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LG K12 Max (X520BMW) vs Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700)

Side by side comparison between LG K12 Max vs Motorola Moto E3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto E3 X LG K12 Max (X520BMW) 20Points
6.26"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700) Compare LG K12 Max X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K12 Max (X520BMW)

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K12 Max (X520BMW)} 20 Advantages LG K12 Max (X520BMW) vs Moto E3 (XT1700)} 4 Advantages Motorola Moto E3 (XT1700)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)138%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+32GB (18GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+720x1520 pixels19%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+6.26"25%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP87%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 13MP158%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh25%
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)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater splash resistant (don't immerse)
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+141 grams (4.94 ounces)21%
Lighter
8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)2%
Thinner
269 PPIvs+294 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

22 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+15 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Moto E3 (XT1700)
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ModelK12 Max (X520BMW)Moto E3 (XT1700)
Other model namesLG K12 Max LMX520BMW, LM-X520BMWLenovo Moto E 2016, Moto E 3rd generation
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
(Europe)(Global, International)ChinaHong Kong
(Europe), (Global, International), China, Hong Kong
BrandLGMotorola
Release date7/1/20198/1/2016
Depth8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 161.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.35 in)71.6 x 143.8 millimeters (2.82 x 5.66 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)141 grams (4.94 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersMIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.Water splash resistant (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Moto E3 (XT1700)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.26" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~78.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)269 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Moto E3 (XT1700)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Moto E3 (XT1700)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6735P (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Moto E3 (XT1700)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (18GB available)
eMMC 5.1
8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Moto E3 (XT1700)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Moto E3 (XT1700)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75um86ยฐ
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4160x3120 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Moto E3 (XT1700)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4160x3120 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Moto E3 (XT1700)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Moto E3 (XT1700)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Moto E3 (XT1700)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Moto E3 (XT1700)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
5V/1.2A
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
GK40
Battery capacity3500 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy17 hoursfeature not registered
Standby318 hours (13.3 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Moto E3 (XT1700)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Aurora black, Platinum gray, Moroccan blue
โ€ข 19:9 display ratio
โ€ข LG UX 7
โ€ข DTS:X surround sound
โ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข LED notification

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

LG K12 Max (X520BMW)Moto E3 (XT1700)
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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