Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone AR ZS571KL
Sharp Aquos R2
Performance
72.381.5
Camera
66.255.1
Display
84.375.3
Battery
26.125.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
57.064.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.445.1
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone AR ZS571KL features a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the Sharp Aquos R2 has a larger 6.0-inch IGZO IPS LCD with a resolution of 1440 x 3040 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone AR is powered by the Snapdragon 821 chipset, whereas the Aquos R2 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 845, providing better processing capabilities.
- The Zenfone AR's rear camera is rated at 23 MP with OIS, while the Aquos R2 has a slightly lower 22.6 MP camera without OIS but features a dedicated video camera for enhanced recording.
- Battery capacity is 3300 mAh for the Zenfone AR compared to 3130 mAh for the Aquos R2, with the former supporting faster charging at 18W.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Zenfone AR on Android 7 and the Aquos R2 on Android 8, which is upgradable to Android 10.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone AR ZS571KL
Sharp Aquos R2
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
Versions: ZS571KL (Global); V570KL (Verizon)
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
6"
Type
Super AMOLED
IGZO IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
1440 x 3040 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~561 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
23 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, 4-axis OIS, depth & motion tracking sensors
22.6 MP, PDAF16.3 MP, PDAF (for video recording only)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
16.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@24fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps (dedicated video camera)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3130 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3130 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3, 60% in 39 min7.5W reverse wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.7 x 77.7 x 9 mm (6.25 x 3.06 x 0.35 in)
156 x 74 x 9 mm (6.14 x 2.91 x 0.35 in)
Weight
170 g
181 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/75 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

