LG Q Stylus
#3736
Nokia C21 Plus
#3034Category Breakdown
LG Q Stylus
Nokia C21 Plus
Performance
60.961.5
Camera
19.127.9
Display
58.956.5
Battery
26.128.1
Build
74.691.5
Connectivity
57.942.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.944.3
Summary
- The LG Q Stylus features a 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels compared to the Nokia C21 Plus's 6.52-inch display at 720 x 1600 pixels, resulting in better pixel density for the LG model.
- In terms of performance, the Q Stylus is powered by a Mediatek MT6750 chipset, while the C21 Plus uses a Unisoc SC9863A, with the former offering slightly better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Q Stylus has an 8 MP front camera, outperforming the C21 Plus's 5 MP selfie camera.
- The C21 Plus has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the Q Stylus's 3300 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- For software, the Q Stylus runs on Android 8.1, whereas the C21 Plus operates on Android 11 (Go edition), offering a more updated software experience.
- Both devices have a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Q Stylus is slightly lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Q Stylus
Nokia C21 Plus
General
Release Date
2018
2022, February 28
Announced
2018
2022, February 28
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"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~389 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6750 - Q Stylus/Q Stylus α
Unisoc SC9863A (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 (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-T860MP2 - Q Stylus/Q Stylus α
IMG8322
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB 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, (wide), AF2 MP, (depth)
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
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000/5050 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
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)
164.8 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm (6.49 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
Weight
171 g
178 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back
Colors
Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet
Dark Cyan, Warm Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.57 W/kg (head) 0.65 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 11 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity