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LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550) vs LG K7 2017 (Dual X230)

Side by side comparison between LG Stylo 2 Plus vs LG K7 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K7 (2017) X LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550) 23Points
5.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points LG K7 2017 (Dual X230) Compare LG Stylo 2 Plus X
5"
IPS

480x854

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2410
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)

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Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)} 23 Advantages LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550) vs K7 2017 (Dual X230)} 2 Advantages LG K7 2017 (Dual X230)
+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core47%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+16GB (9GB available)125%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)9%
Thinner
vs8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+258 PPI32%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+5.7"14%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 13MP62%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+f/2.2 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2900 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2410 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

19 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) 5MP
+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)LG K7 2017 (Dual X230)
 
ModelStylo 2 Plus (MS550)LG K7 2017 (Dual X230)
Other model namesMetroPCS LG Stylus 2 Plus, LG-MS550, LGMS550, LG PH2LG K4 2017 (K7 2017 in Russia), LG-X230, LGX230
Country or region availableUSA
USA
KazakhstanPolandRomaniaRussia
Kazakhstan, Poland, Romania, Russia
BrandLGLG
Release date6/27/20162/1/2017
Depth7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)79.6 x 155 millimeters (3.13 x 6.1 in)74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)LG K7 2017 (Dual X230)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.7" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)258 PPI196 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)LG K7 2017 (Dual X230)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UX 5.0

⚙️ Processor

LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)LG K7 2017 (Dual X230)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 505 450MhzARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)LG K7 2017 (Dual X230)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)LG K7 2017 (Dual X230)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,12)LTE Cat4 (3, 7, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)LG K7 2017 (Dual X230)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4160x3120 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)LG K7 2017 (Dual X230)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)LG K7 2017 (Dual X230)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)LG K7 2017 (Dual X230)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)LG K7 2017 (Dual X230)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)LG K7 2017 (Dual X230)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2900 mAh2410 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy20 hours3.2 hours
Standby460 hours (19.2 days)310 hours (12.9 days)

➕ Other features

LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)LG K7 2017 (Dual X230)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Titan, Gold, Brown
• LG UI 5.0
• LED notification
• Stylus Pen (Pen Pop)
• KnockON, Knock Code
• QSlide, QuickMemo+
• HD Voice
• Colors: Black, Titan, Gold, Chocolate
• Knock Code, Knock On
• Quick Share, Quick Selfie

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Stylo 2 Plus (MS550)LG K7 2017 (Dual X230)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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