LG Q Stylus
#3736
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)
#3878Category Breakdown
LG Q Stylus
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)
Performance
60.960.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
26.125.3
Build
74.688.9
Connectivity
57.946.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
38.937.8
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 5.5-inch 720 x 1280 pixels display of the Xiaomi Redmi Y1.
- In terms of performance, the Q Stylus is powered by a Mediatek MT6750 chipset, while the Redmi Y1 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435, both with similar RAM options.
- The camera systems are comparable, with both offering 13 MP rear cameras, but the Redmi Y1 has a higher 16 MP selfie camera versus the 8 MP on the Q Stylus.
- Battery capacity is slightly better in the Q Stylus at 3300 mAh compared to 3080 mAh in the Redmi Y1, but both lack fast charging.
- The Q Stylus runs on Android 8.1, while the Redmi Y1 operates on an older Android 7.1.2 with MIUI 11, which may affect the software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both devices featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, though the Q Stylus is heavier at 171g compared to the 153g of the Redmi Y1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Q Stylus
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 (Note 5A)
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
Versions: Redmi Y1 (India); Redmi Note 5A (Global); Redmi Note 5A Prime (China, Malaysia)
Display
Size
6.2"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~389 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 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
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (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 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T860MP2 - Q Stylus/Q Stylus α
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 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, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
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
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
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
3080 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3080 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)
153 x 76.2 x 7.7 mm (6.02 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
Weight
171 g
153 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Lavender Violet
Gold, Dark Grey, Silver, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.44 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, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0
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 7.1.2 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass