This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the ASUS Zenfone 8 and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G smartphones.
The ASUS Zenfone 8 features a more compact 5.9-inch display, 64MP main camera, 4,000mAh battery, 30W fast charging and IP68 dust & water resistance.
Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G features a larger 6.4-inch display, 3x optical zoom, 4,500mAh battery, 25W fast charging and triple-camera setup. It is slightly more expensive.
| Specs | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 5.9-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 446 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+, & Punch-hole | 6.4-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels, 411 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+, and punch-hole |
| Size | 148 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm | 155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 177 g |
| Build | Gorilla Glass Victus Front and Gorilla Glass 3 Back with Aluminum Frame | Glass front, Plastic back, and Aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP68 Water & Dust Resistance | |
| Colors | Obsidian Black and Horizon Silver | Graphite, White, Lavender, and Olive |
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ASUS Zenfone 8 The ASUS Zenfone 8 is lighter and more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 1x Kryo 680 @ 2.84GHz , 3x Kryo 680 @ 2.42GHz & 4x Kryo 680 @ 1.8GHz |
Octa Core CPU 1x Kryo 680 @ 2.84GHz , 3x Kryo 680 @ 2.42GHz & 4x Kryo 680 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 660 |
| RAM | 8GB or 16GB of RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB | 128GB or 256GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 11 with ZenUI 8 | Android 12 with One UI 4 |
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ASUS Zenfone 8
The ASUS Zenfone 8 has similar performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras: 64MP Main Camera (Sony IMX686, f/1.8 Aperture, PD Autofocus, OIS) 12MP Ultra-wide (Sony IMX363, f/2.2 Aperture, 112˚ FoV) -LED Flash -Up to 8K@24fps Video Recording |
Triple Cameras: 12MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, dual pixel PD Autofocus, OIS) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 123˚ FoV) 8MP Telephoto (f/2.4 Aperture, Autofocus, 3x optical zoom) -LED Flash |
| Front Camera |
12 Megapixels (Sony IMX663, f/2.5 Aperture, Dual PD Autofocus) |
32 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) |
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has the advantage for zoom photography with longer 3x optical zoom and an ultrawide camera with autofocus. However, ASUS Zenfone 8 has an advantage for selfies with autofocus on the front camera. The two are still closely matched overall, and actual image quality may depend more on camera processing and real-world performance. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax (Dual Band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS (dual band), GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, & NavIC | A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo & BeiDou |
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ASUS Zenfone 8
The ASUS Zenfone 8 has better Wi-Fi connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Hi-Res Audio with Dirac HD and Dual Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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ASUS Zenfone 8
Based on the specs, it has Hi-Res Audio, Dirac audio tuning, and a 3.5mm audio jack. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 4000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 4500 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 30W Fast Charging (ASUS HyperCharge, 60% in 25 minutes), Quick Charge 4.0, & Power Delivery 3.0 PPS | 25W Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes), 15W Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging |
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱34,995.00 - Official price of 8GB + 128GB version in the Philippines ₱39,995.00 - Official price of 16GB + 256GB version in the Philippines |
₱38,990.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines ₱41,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | May 14, 2021 | January 4, 2022 |
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