Category Breakdown
LG Optimus L9 II
Maxwest Astro X55
Performance
44.746.1
Camera
19.114.1
Display
71.756.5
Battery
20.220.4
Build
17.00.2
Connectivity
43.930.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.124.8
Summary
- The LG Optimus L9 II features a 4.7-inch True HD-IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Maxwest Astro X55 has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the L9 II is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon 400 chipset, whereas the Astro X55 utilizes a quad-core Mediatek MT6580, offering slightly better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the L9 II supports 1080p video recording, while the Astro X55 is limited to 720p.
- The battery capacity of the Astro X55 is slightly higher at 2200 mAh compared to the L9 II's 2150 mAh.
- The L9 II runs on Android 4.1.2, upgradable to 4.4.2, while the Astro X55 operates on Android 5.1, providing a more updated software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the L9 II is lighter and more compact than the heavier and larger Astro X55.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus L9 II
Maxwest Astro X55
General
Release Date
2013
2016
Announced
2013
2016
Description
Also known as LG Optimus L9 II D605
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
5.5"
Type
True HD-IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 305
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2150 mAh
2200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2150 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
128.4 x 66.5 x 9 mm (5.06 x 2.62 x 0.35 in)
150.5 x 76.3 x 7.8 mm (5.93 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight
120 g
174 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Gold/White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.42 W/kg (head) 0.82 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 HS
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

