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Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 8 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Refine phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Refine X Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB) 30Points
5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P) Compare Asus Zenfone 8 X
5.5"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)} 30 Advantages Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB) vs Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)87%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+6GB LPDDR52 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (107GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)7%
Lighter
vs181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels181%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+446 PPI67%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs267 PPI
+5.9"7%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(dual camera) 64MP + 12MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+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
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)3%
Thinner
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 12MPvs+(front) 13MP7%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
Capacitive
Multitouch
+16 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)
 
ModelZenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 8 (ZS590KS, ZS590KS-2A007EU)Galaxy J7 2018 (Sprint, Virgin, Boost Mobile) SM-J737PZDESPR
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandAsusSamsung
Release date5/13/2021, Announced: 5/12/20217/1/2018
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)68.5 x 148 millimeters (2.7 x 5.83 in)76.2 x 153.2 millimeters (3 x 6.03 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.9" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)446 PPI267 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features700nits[typ], 1100nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)
System versionAndroid 11Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 9.0 Pie
User InterfaceZenUI 8 / 9 / 10One UI

โš™๏ธ Processor

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 676001 (v8), 799738 (v9)
Geekbench: 3604 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 61fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR52GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (107GB available)
UFS 3.1
16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 Cat6 (2, 4, 5, 12, 25, 26)
TD-LTE (41)
Primary 5G networkAmerica 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 networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE 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 networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
64 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2112ยฐ14mm1/2.55"1.4ยตmPDAF
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.73" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@120fps
1080p@240fps
720p@480fps
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.93" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
5W Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered31 hours (1.3 days)
Standbyfeature not registered768 hours (32 days)

โž• Other features

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Obsidian Black, Horizon Silverโ€ข Colors: Gold

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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