Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone AR vs Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/14/2020 2:05 PM, updated: 11/25/2021 5:08 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) X Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

23
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F) Compare Asus Zenfone AR X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)

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12 Advantages Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
+8GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+256GB (238GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (51GB available)
+UFS 2.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+1440x2560 pixels54% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2220 pixels
+515 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	411 PPI
+(back) 23MP44% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/2.6" inches8% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.8" inches
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core6% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)7% Thinner
5.7"	vs	+6"5% Larger screen
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP199% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3300 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
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Model	Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone AR ZS571KL (256GB+8GB RAM) A002A, A002	Galaxy A8 Plus SM-A730F Single-Sim (4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Israel, Mexico, Turkey
Brand	Asus	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2017, Announced: 1/9/2017	1/6/2018
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.4 x 158.7 millimeters (3.05 x 6.25 in)	75.7 x 159.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.3 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	ZenUI 3.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (238GB available) UFS 2.0	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	600/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) America version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 29)	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5536x4152 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.12µm 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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	Motion tracking sensors	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	(dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) Hi-Res audio	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
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	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
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: Black • Tango and Daydream by Google	• Colors: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Samsung Pay • Always-on display • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 256GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.32W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)