Austin Mahone has distanced himself from comparisons between himself and Justin Bieber.

Many people liken the two singers due to their YouTube beginnings and age, but Mahone told Billboard he thinks the comparison is ultimately wide of the mark.

He said: "I can kind of see where they're coming from, but at the same time, it's kind of obnoxious. They see a young kid who sings and dances and...they're like, 'Oh another Justin Bieber'.

"Like, you don't even know. You don't know me. You don't know my music. You're just making assumptions."

Mahone, who recently released his debut EP 'The Secret' in the US, added that he is on a constant learning curve when it comes to performing.

He said: "I may not be the best dancer or the best performer right now, but I'm always getting better. Next year I'll be even better than I am now. And the year after that, I'll just keep getting better."

Watch Austin Mahone in action below: