Boost Mobile - LG Stylo 2 4G with 16GB Memory Prepaid Cell Phone - Titan Silver

I purchased this phone to replace my LG Optimus 3 and so far am fairly happy with it. My previous phone lasted 2.5 years and I purchased this one specifically because it was an LG phone which appeared to be an updated, improved version of my previous model. The biggest thing to know about this phone is that it is very large to be considered a phone. You can operate it with one hand, but it's far more comfortable with two. However, since I rarely make phone calls and mostly use this for messaging, browsing, maps, and games when away from home, this was not a drawback for me. Like most smartphones offered by Virgin Mobile, it comes loaded with a ton of programs I had no desire for. However, it offered more memory and a better camera than anything else they had available in the under $200 price range. And a good portion of the unwanted programs were quite easily uninstalled or disabled. The version of Android on this phone is fast and was worth the slightly higher price versus the model I had previously. I find that my favorite feature thus far is the stylus, which was not something I thought I wanted. But it's super easy to use and works so much better than I expected from using them with other touch pad systems (think signature pads at retail stores). The battery life is pretty good - the day I received it, I used it pretty heavily for about 6 hours while migrating my info from my old phone, setting this one up on the network, and otherwise installing apps and checking out features and barely drained a quarter of the battery. Most days, I unplug it in the morning and find I have 30-40% still left when I go to plug it in for the night, and it charges to full in just under an hour. This phone also has a snap off back. Which is really a double edged sword. It's great because it means you can replace your own battery, your micro SD card for expanding memory is protected inside the case instead of in a slot on the side where it is prone to damage, and at least with my old phone which had the same snap off back (exactly the same thing), dropping the phone generally results in the back snapping off, which absorbs most of the impact, leaving your phone undamaged, other than the battery lying on the floor. But at the same time, I replaced my old phone because those snaps eventually gave way. One by one they snapped off until I was holding it on with one little tab and electrical tape. So yeah, I highly recommend buying a case. I never got one for my old phone, but it still lasted 2.5 years with only cosmetic damage. I definitely purchased one for this one at the same time I purchased the phone. Other features I liked: - Reader-mode: Changes lighting/color specifically to make reading e-books or extended text easier on your eyes - Camera - it's nice. Much nicer than the one from my LG Optimus 3, or any other phone available on Virgin that I looked at while shopping. - Power button/camera shutter button/volume is on the back. I used to kill my battery bumping buttons in my pocket. - Twice as much memory as my previous Virgin Mobile phone - Some of the preloaded stuff was just what I would have wanted anyway - Google Suite of Apps (music, drive, photos, messaging, hangouts, etc), Amazon Kindle. Even came preloaded with LG Backup which made porting the files and contacts from my old phone super easy. Not so great things: - Power port and headphone jack both on the bottom - a minor annoyance since I often listen to music in the evening and charge while I listen. - So much bloatware. But I was prepared. I figure it's the price I pay for not shelling out $75-100/mo. to Sprint or Verizon on a contract. Some of what I call bloatware will probably be some things users would want though. For example, Instagram, Facebook, Amazon Music, and Youtube all came already installed. There were only a few that wouldn't go away. - Large - The large screen is great for reading e-books and watching videos, but this will not fit in most of my pockets. Unless you wear cargo pants or medical scrub pants, you're probably gonna have to get a belt clip or a purse to carry this guy around.

While my sister's family upgraded their LG-G3's to G5's recently, staying on Verizon, I decided to try Boost Mobile because of the limited amount of data I use on cell. Since I'd seen reviews that Boost data quality varies depending on the metro areas or zones you're in at the time, I was hesitent to try it out, but bit the bullet, knowing I could always return the phone if quality of service was poor. Been using it a month now in central FL, just south of Tampa, where Sprint's newer network is supposedly in place. Sprint's Boost subsidiary uses the Sprint network which Sprint is touting coverage and quality within 1% of Verizon, but who knows if that number is consistent nationwide, especially from one suburbia to another. That said, here's my skinny on the Boost Stylo2... I use the Stylo2 for business calls, texts, paying in certain retailers, (i.e. Wawa & Starbucks Reward programs), occasional browsing lookups, GPS and taking photos needed while away w/out better camera. If I had any heavier use than that, I'd probably have returned the Stylo w/the Boost service quality I've experienced in my particular home area. The voice and connection quality has been consistently good (enough). The data quality was poor at first, dropping connections in certain areas around town, but low and behold has improved significantly over time on the network. I had heard to expect this, but still not sure why it would be a normal thing? The Stylo2 itself is nice and peppy, with good screen res, a slightly bigger (5.7"' vs 5.5" on G3) and it's very thin, making a protective case a necessity just for a firm grip. With a solid thin case, it is ideally sized for my needs, slightly thinner than the G3 in case as well. Android 'mallow 6 seems to function well on this phone and is one improvement over my prior G3's Android version, which started getting buggy towarrds the end of the 2 year cycle time of usage. I don't wonder why that happens ;-) The only frustration I've had is with texts to multiple recipients, and recieving text shares as part of a group. The texts hang up, stuck in sending process while converting to mms. Probably (hopefully) can be fixed, maybe with an update, but it worked fine for two years on prior LG3 through many Android updates, so I'm rating it only 3 stars in comparison to higher end LG phones which are probably more reliable at least. However, considering I paid a fraction of the price of a new G5 for the Stylo2, I'd rate it a solid 4 stars for value and functionality specific to my particular, limited data needs.

