Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT51) vs Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 II vs Asus Zenfone 8 Flip phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/20/2021 4:57 PM, updated: 1/24/2023 7:02 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 8 Flip X Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT51) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (256GB) Compare Sony Xperia 1 II X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

64mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (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!

12 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT51)	vs	16 Advantages Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (256GB)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)13% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1644x3840 pixels144% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+643 PPI63% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	395 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.7" inches2% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.73" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 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
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
UFS 3.0	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
181 grams (6.34 ounces)	vs	+169 grams (5.92 ounces)7% Lighter
OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.5"	vs	+6.67"3% Larger screen
(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 12MP + 8MP132% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 8MP	vs	+(triple front camera) 64MP + 12MP + 8MP10 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+(front) 8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 11	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
21W	vs	+30W43% 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) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
5.1 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

31 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR5

256GB (230GB available) / 256GB (228GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

HDR10+

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT51)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT51)	Zenfone 8 Flip (256GB)
Other model names	Xperia 1 Mark II XQAT51/B (256GB+8GB RAM) Single-SIM	Asus Zenfone 8 (ZS672KS)
Country or region available	(Europe), USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Asus
Release date	2/24/2020	5/13/2021, Announced: 5/12/2021
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 166 millimeters (2.83 x 6.54 in)	68.5 x 148 millimeters (2.7 x 5.83 in)
Weight	181 grams (6.34 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	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
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT51)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (256GB)
Display type	OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~105.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1644x3840 pixels (21:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	643 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	HDR10+	700nits[typ], 1000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT51)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (256GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	ZenUI 8 / 9 / 10
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT51)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (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 650 (250-587MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 675851 (v8), 797848(v9) Geekbench: 3673 (v5.1) GFXBench: 62fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT51)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (256GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0	256GB (228GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT51)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat19/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 77, 78)	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	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 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT51)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF 0.3MP depth TOF3D	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°14mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF 8MP telephoto f/2.480mmPDAF3x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	1/1.73" inches
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical 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	feature not registered	4K@120fps 1080p@240fps 720p@480fps
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT51)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	Uses the back motorized camera (flip-up/rotating)
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	8K UHD (7680x4320)
Front flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/1.73" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT51)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
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
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT51)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (256GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + 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 [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + 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
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT51)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT51)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	21W Wired fast charging 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	11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT51)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (256GB)
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, White, Purple, Mirror Lake Green • Cameras with ZEISS optics • Dolby Atmos • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Dynamic vibration system • PS4 Remote Play • DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility	• Colors: Galactic Black, Glacier Silver
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 1 II (XQ-AT51)	Asus Zenfone 8 Flip (256GB)
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