LG Optimus Link (P690) vs Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)

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

6/27/2019 9:02 PM, updated: 11/3/2021 9:50 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone Max (M1) X LG Optimus Link (P690) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

31Points Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB) Compare LG Optimus Link X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)

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 Link (P690)	vs	31 Advantages Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (150MB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)67 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)39% Thinner
Plastic body	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+720x1440 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+295 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+5.45"70% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 8MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
3G HSDPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh167% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+10W100% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

14 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

Proximity sensor

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus Link (P690)	Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Other model names	LG Optimus Net, LGP690, LG-P690, LG Gelato	Asus Zenfone Max M1 ZB555KL (dual-camera) quad-core
Country or region available	Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine	Canada, USA
Brand	LG	Asus
Release date	7/12/2011	10/1/2018
Depth	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)	70.9 x 147.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	295 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227T) (65nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (226MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	512MB (150MB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMCP
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6/0.384 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 900/1700/1800/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 Link (P690)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 17mm120°
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (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 Link (P690)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	feature not registered
Standby	450 hours (18.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
Call control	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	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • LG SmartShare • LG 3Way Sync • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold, Ruby Red • ZenUI 5 • 2.5D curved glass display • LED notification
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus Link (P690)	Asus Zenfone Max M1 (ZB555KL 16GB)
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