LG K3 (2017) vs ZTE Boost MAX+

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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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

    K3 (2017): 62.8 g lighter

    K3 (2017):
    132 g
    Boost MAX+:
    194.8 g
  • Width

    K3 (2017): 12.8 mm narrower

    K3 (2017):
    69.8 mm
    Boost MAX+:
    82.6 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    K3 (2017): 1.2 in smaller diagonal

    K3 (2017):
    4.5 in
    Boost MAX+:
    5.7 in
  • Depth

    K3 (2017): 0.7 mm thinner

    K3 (2017):
    9.5 mm
    Boost MAX+:
    10.2 mm
  • Height

    K3 (2017): 31.2 mm shorter

    K3 (2017):
    133.9 mm
    Boost MAX+:
    165.1 mm
  • Release year

    K3 (2017):
    2016
    Boost MAX+:
    2015

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. K3 (2017)

    Height:
    133.9 mm
    Width:
    69.8 mm
    Depth:
    9.5 mm
  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    Height:
    165.1 mm +31.2 mm versus K3 (2017)
    Width:
    82.6 mm +12.8 mm versus K3 (2017)
    Depth:
    10.2 mm +0.7 mm versus K3 (2017)

Weight

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

  1. 1. K3 (2017)

    132 g

  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    194.8 g

    +62.8 g versus K3 (2017)

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.

  1. 1. K3 (2017)

    Screen diagonal:
    4.5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    55.8 cm²
  2. 2. Boost MAX+

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

Boost MAX+ has approximately 60.4% more rectangular screen area than K3 (2017).

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 K3 (2017), Boost MAX+, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageK3 (2017)Boost MAX+
8 GB 1 GB RAM Not recorded
16 GB Not recorded 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. K3 (2017)

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Boost MAX+

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
No

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. K3 (2017)

    2100 mAh

  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    3400 mAh

    +1300 mAh versus K3 (2017)

Specifications

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1. K3 (2017)2. Boost MAX+

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for K3 (2017), Boost MAX+.
SpecificationK3 (2017)Boost MAX+
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 133.9 Х 69.8 Х 9.5 mm
  • 165.1 Х 82.6 Х 10.2 mm
Weight
  • 132 g
  • 194.8 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 4.5" inch
  • 5.7" inch
Screen resolution
  • 480 x 854 px
  • 720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 8 GB
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
  • No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 2100 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
  • 3400 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for K3 (2017), Boost MAX+.
SpecificationK3 (2017)Boost MAX+
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 55.8 cm2
  • 89.6 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 59.7%
  • 65.7%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 218 PPI
  • 258 PPI
Screen protection Unknown
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for K3 (2017), Boost MAX+.
SpecificationK3 (2017)Boost MAX+
Rear camera, main
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 5 MP
  • 8 MP
Functions
  • LED flash
Unknown
Video
  • 720p@30fps
  • 720p
Front camera, selfie
  • 2 MP
  • Single
  • 1 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 2 MP
  • 1 MP
Performance
Performance — specifications for K3 (2017), Boost MAX+.
SpecificationK3 (2017)Boost MAX+
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
  • Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 304
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for K3 (2017), Boost MAX+.
SpecificationK3 (2017)Boost MAX+
Release date
  • 2016
  • December
  • 2015
  • July
Colors
  • Black
  • Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 100 EUR
  • 180 EUR
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 500 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 5 h 30 min (3G)
  • Talking time- Up to 16 h (3G)
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for K3 (2017), Boost MAX+.
SpecificationK3 (2017)Boost MAX+
SIM card
  • Single SIM (Micro-SIM)Dual SIM (Micro-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Micro-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA -4G - LTE
Speed
  • HSPA
  • LTE
  • HSPA
  • LTE
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 4.1
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for K3 (2017), Boost MAX+.
SpecificationK3 (2017)Boost MAX+
Radio
  • FM radio
  • No
Others Unknown
  • Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for K3 (2017), Boost MAX+.
SpecificationK3 (2017)Boost MAX+
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer Versions: US110 (US Cellular)
  • Sensors Yes