Side-by-side technical data
Asus Zenfone 8 vs Asus 8z
Comparison between Asus Zenfone 8 and Asus 8z: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Asus.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Zenfone 8 | 8z |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Camera | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Which one is for you?
Asus Zenfone 8, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,317
- against 1,002
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | 8z |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 891,700 | 812,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,317 Best value | 1,002 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,421 Best value | 3,014 |
| CPU Description | 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. | 1x Cortex X1 at 2.84 GHz + 3x Cortex A78 at 2.42 GHz + 4x Cortex A55 at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | 8z |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Grey | Black, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 68.5 mm | 68.6 mm |
| Body Height | 148 mm | 148 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 169 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.9 % Best value | 82 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | 8z |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | 8z |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,100 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 5.9″ | 5.92″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,448 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 446 ppi | 452 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, HDR10, DCI-P3, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display, Color LED Notifications | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Gorilla Glass Victus, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | 8z |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | 8z |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, 3D face recognition |
Software
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | 8z |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | 8z |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 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 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, UMTS, LTE, 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| 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 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, AVRCP, HID, OPP Best value | A2DP, EDR, AAC, aptX, SBC, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, MAP, OPP, PBAP/PAB |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | 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+ | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, DLNA, Infrared, FM Radio, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.191 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | 7,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | 8z |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, HID, OPP | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, AAC, SBC, aptX, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, MAP, OPP, PBAP/PAB |
Technical
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | 8z |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ZS590KS, ZS590KS-2A007EU, I006D | — |
