LG Q Stylus
#3736
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
#4354Category Breakdown
LG Q Stylus
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
Performance
60.952.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
26.121.2
Build
74.682.2
Connectivity
57.955.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.934.3
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 5.0-inch 720 x 1280 display of the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Q Stylus is powered by a Mediatek MT6750 chipset with options for 3GB or 4GB of RAM, while the M4 Aqua uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 with 2GB of RAM, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Q Stylus has an 8 MP front camera versus the M4 Aqua's 5 MP.
- The Q Stylus also has a larger 3300 mAh battery compared to the M4 Aqua's 2400 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Build quality differs as the Q Stylus has an aluminum frame while the M4 Aqua uses a plastic frame, and the Q Stylus runs on Android 8.1, providing a more updated software experience than the M4 Aqua, which originally launched with Android 5.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Q Stylus
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
General
Release Date
2018
2015
Announced
2018
2015
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"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~389 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 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
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (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
Adreno 405
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
8GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM (E2306)
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
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2400 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)
145.5 x 72.6 x 7.3 mm (5.73 x 2.86 x 0.29 in)
Weight
171 g
136 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet
Black, White, Coral, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP
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 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass