Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB) vs Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 8 vs Motorola Moto E5 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/14/2021 3:42 PM, updated: 1/24/2023 7:02 AM

Compare Motorola Moto E5 Play X Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB) 33Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

12mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) Compare Asus Zenfone 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)

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33 Advantages Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)	vs	4 Advantages Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)128% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+16GB LPDDR57 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (228GB available)22 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels181% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+446 PPI58% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	282 PPI
+5.9"13% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(dual camera) 64MP + 12MP9 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+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)
+(front) 12MP144% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 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 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2800 mAh
+30W2 times 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	10W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+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 [wifi4]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+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	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
169 grams (5.92 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)13% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 8 (ZS590KS, ZS590KS-2A007EU)	Boost Mobile Moto E5 Play XT1921, Lenovo Moto E5 Play
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Asus	Motorola
Release date	5/13/2021, Announced: 5/12/2021	5/1/2018
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.5 x 148 millimeters (2.7 x 5.83 in)	74 x 151 millimeters (2.91 x 5.94 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 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	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.9" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	446 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	700nits[typ], 1100nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
System version	Android 11	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	ZenUI 8 / 9 / 10	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)
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)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
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 (256GB/16GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
RAM memory	16GB LPDDR5	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (228GB available) UFS 3.1	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	300/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 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 Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 41)
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 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	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°14mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.73" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
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 on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@120fps 1080p@240fps 720p@480fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	feature not registered
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 (256GB/16GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
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.264, H.263, DivX, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
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	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) GK40
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
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, Dark lake, Flash gray
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)	Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.35W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered