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| Global Score | |
| 82.2 | 77.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Asus |
| 2018-07-30 | 2017-08-03 |
| 6.22 x 3.15 x 0.47 inches | 6.25 x 3.06 x 0.35 inches |
| 8.32 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black |
| Aluminum and Glass | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 1000.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.8 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 760 pixels per inch | 515 pixels per inch |
| 900 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 10.4 | 8.5 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 630 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 11.34 | 17.06 |
| Camera | |
| 19.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 23.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 25.00mm focal length | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (24 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 10.45 | 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, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3540mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3300mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 5.52 | 5.28 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Xperia XZ2 Premium has an overall score of 82.2, which is just a bit better than the Asus ZenFone AR's 77.4 score. The Xperia XZ2 Premium design is newer than the Asus ZenFone AR's, but it is heavier and way thicker. Xperia XZ2 Premium has a much more vibrant display than Asus ZenFone AR, because it has a much higher resolution of 2160 x 3840 pixels, a little larger screen and a higher screen density.
The Asus ZenFone AR has a very superior memory for games and applications than Xperia XZ2 Premium, because it has 128 GB internal memory capacity and a slot for external memory cards that admits a maximum of 1,95 TB. Xperia XZ2 Premium counts with a bit more powerful CPU than Asus ZenFone AR, and although they both have a 6 GB RAM, the Xperia XZ2 Premium also has a larger number of cores.
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium counts with a bit better camera than Asus ZenFone AR, because although it has a back-facing camera with a worse 19 MP resolution and a lower 3840x2160 video resolution, it also counts with a bigger aperture and a larger back-facing camera sensor providing a higher image quality.
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium features a little better battery life than Asus ZenFone AR, because it has 3540mAh of battery capacity.
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