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Asus Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£530RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.4 inchesMain camera megapixels:48 MP & 13 MP

Asus Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.0

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

90%

6.0

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 80% of smartphones
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

25%

6.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.3

Camera

15%

4.7

Display

15%

6.0

Battery

10%

4.1

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

8.5

Audio

3%

6.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 75% of smartphones
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £530

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Technical Specifications of smartphone Asus Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components:

25%

6.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.3

Camera

15%

4.7

Display

15%

6.0

Battery

10%

4.1

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

8.5

Audio

3%

6.4

Design

6.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Asus Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

60%

6.0

Overall score

40%

7.7

Price

6.5
Brand name
Asus
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor which is faster than processors in 55.2% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.8% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.84 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.84 GHz
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.84 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 68.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.7% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 11
Android version
Android 11
Android version
Android 11
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 11 which is older than that found in 80.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 8.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
48 MP & 13 MP
Main camera megapixels
48 MP & 13 MP
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 48 MP & 13 MP which is lower than that of 77.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/1.8
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/1.8
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/1.8 which is narrower than that of 51.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
30.7 mm²
Main camera sensor area
30.7 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 30.7 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 63.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.3% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
1.6 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.4 inches
Screen size
6.4 inches
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.4 inches which is smaller than the screens of 86.5% of smartphones and equal to those of 1.1% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2340 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2340 px
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2340 px which is lower than that of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
403 ppi
Pixel density
403 ppi
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 403 ppi which is higher than that of 63.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
18 W
Charging speed
18 W
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 18 W which is slower than in 76% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 11.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
â–² Better than 66% of models
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
159.1 mm
Height
159.1 mm
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 159.1 mm which is shorter than 83.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Width
75.4 mm
Width
75.4 mm
â–² Better than 62% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75.4 mm which is narrower than 61.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
Thickness
9.2 mm
Thickness
9.2 mm
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 9.2 mm which is thicker than 82.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
Weight
190 g
Weight
190 g
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 190 g which is lighter than 63.5% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 4.4% of smartphones.
Device volume
107,325 cm³
Device volume
107,325 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 107,325 cm³ which is larger than 79.5% of smartphones.
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Asus Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    10 W
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/1.8
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/1.8 vs f/2.2
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    48 MP
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (48 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    48 MP vs 16 MP
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Has a front LED flash
    Front LED flash
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This smartphone features a front-facing LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 7.8% of smartphones include a front flash.
  • 18.3% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.84 GHz
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.84 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    10 W
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • 18.3% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.84 GHz
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.84 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    1 x 2.84 GHz & 3 x 2.42 GHz & 4 x 1.78 GHz
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x2.84 GHz & 3x2.42 GHz & 4x1.78 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x2.84 GHz & 3x2.42 GHz & 4x1.78 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 2 more memory channels
    Memory channels
    4
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 2x more shader units
    N. of shading units
    512
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (512 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    512 vs 256
  • 24.2% higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    31.79 GB/s
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (31.8 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    31.79 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    48 MP
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (48 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    48 MP vs 16 MP
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/1.8
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/1.8 vs f/2.2
  • Has a front LED flash
    Front LED flash
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This smartphone features a front-facing LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 7.8% of smartphones include a front flash.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    Laser autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 3.1% higher DxOMark Selfie score
    DxOMark Selfie score
    101
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <75 – >145
    This smartphone has a higher DxOMark Selfie score than the average smartphone (101 vs 98). The average smartphone scores 98 for selfies.
    101 vs 98
  • 1 more external displays supported
    External display support
    2
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This smartphone supports more external displays than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone supports 1 external displays.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • 2% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    403 ppi
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (403 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    403 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Better display glass type
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 6
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass 6 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 6 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    112
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <74 – >125
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (112 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    112 vs 99.5
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 4.5 mm shorter
    Height
    159.1 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (159.1 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    159.1 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 3.2% lighter
    Weight
    190 g
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (190 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    190 g vs 196.2 g
  • 0.6 mm narrower
    Width
    75.4 mm
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (75.4 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    75.4 mm vs 76 mm
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 72.9% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    257 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (257 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    257 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 0.27 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.4 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.4 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.4 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • 13.1% worse value for money
    Asus Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (8GB + 256GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.48 vs 7.3).
    6.48 vs 7.34
  • 5.44x less popular
    Asus Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (8GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 2.04x more expensive
    Asus Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (8GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£530 vs £260).
    £530 vs £260
  • 72.9% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    257 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (257 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    257 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    2048 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Process node
    7 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (7 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    7 nm vs 6 nm
  • 35% fewer transistors
    Number of transistors
    6,700 million
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <5.3k million – >19k million
    This smartphone contains fewer transistors than the average smartphone (6700 million vs 10300 million). The average smartphone has 10300 million transistors.
    6,700 million vs 10,300 million
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 20.1% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    3,055
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <975 – >12.4k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (3,055 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    3,055 vs 3,825
  • 27.7% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    887
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (887 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    887 vs 1,226
  • 3.3% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    911
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (911 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    911 vs 942
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 11
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 11 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 11 vs Android 14
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    Scrolling screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • No theme customization
    Theme customization
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This smartphone does not support theme customization, the average smartphone does. 91% of smartphones allow theme customization.
  • No offline voice commands
    Offline voice commands
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This smartphone does not support offline voice commands, the average smartphone does. 90.4% of smartphones offer offline voice control.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    Play while downloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    Dynamic theme
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    Extra dim mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/1.8
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    48 MP & 13 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (48 MP & 13 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    48 MP & 13 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 13.3% lower DxOMark Mobile score
    DxOMark Mobile score
    104
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <89 – >153
    This smartphone has a lower DxOMark Mobile score than the average smartphone (104 vs 120). The average smartphone scores 120.
    104 vs 120
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This smartphone does not have a manual focus mode, the average smartphone does. 91.2% of smartphones offer manual focus.
  • 4.1% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    30.7 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (30.7 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    30.7 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 0.27 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.4 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.4 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.4 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 400 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    600 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (600 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    600 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2340 px
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 9.1% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    600 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (600 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    600 nits vs 660 nits
  • 45.5% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    18 W
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (18 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    18 W vs 33 W
  • 5 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2019
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2019 vs 2024). 5.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    May 2019
    2019 vs 2024
  • 0.9 mm thicker
    Thickness
    9.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (9.2 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    9.2 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Poor brand origin
    Brand origin
    Taiwan
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    Taiwan vs China
  • 9.7% larger volume
    Device volume
    107,325 cm³
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (107325 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    107,325 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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dxomark.com
27/05/2019
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dxomark.com
03/10/2019
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digitalcameraworld.com
13/08/2019
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techradar.com
05/06/2019
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androidcentral.com
23/11/2019
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ASUS ZenFone 6 review: The phone for selfie-obsessionists and Android purists
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androidauthority.com
19/06/2021
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ASUS Zenfone 6 review: An absolute steal - Android Authority
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galaxus.de
16/08/2019
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Asus Zenfone 6 Review: Camera Rotation Specialist
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hifitest.de
03/09/2019
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Asus ZenFone 6 ZS630KL Smartphone Review | hifitest.de
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heise.de
08/08/2019
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16/05/2019
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16/05/2019
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What we like about Asus Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (8GB + 256GB)

