ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) vs. LG Ultimate 2

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In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) and LG Ultimate 2. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.

Phone Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) vs. LG Ultimate 2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) LG Ultimate 2
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number ZC553KL -
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 151.4 mm 127.3 mm ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has greater height than LG Ultimate 2.
Width 76.2 mm 66.8 mm ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has greater width than LG Ultimate 2.
Depth 8.3 mm 9.7 mm ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) is narrower than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL).
Weight 174 g 128 g LG Ultimate 2 is lighter than ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL).
Body Colour Sand gold | Titanium grey | Glacier silver -
Body Material Metal -
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - -
SAR Value 1.52 W/kg (body), 0.419 W/kg (head) 1.2 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head)
Integrated Components FM radio -
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Micro SIM, nano SIM -
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM -
SIM Card Configuration Details Micro SIM + nano SIM/microSD -
DISPLAY ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) LG Ultimate 2
Display Type LCD display LCD display
Display Technology IPS IPS
Screen Size (Display Size) 5.5" 4.5" ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has larger screen size than LG Ultimate 2.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels 800 x 480 pixels ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has better screen resolution than LG Ultimate 2.
Display Format Full HD -
Max Brightness 450 cd/m² -
Display Enhancement Technology Bluelight Filter for Eye Care -
Display Features 2.5D Glass -
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) LG Ultimate 2
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Qualcomm Snapdragon 200
Processor Number MSM8937 -
Clock Speed 1.4 GHz 1.2 GHz ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has higher clock speed than LG Ultimate 2.
Processor Core Qty 8-core Dual-core ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has higher processor core quantity than LG Ultimate 2.
64-bit Architecture Yes - ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 505 -
MEMORY ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) LG Ultimate 2
RAM 3 GB -
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 32 GB 8 GB ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has more internal memory than LG Ultimate 2.
User Memory - 4.73 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB microSDHC - up to 32 GB
CAMERA ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) LG Ultimate 2
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel 5 Megapixel ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has better camera resolution than LG Ultimate 2.
Sensor Size 1/3" -
Lens Aperture F/2.0 -
Lens Construction 5-element -
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Laser Auto Focus Yes -
Digital Zoom - 4x
Special Effects Depth of field -
HDR Mode Realtime HDR mode -
Camera Modes Panorama, Time-lapse mode, night mode, selfie mode, manual mode, Real time beauty mode, super resolution mode, low-light shots, All Smiles mode, Mini mode, Photo Effect Mode, Children mode Live Shot, Shot mode
Light Source Dual LED flash LED light
Still Image Resolutions - 2560 x 1920
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps 800 x 480
Camera Features (Functions) Blue Glass Infrared Filter, GIF animation function, QR-code scanner, ZenMotion, Smart Remove, Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), MiniMovie, Time Rewind, Deep Trench Isolation technology, PixelMaster 3.0 camera, 3-axis electronic image stabilisation Cheese Shutter function
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 8 Megapixel 1.3 Megapixel ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has better front camera resolution than LG Ultimate 2.
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.2 -
Focus Adjustment Automatic -
Special Effects (Front) Real-time face beautification -
HDR Mode (Front) HDR Pro -
Camera Modes (Front) Time-lapse mode, Slow motion mode, selfie panorama, GIF animation function -
Video Resolutions (Front) - 854 x 480 (480p)
Camera Features (Front) Low-light scene recognition, PixelMaster 3.0 camera -
BATTERY AND CHARGING ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) LG Ultimate 2
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 4100 mAh 2100 mAh ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has larger battery capacity than LG Ultimate 2.
Standby Time 912 hours 216 hours ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has longer standby time than LG Ultimate 2.
Talk Time 1020 minutes 720 minutes ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has longer battery life when making calls than LG Ultimate 2.
Run Time Details Talk (3G): up to 1020 min
Standby (LTE): up to 912 hrs
Continuous browsing (Wi-Fi): up to 19 hrs
Playback (Music): up to 72 hrs
Talk (CDMA): up to 720 min
Standby (CDMA): up to 216 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium polymer -
CELLULAR ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) LG Ultimate 2
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM CDMA2000 1X
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 3G ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has more advanced generation mobile network.
Operating System Android 7.1.1 Nougat Android 4.4 (KitKat)
User Interface ASUS ZenUI -
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou GPS
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) LG Ultimate 2
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, FDD-LTE, DC-HSPA+ EV-DO
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 -
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD -
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0
Messaging Services SMS, MMS SMS, MMS
MEDIA ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) LG Ultimate 2
Supported Digital Audio Standards - WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A
Supported Digital Video Standards - MPEG-4, 3GP, 3G2
FEATURES ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) LG Ultimate 2
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor -
Security Devices Fingerprint reader -
Additional Phone Features ICEpower technology, Dual microphones, Glove Touchscreen Operation, Google Drive Storage (100 GB) (free for 2 years), ASUS SonicMaster 3.0 technology, ASUS NoiseZero Talk technology, NXP Smart AMP technology, Super Saving mode QuickMemo function, QSlide function, Guest Mode function, KnockON, Clip Tray function, Capture Plus function, Knock Code function, Privacy Keeper
OTHERS ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) LG Ultimate 2
Included Accessories USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, ASUS ZenEar with Mic USB cable
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