Category Breakdown
LG Optimus L9 II
ZTE Boost Max+
Performance
44.738.2
Camera
19.119.1
Display
71.756.5
Battery
20.226.4
Build
17.00.2
Connectivity
43.937.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.124.9
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 ZTE Boost Max+ has a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but lower pixel density at ~258 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Optimus L9 II is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon 400 processor with 1GB of RAM, whereas the Boost Max+ utilizes a quad-core CPU with 2GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 1080p video, but the Optimus L9 II has a slightly better selfie camera at 1.3 MP compared to the 1.0 MP on the Boost Max+.
- The battery capacity of the Boost Max+ is significantly larger at 3400 mAh, compared to the 2150 mAh of the Optimus L9 II, which may result in longer usage time.
- Finally, the Optimus L9 II runs on Android 4.1.2 (upgradable to 4.4.2), while the Boost Max+ operates on Android 5.1, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus L9 II
ZTE Boost Max+
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
Also known as LG Optimus L9 II D605
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
5.7"
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 (~258 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 305
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2150 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2150 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-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)
165.1 x 82.6 x 10.2 mm (6.5 x 3.25 x 0.40 in)
Weight
120 g
194.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.42 W/kg (head) 0.82 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
Yes

