12R vs ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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· 2024

12R

$699

78.3/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

78.3

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera84/100

Battery78/100

· 2022

ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition

Price on request

79.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

79.0

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera84/100

Battery70/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy 12R:

✓$9300 lower launch MSRP ($699 vs $9999)
✓Larger 4,500 mAh battery capacity (+500 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition:

✓34g lighter chassis (169g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓64.2MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓5.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	12R	ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED / OLED display	AM-OLED
Screen Size	6.7"	5.9"
Resolution & Density	N/A	1080x2400 (446 ppi)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android	Android 11
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	256GB	128GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP	64.2 MP
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	16 MP	12.2 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	N/A	148 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm
Weight	203 g	169 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,500 mAh	4,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	N/A	30W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3+	Bluetooth 5.2
USB Port & Speed	USB Type-C	USB C reversible
NFC	Yes	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$699	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition edges ahead with a BeastScore of 79.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 84/100 camera rating.

When to buy 12R:

Larger battery capacity: 4,500 mAh (+500 mAh more) · More system memory: 12GB RAM vs max 8GB

When to buy ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition:

Higher overall BeastScore: 79.0 vs top rival 78.3 · Significantly faster wired charging: 30W vs max 0W

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: 12R vs ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition

Which phone is better: 12R or ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition?

ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition leads with an overall BeastScore of 79.0/100 compared to 12R (78.3/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 79.0 vs top rival 78.3 and Significantly faster wired charging: 30W vs max 0W.

What are the primary battery and display differences between 12R and ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition?

12R is equipped with a 6.7-inch display and 4500 mAh battery, while ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition features a 5.9-inch display and 4000 mAh battery.