LG Stylus DAB+ Review: Plans | Pricing | Specs
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- Battery Score
3.5
- Camera Score
3
- Design Score
3
- Performance Score
2
- Battery Score
3.5
Summary
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.
- Saves money on streaming services
- Stylus works well
- Good battery life
- Acceptable camera
- Digital radio disappointments
- Mediocre application performance
Details
Pricing & Availability
Launch price (RRP) | $449 |
Launch date | 2016-04 |
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
- The LG Stylus DAB+ is no longer available for purchase in Australia.
Specifications
Display
Camera
Physical Dimensions
Connectivity
Power, storage and battery
Device features
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