LG Optimus G (E977) vs Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)

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

11/4/2016 8:15 PM, updated: 3/13/2023 9:26 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 3 X LG Optimus G (E977) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS+

768x1280

13.2
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB) Compare LG Optimus G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS+

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)

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!

3 Advantages LG Optimus G (E977)	vs	24 Advantages Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)100% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (25GB available)	vs	+64GB (55GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)10% Thinner
768x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels111% Higher resolution screen
318 PPI	vs	+401 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"	vs	+5.5"17% Larger screen
(back) 13.2MP	vs	+(back) 16MP21% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP5 times 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
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

18 Common items in both devices

TFT Super IPS+

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus G (E977)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus G (E977)	Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
Other model names	LG Optimus G E977, LG E977 Optimus G	Zenfone 3 ZE552KL 4GB/64GB 5.5" Dual-SIM, Asus Libra
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil, Canada, China, USA, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan
Brand	LG	Asus
Release date	9/17/2012	7/12/2016
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.9 x 131.9 millimeters (2.71 x 5.19 in)	77.38 x 152.59 millimeters (3.05 x 6.01 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus G (E977)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
Display type	TFT Super IPS+	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	4.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	318 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	2.5D glass
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus G (E977)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	ZenUI 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus G (E977)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus G (E977)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available)	64GB (55GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus G (E977)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	300/50 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 850/1900/2100	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Taiwan: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 India: UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/2600	LTE Cat6 Global: LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) Taiwan: LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) India: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40) Brazil/USA: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 Taiwan: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 India: UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	LG Optimus G (E977)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13.2 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4192x3144 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus G (E977)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Optimus G (E977)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC, AC3	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus G (E977)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus G (E977)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus G (E977)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	feature not registered
Standby	335 hours (14 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus G (E977)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • LG Optimus UI v3.0 • G2 Touch Hybrid Glass screen • WiFi direct • 3G/4G mobile hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus G (E977)	Asus Zenfone 3 (5.5 ZE552KL 64GB)
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