LG Stylus DAB+
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Display
5.7 inches
720 x 1280
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Storage
16GB
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Battery size
3,000 mAh
While the overall performance of the LG Stylus DAB+ isn’t exceptional even within its constrained price range, it is considerably cheaper than the Note 5 while still being within striking distance of its battery life.
The good
- Saves money on streaming services
- Stylus works well
- Good battery life
- Acceptable camera
Could be better
- Digital radio disappointments
- Mediocre application performance
The LG Stylus DAB+ sells itself on the inclusion of digital radio, but it’s not the reason to buy this particular phone.
Smartphones as a category are very mature, with only a few features used to differentiate each model, and that’s typically in the premium space. For a mid-range phone to include a world’s first feature is an interesting step on LG’s part, but that’s precisely what the LG Stylus DAB+ does.
Design
- Digital radio support is a neat idea held back by a number of awkward limitations
- Titular stylus adds versatility your average smartphone lacks
Camera
- Unremarkable yet totally competent camera, both for traditional photography and selfies
Performance
- Sits at the low end of the performance rankings, even compared to significantly cheaper smartphones
- Still capable of acceptable performance in basic tasks
Battery life
- Plenty of endurance thanks to its 3,000mAh battery
- Even with its large screen, all-day battery life is well within reach
Verdict
- The digital radio feature might be a bit of a letdown, but if you're after an affordable phone you can write notes on, the LG Stylus DAB+ is well worth a look
Pricing and availability
LG Stylus DAB+
Rock out more affordably
With its built-in digital radio and note-taking stylus, the LG Stylus DAB+ is quite unlike any other smartphone on the market.
- The LG Stylus DAB+ retails for $449, but you can find it cheaper at online retailers and marketplaces like eBay.
LG Stylus DAB+ specs
Display |
Camera |
Physical dimensions |
Connectivity |
Power, storage and battery |
Device features |
| Display size | 5.7 inches |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 258 |
| Rear camera megapixels | 13MP |
|---|---|
| Rear camera aperture size | N/A |
| Video recording | N/A |
| Front camera megapixels | 8MP |
| Front camera aperture size | N/A |
| Dimensions | 155mm x 79.6mm x 7.4mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 144.5g |
| NFC | No |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n |
| Network category speed | N/A |
| Processor | Snapdragon 410 |
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| RAM | 2GB |
| Operating system | Android 6 |
| Internal storage |
16GB |
| External storage support | Up to 128GB |
| Battery capacity | 3,000mAh |
| Headphone jack | Yes |
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| Fingerprint sensor | No |
| Water resistance | N/A |
| Wireless charging | No |
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