The top edge of the phone is bare. The bottom is home to a speaker, a stylus
port, a USB-C charging port, and a headphone jack. On the left are the Google
Assistant and volume buttons, as well as a hybrid SIM/microSD card slot; the
power button is on the right. The buttons are easy to reach and provide a
satisfying click when pressed.
The phone is constructed of NEG glass, a scratch- and shock-resistant material
that’s similar to Gorilla Glass. It should be able to withstand minor drops, but
there’s no water protection, so you should put the phone in a case to be safe.
NETWORK, CALL, AND AUDIO QUALITY
The Stylo 6 is available through a number of carriers. We tested a model for
Boost Mobile with support for LTE bands 1/3/7/13/20/25/26/38/41. Bluetooth
5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, and NFC round out your connectivity options.
Network speeds were poor in testing, but they weren’t out of line with what
we’ve seen on Boost recently, with averages of 5.6Mbps down and 2.4Mbps up.
Call quality is good. Earpiece volume peaks at 82dB, and we were able to make
a call from a construction zone without any problems. Noise cancellation works
well, though it isn’t able to completely eliminate loud sounds.