Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/6GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 7 vs Sony Xperia XZ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/16/2021 10:43 AM, updated: 9/22/2022 10:27 AM

Compare Sony Xperia XZ X Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/6GB) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

64mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Sony Xperia XZ (F8331) Compare Asus Zenfone 7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/6GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

28 Advantages Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/6GB)	vs	8 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)63% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+6GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+128GB (104GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.67"28% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 12MP + 8MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 23MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+1/1.72" inches34% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.3" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(triple front camera) 64MP + 12MP + 8MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh72% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2900 mAh
+30W67% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	18W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)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 [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
235 grams (8.23 ounces)	vs	+161 grams (5.64 ounces)46% Lighter
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)19% Thinner
395 PPI	vs	+424 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/6GB)	Xperia XZ (F8331)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 7 ZS670KS, ASUS_I002D, I002D (6GB RAM)	Xperia XZ 32GB F8331 Single-SIM, Sony Kagura SS
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil, USA
Brand	Asus	Sony
Release date	9/1/2020, Announced: 8/26/2020	10/3/2016, Announced: 9/1/2016
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.3 x 165.1 millimeters (3.04 x 6.5 in)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)
Weight	235 grams (8.23 ounces)	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.67" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Display features	700nits[peak] HDR10+	Triluminos X-Reality Engine
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
System version	Android 10	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	ZenUI 8	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 29548
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR5	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.1	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	450/50 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2113°17mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF 8MP telephoto f/2.480mmPDAF3x-optical-zoom	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	5520x4140 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@120fps 1080p@240fps 720p@480fps	1080p@60fps Exmor RS
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Front camera (secondary)	Uses the back motorized camera (flip-up/rotating)	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	8K UHD (7680x4320)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	22mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
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 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2900 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	610 hours (25.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
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: Aurora Black, Pastel White • Silicon case included	• Colors: Black, Platinum, Blue, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 7 (ZS670KS 128GB/6GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.81W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.85W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)