LG Optimus F3 vs ZTE Max XL

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

    Optimus F3: 66.6 g lighter

    Optimus F3:
    113.4 g
    Max XL:
    180 g
  • Width

    Optimus F3: 21.8 mm narrower

    Optimus F3:
    62 mm
    Max XL:
    83.8 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Optimus F3: 2 in smaller diagonal

    Optimus F3:
    4 in
    Max XL:
    6 in
  • Chipset

    Optimus F3:
    Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
    Max XL:
    Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
  • Depth

    Max XL: 0.7 mm thinner

    Optimus F3:
    10.1 mm
    Max XL:
    9.4 mm
  • Height

    Optimus F3: 49 mm shorter

    Optimus F3:
    116.1 mm
    Max XL:
    165.1 mm

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. Optimus F3

    Height:
    116.1 mm
    Width:
    62 mm
    Depth:
    10.1 mm +0.7 mm versus Max XL
  2. 2. Max XL

    Height:
    165.1 mm +49 mm versus Optimus F3
    Width:
    83.8 mm +21.8 mm versus Optimus F3
    Depth:
    9.4 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. Optimus F3

    113.4 g

  2. 2. Max XL

    180 g

    +66.6 g versus Optimus F3

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. Optimus F3

    Screen diagonal:
    4 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    5:3
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    45.5 cm²
  2. 2. Max XL

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

Max XL has approximately 117.9% more rectangular screen area than Optimus F3.

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 Optimus F3, Max XL, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageOptimus F3Max XL
4 GB 1 GB RAM Unknown
Max XL: Original memory entry

32 GB · 2 GB RAM (Sprint) 16 GB · 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. Optimus F3

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

2. Max XL

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 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. Optimus F3

    2460 mAh

  2. 2. Max XL

    3990 mAh

    +1530 mAh versus Optimus F3

Specifications

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1. Optimus F32. Max XL

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Optimus F3, Max XL.
SpecificationOptimus F3Max XL
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 116.1 Х 62 Х 10.1 mm
  • 165.1 Х 83.8 Х 9.4 mm
Weight
  • 113.4 g
  • 180 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 4" inch
  • 6" inch
Screen resolution
  • 480 x 800 px
  • 1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 4 GB
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 32 GB
  • 2 GB RAM (Sprint) 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 2460 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
  • 3990 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
  • Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
  • Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
NFC
  • Yes
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Optimus F3, Max XL.
SpecificationOptimus F3Max XL
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 45.5 cm2
  • 99.2 cm2
Screen format
  • 5:3 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 63.3%
  • 71.7%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 233 PPI
  • 367 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 2
  • Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Optimus F3, Max XL.
SpecificationOptimus F3Max XL
Rear camera, main
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 5 MP
  • AF
  • 13 MP
  • AF
Functions
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 0.3 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • VGA
  • 5 MP
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Optimus F3, Max XL.
SpecificationOptimus F3Max XL
Processor CPU
  • Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
  • Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 305
  • Adreno 505
Antutu 7 score *
  • 9217
  • 40132
GeekBench 4 Single Core * Unknown
  • 674
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 2505
GeekBench 4 RenderScript * Unknown
  • 2252
GeekBench 5 Single Core * Unknown
  • 124
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 608
General specs
General specs — specifications for Optimus F3, Max XL.
SpecificationOptimus F3Max XL
Release date
  • 2013
  • June
  • 2017
  • April
Colors
  • Purple
  • Titanium
  • Black (T-Mobile)
  • Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 100 EUR
  • 120 EUR
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 456 h Talking time- Up to 16 h
  • Talking time- Up to 26 h 30 min (3G)
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Optimus F3, Max XL.
SpecificationOptimus F3Max XL
SIM card
  • Micro-SIM
  • Nano-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - CDMA 800 / 1900 - LS720 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - for T-Mobile -3G - CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - LS720 HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - for T-Mobile -4G - LTE band 25(1900) - LS720 LTE band 4(1700/2100)
  • 17(700) - T-Mobile
  • MetroPCS
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 -4G - LTE
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
  • EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (2CA)
GPRS
  • Class 12 (T-Mobile)
  • Yes
Edge
  • Class 12 (T-Mobile)
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • DLNA
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Optimus F3, Max XL.
SpecificationOptimus F3Max XL
Radio
  • No
  • FM radio
Others Unknown
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Optimus F3, Max XL.
SpecificationOptimus F3Max XL
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity - LS720 for Sprint Also available for Virgin Mobile
  • MetroPCS (LG MS659) and T-Mobile USA
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0) - For Boost/Virgin Mobile Also known as ZTE Blade X Max for Sprint/Cricket