In depth comparison and review of ASUS Zenfone 8 and Realme GT 2. 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 | Realme GT 2 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | ZS590KS | RMX3311 | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 148 mm | 162.9 mm | Realme GT 2 has greater height than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Width | 68.5 mm | 75.8 mm | Realme GT 2 has greater width than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Depth | 8.9 mm | 8.6 mm | Realme GT 2 is narrower than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Weight | 169 g | 194.5 g | ASUS Zenfone 8 is lighter than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Body Colour | Obsidian black | Steel black | Paper green | Paper white | |
| Protection | Drop-proof, water-resistant, dust-resistant | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | ASUS Zenfone 8 is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68, IP65 | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.582 W/kg (body), 1.412 W/kg (head), 3.498 W/kg (limb) | 1.043 W/kg (body), 0.977 W/kg (head), 2.253 W/kg (limb) | |
| 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 | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Realme GT 2 |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.9" | 6.62" | Realme GT 2 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 | - | |
| Max Brightness | 1100 cd/m² | 1300 cd/m² | Realme GT 2 has better display brightness than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 5000000:1 | |
| HDR | Yes | - | ASUS Zenfone 8 has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | HDR10+ | - | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | DC Dimming | - | |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | Both phones have the same refresh rate. |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 1000 Hz | |
| Display Features | Always-on display, Glove Touch, Delta-E < 1, 107% NTSC, 151.9% sRGB, 112% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3, 10240 levels auto brightness adjustment | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Realme GT 2 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.842 GHz | 2.84 GHz | ASUS Zenfone 8 has higher clock speed than Realme GT 2. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 660 | Qualcomm ADRENO 660 |
| MEMORY | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Realme GT 2 |
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| RAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 12 GB | Realme GT 2 has more RAM than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 256 GB | Realme GT 2 has more internal memory than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Memory Interface | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| CAMERA | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Realme GT 2 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 64 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | ASUS Zenfone 8 has better camera resolution than Realme GT 2. |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.56" | ASUS Zenfone 8 has better camera sensor size than Realme GT 2. |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX686 sensor | Sony IMX766 sensor | |
| Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.8 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
| Lens Construction | - | 6-element | |
| Field of View (FoV) | 78.3 degree(s) | 84.4 degree(s) | Realme GT 2 has larger lens field of view than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Pixel Size | 1.6 μm | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 26.6 mm | - | |
| Special Effects | - | HDR, Bokeh effect, video bokeh effect | |
| Camera Modes | Slow motion video, Time-lapse mode, Pro mode | Slow motion mode, Expert Mode, AI Beauty, Filter mode, Super nightscape, Starry mode, Dual-View Video, Panorama View, Tilt-shift mode, Portrait Distortion Correction, microscope, Movie Mode, 50MP mode, Dynamic bokeh mode, Text scanner, Bokeh Flare Portrait, Street Photography Mode, AI Nightscape video | |
| Light Source | LED flash | LED flash | |
| 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) | AI scene recognition, ProLight Imaging technology |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | ASUS Zenfone 8 has better second camera resolution than Realme GT 2. |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | 1/2.55" | - | |
| Sensor Name (2nd Camera) | Sony Exmor RS IMX363 sensor | - | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same second camera lens aperture. |
| Lens Element Qty (2nd Camera) | - | 5-element | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 119 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.4 μm | - | |
| 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) | - |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 12 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Realme GT 2 has better front camera resolution than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS IMX663 sensor | Sony Exmor RX IMX471 sensor | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.4 | F/2.5 | ASUS Zenfone 8 has better front lens aperture than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 78 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1.22 μm | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR, Portrait bokeh, Adjustable Bokeh | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Portrait | Time-lapse mode, Beauty mode, Filter mode, Super nightscape, Dual-View Video, Panorama View, Portrait Distortion Correction | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face recognition | Realme GT 2 has face detection. |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Dual Pixel technology, EIS video stabilisation, Dual Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | UIS video stabilisation |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Realme GT 2 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | Realme GT 2 has larger battery capacity than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0, Power Delivery 3.0 | SuperDart Charge | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Recharge Time (Charging Time) | - | 33 min |
| CELLULAR | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Realme GT 2 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | 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 12 | |
| User Interface | ASUS ZenUI 8.0 | Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Realme GT 2 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, DC-HSPA+, Gigabit LTE, 5G NR FR1 | FDD-LTE, TDD-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 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1800, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
| 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 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, 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 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n77, n78, n12 | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n77, n78, n40 | |
| 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 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 EDR | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| 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 | Realme GT 2 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | AAC, apt-X, LDAC, SBC, apt-X HD, LHDC | |
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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 | Dolby Atmos sound technology, Hi-Res audio | |
| Audio Amplifier | Dual Cirrus Logic CS35L45 | - |
| FEATURES | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Realme GT 2 |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, G-sensor, gyroscope | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor, colour temperature sensor, light sensor | |
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| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
| Additional Phone Features | MIMO technology, AudioWizard, One Hand Mode, ARCore, Triple internal microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology, Multi-Magnet Stereo Speakers | Dual noise-cancelling microphones, Qualcomm 6th generation AI Engine, super-linear dual speakers, dual linear stereo speakers, cooling system with vapour chamber |
| OTHERS | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Realme GT 2 |
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| Included Accessories | SIM card removal tool, USB-C to USB-C cable, protective case, power adapter (30 W) | SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, 65W SuperDart Charger | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, SGS Seamless Pro 120Hz Certification | - | |
| Max Height of Shock Resistance | 2 m | - |
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