Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB) vs Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)

Side by side comparison between Lenovo K8 Plus vs Asus ROG Phone 3 phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

8/12/2020 9:43 PM, updated: 9/27/2020 12:07 AM

Compare Asus ROG Phone 3 XLenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB)07Points

Specifications Compare Models

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

64bit Octa

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

21PointsAsus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)Compare Lenovo K8 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

24mp

12GB
RAM

64bit Octa

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)

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7 Advantages Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB)	vs	21 Advantages Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)45% Lighter	vs	240 grams (8.4 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9% Thinner	vs	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+424 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	391 PPI
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.5Ghz 64bit Octa-Core	vs	+3.09Ghz 64bit Octa-Core32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+12GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+256GB (225GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
5.2"	vs	+6.59"27% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 24MP198% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps32 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

23 Common items in both devices

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

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)
Model	K8 Plus (32GB/3GB)	ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)
Other model names	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB + 3GB RAM) PA8C0020IN, PA8C0003IN	Asus ROG Phone 3 ZS661KS, ZS661KSF (12GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Lenovo	Asus
Release date	September, 2017	July, 2020
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.7 x 147.9 millimeters (2.9 x 5.82 in)	78 x 171 millimeters (3.07 x 6.73 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	240 grams (8.4 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)
Operating system	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	feature not registered
Hardware	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit - MediaTek MT6757CD Helio P25 (16nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250 (7nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.5Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 1.4Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53	Octa-Core, 3 processors: 3.09Ghz Single-Core Kryo 585 2.42Ghz 3-Cores Kryo 585 1.8Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 585
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 1Ghz	Qualcomm Adreno 650
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	256GB (225GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
Display	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.59" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	391 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 6
Display features	feature not registered	144Hz, 650 nits, HDR10+
Mobile networks	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	150/50 Mbps	5000/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 40)	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) B version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	A version: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79) B version: SA/NSA (41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
Calling	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depthf/0.8	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawidef/2.4125º11mm 5MP macrof/2.0
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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
2ª camera	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
Multimedia	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Fingerprint sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Gesture Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Other features	- Colors: Venom Black, Fine Gold - Aluminum body - USB OTG On-The-Go - 2.5D glass screen - Dolby Atmos audio - VoLTE - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black glare - ROG UI (Republic Of Gamers) - Always-On display - DTS:X stereo speakers (2 amplifiers) - 24-bit/192kHz audio - AeroActive Cooler 3 - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	Standard charging	30W Fast battery charging 10W Reverse charging USB between devices Quick Charge 3/4 USB Power Delivery 3.0
Talk time autonomy	1560 minutes \| 26 hours \| 1.1 days	feature not registered
Standby	24060 minutes \| 401 hours \| 16.7 days	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Lenovo K8 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Asus ROG Phone 3 (256GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.74W/kg (head) \| 1.5W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered