LG smartphones with a stylus are an old model.

The LG Stylus 3 smartphone was presented at the beginning of 2017 at CES and was immediately considered a competitor to a phablet of the same concept Samsung Galaxy Note. In this comparison, Stylus 3 seems to be a budget solution for less demanding users. It's supposed to be simpler than the more expensive flagship flagship in its class in almost every way. Is this true or are all the shortcomings offset by its cost? Let's look at this issue later in the review.

LG Stylus 3 design

The model became a continuation of the popular line of Stylus phablets from LG and immediately gained interest from users. It’s not for nothing that the device is called a “notepad”, because that’s what people began to call it due to its very immodest dimensions, which are:

• 79.8 mm - width;
• 155.6 mm - height;
• 7.4 mm - thickness;
• 149 grams - weight.

To cope with such a large screen diagonal, which inevitably follows from the large size of the phone, the kit immediately comes with a stylus, as one might guess from the name of the line. It should be noted that this state of affairs with the screen size scares off many users, causing confusion as to why such dimensions are needed. When asking such a question, you need to remember that there are different classes of smartphones and specifically this model refers to smartphones with a large display diagonal, so-called phablets. They are intended for those people who do not need mobility or ease of operation with one hand, but only screen size for drawing, typing, viewing various documents, working, navigation, etc. Therefore, if you are uncomfortable handling a smartphone whose display diagonal is more than 5.5 inches, we do not even recommend looking in the direction of the Stylus 3, or indeed smartphones of this class.

The body of the gadget, due to its relatively low cost, is made of plastic. But this also has its advantages: a specific soft-touch plastic guarantees not only good grip on the hand, but also favorable heat dissipation. On back cover smartphones are located:

1. Camera, flash and fingerprint scanner vertically in the center.
2. The LG logo is in the very center.
3. Speaker in the lower left corner.

It should be noted that the fingerprint scanner is also an on/off button. The volume rocker was moved to the left side, and the right was left empty. The charging input and 3.5 mm miniJack are located on the bottom end of the device next to the speaking microphone. The stylus is hidden in the upper edge of the device, on the right side, and with its “cap” it completely repeats the edge of the smartphone, becoming almost invisible. The phablet comes in titanium color, which makes it less attractive to people who are used to using black smartphones, or lovers of Meizu with their incredible number of available colors for one smartphone.

LG Stylus 3 Screen Specifications

The display for phablets is as important as performance for gaming devices. Of course, we can’t say that the LG Stylus 3 is perfect in this regard. The screen diagonal is 5.7 inches. To understand the area occupied by the display on the front panel, you should look at its parameters and compare it with the dimensions of the device itself:

1. The width of the display is 70.98 mm.
2. Height - 126.19 mm.

As a result, this gives 72.37% of the occupied area on the front panel of the smartphone. The resolution is 1280x720 pixels, which is where the questions begin - will the pixels be visible on such big screen? But we hasten to reassure those who are worried about this and inform that the density is 258 ppi - if you really want to, you can see the dots, but it’s worth remembering that if you want, you can do anything at 400+ ppi. So, with normal everyday use, this ratio of size and resolution will not cause any inconvenience in terms of quality, but it will have a positive effect on power consumption and performance. It is important to note the HD picture quality and good optimization in terms of battery life.

Other characteristics of the smartphone screen are quite standard:

1. Color depth - 24 bits, displays 16,777,216 colors.
2. Capacitive multi-touch.

The IPS display matrix is ​​a very profitable and correct choice on LG’s part. Thus, among more technically advanced users there is already an established opinion that it is precisely such sensors that are capable of producing a higher-quality image with a lower resolution. But when it comes to resolutions greater than FullHD, they begin to lose their advantage. That is why the Stylus 3 display successfully combined quality and price. With a less expensive HD resolution, but with an IPS matrix, the smartphone displays all colors as comfortably as possible for the eyes: the colors are all rich and saturated. As is commonly said when describing high-quality displays, the black color here is truly black. It should be noted that in the smartphone settings, users can adjust the color type to suit themselves.

A low-quality oleophobic coating is applied to the screen from the factory, which forces users to purchase additional protective glass or film with the phone. But with such a large display, no matter how good the olephobic coating is, it is still advisable to additionally protect the display. Apparently, this is what the calculation was made for. Otherwise, the first time you drop it on a hard surface, you risk saying goodbye to the screen.

LG Stylus 3 Performance Review

Looking at the low price category of the smartphone and its display size, the next thing that will interest any potential buyer is performance. And here LG did not disappoint, making everything as high quality and inexpensive as possible. The smartphone is based on an 8-core MediaTek MT6750 processor with the following basic characteristics:

• technological process - 28 Nm;
• processor capacity - 64 bits;
• Instruction set architecture is ARMv8-A.

The processor consists of four Cortex A-53 operating on clock frequency 1.5 GHz and four of the same cores operating at 1 GHz. Advanced users and people who understand smartphones will immediately understand where MediaTek cheated. The fact is that Cortex A-53 cores are very common and several generations of MTK processors consist of them with only one difference in clock frequency. This modification 4x1.5+4x1 is a middle class that ideally matches the category of the smartphone itself.

LG Stylus 3 has two levels of cache memory:

1. Level 1 cache - 32Kb+32Kb.
2. Second level cache - 512 KB or 0.5 MB.

For ordinary users, we should explain a little what this is. Level 1 cache is used by the system of any smartphone to process the most urgent, primary tasks - such as ensuring the interaction of the central processor with other components of the device. The second level of cache memory is also used for primary tasks, but less urgent ones - opening system applications, clearing RAM, coherent functioning of all parts of the smartphone and ensuring optimal functioning of the redundant information algorithm, thanks to which sensors and user interaction systems operate accurately.

The auxiliary graphics processor is a dual-core ARM Mali-T860 MP2 operating at a clock frequency of 520 MHz. This is a mid-class chip, which cannot be called close to budget phones or top-end chips; it is the embodiment of MTK’s view of the classic mid-price category. To ensure the functioning of the central and graphics chips and the entire system as a whole, a smartphone cannot do without support for RAM with the following characteristics:

1. The amount of RAM is 3 GB.
2. Type - LPDDR 3.
3. Number of channels - single channel.
4. Clock frequency - 667 MHz.

Everything is simple and at the same time optimal. At this point, many users may wonder why the 3 main components of the system, namely the central processor, graphics chip and RAM work at different clock frequencies, won't the graphics accelerator hinder, for example, the potential of the central processor, based on the difference in clock speed? No, it will not. The fact is that the conditional efficiency for these three parts of the device will be different and the clock frequency can serve as an indicator of leveling, that is, the difference between the efficiency of these parameters. Simply put, the central chip gives the performance the smartphone needs at a given CPU frequency, and the graphics chip provides support to the central chip corresponding to its power at its configured clock speed. And the same is true with RAM. That is, all these 3 main characteristics of a smartphone are self-regulating, or, to be more precise, they are configured as optimally as possible by the manufacturer at the factory after long tests and matching.

The volume of built-in memory is 16 GB eMMC format with the ability to expand with microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC cards.

Multimedia LG Stylus 3

For lovers " mobile photography“LG engineers came up with a surprise by placing it in the main camera of this smartphone. But, looking at the cost of the device, they were a complete failure. The main camera module is 13 megapixels with CMOS technology, f/2.2 aperture and LED flash. The maximum video resolution is only 2 megapixels - 1920x1080 pixels at 30 frames per second. Plus, all this is backed up by imperfect optimization of the system camera application. This state of affairs may be normal for a device that costs an order of magnitude lower than this, but it in no way corresponds to the middle class, which is positioned as the company’s flagship and costs the same as the iPhone SE.

Other characteristics of the main camera include:

• autofocus, touch focus;
• digital zoom;
• digital image stabilization;
• panoramic shooting, HDR, self-timer, scene selection mode;
• geographic markers;
• face recognition;
• adjusting white balance, ISO, exposure.

Speaking specifically, then, of course, with the main camera you can get nice photos. And if you add shooting exclusively during daylight hours, a little skill and post-processing, then nothing will definitely stop you from starting Instagram. But in other ordinary cases, the smartphone is completely unable to take high-quality pictures - the auto mode does not work correctly and at night the picture completely floats.

