In depth comparison and review of ASUS Zenfone 8 and Sony XPERIA 1 IV. 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 | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | ZS590KS | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 148 mm | 165 mm | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has greater height than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
Width | 68.5 mm | 71 mm | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has greater width than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
Depth | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm | Sony XPERIA 1 IV is narrower than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
Weight | 169 g | 187 g | ASUS Zenfone 8 is lighter than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
Body Colour | Obsidian black | Black | Purple | |
Body Material | - | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
Protection | Drop-proof, water-resistant, dust-resistant | Dustproof, water-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68, IP65 | IPX8, IPX5, IP6X | |
SAR Value | 1.582 W/kg (body), 1.412 W/kg (head), 3.498 W/kg (limb) | 0.92 W/kg (body), 0.88 W/kg (head), 1.56 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 Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | AMOLED | OLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.9" | 6.5" | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has larger screen size than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2400 x 1080 pixels | 3840 x 1644 pixels | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has better screen resolution than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
Display Format | Full HD+ | 4K | |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 | |
Max Brightness | 1100 cd/m² | - | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 1000000:1 | |
HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
HDR Technology | HDR10+ | - | |
Display Enhancement Technology | DC Dimming | Motion Blur Reduction 240Hz | |
Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | Both phones have the same refresh rate. |
Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz | |
Display Features | Always-on display, Glove Touch, Delta-E < 1, 107% NTSC, 151.9% sRGB, 112% DCI-P3 | Creator mode powered by CineAlta, X1 for mobile image processing engine, Dark mode, BT.2020, 10 bit tonal gradation, Illuminant D65 White point, 100% DCI-P3 | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
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Clock Speed | 2.842 GHz | 3 GHz | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has higher clock speed than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | - | |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 660 | Qualcomm ADRENO |
MEMORY | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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RAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | 12 GB | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has more RAM than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 256 GB | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has more internal memory than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
Memory Interface | UFS 3.1 | UFS | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 64 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | ASUS Zenfone 8 has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA 1 IV. |
Sensor Size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.7" | Both phones have the same camera sensor size. |
Sensor Type | - | Exmor RS CMOS | |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX686 sensor | - | |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.7 | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has better lens aperture than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
Field of View (FoV) | 78.3 degree(s) | 82 degree(s) | Sony XPERIA 1 IV 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 | 24 mm | |
Special Effects | - | HDR | |
Camera Modes | Slow motion video, Time-lapse mode, Pro mode | Burst mode, SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, Vlog mode, Videography Pro, VENICE CS, Soft Monochrome | |
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 | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 25 fps, 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) | Object tracking, Stereo Recording, EIS video stabilisation, BIONZ X for mobile, up to 20 fps AF/AE, up to 60 times per second continuous AF / AE calculation, Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals, Cinematography Pro powered by CineAlta, Intelligent wind filter, 5-Axis Stabilisation, 4K HDR video recording, Real-Time Tracking, Optical SteadyShot with FlawlessEye, ZEISS Optics, AI subject detection |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same second camera resolution. |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | 1/2.55" | 1/3.5" | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has better second camera sensor size than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
Sensor Type (2nd Camera) | - | Exmor RS CMOS | |
Sensor Name (2nd Camera) | Sony Exmor RS IMX363 sensor | - | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.3 - f/2.8 | ASUS Zenfone 8 has better second camera lens aperture than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 28 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) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1/2.5" | |
Sensor Name (3rd Camera) | - | Sony Exmor RS sensor | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 124 degree(s) | |
Minimum Focal Length (3rd Camera) | - | 16 mm |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/2.9" | |
Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS IMX663 sensor | Sony Exmor RS sensor | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.4 | F/2.0 | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has better front lens aperture than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
Field of View (Front) | - | 83 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | 1.22 μm | - | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Portrait | SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, Selfie portrait | |
Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
Camera Features (Front) | Dual Pixel technology, EIS video stabilisation, Dual Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | Hand Shutter |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | Sony XPERIA 1 IV has larger battery capacity than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0, Power Delivery 3.0 | Xperia-Adaptive Charging, Power Delivery | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA 1 IV can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi |
CELLULAR | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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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 | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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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 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 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, 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 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, 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, 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, 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, Wi-Fi 6E | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 EDR | Bluetooth 5.2 LE | |
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 | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | - | PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, DSD, LDAC, ALAC, OPUS, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, AAC-ELD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby-AC4, 360 Reality Audio Music Format | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, H.265, AV1 | |
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, DSEE Ultimate, Hi-Res audio wireless, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, 360 Reality Audio Certified, 360 Reality Audio Upmix, Music Pro, PS Remote Play | |
Audio Amplifier | Dual Cirrus Logic CS35L45 | - |
FEATURES | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, G-sensor, gyroscope | - | |
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Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | MIMO technology, AudioWizard, One Hand Mode, ARCore, Triple internal microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology, Multi-Magnet Stereo Speakers | TTY compatible, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), multitasking, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode, TalkBack, Dynamic vibration system, Game Enhancer, DUALSHOCK 4 control compatibility, Google Cast, Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming, Battery Share function, DualSense control compatibility, full-stage stereo speakers |
OTHERS | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Sony XPERIA 1 IV |
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Included Accessories | SIM card removal tool, USB-C to USB-C cable, protective case, power adapter (30 W) | - | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, SGS Seamless Pro 120Hz Certification | IPX5, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IPX8, IP6X, ITU-R BT.2020, USB Power Delivery | |
Max Height of Shock Resistance | 2 m | - |