Asus Zenfone V V520KL
#2899
LG Q8 (2018)
#4418Category Breakdown
Asus Zenfone V V520KL
LG Q8 (2018)
Performance
67.266.5
Camera
77.119.1
Display
80.258.9
Battery
24.226.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
58.862.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.333.8
Summary
- The Asus Zenfone V V520KL features a compact build with a 5.2-inch AMOLED display at 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering vibrant colors and sharp visuals, while the LG Q8 (2018) has a larger 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, providing a taller aspect ratio but slightly less pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zenfone V is powered by the Snapdragon 820 chipset, which outperforms the Snapdragon 450 in the Q8, making it better suited for demanding tasks.
- The Zenfone's rear camera is superior at 23 MP with OIS, compared to the Q8's 16 MP without OIS, although both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Q8 at 3300 mAh versus the Zenfone's 3000 mAh, but both support 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Zenfone runs on Android 7 (Nougat) with ZenUI 3, while the Q8 operates on Android 8.1 (Oreo), offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Zenfone V V520KL
LG Q8 (2018)
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
For Verizon
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
6.2"
Type
AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~389 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
23 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, 4-axis OIS
16 MP, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, 18mm (ultrawide)
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD 2.0, QC2, 60% in 37 min
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.6 x 72.6 x 7.6 mm (5.77 x 2.86 x 0.30 in)
160.1 x 77.7 x 8.4 mm (6.30 x 3.06 x 0.33 in)
Weight
147.1 g
172 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sapphire Black
Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 400/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
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, EDR, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.0
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 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass