Zenfone 8
Awards & Reviews
Laptop Mag
English
The Asus Zenfone 8 may be the most surprising phone of 2021 with top-of-the-line performance in the smallest Android flagship in years.
USA
2021/05/13
Tech Radar
English
The Asus Zenfone 8 is a solid flagship phone at a sub-flagship price, though inevitably there are compromises: there’s no telephoto lens or wireless charging, and it misses out on its predecessor’s novel flip camera that let the rear lenses rotate forward to take selfie shots. You can still get that camera in the limited-release Asus Zenfone 8 Flip, but the regular Zenfone 8 delivers top-tier specs at the most affordable price since the OnePlus 6T.
USA
2021/05/12
Tom's Guide
English
The Zenfone 8 is a compact, powerful phone. WIth its top-tier specs and decent camera performance, it punches well above its weight, especially given this price point.
USA
2021/05/12
PCMag.com
English
With two impressive cameras, a top-notch chipset, and a compact build, the Asus Zenfone 8 could be just right for fans of small phones and Android.
USA
2021/05/12
inside-digital.de
4/5 Sterne
The developers of the Asus Zenfone 8 have undoubtedly achieved their goal. The smartphone is both compact and extremely powerful. Beyond that, it also convinces thanks to other highlights, such as an IP certification, a 120 Hz display, and a jack plug.
GERMANY
2021/05/25
CNET France
4/5
The Asus ZenFone 8 is a nice Android answer to Apple's iPhone 12 mini. We appreciate its very good performance, its fairly comfortable autonomy at 120 Hz and its beautiful screen.
FRANCE
2021/07/30
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Great contrast and awesome brightness levels, I brought his device outdoors and I never had any issues with seeing the display of it directly under the sun so that's really good there.
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Big on Performance. Compact in size.

The mighty Zenfone 8 packs superb performance into a compact easy-to-handle package, combining effortless operation with perfect pocketability. You also get the latest Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 5G Mobile Platform for top-notch performance, an ultra-clear 120 Hz AMOLED display with breathtaking visuals, a long-lasting 4000 mAh battery for non-stop work or play, and a pro-grade camera system with Sony sensors. Zenfone 8 performs great, looks great, and feels great!

PERFORMANCE

Groundbreaking performance

Powered by the advanced 5 nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform, Zenfone 8 is the most powerful Zenfone yet, and features the fastest possible 5G speeds. Zenfone 8 also includes the latest WiFi 6E2 technology with 6 GHz support, which gives you faster and more stable connections. Whatever you want to do, you’ll do it faster with Zenfone 8!
Flagship Qualcomm®
Snapdragon 888
Mobile Platform
Up to
25%
faster performance1
Up to
35%
faster graphics rendering1
Up to
16GB
LPDDR5 RAM
Up to
256GB
UFS 3.1 ROM
 
 

DISPLAY

Experience visual perfection

The 120 Hz AMOLED display with its 1 ms response time ensures silky-smooth scrolling and blur-free visuals: you’ll appreciate the speed with every touch! The 112% DCI-P3 color gamut brings videos and images to life, and the industry-leading Delta-E < 1 color accuracy is your assurance that every color is rendered faithfully. The display’s also HDR10+ certified to bring out the detail in even the darkest scenes. And to keep it looking great for longer, the display’s protected by the latest and toughest-ever Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus™.
5.9”
AMOLED display
120Hz
refresh rate
112%
DCI-P3 wide color gamut
Delta-E < 1
color accuracy
 
 
 

DESIGN

Portable redefined

Zenfone 8 redefines portable design to give you the ultimate performance, with none of the weight or bulk. It’s designed to be easy to use and easy to take with you, everywhere. Let Zenfone 8 lift the load from your life!

DESIGN

Irresistible design

The lightweight Zenfone 8 is designed to impress with its irresistible looks and premium feel. The 3D-curved back perfectly fits your palm for the most comfortable grip for a total control. On the back, the brand-new anti-glare frosted-glass finish gives it a clean and sleek look, all the time. Zenfone 8 looks sleek and stylish, and it’s made to stay that way!
Obsidian Black
Moonlight White
Horizon Silver

WATER RESISTANT

A phone that expects the unexpected

With certified IP68 water and dust resistance, Zenfone 8 shrugs off the unexpected and lets you enjoy your life to the full.4
 

BATTERY

Big battery, compact size

Inside the compact body of Zenfone 8 is a powerful 4000 mAh battery that gives you non-stop power. To make it last even longer, the charging system automatically learns your behavior so it’s always ready for you. For the best power optimization, there are automatic power modes that let you choose anything from optimized performance to maximum battery life. There’s also an Advanced Mode so you can customize Zenfone 8’s power usage for your own needs.
 
4000mAh
high-capacity battery
 
30-watt
HyperCharge adapter
 
60%
in 25 minutes5
New
System Mode
optimization

CAMERA

Pro-grade rear dual-camera system

The professional dual-camera system on Zenfone 8 captures every precious moment for you with superb-quality photos under any conditions. The 64-megapixel main camera delivers unprecedented resolution and a high level of light sensitivity, for perfect photos day and night. The ultrawide camera gives you even more freedom in your composition and it can also take incredible macro shots with close-up details. With Zenfone 8, every magic moment is captured with ease.
64 MP wide-angle camera
Sony® IMX686 flagship sensor
F1.8 aperture, 1/1.7” sensor size
Large 1.6 µm effective pixel size7
Quad Bayer technology, 2x1 OCL PDAF
Optical Image Stabilization
12 MP ultrawide-angle camera
Sony® IMX363 flagship sensor
1.4 µm pixel size
Dual PD autofocus
4 cm macro shots
Real-time distortion correction

FRONT CAMERA

Selfies that shine

Equipped with the latest Sony® IMX663 sensor, the 12 MP front camera ensures full of details with the advanced fast autofocusing ability, Zenfone 8 gives you the best selfies anytime.
12 MP front camera
Sony® IMX663 sensor
1.22 µm pixel size
Dual PD autofocus

VIDEO

Add cinema magic to your videos

Zenfone 8 gives you the highest video quality, and lets you capture stable and smooth action videos. It also provides amazing video features in Pro Video Mode including Free Zoom and Wind Filter to add a cinematic touch to your videos. There are also triple microphones for enhanced audio capture while recording: these enable the Acoustic Focus Mode that lets you choose the direction of the sound you want to record, eliminating unwanted sounds.

AUDIO

A treat for your ears

We’ve worked to give you the very best sound quality despite its compact design. The stereo speakers are driven by two of the most advanced audio amplifiers for higher volume, wider dynamic range, deeper bass and superb tonal balance. For even more immersive sound experience, Zenfone 8 worked in collaboration with audio-optimization specialists Dirac to deliver clean and balanced bass sound with detailed audio quality. To make Zenfone 8 even better, we’ve also brought back the 3.5 mm audio jack so you can plug in your headphones for the best and most convenient sound possible!
stereo speakers
Hi-Res Audio
3.5 mm headphone jack
AudioWizard
 
 

ZenUI 8

Faster, easier and smarter

ZenUI 8 is all about making it easier and smarter for you by combining simplicity with speed, giving you a mindful experience with various customizations that let you create a UI that truly fits your needs. Get ready and learn more about the new features in ZenUI 8.
Stock AndroidSimple and clean design based on stock Android to fit your needs perfectly!
One-handed ModeEffortless one-handed control is just a gesture away!
System ModePrioritize performance or extend battery life with easily-switchable modes.
Smart KeyInstant access to your favorite actions. Set your own rules!
Dark ModeAutomatically adjusts apps to a dark color scheme for simple and comfortable look.
  • All images and videos simulated for illustration purposes only, may differ from the actual product.
  • Manufacturer’s performance data.
  • WiFi 6E availability and features are dependent on regulatory limitations. The number of available extra 160 MHz channels may be less than 7.
  • DC Dimming is only supported with certain display settings.
  • The device has been tested for water resistance using IEC 60529 standard and has achieved an IP65/68 rating. Water and dust resistance can deteriorate over time in normal usage, or if the device is damaged, repaired or taken apart. The device should never be completely submerged underwater, and should not be allowed to come into contact with seawater, brine, chlorinated water or drinks. Failure to observe correct precautions will invalidate the device warranty and the function of water and dust resistance. Water resistance is tested by submerging the device to a depth of 1.5 meters in tap water for 30 minutes. After the test the device is removed and fully dried, then checked for normal operation. Please note that the device has a USB-C charging port, and this USB-C port must be completely dry before any attempt is made at charging. For related warranty information, please refer to the product warranty card.
  • Test result provided by ASUS labs, actual performance may vary depending on conditions.
  • Test result provided by ASUS labs, actual performance may vary depending on conditions.
  • When resolution set to 16 effective megapixels.

See clearly, in any conditions

DC Dimming technology efficiently reduces screen flicker in low-light conditions. Whether you’re in bright sunlight or in a darkened room, Zenfone 8 gives you the clearest and most comfortable viewing experience.
DC Dimming
technology3

Toughest-ever protection

To keep the display looking pristine, Zenfone 8 is protected by the latest Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, which is even more resistant to unexpected knocks and scratches. Zenfone 8 is built to be tough!
* Compared to Gorilla Glass 6.
Up to
2 meters
drop performance
Up to
2 times
scratch improvement*

Effortless control, with just one hand

The 5.9-inch display on Zenfone 8 is perfectly sized for one-handed operation. Our all-new One-handed Mode gives you full and comfortable control using just your thumb — just swipe down from the edge of the screen to instantly reduce the window size and bring all the controls within easy reach. You can adjust the height of the window in the advanced settings, so it suits your hand perfectly.
New
One-handed
Mode

Perfectly formed, for every hand size

A key design goal for Zenfone 8 was to make it exceptionally easy to use, even with just one hand. After exhaustive research, tests and prototypes, we came up with the perfect dimensions to ensure the best reachability while giving you the largest possible display.
5.4-inch display​
Zenfone 8​
5.9-inch display​
6.7-inch display​
Hard
Stretch
Natural

Optimized battery health for a longer lifespan

Zenfone 8 takes good care of its 4000 mAh battery in order to keep it healthy and extend the battery’s lifespan. The battery care system has a variety of different charging options, including steady charging, scheduled charging and a charging upper limit. There’s also advanced app management that limits inactive background apps to deliver up to 67% more power savings. Zenfone 8 always optimizes itself for the best power efficiency, whatever you’re doing.
Up to
2X
longer battery lifespan6
Up to
67%
power saving6
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