Asus Zenfone 8
Continuation of the journey Asus In its “Zenfone” series of premium smartphones, the company presents the new Asus Zenfone 8 smartphone with a Snapdragon 888 processor with leading specifications and many more features.
Many smartphones offer powerful hardware and more than wonderful specifications, but we do not hear about them or do not get that fame enjoyed by Samsung, Apple, OPPO and others. Zenfone 8 from Asus is one of the most prominent of those phones.
As for the size of the mobile, it is small, but with great performance, it has the supercharged Snapdragon 888 processor, which is used in many leading mobiles such as Xiaomi Mi 11 UltraThe phone also features an ultra-clear SuperAMOLED screen, along with 30W fast charging, and many other advantages that we will show you in full with an explanation of the price of the phone and its most important advantages and disadvantages.
Asus Zenfone 8 specifications
- The dimensions of the phone are 148 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm and weighs 169 grams.
- IP68 water and dust resistant.
- SuperAMOLED screen measuring 5.9 inches with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, bringing the pixel density to 446 units per square inch, the screen supports HDR10 + technology and Always-on display feature.
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G chipset contains Adreno 660 graphics and video processor, the same chipset used in OnePlus 9 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and others.
- The phone is available in multiple versions for the size of the RAM and the internal storage memory, starting with 6 GB RAM and ending at 16 GB and 128 GB or 256 GB for the internal storage space, the RAM is of the type LDRR5 and the storage unit is UFS 3.1.
- MicroSD external storage card cannot be installed.
- The phone runs on Asus' own ZenUI 8 interface, close to raw Android and based on Android 11.
- 64 MP + 12 MP dual rear camera with OIS optical stabilization and single LED flash.
- A front camera in the form of a "hole" accurately 12 Megapixels.
- 4000 mAh battery supports 30W USB Power Delivery 3.0 fast charging.
- The phone has a USB Type-C 2.0 charging port and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
- Stereo speakers with Dirac HD Sound support as well as three microphones for sound recording and noise isolation.
- Fingerprint reader sensor integrated into the screen.
- The phone provides sensors for proximity, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, and ambient light.
- There is a smart switch on the left side that can be configured to trigger three different actions.
- The phone supports the latest Wi-Fi technologies Wi-Fi/6e and Bluetooth 5.2 along with GPS/dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC, NFC and FM radio (outside the EU markets.
- The phone is available in Black and silver colours.
Zenfone 8 mobile price
The price of Zenfone 8 starts from 600 EUR or 750 dollars, equivalent to 11,500 EGP, and it will be launched initially in the European and Taiwan markets.
The mobile is available in a Black color called (Obsidian Black), and it is also available in a silver color, and it is called (Horizon Silver). No word on when it will be available in Egypt or the Middle East.
Design and screen
Asus has succeeded in providing a compact phone with a simple yet distinctive design that is compatible with one-handed use and the ability to put it in the pocket without any worries, Zenfone 8 is considered the smallest flagship Android phone, but it was not smaller than iPhone 12 Mini of Apple.
As for the manufacturing materials, the Chinese company used the usual system with two glass panels and an aluminum frame between them. The front piece is flat and made of the latest version (Gorilla Glass Victus) that is resistant to breakage and scratching, and the back is Gorilla Glass 3 with a slight curve at the edges with a matte finish to resist Scratching and fingerprints after use.
It is worth noting that the phone is the first by Asus that has a standard for water and dust resistance, but you must be careful in the phone and all other phones are resistant to fresh water only for 30 minutes to a depth of 1.5 meters and are not resistant to salt water in any way.
Moving to the screen, we find that the company has used the new Samsung E4 Super AMOLED panel, which offers excellent levels of brightness up to a maximum of 1100nits and 700nits for an average. The high refresh makes for a smoother and more enjoyable experience.
mobile performance
Asus backed its phone with the most powerful processor available for Android phones Snapdragon 888 5G manufactured by American Qualcomm with a precision of 5 nanometers with eight cores with a frequency of up to 2.84 GHz Kryo 680, and the CPU provides performance faster by about 25% than that found inside the previous generation chip Snapdragon 865 with Providing Adreno 660 GPU performance over its predecessor, Adreno 650, by 35%.
As for the actual performance of the phone and away from the numbers, you will get an impeccable fairy experience, a great performance for medium tasks and daily browsing in addition to a smooth and enjoyable experience when playing.
The only drawback of the phone is that it heats up slightly when used for long hours at high temperatures.
Camera and battery
In the Zenfone 8, Asus was satisfied with two units for the rear camera, the first unit was placed with a 64-Megapixel resolution with an f/1.8 lens slot and a Sony IMX686 sensor used in the previous generation Zenfone 7.
This camera is used to perform the basic tasks of shooting or capturing videos, and it has OIS optical stabilization with the ability to shoot 8K videos at a rate of 24 frames per second. It can also shoot at lower resolutions such as 4K@30/60 or 1080p@30/60. It features OZO Audio. Zoom and noise reduction technologies when shooting.
The second camera has a accuracy of 12 Megapixels f/2.2 and uses the Sony IMX363 sensor. This multi-functional camera can provide ultrawide shooting mode and work up to twice 2x Optical Zoom and take accurate or Micro photos, and it can also shoot 4K videos. .