Concerning front camera, here the situation is better, but still does not correspond to the class of the device. The 8 MP module allows you to shoot video at 1920x1080 pixels at 30 frames per second, which will please people who often record video on the front lens - not in every smartphone additional camera writes FullHD. It’s also good that the sensor is still 8 megapixels, and not 5, like many competitors. This allows you to take detailed photos and opens up more possibilities for post-processing. In general, the camera is ideal for selfies, which to some extent offsets the negative indicators of the main one. For the latter, by the way, it would be advisable to install a mid-class module from Sony, which would allow it to compete. And so - in the same price range, many other smartphones offer much better cameras. However, it is worth remembering that the LG Stylus 3 is a phablet and there is no special calculation for cameras.

Interface and wireless modules LG Stylus 3

The smartphone operates on the basis operating system Android 7.0 Nougat with LG proprietary shell. In general, the system functions stably - there are no lags or freezes when scrolling through the desktop, all applications open and run smoothly, except for heavy games, of course. There are some glitches in certain applications, for example with the basic camera application, as mentioned above, and some others. But they promise to fix all this in the coming updates.

The smartphone has a standard set of sensors:

• accelerometer;
• proximity sensor;
• light sensor;
• compass;
• gyroscope.

And, of course, a fingerprint scanner. As for support for wireless communication modules, the smartphone is fully adapted for the European market and CIS countries. GSM, UMTS, LTE networks and technologies supported wireless communication, such as: EDGE class 12, GPRS class 12, HSPA+, LTE cat 6. The set is standard, but you should be careful when buying a smartphone outside of Russia. There is a widespread, not unfounded opinion that smartphones, including the one under review, which are produced in different modifications for different markets, have support for different LTE bands. Consequently, if you buy a cheaper smartphone abroad and save a penny, even if you can independently update it to Russian-language Android, you will most likely not be able to resolve the issue of supporting domestic 4G networks.

Offline mode LG Stylus 3

The battery of the device, oddly enough, is removable, which gives a certain feeling of “cheapness”, because non-removable batteries have long been a common trend. The battery capacity of Stylus 3 is 3200 mAh. As mentioned above, thanks to the competent combination of an IPS matrix with an HD display and Android 7, energy consumption optimization is achieved. This allows the device to last almost a full working day. As for specific numbers, this is 3–5 hours of gaming load, depending on the game and the included wireless communication modules. In talk mode, the smartphone does not need to be recharged for up to 10 hours.

Price and video review of LG Stylus 3

After a detailed examination of all the characteristics of the smartphone, we can draw some conclusions. Stylus 3 will be an excellent choice for those who do not care about the brand, but want a phablet for themselves. Or simply for fans of the brand, since the former will most likely be put off by the overpriced smartphone. Indeed, everything about it is good, but this “good” does not at all correspond to the price they ask for it. If the cost were 7-8 thousand lower, you could look in his direction, but in this case, you can find more profitable offer from competitors.

The price of LG Stylus 3 in Russia is 22,990 rubles. Video review of the device:

Sales of LG Stylus 3 started in the spring of 2017. In Russian online stores, the device can be found at a price of 233 USD and 250 USD in Ukrainian stores (current at the time of writing this material). Main distinctive features This smartphone has a rather large screen (5.7”) and stylus support. At first glance, this is a potential candidate for the role of a budget replacement for phablets from Samsung series Note. Is this really so? Let’s try to find out in this review.

In certain regions, the smartphone may be known as LG Stylo 3 or LG K10 Pro. In addition, there are variations of it, differing in processor, 4G frequency bands and amount of RAM. On the Russian and Ukrainian markets, the device is presented as LG Stylus 3 (M400DY), in a single configuration (not to be confused with LG G3 Stylus , 2014 model).

The technical part has undergone cosmetic changes compared to its predecessor. The main innovations concern software.

Design, case materials, dimensions and weight

Despite its far from compact dimensions (79.8 mm wide, 155.6 mm high), the phablet fits very well in the hand. Its plastic body is quite thin (7.4 mm), not slippery, and the edges are slightly rounded for a comfortable grip. Weight is 149 grams.

At the top of the screen near the camera and sensors there is a red LED light. In the settings, you can choose under what conditions the notification light will turn on. There are no navigation touch buttons on the body - they are displayed in the interface. On-screen buttons can be swapped at your own discretion, but this entire panel regular means will not work.

