Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB) vs Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 8 vs Nokia Lumia 830 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/14/2021 3:26 PM, updated: 1/24/2023 7:02 AM

Compare Nokia Lumia 830 X Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985) Compare Asus Zenfone 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

10.1
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)

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25 Advantages Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	vs	5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR55 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (107GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (14GB available)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2400 pixels181% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+446 PPI52% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+5.9"18% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 64MP + 12MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 10.1MP
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/1.73" inches97% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.4" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 12MP12 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh82% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2200 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
169 grams (5.92 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)13% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)5% Thinner
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 8 (ZS590KS, ZS590KS-2A007EU)	T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 830 4G, Nokia RM-985, Nokia Tesla
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Asus	Nokia
Release date	5/13/2021, Announced: 5/12/2021	9/1/2014
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.5 x 148 millimeters (2.7 x 5.83 in)	70.7 x 139.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.49 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.9" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	446 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	700nits[typ], 1100nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
System version	Android 11	Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	ZenUI 8 / 9 / 10	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 676001 (v8), 799738 (v9) Geekbench: 3604 (v5.1) GFXBench: 61fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR5	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (107GB available) UFS 3.1	16GB (14GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	America version: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 38, 40, 66, 71, 77, 78) Global version: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°14mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF	10.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	3840x2640 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.73" inches	1/3.4" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	4K@120fps 1080p@240fps 720p@480fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.93" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BV-L4A
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	530 hours (22.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Obsidian Black, Horizon Silver	• Colors: Black, Orange, Green, White • Lumia Denim UI • Nokia ClearBlack Display • Dolby Digital Plus sound enhancement • Carl Zeiss optics • 15GB OneDrive • Qi wireless charging • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-985)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.87W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.46W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)