Huawei P30 (L04) vs Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei P30 vs Asus Zenfone 8 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 Asus Zenfone 8 X Huawei P30 (L04) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2340

40
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3650
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB) Compare Huawei P30 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

12mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

9 Advantages Huawei P30 (L04)	vs	24 Advantages Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+7.57 millimeters (0.3 inches)18% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+6.1"3% Larger screen	vs	5.9"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/1.7" inches2% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.73" inches
+(front) 32MP166% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 12MP
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)29% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+16GB LPDDR5167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (109GB available)	vs	+256GB (228GB available)109% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
HDR10	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
422 PPI	vs	+446 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 40MP + 16MP + 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 64MP + 12MP19% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps43% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3650 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
22.5W	vs	+30W33% 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.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+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
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
IP53 certified	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

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

f/1.8 (aperture)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei P30 (L04)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	P30 (L04)	Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
Other model names	Huawei P30 ELE-L04 (128GB + 6GB) Single-sim, Huawei Elle	Asus Zenfone 8 (ZS590KS, ZS590KS-2A007EU)
Country or region available	Canada, USA, Mexico	(Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Asus
Release date	3/26/2019	5/13/2021, Announced: 5/12/2021
Depth	7.57 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.36 x 149.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.87 in)	68.5 x 148 millimeters (2.7 x 5.83 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Huawei P30 (L04)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
Display type	OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	422 PPI	446 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR10	700nits[typ], 1100nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P30 (L04)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	ZenUI 8 / 9 / 10
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P30 (L04)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	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)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP10 720Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 676001 (v8), 799738 (v9) Geekbench: 3604 (v5.1) GFXBench: 61fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei P30 (L04)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	16GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (228GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P30 (L04)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1400/200 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40) VoLTE	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)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	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)
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, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	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)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Huawei P30 (L04)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 40 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.217mmPDAF/LaserAF 8MP telephoto f/2.480mm1/4"3x-optical-zoomPDAF/LaserAFOIS	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°14mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	7296x5472 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	1/1.73" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@120fps 1080p@240fps 720p@480fps
📸 Front camera
	Huawei P30 (L04)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.93" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei P30 (L04)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	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
	Huawei P30 (L04)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	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	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P30 (L04)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P30 (L04)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3650 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W (5V/4.5A) Wired fast charging	30W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei P30 (L04)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, White, Aurora, Amber Sunrise, Breathing Crystal • EMUI 9.1 • 19.5:9 ratio display • DCI-P3, HDR10 display • Leica optics on camera • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Dolby Atmos sound • Huawei Pay • Vapor chamber cooling system on processor	• Colors: Obsidian Black, Horizon Silver
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P30 (L04)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered