Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL) vs LG K4 2017 (X230Z)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 2 vs LG K4 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/2/2017 9:12 PM, updated: 5/27/2022 7:22 PM

Compare LG K4 (2017) X Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points LG K4 2017 (X230Z) Compare Asus Zenfone 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)

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11 Advantages Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	vs	9 Advantages LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
+1.6GHz 32bit Dual-core3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+16GB (13GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+294 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	196 PPI
+f/2.0 (aperture)30% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)7% Lighter
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)35% Thinner
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.0 Lollipop	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

22 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
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Model	Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500CL (4G LTE)	LG K4 2017 8GB Single-Sim, LG-X230Z, LGX230Z
Country or region available	feature not registered	South Africa, Costa Rica, United Arab Emirates, Israel
Brand	Asus	LG
Release date	3/1/2015	3/1/2017
Depth	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 148.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.83 in)	74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	196 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
System version	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	LG UX 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
Chipset	32bit: Intel Atom Z2560	64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.6GHz Atom (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544 MP2	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Band 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20) - Taiwan: 700/850/900/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 3,4,5,7,8,12,28)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
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	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.6 (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	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
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	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.7 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	3.2 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	310 hours (12.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
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: Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red • Asus ZenUI • 5GB free lifetime ASUS WebStorage	• Colors: Black, Titan, Gold, Chocolate • Knock Code, Knock On • Quick Share, Quick Selfie
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)	LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
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