LG G3 Stylus Philippines Price Php 16,990, Full Specs, Release Date, Key Features

Hot on the heels of the very successful launch of LG Electronics’ new flagship LG G3 smartphone, the global electronics giant now excites the Philippine market with two new more affordable smartphones from its G3 series, one of which is this: the LG G3 Stylus.

LG G3 Stylus

The LG G3 Stylus is a pen-enabled smartphone that inherits the core DNA of the acclaimed LG G3, brings a premium Stylus experience in a smart priced package.

LG G3 Stylus
Before I give you the phone's key specs and main features, let's check out the device's packaging as well as all the items that join LG G3 Stylus inside the box. (Photos by Mainguyen)

LG G3 Stylus
We have the unit itself, the travel charger, microUSB to USB cable, standard earphones, the 3,000 mAh battery pack, warranty certificate and user guide.

LG G3 Stylus

LG’s proprietary Rubberdium stylus pen slides inside the G3 Stylus, which feels comfortable in any hand -- thanks to its Floating Arc design language (with gradually tapered edges, thin bezels and metallic skin back cover that was first introduced on the LG G3) that perfectly complements the phone’s 5.5-inch qHD IPS display.

LG G3 Stylus
There's a slot for the stylus on the upper left corner of the back panel of the phablet. And while we're looking at this photo, notice that the LG G3 Stylus also flaunts LG's patented RearKey, which debuted on the very successful LG G2.

LG G3 Stylus

Pair it with LG’s QuickMemo+ to take notes or draw directly on images or maps in a breeze. The stylus is also compatible with a number of third-party handwriting and drawing apps.

LG G3 Stylus

“By offering the stylus functionality and the same premium user experience and design heritage of the G3, we are confident that the G3 Stylus will satisfy customers who desire a spacious display and a stylus pen, and the same features well loved in the G3 – all for a very affordable price,” shares Mr. Jay Won, Vice President for LG Mobile Philippines.

LG G3 Stylus

Aside from the 5.5 inch 540 x 960 pixels IPS LCD and the Rubberdium pen, LG G3 Stylus is likewise equipped with a 13 MegaPixel autofocus camera with LED flash at the back, 1.3 MP front cam for selfies, Full HD video recorder, 3G HSPA+ connectivity support, and a Dual SIM Dual Standby capability.

LG G3 Stylus

Under the hood, LG G3 Stylus runs UX-skinned Android 4.4.2 KitKat operating system with its Quad Core 1.3 GHz MediaTek MT6582 chipset incorporating four ARM Cortex A7 cores and Mali 400 GPU. This SoC is paired with 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of ROM that can be beefed up using the phone's microSD card, which supports up to 32 GB.

Additional UX features that have become standard offerings across LG’s latest smartphones including Dual Window, Smart Keyboard and Knock Code are - of course - also available on the LG G3 Stylus.

LG G3 Stylus

The G3 Stylus will be offered in the Philippines with near field communication (NFC) capability in three colors: Black, White and Gold. LG’s newest stylus-powered device is priced at only Php 16,990, half that of a comparable premium smartphone with stylus pen, allowing consumers to enjoy a premium stylus experience at a more affordable price.

LG G3 Stylus will exclusively be available at Abenson and MemoXpress stores nationwide within this month, November 2014, while all other dealers and concept stores will soon carry these two new smartphones starting December 2014.

TechPinas Smartphone Technical Specs Table (TSTST)
Name LG G3 Stylus
Type Slate Form Factor (Full Touchscreen), Dual SIM Phablet with Stylus
Price Category Midrange
Dimensions149.3 x 75.9 x 10.2 mm
Weight 163 grams
Available Colors Gold, White, Black
Operating System Android 4.4.2 KitKat with LG UX Skin
Display 5.5 inches (~200 ppi pixel density), 540 x 960 pixels, IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Processor Quad Core 1.3 GHz ARM Cortex A7 CPU, Mali 400-MP2 GPU, MediaTek MT6582 chipset
RAM 1 GB RAM
Internal Storage 8 GB, expandable via microSD card slot supporting up to 32 GB
Camera Main: 13 MegaPixels, 4128 x 3096 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Front: 1.3 MegaPixels front camera
Video Capture Full HD 1080p 30 frames per second for main camera, HD for front camera (TBC)
Audio and Video Playback DivX, Xvid, MP4, H.264, H.263, MP3, eAAC+, WAV, WMA, FLAC player
Ports microUSB v2.0, 3.5 mm audio jack
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP, EDR, 3G HSPA+, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
GPS Yes, with GLONASS and A-GPS
Sensors Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity
Network 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, 3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
SIM Card Type Dual microSIM, Dual Standby
Battery Removable Li-Ion 3,000 mAh battery
Uptime 880 Hours of Standby
25 Hours of Talk
Value-Added Features Stylus, LG UX, Rear Key, Knock Code
Announcement Philippines: November 12, 2014
Availability Philippines: November via MemoXpress and Abenson
Price Official SRP: Php 16,990