LG Stylo 6 Review: All-rounder phone with a huge display

Read this comprehensive LG Stylo 6 review to learn more about this all-rounder phone’s huge display, large battery, and tablet-like features.

LG Stylo 6 smartphone was released in 2020. This phone is the newest member of the LG Stylo family. Stylo is a banner for LG’s mobile devices that come with a stylus pen.

The manufacturer claims that LG Stylo phones are for people who pursue artistic endeavors. Rather than being called a smartphone, LG Stylo 6 is more suitable to be called a phablet (phone-tablet).

Its design and features combine almost every little thing you can find in a smartphone and a tablet. The device’s huge display and stylus pen are definitely for people with high productivity but refuse to carry a laptop around.

If you are curious about this phone, read this LG Stylo 6 review to learn more about its functionality. Also, find out whether this phone is worth your bucks or not.

LG Stylo 6 Key Specs

LG Stylo 6 (LM-Q730TM / LM-Q730MM) specifications:

• Weight: 219g
• Dimensions: 171 x 78 x 8.6mm
• OS: Android 10
• Screen size: 6.8-inch
• Resolution: 2460 x 1080
• CPU: 2.3GHz Octa-core, MediaTek Helio P35
• RAM: 3GB
• Storage: 64GB
• Battery: 4,000 mAh, Non-removable
• Rear camera: 13MP + 5MP (ultrawide) + 5MP (depth)
• Front camera: 13MP

LG Stylo 6 Design

As we mentioned above, the LG Stylo 6 is more of a phablet rather than a smartphone. Therefore, its design emphasizes more on functionality instead of a trendy appearance. Nonetheless, LG Stylo 6 still looks pleasant to the eye.

LG Stylo 6 feels heavier than usual phones as it weighs 219 grams. It is also 8.6 mm thick. It is most likely to accommodate its pretty huge battery capacity and the stylus pen slot.

Despite it being quite heavy, the body is made of plastic with a glossy finish. The rainbow effect on the back cover also makes the phone look premium similar to flagship phones. However, the back cover is prone to smudges and fingerprints.

LG Stylo 6 has three rear-facing cameras lined up horizontally on the back and an LED flash. There is also a fingerprint scanner below them. Not only that this phone is tall, but it also has pretty thick bezels.

The combination makes it hard to grip and operate the screen with one hand. There is an o-shape notch on the front which houses a front-facing camera.

Meanwhile, you can find a stereo speaker, a headphone jack, a USB-C charging port, and a stylus port on the bottom of the phone.

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LG Stylo 6 Display

LG Stylo 6 uses IPS LCD panel on its 6.8-inch display in 2460 x 1080 resolution (Full HD+). The display also has a density of 395 pixels per inch. Being the sixth member of its family, the LG Stylo 6 shows an improvement in terms of display quality.

The display looks sharp and crisp thanks to its resolution and pixel density. Color reproduction is accurate and the screen itself is still readable when exposed to sunlight.

LG uses the term “FullVision” to boast about this phone’s display. The LG Stylo 6 is believed to be able to provide a vivid visual experience during multimedia viewing.

The multimedia viewing experience is satisfying but some games and applications cannot fit the screen ratio. Some videos also cannot fill the entire screen unless you use third-party software to change it.

On a more positive note, the screen is proven to be vivid and clear. Full HD videos and above look fantastic on this display.

Although it is not a 90hz display, the display is responsive. The screen size loads more contents of web pages due to its tall size and scrolling looks smooth. The viewing angle is great because the display uses an IPS panel. However, some people may find the bezels are a waste of space.

LG Stylo 6 Camera

This phone has three rear-facing cameras on the back. There is a main 13MP camera, a 5MP ultrawide camera, and a 5MP depth sensor camera. Meanwhile, a 13MP camera is available on the front for you to take selfies.

As a phone that falls between the low and mid-range categories, LG Stylo 6 produces outstanding photos. The pictures come out with details and they have little to almost zero noise in well-lit conditions.

The camera software also makes the colors pop out although some people may find it oversaturated. What we like the most about the photo quality is the color balance. The software manages to find the right tone in every condition.

