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Asus Zenfone 8 vs Realme X7 Max 5G

What Zenfone 8 does better (12) and where X7 Max 5G wins (10) — every spec side by side.

Asus Zenfone 8
Asus · 2021Zenfone 8
8.2Score
12 advantages≈ $310
vs
Realme X7 Max 5G
Realme · 2021X7 Max 5G
8.2Score
10 advantages≈ $330
Higher score
7.5Display7.6
6.8Performance7.1
9.2Camera7.8
3.0Battery5.1
9.1Features8.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Zenfone 8X7 Max 5G
68.5 × 1488.973.3 × 158.58.4
Zenfone 8X7 Max 5GDifference
Height148 mm158.5 mm−10.5 mm
Width68.5 mm73.3 mm−4.8 mm
Thickness8.9 mm8.4 mm+0.5 mm
Weight169 g179 g−10 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Zenfone 8 better than X7 Max 5G?

  1. Optical stabilisationYes · X7 Max 5G: No
  2. AnTuTu score676,001 vs 605,819+12%
  3. RAM16 GB vs 12 GB+33%
  4. Measured brightness800 nits vs 640 nits+25%
  5. Max video8K vs 4K
  6. 4K video frame rate120 fps vs 60 fps2×
  7. 4K selfie videoYes · X7 Max 5G: No
  8. Peak brightness1,100 nits vs 1,000 nits+10%
  9. Pixel density446 ppi vs 409 ppi+9%
  10. Weight169 g vs 179 g+6%
  11. Process5 nm vs 6 nm+20%
  12. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%

Why is X7 Max 5G better than Zenfone 8?

  1. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,604 vs 13,1053.6×
  2. Wired charging30 W vs 50 W+67%
  3. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh+12%
  4. Screen size5.9″ vs 6.4″+9%
  5. CPU frequency2.84 GHz vs 3 GHz+6%
  6. Selfie camera12 MP vs 16 MP+33%
  7. Charged in 30 min72% vs 94%+31%
  8. Loudspeaker loudness-27.9 LUFS vs -25.1 LUFS+-10%
  9. Thickness8.9 mm vs 8.4 mm+6%
  10. Screen-to-body ratio82.9% vs 85.9%+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Asus Zenfone 8Asus Zenfone 8≈ $3108.2
Realme X7 Max 5GRealme X7 Max 5G≈ $3308.2
Design
Weight169 g179 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.4 mm
Height148 mm158.5 mm
Width68.5 mm73.3 mm
FrameAluminiumPlastic
BackGlassPlastic
Ingress protectionIP68—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8—
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusDragontrail Glass
ColoursObsidian Black, Horizon SilverMercury Silver, Asteroid Black, Milky Way
Display
Screen size5.9″6.4″
PanelSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,400 px
Pixel density446 ppi409 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,100 nits1,000 nits
Measured brightness800 nits640 nits
Screen-to-body ratio82.9%85.9%
HDRYes—
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5GMediatek Dimensity 1200
Chip makerQualcommMediaTek
Process5 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.84 GHz3 GHz
GPUAdreno 660Mali-G77 MC9
AnTuTu score676,001605,819
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,60413,105
Memory
RAM16 GB12 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size1/1.73"1/1.73"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video8K4K
4K video frame rate120 fps60 fps
Selfie camera12 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoYesNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,000 mAh4,500 mAh
Battery typeLi-Po—
Wired charging30 W50 W
Charged in 30 min72%94%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Dual-band GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Loudspeaker loudness-27.9 LUFS-25.1 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorUnder displayUnder display
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 11
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceZen UI 8realme UI 2.0
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