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| Global Score | |
| 77.4 | 77.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Asus | LG |
| Android 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| 2018-12-11 | 2017-07-21 |
| 6.22 x 2.97 x 0.33 inches | 5.87 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches |
| 6.17 ounces | 5.15 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Gray |
| -- | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.3 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 2280 x 1080 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 400 pixels per inch | 565 pixels per inch |
| 450 cd/m2 brightness | 500 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.4 | 9.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset |
| Kryo 260, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 512 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.27 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 17.06 | 12.76 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 28.00mm focal length |
| 0.34 inches (1/2.9") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.57 | 10.01 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Battery | 3000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.8 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2) is a bit better than the LG Q8, getting a global score of 77.4 against 77.2. Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2)'s design is newer than LG Q8's, although it is just a little thicker and somewhat heavier. These devices come with Android OS, but the Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2) has a more recent 9.0 Pie version while LG Q8 has Android 7.0 Nougat version, so it provides the user some additional features and enhanced performance.
Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2) counts with a little bit better processing power than LG Q8, because it has a greater amount of RAM and more CPU cores. LG Q8 features a bit more vivid display than Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2), because although it has a little smaller screen, it also counts with more pixels per screen inch, a little brighter display and a higher 1440 x 2560 resolution.
The Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2) counts with a superior memory for apps and games than LG Q8, and although they both have a slot for external memory cards that allows a maximum of 1,95 TB, the Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2) also has 128 GB internal storage. The LG Q8 counts with a little bit better camera than Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2), and although they both have the same 30 fps video frame rate, the same 3840x2160 (4K) video definition and a F1.8 aperture, the LG Q8 also has a larger camera sensor shooting higher quality photographs and a much better 16 MP resolution back facing camera.
The Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M2) has a way better battery lifetime than LG Q8, because it has a 5000mAh battery size against 3000mAh.
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