Smartphone LG Q Stylus +: advantages and disadvantages

The Korean brand LG, determined to keep up with the best manufacturers like Samsung and Asus, made an attempt to compete with them with the release of the flagship tablet phone LG Q Stylus.

Popular models of Q Stylus modifications from LG

The company introduced to the Russian market a device of the middle price category, made in three versions: stylus +, stylus, stylus a. The gadget is focused on sharing with a display navigation device, which, according to the developers, provides more ease of use than with a typical sensor keyboard.

A gadget with a stylus pen has attracted the interest of a large number of consumers. After all, with all the improved qualities and characteristics, the device is distinguished by an inexpensive price in comparison with analogues of well-known manufacturing companies. The device is based on the std-810 G standard, which allows the smartphone not to be afraid of shocks and elevated temperatures.The gadget looks very strict and solid, has a metal edge and a plastic back panel. And as soon as you get a pen-stylus, a wide window for notes immediately opens on the display.

From mid-summer 2018, the company began to produce limited edition models: improved, basic and simplified. All modifications successfully work in tandem with a stylus that recognizes entries even when the screen is off. Using the element, you can modify the captured photos and videos, creating GIF animations. Models have relatively sharp edges, so they do not resemble ordinary soap. They do not slip edge over the surface when the owner is trying to watch the news or a clip during a snack at the table.

Stylus+ review

With this smartphone, the owner can live a rich life: listen to the radio and downloaded music, watch online videos, write notes with a stylus pen, take GIFs and high-quality photos, and the fingerprint reader located on the cover of the device ensures the protection of all personal data.

Screen

A gadget that has a 6.2-inch FHD+ FullVision reflective screen. The aspect ratio of the device reduces the number of movements when reading text, messages and other information. The result of the ratio is that the device looks more modern and more attractive to the consumer. The resolution is standard full HD, but it is this moment that prevents the battery from draining quickly. The touch screen instantly reacts to the presence of the stylus, which is fixed inside the phone.

Its resolution is 1080 by 21060 pixels, which exceeds the resolution of many modern TVs.The density of each is 402 pixels element, which makes it possible to display each reproduced picture clearly and as detailed as possible. Video on the gadget can be viewed without borders, just spreading the screen with two fingers. Quad HD+ matrix with home theater-like color reproduction, as the 6.2-inch display supports HDR video.

If the display colors on the display does not suit the owner, you can always adjust the color and brightness to your liking. At night, the brightness of a smartphone monitor is harmful to the retina, so in the settings you can choose a change in color reproduction according to the time of day. The display in the evening will give off a light yellow tint, which will be safe for eye health.

Memory and processor

The version uses an octa-core processor running on a Snapdragon 660 chip based on the ARM architecture. In the processor, two autonomous quad-core sets are combined by a chip to improve the efficiency of the smartphone. Depending on the task, the solution is transferred to the cell of the processor cores that will be the most suitable. Energy-efficient elements perform the simplest tasks, and when you need to work in game mode, the processor turns on productive cores. In addition, the Snapdragon 660 chip has an option to automatically adjust the frequency depending on the intensity of the processor and temperature conditions.

Prime device from LG, which is all right with autonomy. The phone has a good smooth operation. If you do not abuse the capabilities of the smartphone, then its performance remains at a decent level. Applications open quickly enough.

The unit runs on Android 8.1.0 Oreo, has 4 gigabytes of RAM and a flash module up to 64 gigabytes.RAM is one of the most important parameters that affects the operation of the tablet phone, as the ability of the gadget to run several applications at the same time increases. This volume allows you to process files with high quality, quickly work with documents of any complexity, view videos online without “brakes” in fullHD resolution, play shooters at maximum settings, and respond faster to any actions.

A 64 GB drive significantly increases the exchange of information between devices, transfers a huge amount of data at high speed. And thanks to the volumetric capacity of the element, the user will have enough space to save high-resolution files: photos, videos, music videos.

Camera and multimedia

The gadget has a high-resolution matrix, xenon and photo flash and additional controls: optical stabilization and laser autofocus. The flagship records video in Full HD and supports simultaneous recording from the main and front cameras. In active games, stylus + can also come in handy. The mobile port for gamers runs without noticeable lag at medium settings, and most shooters can be played at maximum settings. The rear camera has a single 16-megapixel module, the front selfie camera has 8-megapixels.

If both cameras are paired, then the overall value of the main shooting parameter is wider, and in a second of time more light enters the sensors through the lenses. High-speed autofocus (approximately 0.1 seconds) is also due to the camera duo, measuring depth of field more accurately. Image quality improves even in dimly lit environments.The quality factor of the photos, of course, does not strike the user's imagination, however, the stylus has a much wider range of colors for pictures, and there are less small noises than similar analogues. High-speed focusing on moving subjects is 22% faster than standard, and the "portrait" option will take a selfie even with the Bokeh effect. The rear camera with active focus on moving objects will allow you to capture the fastest moment of movement. With this smartphone, the best moments in life will be preserved in bright and clear photos.

