Long time no see. ASUS’s Zenfone line is back in the Philippines with the launch of its latest flagships: the Zenfone 8 and 8 Flip.
The ASUS Zenfone 8 and 8 Flip boasts a proper flagship chipset, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor — their only key similarities.
Obviously, the top-tier version kept the motorized flip camera of its predecessor. This lets you use its 64-megapixel main camera, 8-megapixel 3x telephoto, and 12-megapixel ultra-wide cameras for taking selfies. Plus, let you take creative shots from different angles.
On the other hand, the vanilla Zenfone 8 has its dual cameras on the traditional location on the back, with a dedicated 12-megapixel selfie camera on the front. This device has a 64-megapixel camera, with OIS that’s oddly missing on the expensive model. However, the telephoto lens is now gone.
The ASUS Zenfone 8 has a compact 5.9-inch Super AMOLED screen with a fast 120Hz refresh rate.
On the other hand, the Flip version is much larger at 6.67-inch but oddly has a slower 90Hz refresh rate. It also has 1000-nits peak brightness, while the Zenfone 8 can get to 1,100-nits. The Flip has Gorilla Glass 6, while the former has a tougher Gorilla Glass Victus.
With its larger body, the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip can accommodate a larger 5,000mAh battery, while the latter settles for 4,000mAh. Both models have the same 30W fast charger.
The ASUS Zenfone 8 has a price of Php39,995 for the 16GB/256GB and Php34,995 for the 8GB/128GB. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip has a price of Php39,995 for the sole 8GB/256GB model.
Pre-orders for the Zenfone 8 will happen on May 14 to 25, while the Zenfone 8 Flip will be from May 14 to June 10. You can reserve a unit on ASUS’s website to get a free RhinoShield SolidSuit and JBL Go 3.
ASUS Zenfone 8 Specs
- Android 11
- Dual SIM, Dual Standby
- 5.9-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution, 446ppi
- 120Hz refresh rate
- HDR10 and HDR10+ certified, 112% DCI-P3, 107% NTSC, 151.9% sRGB, Delta-E < 1
- 2.84GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 octa-core processor
- 8GB/16GB RAM
- Adreno 660 GPU
- 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage
- 12-megapixel (IMX663, dual-PD AF) front camera
- 64-megapixel (IMX686, Quad Bayer, 4-axis OIS, f/1.8) + 12-megapixel (ultra-wide, IMX363, dua-PD AF, macro) rear cameras, LED flash
- 8K UHD video recording
- Stereo speaker, Dirac HD
- Headphone jack, Hi-Res audio
- Triple microphone with OZO audio zoom and ASUS Noise Reduction Technology
- In-display fingerprint scanner, Face unlock
- HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G
- WiFi 6e, dual-band
- Bluetooth 5.2
- FM Radio
- NFC
- dual-band GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, BDS
- Dimensions: 148 x 68.5 x 8.9mm
- Weight: 169g
- Colors: Obsidian Black, Horizon Silver, Moonlight White
- IP65/IP68 water and dust resistant
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
- 4,000mAh non-removable battery, 30W fast charging
ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip Specs
- Android 11
- Dual SIM, Dual Standby
- 6.67-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution, 394.57ppi
- 90Hz refresh rate
- HDR10 and HDR10+ certified, 110% DCI-P3, 105% NTSC, Delta-E < 1
- 2.84GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 octa-core processor
- 8GBRAM
- Adreno 660 GPU
- 256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage
- 64-megapixel (IMX686, Quad Bayer, f/1.8) + 12-megapixel (ultra-wide, IMX363, dua-PD AF, macro) + 8-megapixel (3x telephoto) motorized cameras, LED flash
- 8K UHD video recording
- Stereo speaker, Dirac HD
- No headphone jack
- Triple microphone with OZO audio zoom and ASUS Noise Reduction Technology
- In-display fingerprint scanner, Face unlock
- HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G
- WiFi 6e, dual-band
- Bluetooth 5.2
- FM Radio
- NFC
- dual-band GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, BDS
- Dimensions: 165.04 x 77.28 x 9.6mm
- Weight: 230g
- Colors: Glacier Silver, Galactic Black
- IP65/IP68 water and dust resistant
- 5,000mAh non-removable battery, 30W fast charging