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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) vs LG G5 (VS987)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) vs LG G5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG G5 X Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) 10Points
6.26"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.3"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G5 (VS987)

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!

Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)} 10 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB) vs G5 (VS987)} 14 Advantages LG G5 (VS987)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)32%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+64GB (51GB available)132%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+6.26"18%
Larger screen
vs5.3"
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh79%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2800 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
175 grams (6.13 ounces)vs+159 grams (5.57 ounces)10%
Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)10%
Thinner
1080x2280 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen
403 PPIvs+554 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MPvs+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP40%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.9" inchesvs+1/2.6" inches12%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps13%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
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 supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)LG G5 (VS987)
ModelZenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)LG G5 (VS987)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone Max Pro M2 ZB631KL (4GB RAM), X01BDAVerizon LG G5 VS987, LG VS987
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandAsusLG
Release date12/1/20183/31/2016
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)75.5 x 157.9 millimeters (2.97 x 6.22 in)73.9 x 149.4 millimeters (2.91 x 5.88 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)LG G5 (VS987)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.26" inches5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2280 pixels (19:9)1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI554 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features450nits[typ]feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)LG G5 (VS987)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User InterfaceZenUIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)LG G5 (VS987)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 124039 (v7)
Geekbench: 5169 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 7.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)LG G5 (VS987)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)LG G5 (VS987)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload400/75 Mbps450/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13
VoLTE
Global version;
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (40)
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 41)
LTE Cat9 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat13
VoLTE
Global version;
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (40)
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)LG G5 (VS987)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.4
(dual camera)
16 megapixels
8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens29mm lens
Sensor size1/2.9" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras1080p@30/60fps
Sony IMX486 sensor
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)LG G5 (VS987)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)LG G5 (VS987)
LoudspeakerSupported
NXP amplifier
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)LG G5 (VS987)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)LG G5 (VS987)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)LG G5 (VS987)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy45 hours (1.9 days)20 hours
Standby833.3 hours (34.7 days)380 hours (15.8 days)

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)LG G5 (VS987)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue, Titanium
• Touch glove display
• Colors: Silver, Titan, Gold, Pink
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• LG Optimus UX 5.0 UI
• LG 360 VR supported
• LG CAM Plus supported
• 3D Arc Glass screen
• Modular battery
• Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min
• Quick Charge 3.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL 64GB/4GB)LG G5 (VS987)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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