Asus Zenfone 8 vs Google Pixel 5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus Zenfone 8 vs Google Pixel 5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Asus Zenfone 8Asus Zenfone 8Global · 8GB · 128GB · VA
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Asus Zenfone 8
Asus Zenfone 8
Global · 8GB · 128GB · VA
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Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 5
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- No price,
no Ki 		8.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.2Design & Materials 7.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.7Performance & Hardware 6.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.3Camera 7.5Camera
Connectivity score 8.3 Connectivity 8.5 Connectivity
Battery score 5.4 Battery 5.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.2
7 reviews
9.5
20 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus Zenfone 8 vs Google Pixel 5

Specs Asus Zenfone 8 price compare Asus Zenfone 8
Global · 8GB · 128GB · VA 		Google Pixel 5 price comparison Google Pixel 5
Global · 8GB · 128GB
Inches 5.9" 6"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 82% useful 86% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 68.5 mm
148.0 mm
8.9 mm 		70.4 mm
144.7 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 169 g 151 g
Micro SnapD. 888
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 765
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 891.700
v10 		330.500
v8
Battery 4000 mAh 4080 mAh
Main Camera 1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX686 Exmor RS
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX363 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 12 Mpx · ƒ/2.45 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 13 Tiramisu Android 14 Upside-down cake

Brand
Brand Asus Google
Aliases ZS590KS GTT9Q

Release Date
Release date May 2021,
2 years ago 		September 2020,
3 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus Zenfone 8
Google Pixel 5
Asus Zenfone 8
Google Pixel 5
Size
68.5 mm • 148.0 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.4 mm • 144.7 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 169 g 151 g
Usable surface 82 % 86 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium
Resistance IP68 IP68
Colors
Silver

Gray
Black

Green

Screen
Diagonal 5.9" 6"
Type Oled Oled
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 445 Pixels per inch 430 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1100 cd/m²
  • HDR10
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Full sRGB standard
  • 105% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz
  • 1000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
9.0
9.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.4
9.6
Is it comfortable?
10
10
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.3
9.0
Number of reviews
7 reviews
20 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
CPU 1x Cortex X1 2.84GHz + 3x Cortex A78 2.42GHz + 4x Cortex A55 1.8GHz 1x Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz + 1x Cortex-A76 2.2 GHz + 6x Cortex-A76 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 5 nm 7 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 660 Qualcomm Adreno 620 625MHz

RAM
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
891.700
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 89% of devices
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330.500
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 67% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Magnetometer

Audio

Audio
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
10
8.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.6
9.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.0
7.9
Number of reviews
7 reviews
20 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 64 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX686 Exmor RS Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.7
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.80 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.55"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
16 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
Sony IMX481
Type
CMOS BSI
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.40 µm
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/2.55"
1/3.09"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
480 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • Google Lens

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 12 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX663 Sony IMX355
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.45 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 1.22 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.93" 1/2.8"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
116
Mobile
120
Photo
118
Video
109
Mobile
119
Photo
106
Video
126
Selfie
117
Photo
142
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.0
10
Quality of nighttime photos
8.3
9.6
Quality of selfies
8.7
9.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.3
9.4
Number of reviews
7 reviews
20 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC10 (800 Secondary)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
5G certification pending

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • 5G certification pending
  • eSIM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.7
9.6
Quality of the GPS
9.7
9.7
And the WiFi?
9.7
9.8
Number of reviews
7 reviews
20 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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4080 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
30.0W 		Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 14%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 29%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 5%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 45%
    More than one day
  • 25%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
7 reviews
20 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 13
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
  • Android 14
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 7 months ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 29%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 55%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 40%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 5%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 15%
    Every six months
  • 85%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
7 reviews
20 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
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