LG K50 (X520EMW) vs Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)

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Side by side comparison between LG K50 vs Asus Zenfone Max (M1) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2019 10:30 PM, updated: 3/16/2020 1:28 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone Max (M1) X LG K50 (X520EMW) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL) Compare LG K50 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG K50 (X520EMW)

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15 Advantages LG K50 (X520EMW)	vs	10 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)47% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMCP
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+720x1520 pixels6% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1440 pixels
+6.26"15% Larger screen	vs	5.45"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP17% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+(front) 13MP62% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+(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	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
32GB (18GB available)	vs	+32GB (21GB available)17% More internal storage for applications and files
170 grams (5.95 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)13% Lighter
8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)1% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
269 PPI	vs	+295 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
1/3.1" inches	vs	+1/3" inches3% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
3500 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

23 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	K50 (X520EMW)	Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
Other model names	LG K50 LMX520EMW, LM-X520EMW, LG K50 Dual CAM	Asus Zenfone Max M1 ZB556KL A001
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	India
Brand	LG	Asus
Release date	6/1/2019	10/1/2018
Depth	8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 161.3 millimeters (3.03 x 6.35 in)	70.9 x 147.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.26" inches	5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~78.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	269 PPI	295 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (18GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (21GB available) eMCP
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 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 Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Band 40) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75um86°	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) 5V/1.2A	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17 hours	feature not registered
Standby	318 hours (13.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
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: Aurora black, Platinum gray, Moroccan blue • 19:9 display ratio • LG UX 7 • DTS:X surround sound	• Colors: Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold • ZenUI 5 • 2.5D curved glass display • LED notification
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG K50 (X520EMW)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
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