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LG Stylus 3

LG Stylus 3

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Nokia 4.2

Nokia 4.2

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Category Breakdown

LG Stylus 3
Nokia 4.2
Performance
55.961.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.724.2
Build
67.989.7
Connectivity
62.257.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.440.4

Summary

  • The LG Stylus 3 features a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Nokia 4.2 has a 5.71-inch display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Stylus 3 is powered by a Mediatek MT6750 chipset, whereas the Nokia 4.2 utilizes a more efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 439.
  • Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Nokia 4.2 includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor, enhancing its photography capabilities.
  • The Stylus 3 has a larger 3200 mAh battery compared to the 3000 mAh battery in the Nokia 4.2.
  • For software, the LG runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Nokia 4.2 offers a more recent Android 9.0 Pie experience with the option to upgrade to Android 11.
  • In terms of build quality, the Stylus 3 is lighter at 149g with a plastic back, while the Nokia 4.2 has a glass back and weighs 161g, providing a more premium feel.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

LG Stylus 3
Nokia 4.2

General

Release Date

2017
2019, May 07

Announced

2016
2019, February 24

Description

Also known as LG Stylo 3, LG K10 ProVersions: LS777 (Boost Mobile); M400DK (India)
N/A

Display

Size

5.7"
5.71"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~258 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6750 - M400DKQualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm) - LS777
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) - M400DKOcta-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 - LS777
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)

GPU

Mali-T860MP2 - M400DKAdreno 505 - LS777
Adreno 505

Memory

16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, (depth)

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

5 MP, Stylus 3, / 8 MP, Stylo 3, M400DK
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

3200 mAh
3000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 3200 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

155.6 x 79.8 x 7.4 mm (6.13 x 3.14 x 0.29 in)
149 x 71.3 x 8.4 mm (5.87 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)

Weight

149 g
161 g

Materials

Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame

Colors

Titan, Pink gold
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 / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
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

4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 7.0 (Nougat)
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