Samsung Galaxy Fold vs. ASUS Zenfone 8

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Fold and ASUS Zenfone 8. 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.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Fold vs. ASUS Zenfone 8 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Fold ASUS Zenfone 8
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number SM-F907B ZS590KS
Form Factor Folder - touch screen, dual screen Touch
Height 160.9 mm 148 mm Samsung Galaxy Fold has greater height than ASUS Zenfone 8.
Width 62.8 mm 68.5 mm ASUS Zenfone 8 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Fold.
Depth 17.1 mm 8.9 mm ASUS Zenfone 8 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Fold.
Weight 276 g 169 g ASUS Zenfone 8 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Fold.
Dimensions Details Folded - 62.8 mm x 17.1 mm x 160.9 mm
Unfolded - 117.9 mm x 7.6 mm x 160.9 mm
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Body Colour Cosmos black Obsidian black
Protection - Drop-proof, water-resistant, dust-resistant
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - Yes ASUS Zenfone 8 is waterproof.
IP rating - IP68, IP65
SAR Value 1.267 W/kg (body), 0.542 W/kg (head) 1.582 W/kg (body), 1.412 W/kg (head), 3.498 W/kg (limb)
Integrated Components - FM radio
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Single-SIM Dual-SIM
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Fold ASUS Zenfone 8
Display Type OLED display OLED display
Display Technology Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 7.3" 5.9" Samsung Galaxy Fold has larger screen size than ASUS Zenfone 8.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2152 x 1536 pixels 2400 x 1080 pixels Samsung Galaxy Fold has better screen resolution than ASUS Zenfone 8.
Display Format QXGA+ Full HD+
Pixel Density 362 ppi -
Aspect Ratio 4.2:3 20:9
Max Brightness - 1100 cd/m²
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours -
HDR Yes Yes Both phones have HDR.
HDR Technology HDR10+ HDR10+
Display Enhancement Technology - DC Dimming
Display Refresh Rate - 120 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate - 240 Hz
Display Features AOD(Always On Display), flex screen Always-on display, Glove Touch, Delta-E < 1, 107% NTSC, 151.9% sRGB, 112% DCI-P3
Display Protection (Screen Protector) - Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass)
SECOND DISPLAY
Second Display Type OLED display - colour -
Second Display Screen Size 4.6" -
Second Display Resolution 1680 x 720 pixels -
Second Display Colour Depth 16.7 million colours -
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Fold ASUS Zenfone 8
Processor Type (CPU) - Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
Clock Speed 2.8 GHz 2.842 GHz ASUS Zenfone 8 has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy Fold.
Processor Core Qty 8-core 8-core Both phones have the same number of phone cores.
64-bit Architecture Yes - Samsung Galaxy Fold has 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) - Qualcomm ADRENO 660
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Fold ASUS Zenfone 8
RAM 12 GB LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB Samsung Galaxy Fold has more RAM than ASUS Zenfone 8.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 512 GB 128 GB Samsung Galaxy Fold has more internal memory than ASUS Zenfone 8.
User Memory 460.5 GB -
Memory Interface - UFS 3.1
CAMERA Samsung Galaxy Fold ASUS Zenfone 8
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 3 2
Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel 64 Megapixel ASUS Zenfone 8 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Fold.
Sensor Size - 1/1.7"
Sensor Name - Sony Exmor RS IMX686 sensor
Lens Type Ultra wide-angle lens Wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture F/2.2 F/1.8 ASUS Zenfone 8 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Fold.
Field of View (FoV) 123 degree(s) 78.3 degree(s) Samsung Galaxy Fold has larger lens field of view than ASUS Zenfone 8.
Pixel Size 1 μm 1.6 μm ASUS Zenfone 8 has larger camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy Fold.
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Both phones have optical image stabilization.
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual -
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) - 26.6 mm
Optical Zoom 2x -
Digital Zoom 10x -
Self-Timer Delay Yes -
Special Effects HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos -
Camera Modes Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Live focus with bokeh effect, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view Slow motion video, Time-lapse mode, Pro mode
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection - Samsung Galaxy Fold has face detection.
Light Source High CRI LED flash LED flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps 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) Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Lens smudge, Full view, Flaw detection, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K video, Shot suggestions, AR Emoji, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, backlighting detection 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)
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 12 Megapixel 12 Megapixel Both phones have the same second camera resolution.
