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Nord CE 2 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.

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· 2022

Nord CE 2

Price on request

78.6/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

78.6

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera84/100

Battery80/100

· 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 Nord CE 2:

✓Larger 4,500 mAh battery capacity (+500 mAh more capacity)
✓63.7MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.43" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition:

✓4g 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	Nord CE 2	ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AM-OLED	AM-OLED
Screen Size	6.43"	5.9"
Resolution & Density	1080x2400 (409 ppi)	1080x2400 (446 ppi)
Refresh Rate	90 Hz ProMotion	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 11	Android 11
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	128GB	128GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	63.7 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	15.9 MP	12.2 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	160.6 x 73.2 x 7.8 mm	148 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm
Weight	173 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	65W wired fast charging	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 5.2	Bluetooth 5.2
USB Port & Speed	USB C reversible	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	Price on request	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 Nord CE 2:

Larger battery capacity: 4,500 mAh (+500 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 65W vs max 30W

When to buy ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition:

Higher overall BeastScore: 79.0 vs top rival 78.6 · Smoother display: 120Hz refresh rate vs 90Hz

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Nord CE 2 vs ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition

Which phone is better: Nord CE 2 or ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition?

ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition leads with an overall BeastScore of 79.0/100 compared to Nord CE 2 (78.6/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 79.0 vs top rival 78.6 and Smoother display: 120Hz refresh rate vs 90Hz.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Nord CE 2 and ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition?

Nord CE 2 is equipped with a 6.43-inch display and 4500 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 Nord CE 2 and ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition?

In lab hardware evaluations, Nord CE 2 scores 84/100 in camera performance, while ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition scores 84/100.

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Nord CE 2 vs ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition

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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: Nord CE 2 vs ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition

Which phone is better: Nord CE 2 or ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Nord CE 2 and ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Nord CE 2 and ZenFone 8z 2021 Standard Edition?

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