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Asus Zenfone 8

Release 2021, May 148  x  68.5  x  8.9 mm Android 11, ZenUI 8
Asus Zenfone 8

RM 1,950.00

Source last updated 21 Mar 2023 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)Chipset 8GB RAM, 128GB ROMRAM & Storage Dual: 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS +Rear Camera Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable batteryBattery

Compact flagships aren't common these days, but that's exactly what the Zenfone 8 is built around. It runs on Snapdragon 888 5G, paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, so it holds its own against bigger phones twice its size. The 5.9-inch Super AMOLED screen refreshes at 120Hz and hits up to 1100 nits peak brightness, with HDR10+ support for streaming.

The camera setup keeps it simple: a 64MP main lens with OIS for steadier shots, plus a 12MP ultrawide for wider scenes. There's no telephoto here, but the dual pixel PDAF front camera handles selfies and video calls competently. Asus Zenfone 8 price in Malaysia starts from RM1950.

Battery capacity sits at 4000mAh, backed by 30W fast charging that gets you to 60% in 25 minutes. IP68 water resistance and Gorilla Glass Victus on the front add some durability most compact phones skip. It ships with Android 11 and ZenUI 8, and comes in Obsidian Black or Horizon Silver.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status
Release 2021, May

Performance

Processor
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680)
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
GPU
Adreno 660
RAM & Storage
8GB RAM, 128GB ROM
External Storage
No
OS
Android 11, ZenUI 8
Battery
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable battery
Fast charging 30W, 60% in 25 min, 100% in 80 min (advertised)
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Reverse charging

Screen

Display size
5.9 inches, 84.0 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~446 ppi density)
Display type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 700 nits (HBM), 1100 nits (peak)

Body

Dimension
148  x  68.5  x  8.9 mm
Weight
169 g (5.96 oz)
Body Type
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Colors
Obsidian Black, Horizon Silver

Connectivity

SIM
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Data Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps, 5G
Wifi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
GPS
Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Radio
FM radio (market/region dependent)

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Camera & Video

Rear Camera
Dual: 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS +
12 MP, f/2.2, 112?, 14mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front Camera
12 MP, f/2.5, 28mm (standard), 1/2.93", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR
Selfie: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama

Audio

Loud Speaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
-27.9 LUFS (Good)
Sound Jack
Yes
32-bit/384kHz audio

Frequently asked questions

Does the Asus Zenfone 8 support 5G?

Yes, the Asus Zenfone 8 supports 5G, per its listed network specs: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps, 5G.

How much RAM and storage does the Asus Zenfone 8 have?

The Asus Zenfone 8 comes with 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM.

What's the battery capacity of the Asus Zenfone 8?

The Asus Zenfone 8 has a Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable battery<br>Fast charging 30W, 60% in 25 min, 100% in 80 min (advertised)<br>USB Power Delivery 3.0<br>Reverse charging battery.

Is the Asus Zenfone 8 still available in Malaysia?

Yes, the Asus Zenfone 8 is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Release 2021, May).

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