Asus Zenfone 8 vs Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus Zenfone 8 vs Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Asus Zenfone 8Asus Zenfone 8Global · 8GB · 128GB · VA
Sony Xperia XZ1 CompactSony Xperia XZ1 CompactInternational · 4GB · 32GB
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Basics
Asus Zenfone 8
Asus Zenfone 8
Global · 8GB · 128GB · VA
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Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
International · 4GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.2Design & Materials 5.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.7Performance & Hardware 5.2Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.3Camera 5.3Camera
Connectivity score 8.3 Connectivity 6.8 Connectivity
Battery score 5.4 Battery 4.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.2
7 reviews
9.2
25 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus Zenfone 8 vs Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact

Specs Asus Zenfone 8 price compare Asus Zenfone 8
Global · 8GB · 128GB · VA 		Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact price compare Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
International · 4GB · 32GB
Inches 5.9" 4.6"
Resolution FHD+ HD
Usable surface 82% useful 69% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 16:9
Dimensions 68.5 mm
148.0 mm
8.9 mm 		65.0 mm
129.0 mm
9.3 mm
Weight 169 g 140 g
Micro SnapD. 888
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 891.700
v10 		279.610
v8
Battery 4000 mAh 2700 mAh
Main Camera 1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX686 Exmor RS
2 		1
19.2 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 12 Mpx · ƒ/2.45 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 13 Tiramisu Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Asus Sony
Aliases ZS590KS --

Release Date
Release date May 2021,
2 years ago 		August 2017,
6 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global International

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus Zenfone 8
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Asus Zenfone 8
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Size
68.5 mm • 148.0 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
65.0 mm • 129.0 mm • 9.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 169 g 140 g
Usable surface 82 % 69 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Polycarbonate
Resistance IP68 IP65
IP68
Colors
Silver

Gray
Black

Blue

Silver

Pink

Screen
Diagonal 5.9" 4.6"
Type Oled LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 20:9 16:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 445 Pixels per inch 319 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
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
9.0
8.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.4
9.0
Is it comfortable?
10
9.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.3
8.2
Number of reviews
7 reviews
25 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
CPU 1x Cortex X1 2.84GHz + 3x Cortex A78 2.42GHz + 4x Cortex A55 1.8GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 5 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 660 Qualcomm Adreno 540

RAM
RAM 8 GB 4 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 --

Antutu
Score
891.700
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 89% of devices
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279.610
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 64% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 32 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, on the side

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

Audio

Audio
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones
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Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
10
8.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.6
9.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.0
9.5
Number of reviews
7 reviews
25 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 64 Mpx 19.2 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX686 Exmor RS Sony Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- 100 - 12800
Pixel size 0.80 µm --
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/1.7" --
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro
--
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
Type
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.40 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/2.55"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
480 fps 		Yes,
960 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
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 12 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX663 Unknown
Type CMOS --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.45 ƒ/ --
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
9.0
Quality of nighttime photos
8.3
6.4
Quality of selfies
8.7
7.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.3
6.8
Number of reviews
7 reviews
25 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)
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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)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
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 Single Sim
Type
  • 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
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

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)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- 1.360 W/Kg on head
1.320 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- 0.970 W/Kg on head
0.780 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.7
9.4
Quality of the GPS
9.7
8.7
And the WiFi?
9.7
9.1
Number of reviews
7 reviews
25 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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2700 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
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 44%
    More than one day
  • 16%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
7 reviews
25 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 13
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 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
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 84%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 16%
    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
  • 4%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 46%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
7 reviews
25 reviews
Prices
From $ 543 --
From $ 180 --

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