Samsung Galaxy S8 Active vs Asus Zenfone 12
Quick Comparison
Asus Zenfone 12 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S8 Active. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S8 Active has better resolution of 2560 x 1440 than Asus Zenfone 12 which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Asus Zenfone 12 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S8 Active | Asus Zenfone 12 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.8 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 50 MP + 50 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 54990 | Rs. 79990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August, 2017. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is Rs. 54990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 29, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Asus Zenfone 12 is Rs. 79990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active has screen size of 5.8 inches which falls short to Asus Zenfone 12's 6.4 inch screen. There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung's phone has display density of 506 PPI & Asus's phone has only 411 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy S8 Active has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Asus Zenfone 12 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Asus Zenfone 12's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S8 Active's lower 4 GB RAM. Asus Zenfone 12 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S8 Active (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Asus Zenfone 12's 50 MP + 50 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S8 Active's 12 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Asus Zenfone 12 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S8 Active's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 7.0 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S8 Active | Asus Zenfone 12 |
| General | ||
| Model | Zenfone 12 | |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | No | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August, 2017 | December 29, 2025 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.9 x 151.9 x 9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.8 inches, 1440 x 2560 pixels | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 506 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.8% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection | Always-on display, 4000nits Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | Yes | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerator, Electronic Compass, Distance sensor, Light sensor, gyroscope scope , Hall sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min, IP65/IP68 | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) 5 MP |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX766 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | photo, video, portrait, professional (supports RAW files), professional video, light track, panorama, night scene, time-lapse/slo-mo |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Autofocus | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.0 (Nougat) | Android v15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU | 2.35 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 540 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Fast Charging | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |
| Music Playback Time | 113 hours | |