Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 (SM-G611F/DS)
Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 8 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.9"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
12mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
PLS
PLS
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
13mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB)
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26 Advantages 
4 Advantages | 19 Common items in both devices |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| +12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Prime 2 (SM-G611F/DS) | |
| Model | Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Prime 2 (SM-G611F/DS) |
| Other model names | Asus Zenfone 8 (ZS590KS, ZS590KS-2A007EU) | Galaxy J7 Prime 2 G611F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy On7 Prime |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |      Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Iran, (Global, International) |
| Brand | Asus | Samsung |
| Release date | 5/13/2021, Announced: 5/12/2021 | 3/26/2018 |
| Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 68.5 x 148 millimeters (2.7 x 5.83 in) | 75 x 151.7 millimeters (2.95 x 5.97 in) |
| Weight | 169 grams (5.92 ounces) | 170 grams (5.95 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends |
| 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/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Prime 2 (SM-G611F/DS) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT PLS |
| Screen size | 5.9" inches | 5.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 446 PPI | 401 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Not supported |
| 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/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Prime 2 (SM-G611F/DS) | |
| System version | Android 11 | Android 7.1 Nougat |
| Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 9.0 Pie |
| User Interface | ZenUI 8 / 9 / 10 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Prime 2 (SM-G611F/DS) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm) |
| 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, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm 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 |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Prime 2 (SM-G611F/DS) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (107GB available) UFS 3.1 | 32GB (22GB available) |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Prime 2 (SM-G611F/DS) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-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 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40) |
| 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+, TD-LTE, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| 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 | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
| Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Prime 2 (SM-G611F/DS) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°14mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF | 13 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 4128x3096 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/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 28mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/1.73" inches | feature not registered |
| 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 | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital 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 only main camera |
| Camera extras | 4K@120fps 1080p@240fps 720p@480fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Prime 2 (SM-G611F/DS) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 12 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| 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/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Prime 2 (SM-G611F/DS) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Prime 2 (SM-G611F/DS) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 4.1 + 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) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Prime 2 (SM-G611F/DS) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Prime 2 (SM-G611F/DS) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 3300 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 | 21 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Prime 2 (SM-G611F/DS) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| 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, Gold, Rose Gold • ANT+ support |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Prime 2 (SM-G611F/DS) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.373W/kg (head), 1.63W/kg (body) |