LG Optimus G (LS970) vs Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)

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

6/27/2019 5:22 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:05 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone Max (M1) X LG Optimus G (LS970) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS+

768x1280

13.2
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL) Compare LG Optimus G 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? Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)

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!

9 Advantages LG Optimus G (LS970)	vs	17 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
+32GB (25GB available)19% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+318 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	295 PPI
+(back) 13.2MP3% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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 (28nm)	vs	+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
768x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1440 pixels5% Higher resolution screen
4.7"	vs	+5.45"16% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras 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
1/3.2" inches	vs	+1/3" inches7% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
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
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% 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	+4000 mAh90% 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) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

23 Common items in both devices

TFT Super IPS+ / TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

Capacitive

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus G (LS970)	Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
Other model names	Sprint LG Eclipse 4G LTE, LG Optimus G, LG LS970	Asus Zenfone Max M1 ZB556KL A001
Country or region available	USA	India
Brand	LG	Asus
Release date	11/11/2012	10/1/2018
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.9 x 131.9 millimeters (2.71 x 5.19 in)	70.9 x 147.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
Display type	TFT Super IPS+	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	768x1280 pixels	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	318 PPI	295 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	feature not registered	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (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	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available)	32GB (21GB available) eMCP
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/1900	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 1900	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Band 40) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
Back camera (main camera)	13.2 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4192x3144 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/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital 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	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
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	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	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, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC, AC3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone • LG Optimus UI v3.0 • G2 Touch Hybrid Glass screen • 3G/4G mobile hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold • ZenUI 5 • 2.5D curved glass display • LED notification
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus G (LS970)	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

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LG Optimus G (LS970) vs Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)

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

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB556KL)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate