Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB) vs LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 3 Max vs LG G8S ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2019 1:30 PM, updated: 2/7/2023 4:03 PM

Compare LG G8S ThinQ X Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

27Points LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW) Compare Asus Zenfone 3 Max X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
POLED

1080x2248

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3550
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)

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!

2 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	vs	27 Advantages LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
+148 grams (5.18 ounces)22% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+4100 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3550 mAh
1.25GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)168% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+128GB (104GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2248 pixels163% Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+402 PPI43% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+6.21"19% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 13MP190% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP65% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps10 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
10W	vs	+18W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL 2GB/16GB 5.2" Dual-Sim	LG G8S LMG810EAW, LM-G810EAW
Country or region available	(Global, International), Brazil, USA, Taiwan	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil, India, Panama, Taiwan
Brand	Asus	LG
Release date	8/1/2016	6/1/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019
Depth	8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.7 x 149.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.89 in)	155.3 x 76.6 millimeters (6.11 x 3.02 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.21" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2248 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	1600/150 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, CDMA 800/1900 (China)	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Asia/Brazil: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 India/Indonesia: UMTS 850/900/2100 USA: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 China: CDMA,TD-SCDMA UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 Global: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) Asia/Brazil: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,18,19,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,41) India/Indonesia: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE (Band 40) USA: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17) China: LTE (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.649mm1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.414mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF f/1.4
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz DTS:X
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4100 mAh	3550 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	22 hours
Standby	720 hours (30 days)	412 hours (17.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Titanium Grey, Glacier Silver, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Asus ZenUI 3.0 • 2.5D glass screen	• Colors: Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Carmine Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 3 Max (5.2 ZC520TL 16GB)	LG G8S ThinQ (G810EAW)
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