Ultrawide and bokeh photos show above-average color accuracy and depth of field. Unfortunately, the cameras do not do well in low light conditions. The noises are noticeable and the pictures tend to be blurry.

You can turn on the LED flash but it does not help much. The front-facing camera is quite decent and obviously convenient for people who like to share their selfies on social media.

The LG Stylo 6 can record videos up to 1080p at 30fps. The quality is just average but you can enable steady recording mode to compensate for camera movement. The video mode struggles to produce a satisfying result during the night or dark condition.

LG Stylo 6 Storage

This device provides 64GB of internal storage and it is the only variant available in the market. 64GB is now the standard among smartphones but there are people who find it too small. You still can download and store plenty of files with that capacity.

If you find 64GB is still too small, there is a hybrid SIM-microSD slot. It is expandable up to 2TB. Because the slot is hybrid, you can only insert one SIM card when using the microSD.

As the last resort, you can back up your files to your computer using the USB Type-C or upload them to cloud storage.

LG Stylo 6 Performance

LG Stylo 6 is equipped with 2.3GHz MediaTek Helio P35. The chipset was released in 2018 to compete against Snapdragon 660. Therefore, this chipset belongs to the middle-range category.

This phone is also supported by 3GB of RAM, which is common for phones at this price range. Sadly, LG Stylo 6 does not give an impressive performance. It can take seconds to open apps and there were hiccups when using the keyboard.

Screen transition is not that smooth and you can notice the lags when moving on to another application. We also experienced frame drops when trying to access the notification bar.

This LG Stylo 6 review finds that this phone does not give a smooth experience. However, the performance of LG Stylo 6 is still bearable. This phone performs well when carrying basic tasks. It is also very quick when taking pictures and you can take photos continuously without any noticeable lags.

As a part of the Stylo family, the LG Stylo 6 is obviously equipped with a stylus pen. However, you should be aware that this is not an intelligent stylus pen that supports Bluetooth and other extra features. When you unload the pen, the phone reacts by showing an action bar filled with various options.

The response time is inconsistent. The action bar sometimes shows up quickly, but it also often takes more than a second to appear. Additionally, high latency is apparent when taking notes or drawing.

LG Stylo 6 sports Android 10 as its operating system. It is customized by LG but still looks clean. The software experience is great because it still retains stock Android features. Another positive note is this phone supports dark mode and you can easily schedule it to your liking.

In order to secure your phone, LG Stylo 6 provides a fingerprint scanner. It unlocks your phone quite fast once your finger reaches the scanner. Furthermore, this phone is also equipped with an accelerometer and a proximity sensor.

LG Stylo 6 Connectivity

The Stylo 6 employs 4G connectivity that supports numerous LTE bands. There is an unlocked version of this phone so that you can use any carrier to make phone calls and send texts.

The phone also has Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and enables you to connect to a hotspot in case your mobile data is slow. You can turn this phone into a mobile hotspot and share your connection to other devices.

File transfer is made easy thanks to its USB Type-C port and Bluetooth 4.2. You can listen to songs via external speakers or check notifications on your smartwatch by connecting them via Bluetooth.

LG Stylo 6 Battery

A battery with 4,000mAh capacity is ready to support your phone’s activities. It is non-removable so you need special tools if you want to replace it. 4,000 mAh is enormous for phones nowadays.

LG Stylo 6 does not support quick charging and wireless charging. It is understandable considering the target buyers.

The battery can get you through the day unless you use the phone for intense activities. For those who do not like to charge their phone too often, you will be happy with this phone’s battery life. The charging time is relatively faster since this phone uses a USB-C charging port.

Is the LG Stylo 6 a good phone?

For a $252 phone, this LG Stylo 6 review believes that this phone matches the price perfectly. It has features that are usually only available in more expensive phones. The cameras produce solid pictures although they tend to be blurry in low light conditions. The battery capacity can last a day or even more if you do not use the phone intensively.

However, the phone struggles when executing simple to heavy tasks. It sometimes takes over a second to open a new app.

The stylus is not a strong feature as well. It has high latency and you can notice the lags when writing or drawing. Nonetheless, LG Stylo 6 provides exclusive apps you can use with your stylus.