Thanks to an infrared emitter and a second camera with a wide-angle glass lens, you can study the reflection of the sun. At the command of the owner, the smartphone is able to photograph: all those present in a large room, even at night; an airplane flying very high in the sky, a small ant underfoot, take a picture of a passer-by from the roof of a sixteen-story building. Using a smartphone, you can make a collage of two or four photos, since the device takes pictures and constructs pictures simply elementarily. A smartphone user can enter handwritten information even when the smartphone screen is off. Also, with the help of a stylus pen, you can create animated GIFs from your own photos and videos.

Multimedia functions of the gadget: large-scale video shooting at the digital level; compression and decompression of the converted data; high-speed execution of three-dimensional graphic operations; deploying live video on the display; the presence of an output for a color analog video signal.

The smartphone without consequences tolerates large temperature fluctuations and direct sunlight, vibration moments and pressure drops.The gadget will be appropriate for use in mountainous areas, and if it falls from a height of one and a half meters, it will not fall apart into small pieces. After all, it is these unpleasant moments that end the “life” of most smartphones.

Communications

The device is endowed with a microSD card slot, Wi-Fi 802 connecting element, Bluetooth, GPS navigator, fingerprint scanner, digital tuner, Edge. The online assistant "Sound Google" allows you to control the device using voice commands, answer questions, serve as a translator, create documentation records in the QuickMemo application, save information and photos in the Google cloud.

Music and radio

The built-in audio jack on the top allows you to listen to FM radio and music files without a wired headphone adapter. At the bottom of the gadget is a speaker and a USB Type port, which will also serve to quickly charge the battery. And the GTS-X option is responsible for the sound in the phone's headphones. DTS:x multi-channel support brings you the ultimate concert hall experience with surround sound for music, radio, video and shooter games.

The special mda CREATOR plug-in points exactly to the place where the sound comes from, lays the necessary trajectory for the audio file in three dimensions. Tracks sounding in this format are adaptable, being able to work with more than a dozen speakers. DTS:X even allows you to control the volume of dialogue. Listening to music on the stylus through headphones turns into a pleasure, because the unit provides an increased volume margin and excellent sound.Due to the presence of the Bluetooth option in the smartphone, the owner of the device can simultaneously connect two pairs of headphones at once wirelessly.

autonomy

Supports the dual sim function, the battery capacity is 3300 mAh, enough charge to operate the device for 1.5 days. However, a significant drawback of the device is that it does not support a frequency of 5 GHz Wi-Fi. The tempered glass of the smartphone looks presentable and is protected from impacts. The complete set of the gadget is complemented by a stylus pen, a 1 m power cord, and a charger. Thanks to Qualcomm Quick Charge, you can restore the battery to 60% in just half an hour.

The fingerprint scanner application located on the back of the device is one of the ways to unlock the gadget. A more secure method is the face recognition function of the user, who may even be wearing glasses.

Working with a stylus pen

LG-STYLUS has become a successful alternative to a regular notebook, in which you can not only make short notes with a stylus pen, but also create huge notes. After all, the gadget is always at hand with the owner, and completely replaces the carrying of a huge notebook. Sketches by hand, notes or notes are saved in the application. Then, using the s pen option, all fragments can be corrected and modified, and then sent to any social network or mailbox.

Characteristic

• Gadget type - smartphone.
• Design - the main material is a plastic monoblock with a metal edging.
• Dimensions - 18:9.
• The number of SIM cards is 2.
• The operation of SIM cards is a variable.
• Internet standards - GSM, 4G.
• Processor - Mediatek 6582, 8 cores.
• RAM - 4 gigabytes.
• Internal memory - 64 gigabytes.
• The screen is a touch screen with information input using a stylus or a fingerprint.
• Front camera - 8 MP with autofocus, rear 16 MP.
• Productivity is increased.
• Additional options - angular direction sensor, LED, proximity sensor.

According to user reviews, you get used to the stylus + model with a pen pretty quickly. With USB Type charging, the device charges much faster, and the symmetrical double-sided connector is very ergonomic when connected. The phone is also convenient for launching applications, while a powerful battery supports the device for a whole day. The most "gluttonous" shooters the unit can scroll without much load on the processor. And the way the gadget takes pictures and shoots video is comparable to the work of a professional video camera. Buying a smartphone is the most profitable and without the risk of acquiring a fake is best from official LG dealers. Average price: from 22,000 rubles, from 130,000 tenge.

• protection against water and dust;
• smart interface;
• productive and convenient gadget;
• good unit for playing games and watching videos;
• modern processor;
• autofocus;
• fingerprint scanner;
• powerful battery;
• a function for recognizing objects in the frame and goods in stores;
• powerful sound.

• insufficient sharpness of pointing cameras at night.

Over time, the stylus smartphone will be offered in a variety of colors. However, which model is better to buy for yourself, only the consumer will determine. At the same time, one should take into account the fact that the previous LG-G line had less functionality, but a much higher cost. In addition, Stylus has a number of innovative options and features available only in premium versions of LG smartphones.The brand positions the stylus smartphone as a mid-range gadget, so the device will be available to the average Russian.