Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB) vs LG V30 (Signature)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML) vs LG V30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/10/2017 7:34 PM, updated: 5/12/2020 9:07 PM

Compare LG V30 X Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

27Points LG V30 (Signature) Compare Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
POLED

1440x2880

16
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG V30 (Signature)

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3 Advantages Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	vs	27 Advantages LG V30 (Signature)
+185 grams (6.48 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
2.5GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (122GB available)	vs	+256GB (245GB available)101% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)58% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x2880 pixels100% Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+537 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+6"9% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 13MP126% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.7 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)69% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
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
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+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-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization

(front) 5MP

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
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Model	Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	V30 (Signature)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML (4G), Asus ZX551ML	LG V30 Signature edition 256GB, LGV300L, LG-V300L, LG Joan
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe)	South Korea
Brand	Asus	LG
Release date	12/1/2015	12/7/2017
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.8 x 158.9 millimeters (3.1 x 6.26 in)	75.4 x 151.7 millimeters (2.97 x 5.97 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front, leather back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1440x2880 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	537 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
Chipset	64bit: Intel Atom Z3590 (22nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Intel Silvermont (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6430 MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (122GB available)	256GB (245GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
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	150/50 Mbps	1024/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19, 28)	LTE Cat16 700/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,17,28) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 13MP f/1.9
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.7 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical 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/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Digital TV
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	440 hours (18.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black, White • Asus ZenUI • Hoya camera sensor • Laser autofocus camera (0.03 seconds) • 3x optical zoom camera • Dual tone flash • Fast battery charging: 60% in 40min • Beidou GPS • 5GB Asus Webstorage	• Colors: Black, White • Ceramic body • LG UX 6.0+ • Dolby Vision/HDR10 compliant • Always-on display • 32-bit/192kHz audio • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min • Quick Charge 3.0 • Qi wireless charging • IP68 certified: dust/water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min • MIL-STD-810G militar certified • T-DMB TV (korean standard)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Zoom (ZX551ML 128GB)	LG V30 (Signature)
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