The LG G4 has barely arrived on our shores and already LG have announced the sibling devices, the G4 Stylus and the G4c, which are a slightly bigger lower spec version with a stylus and a smaller lower spec version with a “Compact” designation.
Spec wise they are a bit basic, the G4 Stylus seems to come in two variants, a quad core 4G model with a 13 MP camera and an Octa-Core 3G model with a 8 MP camera. Both of the Stylus models come with laser auto focus which is nice.
G4 Stylus Key Specifications:
■ Chipset: 1.2GHz Quad-Core (LTE) / 1.4GHz Octa-Core (3G)
■ Display: 5.7-inch HD IPS (258ppi)
■ Memory: 1GB RAM / 8GB ROM / microSD
■ Camera: Rear 13MP (LTE) or 8MP (3G) / Front 5MP
■ Battery: 3,000mAh (removable)
■ Operating System: Android 5.0 Lollipop
■ Size: 154.3 x 79.2 x 9.6mm
■ Weight: 163g
■ Network: LTE / 3G
■ Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n / Bluetooth 4.1 / NFC / A-GPS / Glonass / USB 2.0
■ Colors: Metallic Silver / Floral White
■ Other: Stylus Pen / Laser Auto Focus / Gesture Shot / Glance View / Knock Code™
The G4c is a five inch device and doesn’t come with laser auto focus.
G4c Key Specifications:
■ Chipset: 1.2GHz Quad-Core
■ Display: 5.0-inch HD IPS (294ppi)
■ Memory: 1GB RAM / 8GM ROM / microSD
■ Camera: Rear 8MP / Front 5MP
■ Battery: 2,540mAh (removable)
■ Operating System: Android 5.0 Lollipop
■ Size: 139.7 x 69.8 x 10.2mm
■ Weight: 136g
■ Network: LTE
■ Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b, g, n / Bluetooth 4.1 / NFC / A-GPS / Glonass / USB 2.0
■ Colors: Metallic Gray / Ceramic White / Shiny Gold
■ Other: Gesture Shot / Glance View / Knock Code™
As regards price and availability LG haven’t actually announced anything, these phones might not even make it to the UK.
The LG G4 Stylus and G4c are scheduled to launch in key strategic markets in the weeks to come. Prices and participating carriers will be announced locally at the time of availability.
Overall it is nice to see cheaper version of the G4, although I do feel they have missed an opportunity to make the smaller model a high spec true “Compact” device. A lot of people out there want smallish high spec phones and barely anyone makes one.