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Asus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL vs LG K30

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    Key differences

    Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

    • Weight

      Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL: 18.1 g lighter

      Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL:
      150 g
      K30:
      168.1 g

    • Width

      Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL: 4.1 mm narrower

      Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL:
      70.9 mm
      K30:
      75 mm

    • Memory variants

      At 32 GB storage

      Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL:
      3 GB RAM
      K30:
      2 GB RAM

    • Chipset

      Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL:
      Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
      K30:
      Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)

    • Rear camera layout

      Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL:
      Dual
      K30:
      Single

    Physical size

    Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

    1. 1. Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL

      Height:
      147.3 mm
      Width:
      70.9 mm
      Depth:
      8.7 mm

    2. 2. K30

      Height:
      148.6 mm
      Width:
      75 mm +4.1 mm versus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL
      Depth:
      8.6 mm

    Weight

    Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

    1. 1. Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL

      150 g

    2. 2. K30

      168.1 g

      +18.1 g versus Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL

    Screen size

    Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

    At least two phones need compatible screen dimensions for a drawing.

    1. 1. Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL

      Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL: Screen geometry unavailable or conflicting.

    2. 2. K30

      Screen diagonal:
      5.3 in
      Aspect ratio (height:width):
      16:9
      Approximate rectangular screen area:
      77.4 cm²

    Memory variants

    Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

    Recorded RAM for Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, K30, compared at the same storage capacity.
    StorageZenfone Max (M1) ZB556KLK30
    32 GB Recorded for all phones 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM

    Practical features

    Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

    1. Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL

    NFC:
    Unknown
    Headphone jack:
    Yes
    Memory card support:
    See details microSD · up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

    2. K30

    NFC:
    Yes
    Headphone jack:
    Yes
    Memory card support:
    See details microSD · up to 512 GB

    Battery capacity

    Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

    Recorded battery capacity

    Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

    1. 1. Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL

      4000 mAh

      +1120 mAh versus K30

    2. 2. K30

      2880 mAh

    Specifications

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    1. Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL2. K30

    Everyday essentials
    Everyday essentials — specifications for Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, K30.
    SpecificationZenfone Max (M1) ZB556KLK30
    Dimensions (HxWxD)
    • 147.3 Х 70.9 Х 8.7 mm
    • 148.6 Х 75 Х 8.6 mm
    Weight
    • 150 g
    • 168.1 g
    Technology
    • IPS LCD
    • IPS LCD
    Screen size
    • 5.45" inch
    • 5.3" inch
    Screen resolution
    • 720 x 1440 px
    • 720 x 1280 px
    Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
    • 32 GB
    • 3 GB RAM
    • 32 GB
    • 2 GB RAM
    Memory card support
    • microSD
    • up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
    • microSD
    • up to 512 GB
    Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
    • 4000 mAh
    • Non-removable Li-Po
    • 2880 mAh
    • Non-removable Li-Ion
    Operating system OS
    • Android 8 (Oreo); ZenUI 5
    • Android 7.1 (Nougat)
    Chipset
    • Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
    • Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
    NFC Unknown
    • Yes
    Headphone jack
    • Yes
    • Yes
    Display
    Display — specifications for Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, K30.
    SpecificationZenfone Max (M1) ZB556KLK30
    Touchscreen
    • capacitive touchscreen
    • capacitive touchscreen
    Display colors
    • 16M
    • 16M
    Screen area
    • 86.5 cm2
    • 77.4 cm2
    Screen format
    • 16:10 (height:width)
    • 16:9 (height:width)
    Screen to body ratio
    • 82.8%
    • 69.5%
    PPI /points per inch/
    • 247 PPI
    • 277 PPI
    Camera and Video
    Camera and Video — specifications for Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, K30.
    SpecificationZenfone Max (M1) ZB556KLK30
    Rear camera, main
    • 13 MP
    • Dual
    • 13 MP
    • Single
    Camera specs
    • 13 MP
    • f/2.0
    • 1/3''
    • 1.12µm
    • PDAF
    • 13 MP
    • PDAF
    Functions
    • LED flash
    • LED flash
    • HDR
    Video
    • 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
    • 1080p@30fps
    Front camera, selfie
    • 8 MP
    • Single
    • 5 MP
    • Single
    Specifications
    • 8 MP
    • f/2.0
    • 25mm (wide)
    • 1.12µm
    • 5 MP
    Performance

    Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

    Performance — specifications for Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, K30.
    SpecificationZenfone Max (M1) ZB556KLK30
    Processor CPU
    • Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
    • Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
    Graphics processor GPU
    • Adreno 505
    • Adreno 308
    Antutu 7 score * Unknown
    • 35822
    General specs
    General specs — specifications for Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, K30.
    SpecificationZenfone Max (M1) ZB556KLK30
    Release date
    • 2018
    • October
    • 2018
    • May
    Colors
    • Deepsea Black
    • Sunlight Gold
    • Black
    • Blue
    Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
    • 120 EUR
    • 230 USD
    Body build
    • Front glass
    • aluminum body
    		 Unknown
    Communication and Connectivity
    Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, K30.
    SpecificationZenfone Max (M1) ZB556KLK30
    SIM card
    • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
    • dual stand-by)
    • Nano-SIM
    Network
    • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE
    • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - T-Mobile -4G - LTE band 2(1900)
    • 3(1800)
    • 4(1700/2100)
    • 7(2600)
    • 12(700)
    • 66(1700/2100)
    • 71(600) - T-Mobile
    Speed
    • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
    • LTE-A Cat4 150/50 Mbps
    • HSPA
    • LTE-A
    GPRS
    • Yes
    • Yes
    Edge
    • Yes
    • Yes
    Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
    • Wi-Fi Direct
    • hotspot
    • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
    • Wi-Fi Direct
    • hotspot
    GPS
    • Yes
    • with A-GPS
    • GLONASS
    • BDS
    • Yes
    • with A-GPS
    USB
    • microUSB 2.0
    • USB On-The-Go
    • 2.0
    • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
    Bluetooth
    • 4.0
    • A2DP
    • LE
    • 4.2
    • A2DP
    • LE
    Music and Audio
    Music and Audio — specifications for Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, K30.
    SpecificationZenfone Max (M1) ZB556KLK30
    Radio
    • FM radio
    • No
    Others
    • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
    		 Unknown
    Other features
    Other features — specifications for Zenfone Max (M1) ZB556KL, K30.
    SpecificationZenfone Max (M1) ZB556KLK30
    Dop
    • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
    • accelerometer
    • proximity
    • compass - Photo/video editor -Charging 2A/5V 10W
    • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
    • accelerometer
    • proximity
    • compass - Fast battery charging - For USA

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