I use an iPhone 6 for Business and Stylo2 for Pleasure I bought the Stylo2 to use as a WIFI Phone, Social Media Tool, and Media player for music, movies and gaming device. This device is truly Amazing. It is a prefect tablet replacement. I am extremely pleased with my purchase. This device is near perfect! Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor Quad-core 1.2GHz processor and 2GB of RAM deliver outstanding overall performance for opening and running applications, flipping through menus. PRO Very Light and Thin, Lighter and thinner than the iPhone 6 5.7" HD IPS touch screen display beautiful images and colors. 16GB Storage 2GB Ram (ESPN, VEVO, YOUTUBE, CRACKLE, NETFLIX, KODI, Runs FLAWLESS!!!) Android 6.0 Marshmallow (Runs very smooth without lagging and ability to exit apps 100% allowing better memory management) CONS Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS (Locked version, will not allow you to copy APPS to SD cards. Can not make SD card the primary storage. You can only add photos, music, roms, doc and movies to SD card). Thanks to the 16GB internal storage it allows extra space for apps compared to the 8GB prepaid phones that are in the same price range . Back Speaker (It's pretty loud, but you will have to get use to the sound projecting away from you)

I upgraded from the LG Stylo to the Stylo 2 mainly for the 2GB Ram & 16GB Internal Storage (expandable up to 32GB w/ SD card) which is huge considering the Stylo had only 1GB Ram & 8GB of memory of which 6GB was already torched from the factory installed apps. The Stylo 2 comes with a little over 6GB used from the factory leaving you close to 10GB of free space which means faster downloads, smoother streaming videos and ease of moving between apps. Netflix runs smoothly and displays very crisp video. Other key improvements, 13.0MP rear-facing camera, Full HD videos & 5MP front facing camera, Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS out of the box and a slimmer design. The stylus is more sensitive and a popup menu bar displays when the stylus is removed with options for what you would like to use the stylus for (memo, capture, write on screen). A warning tone reminds you if you do not return the stylus to its slot after a short time of non use. I've only taken a few photos and a couple of videos but enough to see the quality is very good. So far I'm extremely satisfied and will post an update after a month of use. For now though, this is a must upgrade for the price.

this phone is lighter and has much more memory than its predecessor. That being said I feel like I've given up a lot. Gone is the gorilla 3 glass! The screen on this model is extremely fragile. It cracked and split all the way through and I can't figure out how it happened. Knowing that it's predecessor had gorilla 3 glass I was stunned to find out that they didn't carry that over to the Stylo two evidently had some problems with licensing.Also the phone turns itself off and you can't turn it back on. I attempted repeatedly to turn it on; even trying a hard reset to no avail. The first time I thought it was a dead battery. I put it on the charger no indication that it was charging. I took the battery out and put it back in and tried to restart the phone and it wouldn't start. I left it overnight on the charger and it wouldn't charge I took it back into the store and they gave me a replacement. The phone was three days old. It's happened again with that phone I had to replace with the cracked screen. I am on my third Stylo two and the phone froze up on me just the other night. I'm going to look into whether or not there's a blog or forum that explains what's going on with this phone. I was thrilled with this new phone and I'm extremely disappointed in these areas. I've had 3 Stylo 2's in 5 weeks. I purchased the tribute HD over Thanksgiving as a back up phone and really like it! A lot less money and a much nicer phone. Though I like that camera in the stylo much better

Purchased this phone as a replacement to the LG Sylo I had. Vast improvements with the phone. Blue tooth is far better with greater clarity and stronger volume controls. Operating systems is so much better. The improved camera has doubled in picture quality. They also expanded by doubling the memory and keeping the expansion slot....a true win / win. The phone has gotten slimmer as well while also expanding the screen size. I like the phone so much I just replace my wifes galaxy with this. At first she was mad....now she loves the phone. Oh 1 last great feature ....you can run two windows/ programs at once in one screen....great feature. Battery life...still amazing and it charges super quick. I would highly recommend. I am a serious phone abuser and this phone is just great. I am a convert to LG ....thats saying something as I was an apple guy when the first one came out for some time. then samsung with the galaxies up until 5. Now...LG for me!

What a phone! I am blown away by the value for money you can get nowadays, and this phone proves it to me. It has a great vivid screen that makes any media watching a pleasure. Though it's only a 720p screen it doesn't seem like it, it seems Full HD. The software included with the phone works great and is very responsive as well. It's not stock Android, but the skin LG had done here is very easy to get used to. It blazes along most of the time, with slight stutters or delays here and there. Some games can be a little choppy if you're a heavy gamer, but the casual Hay Day or Candy Crush won't cause any issues. The sound is good, not great, and camera quality is surprisingly great. It won't compare to a flagship phone, but this can be had for a fraction of the price. For me it's adequate. However, the only bad thing is you will fill up memory quickly on this phone most likely, and the memory card will not allow in most cases for games or apps to be installed to it. This can be a bummer, and the only knock I have to the phone. I definitely recommend the phone, especially with the stylus interactivity. Kudos to LG for such a cheap but functional and surprising phone!

I love my new Boost Mobile phone. It has 16gb memory which is great for downloading lots of apps. I've also put a Samsung 128gb card in for additional memory. The phone clocks in at 1.1ghz which makes for smooth processing. I really like that the phone has three options for home screen layout. The 13mp camera produces crisp pictures. This is one of the few phones today that has a stylus built in, hence the name Stylo 2. There is a volume control on the back of the phone, and you can easily control both brightness and volume from the drop-down screen. No doubt there might be a negative thing or two but I haven't come up with anything bad to say. I'd recommend getting a Zizo protective case with protective glass screen which would cost only about $15 more.