Side-by-side technical data
OnePlus Nord 2 5G vs Asus Zenfone 8
Comparison between OnePlus Nord 2 5G and Asus Zenfone 8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from OnePlus and Asus.
The verdict
Your pick: Asus Zenfone 8, ahead on Design & display and Performance & hardware. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Nord 2 5G | Zenfone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Camera | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.2 | 4.1 |
Which one is for you?
OnePlus Nord 2 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Fast Charge Power
- 65 W
- against 30 W
- Usable Surface
- 85.6 %
- against 82.9 %
- Body Thickness
- 8.3 mm
- against 8.9 mm
Asus Zenfone 8, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 891,700
- against 714,400
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 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), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | Zenfone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3 GHz Best value | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 714,400 | 891,700 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,105 | 1,317 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,135 | 3,421 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 1x Cortex-A78 at 3.0 GHz, 3x Cortex-A78 at 2.6 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 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 | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | Zenfone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue, Green, Cyan | Black, Silver, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 73.3 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Body Height | 159.1 mm | 148 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 169 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.6 % Best value | 82.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | Zenfone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 65 W Best value | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | Zenfone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | 1,100 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.43″ 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 | 409 ppi | 446 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | 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 | Nord 2 5G | Zenfone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | Zenfone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | Zenfone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 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 B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, 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 | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, AVRCP, HID, OPP Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, 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 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 4,700 Mbps | 7,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 2,500 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | Zenfone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, HID, OPP |
Technical
| Specification | Nord 2 5G | Zenfone 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | DN2101, DN2103 | ZS590KS, ZS590KS-2A007EU, I006D |
