Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 8 vs Samsung Galaxy M52 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/17/2021 7:26 AM, updated: 1/24/2023 7:02 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M52 X Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 8 (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!

15 Advantages Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)21% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+446 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+30W20% 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	25W
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+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 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
6GB LPDDR5	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)20% Thinner
5.9"	vs	+6.7"14% Larger screen
(dual camera) 64MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP7% Higher resolution main camera
1/1.73" inches	vs	+1/1.72" inches1% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 12MP	vs	+(front) 32MP166% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

35 Common items in both devices

128GB (107GB available) / 128GB (101GB available)

Super AMOLED / Super AMOLED Plus

120Hz

16 million

1080x2400 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
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Model	Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 8 (ZS590KS, ZS590KS-2A007EU)	Galaxy M52 5G SM-M526BR/Dual-SIM 128GB+8GB RAM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Philippines, Indonesia, Israel, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Brand	Asus	Samsung
Release date	5/13/2021, Announced: 5/12/2021	10/2/2021, Announced: 9/24/2021
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.5 x 148 millimeters (2.7 x 5.83 in)	76.4 x 164.2 millimeters (3.01 x 6.46 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
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)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	5.9" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	446 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	700nits[typ], 1100nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 13
User Interface	ZenUI 8 / 9 / 10	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)
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)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 676001 (v8), 799738 (v9) Geekbench: 3604 (v5.1) GFXBench: 61fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 504424 (v9) Geekbench: 2796 (v5.1) GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (107GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
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)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)
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, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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)	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°14mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.73" inches	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
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 on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@120fps 1080p@240fps 720p@480fps	1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.93" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz	Mono sound (not stereo)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	48 hours (2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
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: Blazing Black, White, Icy Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.77W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.789W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)