In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | ASUS Zenfone 8 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-F916B | ZS590KS | |
| Form Factor | Folder - touch screen, dual screen | Touch | |
| Height | 159.2 mm | 148 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has greater height than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Width | 68 mm | 68.5 mm | ASUS Zenfone 8 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Depth | 16.8 mm | 8.9 mm | ASUS Zenfone 8 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Weight | 282 g | 169 g | ASUS Zenfone 8 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Dimensions Details | Folded - 68 mm x 16.8 mm x 159.2 mm Unfolded - 128.2 mm x 6.9 mm x 159.2 mm |
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| Body Colour | Thom Browne Gray | Mystic black, metallic blue hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic blue hinge | Mystic black, metallic gold hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic gold hinge | Mystic black, metallic red hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic red hinge | Mystic black, metallic silver hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic silver hinge | Mystic black | Mystic bronze | Obsidian black | |
| Body Material | Gorilla glass 6 | - | |
| Protection | - | Drop-proof, water-resistant, dust-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | ASUS Zenfone 8 is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP68, IP65 | |
| SAR Value | 0.291 W/kg (head, LTE), 0.859 W/kg (head, 5G), 1.453 W/kg (body) | 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 |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | ASUS Zenfone 8 |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED | |
| Foldable Display | Yes | - | |
| Display Design | Inward folding | - | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 7.6" | 5.9" | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger screen size than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2208 x 1768 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better screen resolution than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Display Format | QXGA+ | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 373 ppi | - | |
| Aspect Ratio | 22.5:18 | 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 | 120 Hz | Both phones have the same refresh rate. |
| Touch Sampling Rate | - | 240 Hz | |
| Display Features | Flex screen | Always-on display, Glove Touch, Delta-E < 1, 107% NTSC, 151.9% sRGB, 112% DCI-P3 | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Samsung Ultra Thin Glass, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
| SECOND DISPLAY |
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| Second Display Type | OLED display - colour | - | |
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| Second Display Screen Size | 6.2" | - | |
| Second Display Resolution | 2260 x 816 pixels | - | |
| Second Display Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - |
| UNFOLDED DISPLAY |
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| Unfolded Display Screen Size | 7.6 in | - | |
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| Unfolded Display Resolution | 2208 x 1768 pixels | - |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | ASUS Zenfone 8 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | |
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| Clock Speed | 3.09 GHz | 2.842 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has higher clock speed than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 660 |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | ASUS Zenfone 8 |
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| RAM | 12 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has more RAM than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 256 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has more internal memory than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| User Memory | 220.6 GB | - | |
| Memory Interface | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | ASUS Zenfone 8 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 2 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | ASUS Zenfone 8 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| 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 Z Fold2 5G. |
| Field of View (FoV) | 123 degree(s) | 78.3 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger lens field of view than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Pixel Size | 1.12 μm | 1.6 μm | ASUS Zenfone 8 has larger camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| 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, selfie mode, HYPERLAPSE, Live Focus mode, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video, Night, Mountain, Single Take, Pro Video, NIGHT HYPERLAPSE | Slow motion video, Time-lapse mode, Pro mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G 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, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Zoom-In Mic, AR Doodle, Microphone Control, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), Dual preview, Auto framing, Flex mode, Capture View mode | 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 |
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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" | |
| 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/1.8 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 83 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.8 μm | 1.4 μm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger second camera pixel size than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has optical stabilisation of the second camera. |
| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 14.3 | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | Super Speed Dual Pixel AF | 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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| 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 Z Fold2 5G has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 2 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 10 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | ASUS Zenfone 8 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony Exmor RS IMX663 sensor | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| 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 | |
| Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Grid Line | - | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Portrait | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Dual Pixel technology, EIS video stabilisation, Dual Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
| SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | 10 Megapixel | - | |
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| Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | F/2.2 | - | |
| Field of View (2nd Front) | 80 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Front) | 1.22 μm | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | ASUS Zenfone 8 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger battery capacity than ASUS Zenfone 8. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Super Fast Charging | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0, Power Delivery 3.0 | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | - | |
| Talk Time | 1860 minutes | - | |
| Run Time Details | Active online usage (LTE): up to 11 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 11 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 18 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 83 hrs Talk (4G): up to 1860 min |
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| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | ASUS Zenfone 8 |
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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 10 | 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 Z Fold2 5G | ASUS Zenfone 8 |
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| Data Transmission | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA, 5G NR FR1 | GPRS, EDGE, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, DC-HSPA+, Gigabit 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 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 17, 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 700b, 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 | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n41, n77, n78, n40 | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n77, n78, n12 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | 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, 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. |
| Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has UWB wireless technology. |
| Modem | - | Snapdragon X60 5G | |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | ASUS Zenfone 8 |
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| 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 | - | |
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| 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 Z Fold2 5G | ASUS Zenfone 8 |
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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, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light 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, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, dual battery, Flex mode, Multi Active Window, Bluetooth Scalable Codec, Hinge CAM technology, App Pair, Split Screen Capture | MIMO technology, AudioWizard, One Hand Mode, ARCore, Triple internal microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology, Multi-Magnet Stereo Speakers |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | ASUS Zenfone 8 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | SIM card removal tool, USB-C to USB-C cable, protective case, power adapter (30 W) | |
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| Compliant Standards | VDE, SGS Eye Care Display Certification | IP68, IP65, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, SGS Seamless Pro 120Hz Certification | |
| Max Height of Shock Resistance | - | 2 m |
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