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Galaxy S23 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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· 2023

Galaxy S23

$799

78.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

78.8

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera91/100

Battery58/100

· 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 Galaxy S23:

✓1g lighter chassis (168g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$9200 lower launch MSRP ($799 vs $9999)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition:

✓Larger 4,000 mAh battery capacity (+100 mAh more capacity)
✓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	Galaxy S23	ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	Dynamic AMOLED 2X	AM-OLED
Screen Size	6.1"	5.9"
Resolution & Density	2340x1080 (425 ppi)	1080x2400 (446 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,750 nits peak	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 13	Android 11
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	128GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Samsung GN3	64.2 MP
Telephoto Zoom	10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS	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/2.2	12.2 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm	148 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm
Weight	168 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	IP68	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	3,900 mAh	4,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	25W wired fast charging	30W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	15W wireless charging	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 6E	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.3	Bluetooth 5.2
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB C reversible
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	$799	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 Galaxy S23:

Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system) · Brighter screen: 1,750 nits peak vs 0 nits

When to buy ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition:

Higher overall BeastScore: 79.0 vs top rival 78.8 · Higher resolution main sensor: 64.2 MP vs max 50 MP

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy S23 vs ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition

Which phone is better: Galaxy S23 or ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition?

ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition leads with an overall BeastScore of 79.0/100 compared to Galaxy S23 (78.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 79.0 vs top rival 78.8 and Higher resolution main sensor: 64.2 MP vs max 50 MP.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Galaxy S23 and ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition?

Galaxy S23 is equipped with a 6.1-inch display and 3900 mAh battery, while ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition features a 5.9-inch display and 4000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Galaxy S23 and ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition?

In lab hardware evaluations, Galaxy S23 scores 91/100 in camera performance, while ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition scores 84/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy S23 vs ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition

Which phone is better: Galaxy S23 or ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Galaxy S23 and ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Galaxy S23 and ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition?

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