Asus Zenfone 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Asus Zenfone 8. In terms of display resolution, Asus Zenfone 8 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Asus Zenfone.
| Name | Asus Zenfone 8 | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.9 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 12 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 44990 | Rs. 33999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 12, 2021. The cost of Asus Zenfone 8 is Rs. 44990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 02, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 33999.
Display comparison
Asus Zenfone 8 has screen size of 5.9 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Both the phones have Super AMOLED Screen Type. Asus's phone has display density of 446 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.5% than Asus's phone ~ 82.9%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Asus Zenfone 8's lower 6 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Asus Zenfone 8 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Asus Zenfone 8's 64 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Asus Zenfone 8 | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 8 | SM-A366EZKJINS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 12, 2021 | March 02, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 68.5 x 148 x 8.9 mm | 78.2 x 162.9 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 195 g |
| Colors | Lavender, Black, White, Lime | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.9 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 446 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 82.9% | ~ 86.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+, | 1200 nits Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Hall Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 6 Generations of OS Upgrades and up to 6 Years of Security Updates, Samsung Knox Vault, Awesome Intelligence (Ai Mobile), Circle to Search, Erase | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 123˚, 1/4.0", 1.12µm 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX686 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Panorama, Night | AR Zone, Bixby Vision, Food, Fun, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super slow-Mo, Video |
| Video Recording | 8K, 4K, 1080p, 720p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.5 Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.XX GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.XX GHz Kryo 680 | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |