4.2
#3512Category Breakdown
LG Q Stylus
Nokia 4.2
Performance
60.961.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
26.124.2
Build
74.689.7
Connectivity
57.957.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.940.4
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 4.2's 5.71-inch display at 720 x 1520 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Q Stylus is powered by a Mediatek MT6750 chipset with options for 3GB or 4GB of RAM, while the Nokia 4.2 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 with 2GB or 3GB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, with similar video recording capabilities at 1080p.
- The Q Stylus has a slightly larger 3300 mAh battery compared to the 3000 mAh battery of the Nokia 4.2.
- In terms of software, the Q Stylus runs Android 8.1, while the Nokia 4.2 offers a more recent Android 9.0 with an upgrade path to Android 11, providing a potentially better software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Q Stylus utilizing an aluminum frame and plastic back, while the Nokia 4.2 has a glass back and plastic frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Q Stylus
Nokia 4.2
General
Release Date
2018
2019, May 07
Announced
2018
2019, February 24
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"
5.71"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~389 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 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
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 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 (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU
Mali-T860MP2 - Q Stylus/Q Stylus α
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 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/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
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
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
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
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 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)
149 x 71.3 x 8.4 mm (5.87 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)
Weight
171 g
161 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Colors
Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet
Black, Pink Sand
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.43 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
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 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, Android One
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity