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Asus Zenfone AR (8GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£700RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:5.7 inchesMain camera megapixels:23 MP

Asus Zenfone AR (8GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Asus Zenfone AR (8GB + 128GB)
5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 10
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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
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Score components

90%

5.8

Technical score

10%

6.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 85% of smartphones
6.1

Value for money

Value for money
6.1/ 10
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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
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â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

6.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 98%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
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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
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Score components

25%

5.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.5

Camera

15%

6.8

Display

15%

4.2

Battery

10%

3.0

Software

10%

7.1

Connectivity

4%

2.9

Audio

3%

7.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 81%
6.3

User score

User score
6.3/ 10
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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
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Score components

70%

6.8

User ratings

30%

5.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 98%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Asus Zenfone AR (8GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
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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
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Score components:

25%

5.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.5

Camera

15%

6.8

Display

15%

4.2

Battery

10%

3.0

Software

10%

7.1

Connectivity

4%

2.9

Audio

3%

7.0

Design

5.8
User score
User score
6.3/ 10
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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
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â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

User ratings

30%

5.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.3
Popularity
Popularity
5.0/ 10
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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
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â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Popularity:
Asus Zenfone AR (8GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 5 points, which is lower than 53.4% of smartphones.
5.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.1/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

6.8

Price

6.1
Brand name
Asus
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor model which is slower than processors in 88.7% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.1% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
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
128 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.35 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.35 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 63.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 7 Nougat
Android version
Android 7 Nougat
This smartphone runs Android version Android 7 Nougat which is older than that found in 98.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 0.8% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
no
This smartphone does not offer dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
23 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 23 MP which is lower than that of 84% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/2.0 which is narrower than that of 93.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
23 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 23 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 76% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
2 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
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
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
5.7 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 5.7 inches which is smaller than the screens of 96.5% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.5% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1440x 2560 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1440x2560 px which is higher than that of 89.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.8% of smartphones.
Pixel density
515 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 515 ppi which is higher than that of 95% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
?
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Battery capacity
3,300 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 3,300 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 95.6% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.6% of smartphones.
Charging speed
18 W
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
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
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
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
158.6 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 158.6 mm which is shorter than 84.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Width
77.7 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 77.7 mm which is wider than 80.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Thickness
4.6 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 4.6 mm which is thinner than 99.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Weight
170 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 170 g which is lighter than 93.4% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.3% of smartphones.
Device volume
48,664 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 48,664 cm³ which is smaller than 100% of smartphones.
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Asus Zenfone AR (8GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 83.3% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (11 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    11 W vs 6 W
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1440x2560 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1440x2560 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 30.4% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (515 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    515 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 83.3% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (11 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    11 W vs 6 W
  • 50% more L2 cache
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (1536 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    1,536 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2.35 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2.35 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    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
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2 binned
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Supports 3D photo/video
    This smartphone supports 3D photo and video capture, the average smartphone does not. 1.3% of smartphones offer 3D imaging capabilities.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Has a barometer
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • Higher screen resolution
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1440x2560 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1440x2560 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 30.4% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (515 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    515 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    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
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 13.4% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (170 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    170 g vs 196.2 g
  • 3.7 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (4.6 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    4.6 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 5 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (158.6 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    158.6 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 50.2% smaller volume
    This smartphone has a smaller device volume than the average smartphone (48664 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    48,664 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 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/2.0 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 2.33x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (14 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    14 nm vs 6 nm
  • 34% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (3300 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    3,300 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 31.6% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (650 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    650 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 0.97 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (5.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    5.7 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 19.9% worse value for money
    Asus Zenfone AR (8GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.12 vs 7.3).
    6.12 vs 7.34
  • 2.69x more expensive
    Asus Zenfone AR (8GB + 128GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£700 vs £260).
    £700 vs £260
  • 27.6% lower user score
    User score
    6.3/ 10
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    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
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    Asus Zenfone AR (8GB + 128GB) has a lower user score than the average smartphone (6.27 vs 8.000).
    6.27 vs 8
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 2.33x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (14 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    14 nm vs 6 nm
  • 31.6% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (650 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    650 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 57.1% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 14 GB
  • 32.1% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1866 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,866 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This smartphone supports fewer CPU threads than the average smartphone (4 vs 8). The average smartphone supports 8 threads.
    4 vs 8
  • Older DDR memory version
    This smartphone uses an older DDR memory version than the average smartphone (3 vs 4). The average smartphone uses DDR version 4.
    3 vs 4
  • 2.1% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.35 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 7 Nougat vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 7 Nougat vs Android 14
  • No location privacy controls
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Lacks focus mode
    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
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No notification customization
    This smartphone does not allow notification customization, the average smartphone does. 99.1% of smartphones offer advanced notification options.
  • No battery health monitoring
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Lacks dark mode
    This smartphone does not support dark mode, the average smartphone does. 95.8% of smartphones have dark mode.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • No theme customization
    This smartphone does not support theme customization, the average smartphone does. 91% of smartphones allow theme customization.
  • No offline voice commands
    This smartphone does not support offline voice commands, the average smartphone does. 90.4% of smartphones offer offline voice control.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This smartphone does not support Picture-in-Picture (PiP), the average smartphone does. 97.9% of smartphones offer PiP mode.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 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/2.0 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (23 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    23 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 28.1% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (23 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    23 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (4.2 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    4.2 vs 5.2
  • 0.97 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (5.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    5.7 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 646 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (354 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    354 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Worse display glass type
    This smartphone uses a worse display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass 4 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). 0.00% of smartphones use the better glass type.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 4 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 34% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (3300 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    3,300 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 53.2% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (368 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    368 min vs 786 min
  • 45.5% slower charging speed
    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
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 7 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2017 vs 2024). 7.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    January 2017
    2017 vs 2024
  • 1.7 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (77.7 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
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arstechnica.com
04/01/2017
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The Asus Zenfone AR is the first high-end Google Tango phone - Ars Technica
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digitalcitizen.life
30/09/2017
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ASUS ZenFone AR review: Switch between physical and virtual... - Digital Citizen
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androidpolice.com
17/08/2017
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ASUS ZenFone AR review: A decent phone, but Tango still... - Android Police
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stuff.tv
02/08/2017
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techradar.com
08/08/2017
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pcmag.com
16/08/2017
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techreviewer.de
15/02/2022
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Asus ZenFone AR - Smartphone with Tango and Daydream
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mixed.de
06/08/2017
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Zenfone AR Review: A HoloLens in Your Pocket?
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connect.de
02/10/2017
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Asus Zenfone AR Review - Connect
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lesmobiles.com
03/11/2026
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Asus ZenFone AR ZS571KL: Price, Specifications, and Technical Datasheet
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frandroid.com
06/01/2017
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Hands-on with the Asus ZenFone AR, the first VR / AR smartphone
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journaldugeek.com
10/01/2017
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Hands-on with the Asus Zenfone AR: A smartphone dedicated to augmented reality
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01net.com
24/07/2017
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lesnumeriques.com
19/07/2017
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Asus Zenfone AR review: designed for augmented reality and VR
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elespanol.com
30/10/2017
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Asus Zenfone AR Review: Enjoying All Realities - El Android Libre
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xataka.com
04/08/2017
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ASUS ZenFone AR Review: A Stylish All-Rounder, but AR and VR Are a Demanding Journey
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07/09/2017
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What we like about Asus Zenfone AR (8GB + 128GB)

  • First smartphone to support both Google Tango (AR) and Daydream (VR)
  • Sharp and vibrant 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display
  • High-speed performance with up to 8GB of RAM, enabling smooth multitasking
  • Excellent high-resolution audio quality with DTS Headphone:X support
  • Solid and premium build featuring a unique leather-textured back for better grip
  • Clean software experience with minimal bloatware compared to other ASUS models

What we don't like about Asus Zenfone AR (8GB + 128GB)

  • Tendency to get significantly hot during intensive tasks like AR and VR
  • Short battery life that drains rapidly when using AR/VR features
  • High price point that competes with more powerful flagship devices
  • Lacks water and dust resistance found in similarly priced rivals
  • Inconsistent camera performance, especially regarding color accuracy and low-light shots
  • Limited ecosystem of compelling AR apps due to Google Tango's short lifespan

Verdict

The Asus Zenfone AR (8GB + 128GB) was a niche smartphone notable as one of the first devices capable of both Google Tango (augmented reality) and Daydream (virtual reality). It featured a robust Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, a sharp 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display, and a pioneering 23MP main camera system with depth and motion-tracking sensors designed specifically for AR applications. Its main pros included its groundbreaking AR/VR capabilities and generous 8GB of RAM. However, a significant con was the eventual decline and lack of sustained support for the Google Tango platform, limiting the phone's signature features over time.

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