The front selfie camera is equipped with a 12-Megapixel f/2.5 IMX663 sensor and can also shoot 4K videos at 60 or 30 frames per second.
The 4000 mAh battery may be considered small for any other flagship phone, but it is very suitable for the Zenfone 8 due to its small screen and not consuming a large amount of energy. From 0% to 60% while it reaches from 0% to 100% within 80 minutes.
Advantages and disadvantages of mobile
The most important features and advantages of the Asus Zenfone 8:-
- Slim and lightweight design that does not burden the hand.
- The presence of the LED notification light, which has become a rarity in any smartphone.
- A screen that offers excellent brightness, vivid colors, and an impressive refresh rate.
- Superior performance of all tasks, no matter how different.
- Reliable battery with suitable charging speed.
- The performance of the rear and front cameras is more than good.
- Water and dust resistance.
- It provides a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is not found in most flagship phones.
- Support for 5G networks.
- A very reasonable price for the phone's specifications on paper.
Drawbacks and drawbacks:-
- The phone does not support wireless charging.
- MicroSD external storage card cannot be installed.
- There is no dedicated zoom lens.
- Temperatures may rise slightly during heavy use.
Box contents
- Asus Zenfone 8.
- The charger head has a power of 30 watts.
- Type-C connection.
- Backpack.
- Pin to open the chip receiver tray.
- Warranty manuals and instructions from Asus.
review summary
Honestly, Asus in Zenfone 8 will provide you with everything you need from a smartphone and will not compromise on anything like in the rest of the phones, and you will get:-
Powerful processor
fun screen
Durable battery with fast charging
Reliable cameras
And many other specifications and features such as 3.5 mm input, water resistance, stereo sound with three microphones, all at a lower price than all competitors like iPhone 12 And Galaxy S21 and Mi 11.
Therefore, if Zenfone 8 is available in our Arab markets, it will be one of the best options that can be acquired.
Here is a table of specifications and detailed information for the mobile:-
Asus Zenfone 8 - Mobile price, specifications and features
PHONE BODY
Dimensions | 148 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm (5.83 x 2.70 x 0.35 in) |
Weight | 169 grams (5.96 ounces) |
Colors | Black, silver |
DISPLAY
Display size | 5.9 inches, screen occupies 82.9% screen-to-body ratio |
Type | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, ratio 20:9 |
Pixels at every point | 446 pixels per inch |
Display Protection A layer of protection over the screen that protects it from breakage and scratching | Corning Gorilla Glass Protection |
Multi-touch | |
Other features |
Screen refresh rate 120Hz Brightness ranges from 700 nits to 1100 nits - HDR10 + |
SPECIFICATIONS
Sensors | Fingerprint (bottom screen, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Chipset | كوالكم SM8350 سناب دراجون 888 5G - دقه تصنيع (5 نانومتر) |
Processor (CPU) |
ثماني النواة (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680) |
GPU | Adreno 660 |
RAM | 6/8/16 GB |
Internal memory The space that you can use to store your files such as photos, videos, games, etc.,. | 128/256 GB, UFS 3.1 |
Card slot | No |
Camera
Main Camera |
Dual camera: - 64 ميجا بكسل، 26mm (عريضة)، PDAF, OIS، فتحه عدسه f/1.8 - 12 ميجا بكسل، 14mm (عريضة جدا)، dual pixel PDAF، فتحه عدسه f/2.2 |
Other features | Dual LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Video |
8K video recording, 24 frames per second - 4K video recording, at 30/60/120 frames per second 1080p, 30/60/240 fps - 720p, 480fps - gyro-EIS electronic stabilizer - HDR |
Front Camera | 12 MP, 28mm (standard), dual pixel PDAF, f/2.5, 4K video recording, 30fps, 1080p, 30/60fps |
Battery
Battery capacity | 4000 mAh, Li-Polymer, non-removable |
Fast charging | |
Other features |
30W fast charging Up to 60% in 25 minutes - تصل الي 100٪ في 80 دقيقة Supports reverse charging - USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Telecommunications
Networks | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
SIM | Nano Sim |
Second SIM Second SIM | Yes |
WIFI | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
Bluetooth | Yes, 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
NFC | |
USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
Internet | HTML5 |
FM radio |
SOUND
Alert types | MP3 - WAV - Vibration |
3.5 mm jack | |
M. Noise canceling | |
Speaker | |
Other features |
- Stereo speakers - 32-bit/384kHz audio |
GENERAL
Brand | Asus |
Model | Asus Zenfone 8, model number ZS590KS, ZS590KS-2A007EU |
OS | Android 11 ZenUI 8 User Interface |
Announced date | May 12, 2021 |
Availability The date on which the device was put on the market | Available. May 13, 2021 |
Other additions |
Always-on display |
Materials | Front glass (Gorilla Victus Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame |
MOBILE PRICE
Global Price | 725 USD |
Price in Egypt | 11,350 EGP |
Price in Saudi Arabia | 2,715 SAR |
Price in UAE | 2,660 AED |
Price update date The last date these prices were updated | May 13, 2021 |