The back cover and battery are removable, under the cover there are separate slots for two Nano-SIMs and a card MicroSD memory. The fingerprint scanner is built into the power button, which is located under the camera unit. The sensor works accurately (one touch is enough), and the unlocking speed is acceptable.

When launching the front camera, a single tap on the scanner will replace pressing the shutter button. And with a double tap you can take a screenshot.

Hardware volume buttons are located on the left side.

The hole for an additional microphone for noise reduction can be found on the top edge.

At the bottom there is a MicroUSB connector (with OTG support), a microphone and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Inside the side of the case there is a niche in which the stylus is located.

The hook-shaped “cap” of the pen serves as a camouflage, as it follows the design and shape of the side frame.

Compared to its predecessor (LG Stylus 2), the diameter of the stylus tip has been reduced to 1.8 mm, in order to achieve more accurate input. Pressure pressure does not affect line thickness when writing notes. But the tilt is recognized, which gives additional scope for creativity to lovers of calligraphic writing of letters.

The stylus is light and thin, but due to its cylindrical shape it seems less comfortable than the stylus on the SG Note (from the third generation). And in general, his functionality inferior to S-Pen.

For example, missing physical button There are “handles” on the body, and therefore the functions that it performs, which are also unavailable. The pen cannot be used as an alternative to the cursor to preview content without touching the touchscreen. And during the drawing process, at first you can’t shake the feeling that the input accuracy does not reach the level of Samsung Note line. But all this is not critical, you can get used to it.

P.S.:Other features of working with the pen will be discussed in subsequent sections of this review.

CPU

LG does not change its principles: in a smartphone costing around $250 it installs an entry-level chipset designed for budget devices. We are talking about the 64-bit MediaTek MT6750, which includes 8 Cortex-A53 cores (4 at 1.5 GHz and another 4 at 1 GHz). The processor's "partner" in the form of the Mali-T860 MP2 video chip also has rather modest performance. The indicators in synthetic benchmarks are corresponding: approximately 38 thousand points in AnTuTu.

If you close your eyes to the cost, then it’s not all that bad. The system interface works quite smoothly, and if you run several applications at the same time, the smartphone does not slow down. There is enough performance reserve for resource-intensive 3D games. Even though they run with optimized graphics, the device still copes with the task. Under heavy and long-term loads there are no heating problems.

Memory

The smartphone is equipped with 2 GB of RAM. But the M400DK version is more interesting due to its support for 3 GB of RAM. True, you can’t find it on sale here, since it is intended for the Indian market. But you can “live” with what you have: there is no significant lack of free RAM.

Of the 16 GB of built-in storage, 9.29 GB is available for storing programs and personal files. Still, in 2017 they could install a more “solid” drive. I'm glad there's a slot for external storage separate, plus installation of microSD flash drives of gigantic capacity (up to 2 TB) is supported.

Autonomy

Fortunately, LG was not greedy here, installing a 3200 mAh battery. With a full battery, in moderately intensive use, about 60% of the charge is consumed per day. That is, using the device in normal mode (without loading games or watching videos for long periods of time), you can count on about 2 daylight hours battery life. Well, if you don’t deny yourself anything, the charge will be just enough from morning to evening.

However, when running games that require system resources, the charge drains just as intensely as on most other smartphones. Fast charging technology is not provided. Using the included power adapter (5V 1.2A), the device charges from 0 to 100% in 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Camera

The main camera is a 13-megapixel sensor (the manufacturer of which is still unknown), with an F2.2 aperture. There is autofocus and single-tone flash.The camera interface is simple and concise, with a minimum number of settings.Auto, Panorama and HDR modes are available. Video recording capabilities are modest: video resolution is 1920x1080, with a frame rate of 30 FPS, without any stabilization.

The quality of shooting in this smartphone is directly related to the level of lighting. For example, during the day outside in sunny weather you can achieve quite acceptable results. And if you provide a lighting level close to the studio level in the room, then the camera will show its best side during product photography. But already in cloudy weather, street shots will suffer from a lack of sharpness. Also, few people will be pleased with the results obtained under weak artificial lighting.

In such conditions, you cannot do without a tripod: focusing is very slow, the frames turn out blurry at the slightest movement. Therefore, the camera can safely be considered the weak point of this smartphone, especially considering its cost. However, not everyone pays so much attention to this point. There is a category of people for whom the capabilities of this camera are enough to capture a daytime landscape (object, person, event, text, etc.).

Therefore, everyone can independently evaluate the quality of the photographs taken with the main camera of the LG Stylus 3 smartphone using test frames.

The front camera (8 MP) is capable of taking “auto-selfies”: when a face is detected, a photo will be automatically taken within a few seconds. The focusing is fixed, even during the day the frames are not particularly sharp and slightly blurry.

Display

The 5.7” touch panel is made using In-cell Touch technology. This is necessary to improve the behavior of the touchscreen when entering with a pen. At the same time, the sensor responds very clearly to finger touches. 10-position multi-touch supported. The display is covered with wear-resistant glass, the manufacturer of which is not advertised. It is difficult to judge the quality of glass, however, if you do not use a nail instead of a stylus, scratches will not appear on their own.

Taking into account the HD resolution (720x1280), the pixel density is 258 PPI. If you look closely, individual dots are noticeable, especially when compared with the 2K screen of the SG Note 4. In everyday work this does not interfere at all; pixelation catches the eye only in the textures of strategy games, when zooming in on the picture. But for VR this resolution is definitely not suitable. In the sun, the screen remains readable if the brightness is turned up to full. Color rendition is natural, the picture is not distorted when viewed from angles (a good IPS matrix is ​​used).

Connection

The device is designed to install 2 Nano SIM cards and is capable of operating in 2G, 3G and 4G networks (B3/B7/B20). Add to list wireless networks includes a single-band Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n module and Bluetooth 4.2. Among all navigation systems, the manufacturer announced support for GPS (with A-GPS technology), but in fact the smartphone works great with GLONASS. Without an active Internet connection, it very quickly connects to satellites and almost instantly determines the current location. And the presence of a digital compass makes it easier to navigate the area.

Sound

The location of the multimedia speaker is good - on the back of the case. You will not block the sound when holding your smartphone in horizontal orientation. But the volume reserve is normal; when playing the ringing melody, no distortion or wheezing is heard. The sound does not hurt the ears, because high frequencies are not overestimated, and the average ones are quite well expressed. There are no problems with the speaker either; the interlocutor can be heard loudly and clearly. The noise reduction system does a good job: even in windy weather, the interlocutor will be able to understand the speech of the owner of the LG Stylus 3.

OS

The product received a fresh, but 32-bit version of the OS - Android 7.0 (Nougat). The standard system interface is replaced by a laconic but pleasant appearance proprietary shell from LG. She brings some additional settings, but the system is not overloaded like MIUI. The proprietary feature from LG has not gone away, allowing you to control the display lock using a double tap. But the main thing is the improved software Pen Pop 2.0 (details below).

Features of software for working with the stylus

The key principles of interaction between the LG Stylus 3 and the pen largely coincide with what Samsung has honed over several generations Galaxy Note. Removing the stylus is accompanied by a certain reaction of the device: vibration, sound notifications, launching specified tools for working with the “drawing stick”. The behavior is customizable, including disabling the gadget’s response to the pen.

When you remove the stylus, a menu pops up on the screen for quick access to the main actions. Tiles with the latest handwritten notes/drawings are also displayed here.

Screen-Off Memo technology allows you to create notes without first unlocking the screen. Just take out the “virtual pen” and write. In this mode, an eraser is available (if you need to erase excess), buttons for sharing a note or saving it.

The Pen Keeper function takes care of those who are not yet used to the stylus and always forget it somewhere. Using vibration, sound and a pop-up notification on the display, the smartphone will report the absence of its companion.You don't have to minimize the active app to access and work with your notes. The OS also has a built-in simple image editor designed to work with a pen.

Pros and cons of LG Stylus 3 M400DY

Pros:

• quickly create handwritten notes even when the screen is locked;
• excellent navigation work;
• removable battery;
• separate slots for SIM and memory cards.

Minuses:

• mediocre main camera;
• no NFC;
• A 32-bit OS is used, despite the 64-bit hardware base.

Alternatives

Comparing this device with models without stylus support is blasphemy. But the irony is that suitable options, comparable in price, were released a long time ago and are no longer on sale. You can still find the LG Stylus II K520 in some online stores, starting at 219 USD. Its characteristics are almost identical to the Stylus 3, with the exception of the amount of RAM (1.5 GB) and the presence of NFC. In other words, at the moment there are no current offers that could provide real competition to this device in its price category.

Our review of the LG Stylus 3 smartphone

Pampering for the sake of LG Stylus 3 can also be used for drawing, but designers and artists need tools of a different level. It is more appropriate to use this smartphone for recording ideas, creating handwritten notes, or sketching something. For merchandisers, merchandisers, storekeepers and anyone who works with spreadsheets and databases on mobile. devices, it is difficult to come up with a more convenient control option than a stylus.

Summing up the review, we can summarize: this product may well claim to be a convenient and relatively affordable electronic notebook. A greatly simplified version of the Galaxy Note 5, for those who are not satisfied with the cost of the latter, as well as a glass body, non-separable design and non-removable battery. And also, if for some reason there is no desire to buy a used SG Note 3-4 generations. Not everyone needs a stylus, but those who see potential in its use will appreciate this device.

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LG Stylus 3 a powerful eight-core smartphone running the Android operating system in a stylish thin 7.4 mm case with rounded edges and a stylus integrated into the frame of the smartphone, ensuring maximum comfort in using the device. The new product is equipped with a large screen, there is a slot for installing SIM cards with high-speed Internet support and a slot for a memory card with a capacity of up to 2 TB.

Main characteristics of Elgie Stylus 3: 2 SIM cards with support for 4G LTE, HD screen with a diagonal of 5.7 inches, operating Android system 7.0 Nougat, 8-core processor with a frequency of 1500 MHz, 13 MP main camera, 3200 mAh battery, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory.

Safe and fast unlocking of LG Stylus 3 thanks to the fingerprint scanner conveniently located on the back of the smartphone. Using a fingerprint scanner, you can not only unlock your phone, but also take selfies from the front camera or quickly take a screenshot of the screen by double-clicking.

The improved stylus and Pen Pop 2.0 interface provide maximum ease of use with the device. As soon as the LGi Stylus 3 user removes the stylus from the phone body, a menu of applications for working with the stylus will appear on the display. To prevent the stylus from being lost, the new product has a Pen Keeper function; if the pen is far from the smartphone, you will see a warning notification on the screen. Screen-off Memo this function allows you to create notes directly on the smartphone screen even if it is turned off.

The powerful 8-core processor and large RAM of Elgie Stylus 3 should provide multitasking and high performance. The large and bright HD screen with In-cell Touch technology is comfortable for working with applications and performing other tasks. Two SIM cards and support for 4G LTE networks will help you select competitive rates and access the Internet at high speeds.

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The LG Q Stylus+ looks solid and even a little strict. The perimeter of the smartphone is surrounded by a thick and durable metal frame, and back It is covered by a plastic panel, which even at close range is quite difficult to distinguish from glass. There is no reason for regret, because plastic is much more practical - it will not break into a thousand pieces when dropped.

By the way, the gadget certified to military standard MIL-STD 810G. This does not mean that the phone is absolutely immortal, but it is much less afraid of falls, shaking, high temperatures and other aggressive influences than its competitors.

The device is quite large - screen diagonal is 6.2 inches. After more compact smartphones It will take some getting used to, but there are no problems with ergonomics. An additional and very serious plus - water protection according to IP68 standard. This means the Q Stylus+ can spend half an hour underwater at a depth of up to 1.5 meters. So you can lazily lie around the pool with it on vacation, without fear of flying splashes, or even snorkel and take underwater photographs.

Q Stylus+ can spend half an hour underwater at a depth of up to 1.5 meters

The new-fashioned “bangs” above the screen are not here, and for many this may even be a plus. Still, she's already a little boring. However, there are other, much more useful features. Firstly, headphone jack on site- Hurrah Hurrah! Secondly, retractable there are two slots on the side of the gadget. The main nanoSIM card is inserted into one of them, and an additional nanoSIM plus microSD is inserted into the other to expand data storage.

Fingerprint scanner, of course, there is also. It is located on the back panel and recognizes the fingerprint pattern very accurately. Unlocking is not instantaneous, but fast: the smartphone needs a little less than a second.

