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LG X max vs Sharp Aquos S3

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

LG X max

LG X max

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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.

  • WeightX max: 32.4 g lighterX max: 133 g · Aquos S3: 165.4 g
  • WidthAquos S3: 2.7 mm narrowerAquos S3: 74.2 mm · X max: 76.9 mm
  • Screen diagonalX max: 0.5 in smaller diagonalX max: 5.5 in · Aquos S3: 6 in
  • ChipsetMediatek MT6735 (28 nm) / Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)X max: Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm) · Aquos S3: Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
  • Rear camera layoutSingle / DualX max: Single · Aquos S3: Dual
  • DepthX max: 0.8 mm thinnerX max: 7.2 mm · Aquos S3: 8 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.

Front
X max: 151.6 × 76.9 mm 1 Aquos S3: 148.2 × 74.2 mm 2
Side
X max: 151.6 × 7.2 mm 1 Aquos S3: 148.2 × 8 mm 2
  1. 1. X max
    Height
    151.6 mm+3.4 mm versus Aquos S3
    Width
    76.9 mm+2.7 mm versus Aquos S3
    Depth
    7.2 mm
    Weight
    133 g
  2. 2. Aquos S3
    Height
    148.2 mm
    Width
    74.2 mm
    Depth
    8 mm+0.8 mm versus X max
    Weight
    165.4 g
Weight

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

  1. 1. X max133 g
  2. 2. Aquos S3165.4 g

    +32.4 g versus X max

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.

Screen size
X max: 5.5 in, 16:9, About 83.4 cm² rectangular area 1 Aquos S3: 6 in, 18:9, About 92.9 cm² rectangular area 2
  1. 1. X max 5.5 in · 16:9 About 83.4 cm² rectangular area
  2. 2. Aquos S3 6 in · 18:9 About 92.9 cm² rectangular area

Aquos S3 has approximately 11.4% more rectangular screen area than X max.

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 by storage capacity and phone
StorageX maxAquos S3
64 GB Unknown 6 GB RAM
X max: Original memory entry

16 GB 1.5 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. X max

NFC
Unknown
Headphone jack
Yes
Memory card support
See details microSD · up to 32 GB

2. Aquos S3

NFC
Yes
Headphone jack
Yes
Memory card support
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

Battery capacity

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

Recorded capacity

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

  1. 1. X max2800 mAh
  2. 2. Aquos S33200 mAh

    +400 mAh versus X max

Specifications

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1. X max2. Aquos S3

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials
SpecificationX maxAquos S3
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 151.6 Х 76.9 Х 7.2 mm
  • 148.2 Х 74.2 Х 8 mm
Weight
  • 133 g
  • 165.4 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IGZO IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.5" inch
  • 6" inch
Screen resolution
  • 720 x 1280 px
  • 1080 x 2160 px
Internal memoryRecorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 16 GB 1.5 GB RAM
  • 64 GB
  • 6 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
BatteryCapacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 2800 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
  • 3200 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
  • Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Chipset
  • Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
  • Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
NFC Unknown
  • Yes
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display
SpecificationX maxAquos S3
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 83.4 cm2
  • 92.9 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 18:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 71.5%
  • 84.5%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 267 PPI
  • 402 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video
SpecificationX maxAquos S3
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 12 MP
  • Dual
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • AF
  • 12 MP
  • f/1.8
  • 1/2.55''
  • 1.4µm
  • dual pixel PDAF -13 MP
  • 2x optical zoom
Functions
  • LED flash
  • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 16 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 5 MP
  • 16 MP
  • f/2.0
Performance
Performance
SpecificationX maxAquos S3
Processor CPU
  • Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
  • Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU
  • Mali-T720MP2
  • Adreno 508
Antutu 7 scoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied. Unknown
  • 89256
General specs
General specs
SpecificationX maxAquos S3
Release date
  • 2016
  • June
  • 2018
  • March
Colors
  • Dark Blue
  • Black,Blue
  • Gold
Historical recorded priceLegacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 200 EUR
  • 400 EUR
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity
SpecificationX maxAquos S3
SIM card
  • Nano-SIM
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 4(1700/2100)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 12(700)
  • 17(700)
  • 28(700)
  • 34(2000)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
Speed
  • HSPA
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio
SpecificationX maxAquos S3
Radio
  • FM radio
  • No
Others Unknown
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features
SpecificationX maxAquos S3
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Fast battery charging 9V/2A (Quick Charge 3.0)