Asus ZenFone AR vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S8+: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Asus ZenFone AR vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S8+. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Asus ZenFone ARAsus ZenFone ARGlobal · 8GB · 128GB
Samsung Galaxy Note 8Samsung Galaxy Note 8Global · 6GB · 128GB · N-950FD
Samsung Galaxy S8+Samsung Galaxy S8+Global · 6GB · 128GB · G955FD
Technical data sheets

Basics
Asus ZenFone AR
Asus ZenFone AR
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Global · 6GB · 128GB · N-950FD
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Samsung Galaxy S8+
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Global · 6GB · 128GB · G955FD
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
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2 reviews
8.8
73 reviews
8.8
113 reviews

Technical specifications of the Asus ZenFone AR vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S8+

Specs Asus ZenFone AR price comparison Asus ZenFone AR
Global · 8GB · 128GB 		stores to buy Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Global · 6GB · 128GB · N-950FD 		Samsung Galaxy S8+ price comparison Samsung Galaxy S8+
Global · 6GB · 128GB · G955FD
Inches 5.7" 6.3" 6.2"
Resolution QHD WQHD+ WQHD+
Usable surface 72% useful 82% useful 83% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 18:9 18:9
Dimensions 77.7 mm
158.7 mm
9.0 mm 		74.8 mm
162.5 mm
8.6 mm 		73.4 mm
159.5 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 170 g 195 g 173 g
Micro SnapD. 821
Quad-Core 		Exynos 8895
Octa-Core 		Exynos 8895
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 165.000
v? 		199.868
v7 		194.971
v7
Battery 3300 mAh 3300 mAh 3500 mAh
Main Camera 1
22.5 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX318 Exmor RS
2 3 		1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.7

2 		1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
S5K2L2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.0 Nougat Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Asus Samsung Samsung
Aliases ZS571KL -- --

Release Date
Release date January 2017,
7 years ago 		August 2017,
6 years ago 		March 2017,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available
Market Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Asus ZenFone AR
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Asus ZenFone AR
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Size
77.7 mm • 158.7 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.8 mm • 162.5 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.4 mm • 159.5 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 170 g 195 g 173 g
Usable surface 72 % 82 % 83 %
Materials Metal Glass Aluminium alloy, Glass
Resistance - IP68 IP68
Colors
Black
Black

Blue

Gold

Gray
Black

Silver

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5.7" 6.3" 6.2"
Type Super AMOLED Super AMOLED Super AMOLED • HDR 10
Aspect Ratio 16:9 18:9 18:9
Resolution QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px
Density 515 Pixels per inch 522 Pixels per inch 529 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • NTSC
  • 100% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Bluelight Filter
  • Without Notch
  • Peak brightness - 1200 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10
  • sRGB 141%
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 540 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Force Touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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7.4
6.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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9.3
9.5
Is it comfortable?
--
8.2
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
--
8.8
8.9
Number of reviews
--
73 reviews
113 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 8895 Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 8895
CPU 2x Kryo 2.4 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 4x Exynos M2 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 4x Exynos M2 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 10 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 530 ARM Mali-G71 MP20 ARM Mali-G71 MP20

RAM
RAM 8 GB 6 GB 6 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
165.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 10% of devices
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199.868
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 14% of devices
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194.971
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 3% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB 128 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Iris scanner

Audio

Audio
  • DTS / DTS X
  • Stereo Speakers
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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8.0
8.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
--
9.0
8.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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9.0
8.5
Number of reviews
--
73 reviews
113 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 22.5 Mpx 12.2 Mpx 12.2 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX318 Exmor RS Samsung Samsung S5K2L2
Type CMOS BSI ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.7
ISO -- -- --
Pixel size 1.00 µm -- 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.6" -- 1/2.6"
2
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Telephoto lens
--
Resolution
--
12 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
3
Camera type

--
--
Resolution
23 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Dual capture
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Samsung S5K3H7
Type -- -- CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.7
Pixel size -- 1.22 µm 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/3.2"
Others
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
94
Mobile
100
Photo
84
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
--
9.4
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
--
8.2
7.9
Quality of selfies
--
8.5
8.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
--
8.8
8.6
Number of reviews
--
73 reviews
113 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B17 (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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 Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • 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
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • DID
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

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

 0.850 W/Kg on head
1.590 W/Kg on body 		0.173 W/Kg on head
1.290 W/Kg on body 		0.260 W/Kg on head
1.000 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 1.160 W/Kg on head
0.610 W/Kg on body 		0.610 W/Kg on head
0.560 W/Kg on body 		0.410 W/Kg on head
0.970 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Mirrorlink

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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9.1
9.1
Quality of the GPS
--
9.1
9.0
And the WiFi?
--
9.2
9.0
Number of reviews
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73 reviews
113 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
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3300 mAh
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3500 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 34%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 23%
    Less than a day
  • 46%
    One day
  • 22%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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73 reviews
113 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 7.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 18%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 4%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 48%
    Every two months or less
  • 8%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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73 reviews
113 reviews
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