LG Q Stylus
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Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
#4240Category Breakdown
LG Q Stylus
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
Performance
60.955.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
26.122.6
Build
74.667.9
Connectivity
57.950.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.935.2
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 Sony Xperia R1 (Plus), which has a 5.2-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Q Stylus is powered by a Mediatek MT6750 chipset with up to 4GB of RAM, whereas the Xperia R1 (Plus) uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 with a maximum of 3GB of RAM, making the Q Stylus generally more capable.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, but the Q Stylus supports phase detection autofocus.
- The Q Stylus also has a larger 3300 mAh battery compared to the 2620 mAh battery of the Xperia R1 (Plus), providing better longevity.
- In terms of software, the Q Stylus runs on Android 8.1 Oreo, while the Xperia R1 (Plus) operates on Android 7.1 Nougat, offering a more updated experience on the LG device.
- Build quality is slightly better on the Q Stylus with an aluminum frame, while the Xperia R1 (Plus) has a plastic frame, making the former feel more premium.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Q Stylus
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
Versions: LG Q Stylus+ 64/4 GB RAM; LG Q Stylus/Q Stylus α 32/3 GB RAM
For India
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
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (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 1.5 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, predictive PDAF
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, predictive PDAF, 1/4.0"
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
2620 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2620 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 x 73.2 x 8.9 mm (5.75 x 2.88 x 0.35 in)
Weight
171 g
154 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet
Black, Silver
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 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C
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 7.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity