In depth comparison and review of ASUS Zenfone 8 and Nokia XR20. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Nokia XR20 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | ZS590KS | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 148 mm | 171.64 mm | Nokia XR20 has greater height than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
Width | 68.5 mm | 81.5 mm | Nokia XR20 has greater width than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
Depth | 8.9 mm | 10.64 mm | ASUS Zenfone 8 is narrower than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
Weight | 169 g | 248 g | ASUS Zenfone 8 is lighter than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
Body Colour | Obsidian black | Granite | Ultra blue | |
Body Material | - | Composite polymer, aluminium frame | |
Protection | Drop-proof, water-resistant, dust-resistant | Water-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68, IP65 | IP68 | |
SAR Value | 1.582 W/kg (body), 1.412 W/kg (head), 3.498 W/kg (limb) | 1.133 W/kg (head), 1.427 W/kg (body) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Nokia XR20 |
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Display Type | OLED display | - | |
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Display Technology | AMOLED | - | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.9" | 6.67" | Nokia XR20 has larger screen size than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Both phones have the same screen resolution. |
Display Format | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | |
Max Brightness | 1100 cd/m² | 550 cd/m² | ASUS Zenfone 8 has better display brightness than Nokia XR20. |
HDR | Yes | - | ASUS Zenfone 8 has HDR. |
HDR Technology | HDR10+ | - | |
Display Enhancement Technology | DC Dimming | - | |
Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | - | |
Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | - | |
Display Features | Always-on display, Glove Touch, Delta-E < 1, 107% NTSC, 151.9% sRGB, 112% DCI-P3 | Glove & Wet Touch | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Nokia XR20 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | - | |
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Clock Speed | 2.842 GHz | - | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | - | |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 660 | - |
MEMORY | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Nokia XR20 |
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RAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | 4 GB | ASUS Zenfone 8 has more RAM than Nokia XR20. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 64 GB | ASUS Zenfone 8 has more internal memory than Nokia XR20. |
Memory Interface | UFS 3.1 | - |
CAMERA | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Nokia XR20 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 64 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | ASUS Zenfone 8 has better camera resolution than Nokia XR20. |
Sensor Size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.25" | Nokia XR20 has better camera sensor size than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX686 sensor | Samsung GM1ST | |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.79 | Nokia XR20 has better lens aperture than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
Field of View (FoV) | 78.3 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size | 1.6 μm | 0.8 μm | ASUS Zenfone 8 has larger camera pixel size than Nokia XR20. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | ASUS Zenfone 8 has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 26.6 mm | - | |
Special Effects | - | HDR, ZEISS cinematic effects | |
Camera Modes | Slow motion video, Time-lapse mode, Pro mode | Panorama, night mode, Watermark mode, Beautification mode, Cinema mode, SpeedWarp camera mode, Action Cam mode | |
Light Source | LED flash | Dual-tone LED + single LED | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 480 fps, 7680 x 4320 (8K) at 24 fps, Slo-mo video 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 120 fps | - | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), 3-axis electronic image stabilisation, 4-axis optical image stabilisation, Motion tracking, Quad Bayer technology, 2x1 On-Chip Lens (OCL) | ZEISS Optics, ZEISS Portrait |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Nokia XR20 has better second camera resolution than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | 1/2.55" | 1/3" | Nokia XR20 has better second camera sensor size than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
Sensor Name (2nd Camera) | Sony Exmor RS IMX363 sensor | Samsung 3L6 | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.4 | ASUS Zenfone 8 has better second camera lens aperture than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 123 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.4 μm | 1.12 μm | ASUS Zenfone 8 has larger second camera pixel size than Nokia XR20. |
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 14.3 | - | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | Real-time distortion correction, 4cm macro photography, Dual Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | - |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 12 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | ASUS Zenfone 8 has better front camera resolution than Nokia XR20. |
Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS IMX663 sensor | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.4 | - | |
Pixel Size (Front) | 1.22 μm | - | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Portrait | - | |
Camera Features (Front) | Dual Pixel technology, EIS video stabilisation, Dual Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Nokia XR20 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 4630 mAh | Nokia XR20 has larger battery capacity than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0, Power Delivery 3.0 | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Nokia XR20 can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
Run Time Details | - | Mixed usage: up to 48 hrs |
CELLULAR | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Nokia XR20 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | - | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 5G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 | |
User Interface | ASUS ZenUI 8.0 | - | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, A-GLONASS |
COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Nokia XR20 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, DC-HSPA+, Gigabit LTE, 5G NR FR1 | LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1800, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 20, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 43, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 3700, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n77, n78, n12 | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n28, n41, n66, n77, n78 | |
5G NR Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, n12 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 EDR | Bluetooth 5.1 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID | - | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Modem | Snapdragon X60 5G | - |
MEDIA | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Nokia XR20 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | Apt-X | |
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Sound Enhancements | Dirac HD Sound, ASUS Audio Wizard, Hi-Res audio certified, OZO Audio, Qualcomm aptX audio, Qualcomm aptX HD audio, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive | OZO Audio, Qualcomm aptX audio, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, OZO Playback technology, OZO spatial sound recording with wind noise reduction | |
Audio Amplifier | Dual Cirrus Logic CS35L45 | - |
FEATURES | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Nokia XR20 |
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Phone Functions | - | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, G-sensor, gyroscope | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyroscope | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
Security Technology | - | Face Unlock | |
Additional Phone Features | MIMO technology, AudioWizard, One Hand Mode, ARCore, Triple internal microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology, Multi-Magnet Stereo Speakers | Dual microphones, Google Assistant Button, 4 years monthly of security and OS updates, 3 years of OS updates, AI battery saving technology, Google Drive Storage (15 GB) |
OTHERS | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Nokia XR20 |
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Included Accessories | SIM card removal tool, USB-C to USB-C cable, protective case, power adapter (30 W) | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, screen protector, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, SGS Seamless Pro 120Hz Certification | IP68, MIL-STD-810H | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m | |
Max Height of Shock Resistance | 2 m | - |