  • Versatile, high-quality flip camera mechanism that enables detailed selfies with the main sensor and unique shooting angles, including auto-panorama and stabilized 4K 60fps video capability.
  • Exceptional battery life from the large 5,000 mAh capacity, often lasting up to two days on a single charge.
  • Clean, near-stock Android software experience (ZenUI 6) with minimal bloatware and useful customization features like the Smart Key.
  • High-end performance due to the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset.
  • Immersive, notch-free full-screen display with slim bezels.
  • Inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack, dedicated microSD card slot (alongside dual SIM support), and a fast rear fingerprint sensor.
  • Great value and competitive pricing compared to other flagship phones at the time of its release.

What we don't like about Asus Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (8GB + 256GB)

  • Lack of official IP water resistance rating, making the phone vulnerable to water damage.
  • The camera module is a lint and dust magnet, and some users reported mechanical issues like rattling or autofocus problems over time.
  • The IPS LCD screen, while good, is not as bright or vibrant as the AMOLED panels found on competing flagship devices, struggling in direct sunlight.
  • The phone is relatively heavy and thick, making it less comfortable for some users, and the provided case makes it even bulkier.
  • Some users experienced significant software stability problems, including crashes, reboots, and bootloops, especially after certain Android updates.
  • The haptic feedback/vibration motor is considered weak and not very good by some users.
  • Speaker quality is loud but lacks bass and can have distortion at low volumes.

Verdict

The Asus Zenfone 6 ZS630KL (8GB RAM, 256GB storage) is a distinctive flagship smartphone defined by its innovative 180-degree motorized "Flip Camera" system, featuring a powerful 48MP main sensor and a 13MP ultrawide lens that serve as both rear and front-facing cameras. Key pros include its notchless 6.4-inch NanoEdge display, massive 5,000mAh battery for extended use, and pure stock Android experience via ZenUI. Primary cons typically mention the lack of official IP water resistance and the potential long-term mechanical vulnerability of the moving camera module.

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