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Asus Zenfone 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming

What Zenfone 8 does better (12) and where Redmi K40 Gaming wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Asus Zenfone 8
Asus · 2021Zenfone 8
8.2Score
12 advantages≈ $310
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Xiaomi Redmi K40 Gaming
Xiaomi · 2021Redmi K40 Gaming
8.0Score
8 advantages≈ $280
7.5Display7.2
9.2Camera7.2
3.0Battery8.0
9.1Features6.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

Zenfone 8Redmi K40 Gaming
68.5 × 1488.976.9 × 161.98.3
Zenfone 8Redmi K40 GamingDifference
Height148 mm161.9 mm−13.9 mm
Width68.5 mm76.9 mm−8.4 mm
Thickness8.9 mm8.3 mm+0.6 mm
Weight169 g205 g−36 g

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

Why is Zenfone 8 better than Redmi K40 Gaming?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx32.7×
  2. Peak brightness1,100 nits vs 500 nits2.2×
  3. Optical stabilisationYes · Redmi K40 Gaming: No
  4. RAM16 GB vs 12 GB+33%
  5. 4K video frame rate120 fps vs 30 fps4×
  6. Weight169 g vs 205 g+21%
  7. Max video8K vs 4K
  8. 4K selfie videoYes · Redmi K40 Gaming: No
  9. 3.5 mm headphone jackYes · Redmi K40 Gaming: No
  10. Pixel density446 ppi vs 395 ppi+13%
  11. Process5 nm vs 6 nm+20%
  12. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%

Why is Redmi K40 Gaming better than Zenfone 8?

  1. Wired charging30 W vs 67 W2.2×
  2. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 5,065 mAh+27%
  3. Screen size5.9″ vs 6.7″+13%
  4. CPU frequency2.84 GHz vs 3 GHz+6%
  5. Selfie camera12 MP vs 16 MP+33%
  6. Thickness8.9 mm vs 8.3 mm+7%
  7. Main camera aperturef/1.8 vs f/1.7+6%
  8. Screen-to-body ratio82.9% vs 86.3%+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Asus Zenfone 8Asus Zenfone 8≈ $3108.2
Design
Weight169 g205 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.3 mm
Height148 mm161.9 mm
Width68.5 mm76.9 mm
FrameAluminium—
BackGlassGlass
Ingress protectionIP68IP53
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx3
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass 5
ColoursObsidian Black, Horizon SilverBlack, Gray, Silver, Bruce Lee Yellow
Display
Screen size5.9″6.7″
PanelSuper AMOLEDOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,400 px
Pixel density446 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,100 nits500 nits
Measured brightness800 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio82.9%86.3%
HDRYesYes
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 score676,001—
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,604—
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/1.7
Main sensor size1/1.73"1/2.0"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video8K4K
4K video frame rate120 fps30 fps
Selfie camera12 MP16 MP
4K selfie videoYesNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,000 mAh5,065 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging30 W67 W
Charged in 30 min72%71%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Dual-band GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesNo
Loudspeaker loudness-27.9 LUFS—
Fingerprint sensorUnder displaySide
Barometer—Yes
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 11
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceZen UI 8MIUI 12.5
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