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ASUS ZenFone 8 vs Oppo A5x 5G

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Asus · 2021

ASUS ZenFone 8

81/ 100

Launch MSRP$599 USD

Oppo

Oppo A5x 5G

81/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS ASUS ZenFone 8 BETTER THAN Oppo A5x 5G?

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ASUS ZenFone 8Winner 🏆

Oppo A5x 5G

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	ASUS ZenFone	Oppo A5x	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	4,000 mAh	6,000 mAh	+6,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	30W	Standard	30W Max
Main Camera Sensor	64 MP	50 MP	64 MP
Screen Display Size	5.9"	6.67"	6.67"
Chassis Weight	169g	N/A	169g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy ASUS ZenFone 8:

✓830g lighter chassis (169g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$9400 lower launch MSRP ($599 vs $9999)
✓64MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Oppo A5x 5G:

✓Larger 6,000 mAh battery capacity (+2,000 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.67" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	ASUS ZenFone 8	Oppo A5x 5G
1. Display & Screen🏆 ASUS ZenFone 8 Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen Size	5.9"	6.67"
Resolution & Density	2400x1080 (446 ppi)	FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	800 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 ASUS ZenFone 8 Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	Dimensity 6300
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 11	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB LPDDR	6 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	128 GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 ASUS ZenFone 8 Wins Camera
Primary Camera	64 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX686	50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	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	12 MP, f/2.45	12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 ASUS ZenFone 8 Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	148 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm	N/A
Weight	169 g	N/A
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Oppo A5x 5G Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	4,000 mAh	6,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	30W wired fast charging	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 6	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.2	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.1	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	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	$599	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

ASUS ZenFone 8 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 81.2/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, ASUS ZenFone 8 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 88/100 camera rating.

When to buy ASUS ZenFone 8:

Higher overall BeastScore: 81.2 vs top rival 81.1 · Significantly faster wired charging: 30W vs max 0W

When to buy Oppo A5x 5G:

Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+2,000 mAh more) · Significantly larger display: 6.67" vs max 5.9" for media & multitasking

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: ASUS ZenFone 8 vs Oppo A5x 5G

Which phone is better: ASUS ZenFone 8 or Oppo A5x 5G?

ASUS ZenFone 8 leads with an overall BeastScore of 81.2/100 compared to Oppo A5x 5G (81.1/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 81.2 vs top rival 81.1 and Significantly faster wired charging: 30W vs max 0W.

What are the primary battery and display differences between ASUS ZenFone 8 and Oppo A5x 5G?

ASUS ZenFone 8 is equipped with a 5.9-inch display and 4000 mAh battery, while Oppo A5x 5G features a 6.67-inch display and 6000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between ASUS ZenFone 8 and Oppo A5x 5G?

In lab hardware evaluations, ASUS ZenFone 8 scores 88/100 in camera performance, while Oppo A5x 5G scores 80/100.

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BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

ASUS ZenFone 8 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 81.2/100

Frequently Asked Questions: ASUS ZenFone 8 vs Oppo A5x 5G

Which phone is better: ASUS ZenFone 8 or Oppo A5x 5G?

What are the primary battery and display differences between ASUS ZenFone 8 and Oppo A5x 5G?

How do the camera capabilities compare between ASUS ZenFone 8 and Oppo A5x 5G?

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