Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) vs Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4213)
Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 8 vs Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra 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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6"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
23
MP
MP
16mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3580
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB)
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21 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization / EIS on back camera and OIS on the front |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4213) | |
Model | Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) | Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4213) |
Other model names | Asus Zenfone 8 (ZS590KS, ZS590KS-2A007EU) | Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra H4213 (Dual-Sim), Sony Avenger |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | United Arab Emirates, (Europe) |
Brand | Asus | Sony |
Release date | 5/13/2021, Announced: 5/12/2021 | 2/16/2018 |
Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 68.5 x 148 millimeters (2.7 x 5.83 in) | 80 x 163 millimeters (3.15 x 6.42 in) |
Weight | 169 grams (5.92 ounces) | 221 grams (7.74 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
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) | Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4213) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.9" inches | 6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~76.1% (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 | 367 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 4 |
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) | Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4213) | |
System version | Android 11 | Android 8.0 Oreo |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | ZenUI 8 / 9 / 10 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4213) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (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, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz |
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) | Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4213) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 128GB (107GB available) UFS 3.1 | 32GB (21GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4213) | |
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 | 600/100 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 Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38) |
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, LTE-A |
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) | Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4213) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°14mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF | 23 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 5520x4144 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash on both cameras |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1.73" inches | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization | EIS on back camera and OIS on the front |
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/video only main camera |
Camera extras | 4K@120fps 1080p@240fps 720p@480fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4213) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 12 megapixels | (dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.41/4" |
Front camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | LED |
Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 28mm lens | 23mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.93" inches | 1/2.6" inches |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4213) | |
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.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4213) | |
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 | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
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 [wifi4] (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 |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4213) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4213) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 3580 mAh |
Charger, watts | 30W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 18W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 32 hours (1.3 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | 841 hours (35 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4213) | |
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: Silver, Black, Blue, Gold • Aluminum frame • Plastic back • Exmor RS camera • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • Mono Bluetooth Headset MBH22 • WiFi Miracast |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) | Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (Dual H4213) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.41W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body) |