Sensor Size (2nd Camera) - 1/2.55"
Sensor Name (2nd Camera) - Sony Exmor RS IMX363 sensor
Lens Type (2nd Camera) Wide-angle lens Ultra wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) F/1.5-2.4 F/2.2 Samsung Galaxy Fold has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Fold.
Field of View (2nd Camera) 77 degree(s) -
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) 1.4 μm 1.4 μm Both phones have the same second camera pixel size.
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera - 14.3
Camera Features (2nd Camera) OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Super Speed Dual Pixel AF Real-time distortion correction, 4cm macro photography, Dual Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF)
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) 12 Megapixel -
Lens Type (3rd Camera) Telephoto lens -
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) F/2.4 -
Field of View (3rd Camera) 45 degree(s) -
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) 1 μm -
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) - Samsung Galaxy Fold has optical stabilisation of the third camera.
Camera Features (3rd Camera) Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) -
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 3 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 10 Megapixel 12 Megapixel ASUS Zenfone 8 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Fold.
Sensor Name (Front) - Sony Exmor RS IMX663 sensor
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.2 F/2.4 Samsung Galaxy Fold has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Fold.
Field of View (Front) 80 degree(s) -
Pixel Size (Front) 1.22 μm 1.22 μm Both phones have the same front camera pixel size.
Focus Adjustment - Automatic
Camera Modes (Front) Live Focus mode, AR Emoji Portrait
Camera Features (Front) - Dual Pixel technology, EIS video stabilisation, Dual Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF)
SECOND FRONT CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) 8 Megapixel -
Lens Aperture (2nd Front) F/1.9 -
Field of View (2nd Front) 85 degree(s) -
Pixel Size (2nd Front) 1.12 μm -
Camera Functions (2nd Front) RGB Depth Camera -
THIRD FRONT CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Front) 10 Megapixels -
Lens Aperture (3rd Front) F/2.2 -
Field of View (3rd Front) 80 degree(s) -
Pixel Size (3rd Front) 1.22 μm -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy Fold ASUS Zenfone 8
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 4235 mAh 4000 mAh Samsung Galaxy Fold has larger battery capacity than ASUS Zenfone 8.
Fast Charging Technology Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0, Power Delivery 3.0 Both phones have fast charging technology.
Wireless Charging Yes - Samsung Galaxy Fold can be charged wirelessly.
Wireless Charging Standards WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare -
Talk Time 2640 minutes -
Run Time Details Active online usage (LTE): up to 12 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 12 hrs
Playback (wireless video): up to 19 hrs
Playback (wireless audio): up to 73 hrs
Talk (LTE): up to 2640 min
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CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Fold ASUS Zenfone 8
Technology TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 5G 5G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System Android 9.0 Pie Android 11
User Interface - ASUS ZenUI 8.0
Intelligent Assistant Bixby -
Payment Technology Samsung Pay -
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Fold ASUS Zenfone 8
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA, 5G NR FR1 GPRS, EDGE, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, DC-HSPA+, Gigabit LTE, 5G NR FR1
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 2100, 1900, 1800, 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 13, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 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
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 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
5G NR Band N78 N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n77, n78, n12
5G NR Frequency TDD TD 3500 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
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 LE Bluetooth 5.2 EDR
Bluetooth Profiles - HFP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Modem - Snapdragon X60 5G
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
MEDIA Samsung Galaxy Fold ASUS Zenfone 8
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 -
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 -
Sound Enhancements Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound Dirac HD Sound, ASUS Audio Wizard, Hi-Res audio certified, OZO Audio, Qualcomm aptX audio, Qualcomm aptX HD audio, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive
Audio Amplifier - Dual Cirrus Logic CS35L45
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Fold ASUS Zenfone 8
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert -
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, G-sensor, gyroscope
Security Devices Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition
Additional Phone Features Multitasking, MU-MIMO technology, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, dual battery MIMO technology, AudioWizard, One Hand Mode, ARCore, Triple internal microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology, Multi-Magnet Stereo Speakers
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Fold ASUS Zenfone 8
Included Accessories USB adapter, USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, cover, Samsung Galaxy buds SIM card removal tool, USB-C to USB-C cable, protective case, power adapter (30 W)
Compliant Standards HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) IP68, IP65, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, SGS Seamless Pro 120Hz Certification
Max Height of Shock Resistance - 2 m
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