Asus Zenfone 8 vs Sharp Aquos R6: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus Zenfone 8 vs Sharp Aquos R6. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Asus Zenfone 8Asus Zenfone 8Global · 8GB · 128GB · VA
Sharp Aquos R6Sharp Aquos R6Japan · 12GB · 128GB · SoftBank
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Basics
Asus Zenfone 8
Asus Zenfone 8
Global · 8GB · 128GB · VA
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Sharp Aquos R6
Sharp Aquos R6
Japan · 12GB · 128GB · SoftBank
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- No price,
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Design and Screen score 7.2Design & Materials 8.1Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.7Performance & Hardware 7.3Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.3Camera 7.5Camera
Connectivity score 8.3 Connectivity 7.7 Connectivity
Battery score 5.4 Battery 7.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.2
7 reviews
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2 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus Zenfone 8 vs Sharp Aquos R6

Specs Asus Zenfone 8 price compare Asus Zenfone 8
Global · 8GB · 128GB · VA 		where to buy Sharp Aquos R6 Sharp Aquos R6
Japan · 12GB · 128GB · SoftBank
Inches 5.9" 6.6"
Resolution FHD+ WQHD+
Usable surface 82% useful 89% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 68.5 mm
148.0 mm
8.9 mm 		74.0 mm
162.0 mm
9.5 mm
Weight 169 g 207 g
Micro SnapD. 888
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 888
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 12 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 891.700
v10 		727.000
v8
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX686 Exmor RS
2 		1
20.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
1" sensor
2
Selfie Camera SELF 12 Mpx · ƒ/2.45 SELF 12.6 Mpx · ƒ/2.3
Bands
OS Android 13 Tiramisu Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand Asus Sharp
Aliases ZS590KS --

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

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus Zenfone 8
Sharp Aquos R6
Asus Zenfone 8
Sharp Aquos R6
Size
68.5 mm • 148.0 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.0 mm • 162.0 mm • 9.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 169 g 207 g
Usable surface 82 % 89 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy, Glass
Resistance IP68 IP68
IP6X
Colors
Silver

Gray
Black

White

Blue

Screen
Diagonal 5.9" 6.6"
Type Oled IGZO
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		WQHD+
1260 x 2730 px
Density 445 Pixels per inch 456 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
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Refresh rate 240 Hz
  • Variable refresh rate 1 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 2000 cd/m²
  • 20000000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Dual Edge display
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

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

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

Graphics
GPU Adreno 660 Adreno 660

RAM
RAM 8 GB 12 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
891.700
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 89% of devices
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727.000
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 83% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
  • RGB

Audio

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

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

User reviews

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

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 64 Mpx 20.2 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX686 Exmor RS Sony 1" sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.80 µm --
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro

ToF 3D sensor
Resolution
12 Mpx
0.3 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
Unknown
Type
CMOS BSI
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Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
Unknow
Pixel size
1.40 µm
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Pixel Binning
--
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Sensor size
1/2.55"
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Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
480 fps 		Yes,
480 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
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Laser AF
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 12 Mpx 12.6 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX663 Unknown
Type CMOS --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.45 ƒ/ 2.3
Pixel size 1.22 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.93" --
Others
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
116
Mobile
120
Photo
118
Video
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User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.0
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Quality of nighttime photos
8.3
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Quality of selfies
8.7
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Does it have a powerful flash?
9.3
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Number of reviews
7 reviews
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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)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • 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)
  • B11 (1500)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
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)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

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
  • 802.11ad
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
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 5.2 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)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

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
  • 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
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

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

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
30.0W 		Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • 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
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Number of reviews
7 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 13
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
  • Android 11
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years 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
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
7 reviews
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Prices
From $ 502 --
Prices unavailable

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