Launch report · LG
LG G3 Stylus: A budget big-screen phone with a stylus, riding the G3 name.
SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2014·$350·Score 38/100
The G3 Stylus borrowed the acclaimed G3 name for a budget phablet with a simple rubber stylus. The low-res screen and modest internals revealed its true tier, but for buyers wanting a cheap big-screen note-taker it filled a niche.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.5" LCD
Chipset
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
Memory
1 GB · 8 GB
Main cam
13 MP
Battery
3,000 mAh
Weight
163 g
What stands out
- Included a stylus at a budget price.
- Big screen and removable battery.
- microSD + jack.
- Rode the popular G3 branding.
What to watch
- qHD on a 5.5" screen looked soft.
- Just 1 GB RAM.
- Basic rubber stylus (no digitizer).
- 3G only.
The phone it has to beat
OnePlus X
$249 · score 64/100