Side-by-side technical data
Asus Zenfone 7 vs Asus Zenfone 8
Comparison between Asus Zenfone 7 and Asus Zenfone 8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Asus.
The verdict
Your pick: Asus Zenfone 8, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Zenfone 7 | Zenfone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 6.6 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 7.4 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 6.3 | 4.1 |
Which one is for you?
Asus Zenfone 7, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Display Diagonal
- 6.67″
- against 5.9″
Asus Zenfone 8, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 891,700
- against 744,600
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E
- against Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Zenfone 7 | Zenfone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 744,600 | 891,700 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,035 | 1,317 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,566 | 3,421 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x Cortex-A77 at 2.84 GHz, 3x Cortex-A77 at 2.42 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.80 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-X1 at 2.84 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Zenfone 7 | Zenfone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Silver | Black, Silver, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 9.6 mm | 8.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.3 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Body Height | 165.1 mm | 148 mm |
| Weight | 230 g | 169 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.2 % Best value | 82.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Zenfone 7 | Zenfone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Zenfone 7 | Zenfone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 700 nits | 1,100 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ Best value | 5.9″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 446 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Color LED Notifications, DCI-P3, HDR10 | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, HDR10, DCI-P3, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display, Color LED Notifications |
Sensors
| Specification | Zenfone 7 | Zenfone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Zenfone 7 | Zenfone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Zenfone 7 | Zenfone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Zenfone 7 | Zenfone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive, AVRCP, EDR, HFP, HSP, MAP, OPP, PBAP/PAB | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, AVRCP, HID, OPP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 1,800 Mbps | 7,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Zenfone 7 | Zenfone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive, AVRCP, EDR, HFP, HSP, MAP, OPP, PBAP/PAB | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, HID, OPP |
Technical
| Specification | Zenfone 7 | Zenfone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ZS670KS, ASUS_I002D, I002D | ZS590KS, ZS590KS-2A007EU, I006D |
