Samsung Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E/DS 256GB) vs Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Asus Zenfone 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/18/2022 7:28 AM, updated: 11/20/2023 5:24 PM

Compare Asus Zenfone 8 X Samsung Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E/DS 256GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S22 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E/DS 256GB)

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!

13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E/DS 256GB)	vs	9 Advantages Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/8GB)
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+167 grams (5.85 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)17% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+6.1"3% Larger screen	vs	5.9"
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/1.56" inches11% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.73" inches
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 13
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
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) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 64MP + 12MP6% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 10MP	vs	+(front) 12MP20% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3700 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
25W	vs	+30W20% 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.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]	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

33 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR5

256GB (218GB available) / 256GB (228GB available)

UFS 3.1

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED

HDR10+

120Hz

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E/DS 256GB)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E/DS 256GB)	Zenfone 8 (256GB/8GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S22 5G SM-S901E/Dual-SIM (Snapdragon)	Asus Zenfone 8 (ZS590KS, ZS590KS-2A007EU)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Colombia	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Asus
Release date	2/25/2022, Announced: 2/9/2022	5/13/2021, Announced: 5/12/2021
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.6 x 146 millimeters (2.78 x 5.75 in)	68.5 x 148 millimeters (2.7 x 5.83 in)
Weight	167 grams (5.85 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E/DS 256GB)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/8GB)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	422 PPI	446 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	700nits[typ], 1100nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E/DS 256GB)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/8GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 13
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	ZenUI 8 / 9 / 10
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E/DS 256GB)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (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	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 881428 (v9) Geekbench: 3682 (v5.1) GFXBench: 69fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 676001 (v8), 799738 (v9) Geekbench: 3604 (v5.1) GFXBench: 61fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E/DS 256GB)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/8GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (228GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E/DS 256GB)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1920 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) 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	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	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, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) 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)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E/DS 256GB)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°14mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/1.73" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) HDR10+	4K@120fps 1080p@240fps 720p@480fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E/DS 256GB)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.24" inches	1/2.93" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E/DS 256GB)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	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
	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E/DS 256GB)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/8GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E/DS 256GB)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture 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
	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E/DS 256GB)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3700 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	30W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E/DS 256GB)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/8GB)
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: Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, Cream • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)	• Colors: Obsidian Black, Horizon Silver
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S22 (SM-S901E/DS 256GB)	Asus Zenfone 8 (256GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.04W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.07W/kg (head), 1.336W/kg (body)	feature not registered