Good screen and comfortable stylus

Large screen with wide viewing angles, 18:9 aspect ratio and natural color reproduction- one of the main strengths of the LG Q Stylus+. It’s great to watch movies on, it’s comfortable to play games, and there are no problems with all other tasks. The brightness reserve is good - even on a fine sunny day outside, everything is clearly visible on the display. It is built on the basis of good IPS matrices with a resolution of 2160x1080 pixels. The diagonal, remember, is 6.2 inches.

As soon as you take out the stylus, space for notes immediately appears on the screen

The device also has its own superpower: on the bottom panel there is a groove in which a compact and very convenient stylus. The thing is extremely rare and very useful. As soon as you take it out, a place for notes immediately appears on the screen: an excellent help during meetings, meetings or sudden calls, when you urgently need to write something down, but searching for a pen and paper is long and tedious.

You can also make notes on PDF documents or directly on website pages, and then save them and send them via the right channels communications: from mail to instant messengers. You can leave notes on the phone's display when it's turned off, personalize photos and videos, and create GIFs. Or you can simply use a stylus to control the operating system interface, if in some situation it is suddenly more convenient than using your finger. At lunch, for example, when you don’t want to touch the phone with greasy hands.

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Shooting quality is ok

LG Q Stylus+ is a mid-priced smartphone, so the cameras here are quite ordinary. During the day and at dusk, you can use it to get good shots with a normal level of sharpness and good color rendition, but at night and indoors, of course, it is better to turn on the flash.

The resolution of the main single camera is 16 megapixels, the resolution of the selfie module is 8 megapixels. In the second case, according to good tradition, a skin smoothing mode with eight intensity levels is available. Well, don’t forget about background blur: it’s there too, and the software result of the single-camera LG Q Stylus+ is not much worse than that of phones with dual cameras.

Videos can be recorded in resolution FullHD 1920x1080 pixels. The most important thing here is not to swing your smartphone from side to side, since there is no optical stabilization. If you hold the device confidently and move it smoothly, then there will be no problems during daytime shooting.

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See examples of LG Q Stylus+ test photos

Copes with the main tasks with a bang

The LG Q Stylus+ doesn't set performance records in benchmarks, but that's not the main thing. The most important thing is that when working with mail, web surfing, editing documents, communicating in instant messengers and performing other basic tasks, the gadget copes with its work quickly and confidently. The only thing that can make it difficult is running demanding games with high graphics settings, so it’s better to wisely choose the optimal settings. Still, it was not intended as a gaming device. However, on basic settings graphics, even the demanding World of Tanks Blitz works flawlessly.

Sleek design and slim body

The thin metal frame, complemented by curved 2.5D glass, provides reliable protection and a premium appearance of the smartphone.

6.2" FHD+ FullVision display

Allow yourself more! The wide and bright FullVision display with an 18:9 aspect ratio will bring new colors to your photos and videos.

Portrait camera mode

The selfie camera's Portrait mode lets you take photos where your portrait is in focus while the background is artistically blurred. You can adjust the degree of blur of the background, creating the so-called “bokeh” effect.

Focus quickly on moving objects

The main camera with fast focusing on moving objects will allow you to capture any, even the most fleeting moment! Capture your best moments without distortion in bright, clear photos.

DTS:X multichannel surround sound

Support for the new DTS:X multi-channel audio format provides a fully immersive experience, providing surround sound for music, gaming and video viewing.

QLens technology

Take a photo of an item using QLens and get information about similar items. QLens technology can recognize images of food, clothing, accessories, photographs of celebrities and landmarks.

Notes when the display is off

Write down all your ideas! Take notes right on the display: just pull out the stylus and start writing, no need to turn on your smartphone.

Creating GIF files

Create and edit video clips using the stylus and share them with friends.

Multifunctional fingerprint scanner

The fingerprint scanner, conveniently located on the cover of the smartphone, ensures reliable protection of your personal data. You can also use it to quickly take a selfie, take a screenshot of the display, or call up the control panel.

Military protection standard MIL-STD-810G + IP68

The IP68 degree of protection confirms that the LG Q Stylus+ smartphone is not afraid of either water or dust. In addition, the smartphone is certified to the military standard MIL-STD-810.

Fast charging USB Type-C

Wait less, charge your smartphone faster! USB Type-C charging allows you to charge your smartphone faster, and the symmetrical double-sided connector is convenient to connect.