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| Global Score | |
| 63.2 | 69 |
| Basic Information | |
| Asus | LG |
| Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 10 |
| 2018-02-28 | 2020-08-21 |
| 5.80 x 2.79 x 0.34 inches | 5.82 x 2.80 x 0.34 inches |
| 5.29 ounces | 5.15 ounces |
| Black, Pink and Red | Silver |
| Aluminum | Plastic and Plastic |
| $ 169.00 | $ 150.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 1440 x 720 pixels | 1520 x 720 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 293 pixels per inch | 295 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.2 | 7.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 chipset | MediaTek Helio P22 MT6762 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 28 nm (Quad-Core 1400 MHz) processor | Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Adreno 308 GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU |
| 8.28 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.48 | 7.12 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 13.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 17.00mm focal length | -- |
| -- | 0.33 inches (1/3") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 8.91 | 9.02 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.92 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
LG K31 has a global score of 69, which is just a bit better than the Asus ZenFone Max (M1)'s 63.2 overall score. LG K31's construction has the same thickness than Asus ZenFone Max (M1), but it is just a little bit lighter. Both phones in this comparison review include Android operating system, but the LG K31 has 10 version and Asus ZenFone Max (M1) has Android 8.0 Oreo.
The LG K31 counts with a bit more powerful processor than Asus ZenFone Max (M1), and although they both have a 2 GB RAM, the LG K31 also has a larger number of cores. The LG K31 has a bit sharper display than Asus ZenFone Max (M1), because it has a slightly better resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, a little better pixel quantity in each inch in the display and a bit larger screen.
LG K31 shoots a little bit better pictures and videos than Asus ZenFone Max (M1), and although they both have a same resolution camera, the same 30 fps video frame rate and the same (Full HD) video resolution, the LG K31 also has a larger aperture to take better captures and video in poorly lited environments.
The Asus ZenFone Max (M1) has a bit bigger memory capacity for apps and games than LG K31, because although it has just 16 GB internal storage, it also counts with a slot for SD memory cards that allows a maximum of 256 GB. Asus ZenFone Max (M1) counts with superior battery performance than LG K31, because it has 4000mAh of battery capacity.
In addition to being the best phone between the ones we are comparing here, the LG K31 is also cheaper than the Asus ZenFone Max (M1), which makes this phone a very good choice.
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