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| Global Score | |
| 77.2 | 77.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Asus |
| Android 7.0 Nougat | -- |
| 2017-07-21 | 2017-08-03 |
| 5.87 x 2.83 x 0.31 inches | 6.25 x 3.06 x 0.35 inches |
| 5.15 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| Gray | Black |
| Metal | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 565 pixels per inch | 515 pixels per inch |
| 500 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 9.2 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 12.76 | 17.06 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 23.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (24 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 10.01 | 10.23 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3300mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.96 | 5.28 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
The Asus ZenFone AR is slightly better than LG Q8, with a global score of 77.4 against 77.2. Even though Asus ZenFone AR is a better cellphone than LG Q8, it must be noted that it is also a heavier and thicker cellphone. LG Q8 counts with a bit better display than Asus ZenFone AR, because although it has a bit smaller screen, and they both have an equal 1440 x 2560 resolution, the LG Q8 also counts with a bit greater screen pixel density.
Asus ZenFone AR has a much better memory for games and applications than LG Q8, and although they both have a SD card slot that admits a maximum of 1,95 TB, the Asus ZenFone AR also has 128 GB internal storage. Asus ZenFone AR features a little better performance than LG Q8, and although they both have 4 CPU cores, the Asus ZenFone AR also has a greater amount of RAM memory.
The Asus ZenFone AR shoots a little bit better pictures and videos than LG Q8, because although it has worse 24 frames per second video frame rates and a smaller aperture which is not favorable for low light images and video, and they both have the same video quality and the same sensor size, the Asus ZenFone AR also counts with a much higher resolution back-facing camera.
The Asus ZenFone AR features a bit superior battery lifetime than LG Q8, because it has a 10% more battery size.
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