LG Stylo 2 Plus (K550) vs LG X View (K500DS)

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

11/15/2016 9:19 PM, updated: 3/16/2020 2:30 PM

Compare LG X View X LG Stylo 2 Plus (K550) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Removable)

05Points LG X View (K500DS) Compare LG Stylo 2 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.93"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Stylo 2 Plus (K550)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

14 Advantages LG Stylo 2 Plus (K550)	vs	5 Advantages LG X View (K500DS)
+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core29% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
+5.7"16% Larger screen	vs	4.93"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(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	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2900 mAh26% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
16GB (9GB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)11% More internal storage for applications and files
7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	vs	+7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)4% Thinner
258 PPI	vs	+298 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
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.

24 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

720x1280 pixels

(back) 13MP

LED flash

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG Stylo 2 Plus (K550)	LG X View (K500DS)
Change model
Model	Stylo 2 Plus (K550)	LG X View (K500DS)
Other model names	T-Mobile LG Stylus 2 Plus, LG-K550, LGK550, LG PH2	LG X View Dual-Sim, LG X Screen K500DS, LGK500DS
Country or region available	USA	Kazakhstan, Russia
Brand	LG	LG
Release date	6/27/2016	3/22/2016
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	79.6 x 155 millimeters (3.13 x 6.1 in)	71.8 x 142.6 millimeters (2.83 x 5.61 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Stylo 2 Plus (K550)	LG X View (K500DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	4.93" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	258 PPI	298 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Stylo 2 Plus (K550)	LG X View (K500DS)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Stylo 2 Plus (K550)	LG X View (K500DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Stylo 2 Plus (K550)	LG X View (K500DS)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Stylo 2 Plus (K550)	LG X View (K500DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,12)	LTE Cat4 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20) TD-LTE 2600 (Bands 38)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG Stylo 2 Plus (K550)	LG X View (K500DS)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Stylo 2 Plus (K550)	LG X View (K500DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Stylo 2 Plus (K550)	LG X View (K500DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Stylo 2 Plus (K550)	LG X View (K500DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Stylo 2 Plus (K550)	LG X View (K500DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Stylo 2 Plus (K550)	LG X View (K500DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	14 hours
Standby	460 hours (19.2 days)	120 hours (5 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Stylo 2 Plus (K550)	LG X View (K500DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not 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, White, Pink • LG UI 5.0 • Knock Code, Knock On • Secondary display: 80x520 pixels 1.76 inches
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Stylo 2 Plus (K550)	LG X View (K500DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered