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| Global Score | |
| 83 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| Asus | OnePlus |
| Android 11 | Android 11 |
| 2021-05-13 | 2021-04-02 |
| 5.83 x 2.70 x 0.35 inches | 6.30 x 2.92 x 0.34 inches |
| 5.96 ounces | 6.77 ounces |
| Horizon Silver and Obsidian Black | Arctic Sky, Astral Black and Winter Mist |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.9 inches | 6.5 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | AMOLED |
| 446 pixels per inch | 405 pixels per inch |
| 1100 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.2 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 64.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 48.00 MP + 16.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 23.00mm focal length |
| 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor | 0.71 inches (1/1.4") sensor |
| 7680 x 4320 (24 fps) video resolution | 7680 x 4320 (30 fps) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (480 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (480 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 12.65 | 12.65 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.6 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Nano SIM Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.92 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.2, EDR | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
The Asus ZenFone 8 is just a bit better than the OnePlus 9, with a global score of 83 against 76. These phones come with the same Android 11 OS, so you shouldn't perceive any differences in that aspect. Asus ZenFone 8's body is somewhat lighter but a little thicker than OnePlus 9, and both were released with only 1 months difference.
The OnePlus 9 counts with a processor that is just as good as Asus ZenFone 8's processing unit, and although the OnePlus 9 has 2 GB more RAM memory, they both have 8 cpu cores. The Asus ZenFone 8 has a better screen than OnePlus 9, because although it has a bit smaller screen, and they both have the same resolution of 1080 x 2400, the Asus ZenFone 8 also counts with a quite better display pixels density.
OnePlus 9's memory capacity to install applications and games or saving photos and videos is very similar to Asus ZenFone 8's one, both have equal internal memory. The OnePlus 9's camera is very similar to the Asus ZenFone 8 one, because although the OnePlus 9 has a much lower resolution camera and a worse 7680x4320 video resolution, and they both have the same camera aperture, it also counts with a larger back camera sensor which offers a higher photo and video quality.
The OnePlus 9 counts with a little better battery performance than Asus ZenFone 8, because it has a 4500mAh battery capacity instead of 4000mAh.
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