LG is really looking to capitalise on the success of the G3. In addition to the low-priced G3 Beat, which we reviewed a little while ago, the company has also rolled out another model - the G3 Stylus. As its name suggests, the unique touch this time is a stylus. Very few companies still design phones with styli, so LG's latest model already stands out.
It isn’t often that we see a smartphone with a stylus these days. LG’s attempt to ship just such a product largely falls flat. The LG G3 Stylus is an overpriced mid-range phone which doesn’t really feel competitive against other devices in its price range. There isn’t any software that takes advantage of the alternative input method, and so it just feels like something that’s been tacked on. Performance is weak, and the screen is especially disappointing. On the positive side, the G3 Stylus inherits the custom UI and many of the neat shortcuts and features seen in the impressive LG G3.
Alternate names | D690 |
Brand | LG |
Model | G3 Stylus |
Price in India | ₹21,500 |
Release date | August 2014 |
Form factor | Touchscreen |
Dimensions (mm) | 149.30 x 75.90 x 10.20 |
Weight (g) | 163.00 |
Battery capacity (mAh) | 3000 |
Removable battery | Yes |
Colours | Black, White, Gold |
Screen size (inches) | 5.50 |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Resolution | 540x960 pixels |
Pixels per inch (PPI) | 200 |
Processor | 1.3GHz quad-core |
Processor make | MediaTek MT6582 |
RAM | 1GB |
Internal storage | 8GB |
Expandable storage | Yes |
Expandable storage type | microSD |
Rear camera | 13-megapixel |
Rear flash | Yes |
Front camera | 1.3-megapixel |
Operating system | Android 4.4 |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 b/g/n |
GPS | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes, v 4.00 |
NFC | No |
Infrared | Yes |
USB OTG | No |
Headphones | 3.5mm |
FM | No |
Number of SIMs | 2 |
Wi-Fi Direct | No |
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | No |
SIM 1 | |
SIM Type | Micro-SIM |
GSM/CDMA | GSM |
3G | Yes |
4G/ LTE | No |
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | No |
SIM 2 | |
SIM Type | Micro-SIM |
GSM/CDMA | GSM |
3G | Yes |
4G/ LTE | No |
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | No |
Compass/ Magnetometer | No |
Proximity sensor | Yes |
Accelerometer | Yes |
Ambient light sensor | No |
Gyroscope | No |
Barometer | No |
Temperature sensor | No |
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