Updated On: 21st January 2022
Asus Zenfone 8
Asus has managed to build its reputation in the market with a slew of Android smartphones that cater to different set of buyers. You have the ROG series for gamers, and for everyone else, it has the Zenfone series. And now we are looking at the flagship Zenfone 8 series for 2021. This phone boasts a 6.7-inch AMOLED display that offers Full HD+ resolution at 1080x2400 pixels. This brings the pixel density of the screen to 393 PPI. The front display has a punch hole that houses the camera. The latest Zenfone device packs the flagship octa-core Snapdragon 888 chipset that brings 5G support. It gets paired with 8GB RAM for best raw performance from the hardware. Zenfone 8 offers internal 128GB storage that is expandable up to 2TB using the dedicated card slot. The imaging duties on the phone are handled by triple rear camera that consists of 48MP sensor, 16MP sensor, and 8MP sensor. While on the front, the phone comes with 32MP selfie camera. Zenfone 8 packs a 5100mAh battery that supports fast charging via USB Type C. Other features on the phone are on-screen fingerprint sensor, and face unlock. Asus has a slew of other Zenfone mobiles like the Zenfone Max Pro (M1), Zenfone 7 and the Zenfone 5Z.
Asus Zenfone 8
| Status | Not releasing in India |
| Updated On | 21st January 2022 |
Asus Zenfone 8 Price in India
Last known price of Asus Zenfone 8 was ₹. The mobile will be available soon across various online stores in India.
Asus Zenfone 8 Details
AMOLED Display, Design, Security
Asus Zenfone 8 gets a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with support for Full HD+ resolution at 1080x2400 pixels. This translates into pixel density of 393 PPI. The screen sports a punch hole that houses the front selfie camera. The 20:9 aspect ratio screen offers large viewing space. The power button and volume rockers are placed on the right of the phone. The phone has multiple features to keep your data secure. You have the software-based face unlock that works through the front selfie camera. And the device also gets on-screen fingerprint sensor.
Performance, Storage, Triple Camera
Zenfone 8 gets its power from the latest Snapdragon 888 octa-core chipset. The hardware includes 8GB RAM that should more than satisfy your performance demands. You get 128GB internal storage and it’s good to see the phone support memory card slot for expansion. The phone runs over custom version of Zen UI built over Android 11 operating system. Asus has offered the Zenfone 8 with triple rear camera of 48MP primary sensor, 16MP sensor, and 8MP sensor. On the front, the phone has 32MP selfie camera that also supports video recording and video calls.
Battery, Fast Charging, Connectivity
Asus Zenfone 8 comes loaded with a 5100mAh battery that supports fast charging via USB Type C. For connectivity, the phone offers Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, 5G, 4G VoLTE, NFC, and GPS with GLONASS.
Asus Zenfone 8 Specifications
Summary
| Launch Date | January 10, 2022 |
| Processor Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Rear Camera | Dual (64MP + 12MP) |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Screen Size | 5.9 inches (14.99 cms) |
| Battery Capacity | 4000 mAh |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| No Of Cores | 8 (Octa Core) |
| CPU | 2.84GHz, Single core, Kryo 680 2.42GHz, Tri core, Kryo 680 1.8GHz, Quad core, Kryo 680 |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Fabrication | 5 nm |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 |
| Graphics | Adreno 660 |
Design
| Build | Gorilla Glass back panel |
| Height | 5.83 inches (148 mm) |
| Width | 2.7 inches (68.5 mm) |
| Thickness | 0.35 inches (8.9 mm) |
| Weight | 169 grams |
| Colors | Obsidian Black, Horizon Silver, Moonlight White |
| Water Resistant | Yes, Water resistant, IP68 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof, Water proof |
| Screen Unlock | Fingerprint, Face unlock |
Display
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| Display Type | AMOLED, HDR 10+ |
| Size | 5.9 inches (14.99 cms) |
| Bezel-less display | Yes, with Punch-hole |
| Pixel Density | 446 pixels per inch (ppi) |
| Brightness | 1100 nits |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| TouchScreen | Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| Color Reproduction | 16M Colors |
| Screen to body percentage | 82.9 % |
Camera
| Rear camera setup | Dual |
| Rear camera (Primary) | 64 MP resolutionWide Angle (78° FoV) lensf/1.8 aperture26 mm focal length 1.7" sensor size0.8µm pixel size |
| Rear camera (Secondary) | 12 MP resolutionUltra-Wide Angle lensf/2.2 aperture14 mm focal length2.55" sensor size1.4µm pixel size |
| Front camera setup | Single |
| Front camera (Primary) | 12 MP resolutionf/2.5 aperture28 mm focal length2.9" sensor size1.22µm pixel size |
| Sensor | Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor |
| Flash | LED Rear flash |
| Video Resolution (Rear) | 7680x4320 @ 24 fps3840x2160 @ 30 fps |
| Optical Image Stabilization(OIS) | Yes |
| Electric Image Stabilization (EIS) | Yes |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash Auto Focus Face detection Touch to focus |
| Shooting Modes | Continuos Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
Battery
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Capacity | 4000 mAh |
| Removable | No |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick, v4.0, 30W |
| Charging speed | 60 % in 25 minutes (claimed by Brand) |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Memory type | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Software
| Operating System | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | Zen UI |
Connectivity
| SIM Configuration | Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano |
| Network | SIM1: 5G, 4G, 3G, 2GSIM2: 4G, 3G, 2G |
| 5G Support | Yes, only SIM1 |
| Voice over LTE(VoLTE) | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, with a/ac/ax/b/g/n, MIMO |
| Wi-fi features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.2 |
| USB | USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC Chipset | Yes |
| Infrared | Yes |
Sound
| Speaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | Yes, 3.5mm |
| Video Player | Yes, Video Formats: MP4 |
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes, On-screen |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Other Sensor | Light sensorProximity sensorAccelerometerCompassGyroscope |
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The latest Asus Zenfone 8 news
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According to India Today Tech's interaction with Asus's Business Head Dinesh Sharma, Asus is really close to launching the Zenfone 8 and the Zenfone 8 Flip smartphones in India. The company is figuring out the logistics and will announce a the launch date of the Zenfone 8 series soon for the Indian market as per Dinesh Sharma. We will be launching the Zenfone 8 in India very soon. And, when I say that, I mean really soon. I have been getting a lot of requests about that product on social media and are working to bring it to the country. There are a lot of factors that have to be looked at including the logistics and as soon that is done, we will announce a date, said Dinesh Sharma in interaction with India Today Tech.See More
Asus 8Z India launch soon as product page goes live
Asus is gearing up to launch the Zenfone 8 series in India. The two smartphones will launch under the Asus 8Z branding in the country.See More
Asus Zenfone 8 May Launch as Asus 8Z Due to Branding Lawsuit Against Company
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