Asus Zenfone 8

Asus May 13, 2021

Overview

The Asus Zenfone 8 is a 2021 smartphone from Asus. It features a 5.9" Oled display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (445 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate and impressive peak brightness of 1100 nits, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm process), 8GB RAM LPDDR5 RAM and Adreno 660 GPU. The camera system features a 64MP Standard main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, accompanied by 12MP Wide Angle + Macro, plus a 12MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 4000 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 30W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 11, upgradable to 13. Available in multiple configurations: 6GB RAM + 256GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, 16GB RAM + 256GB storage. Color options include Obsidian Black, Horizon Silver.

Basic Information

Asus Zenfone 8
BrandAsus
ModelAsus Zenfone 8
Launch DateThursday, May 13, 2021
Release Year2021
Dimensions148 × 68.5 × 8.9 mm
Weight169 g
Volume90.23 cm³
Available Colors
  • Obsidian Black
  • Horizon Silver

Asus Zenfone 8 was released on Thursday, May 13, 2021. The phone measures 148 × 68.5 × 8.9 mm with a volume of 90.23 cm³ and weighs 169g. It features a 5.9" Oled display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (445 ppi pixel density) and 120 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Obsidian Black, Horizon Silver.

Display

Size5.9"
TypeOled
Resolution1080 x 2400 px
Pixel Density445 ppi
Aspect Ratio20:9
Refresh Rate120 Hz
BrightnessPeak: 1100 nits
Contrast RatioN/A
HDR SupportHDR10, HDR10+
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Additional Features
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • DCI-P3
  • Full sRGB standard
  • 105% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

The Asus Zenfone 8 features a 5.9" Oled display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (445 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. The display offers peak brightness of 1100 nits. It delivers smooth 120 Hz refresh rate. The screen supports advanced HDR formats including HDR10, HDR10+. Display protection is provided by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. User-centric features include hole-punch notch, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include dci-p3, full srgb standard, 105% ntsc, color led notifications, capacitive, frameless. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (under display)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Asus Zenfone 8 features fingerprint (under display). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass.

Battery

Capacity4000 mAh
TypeLi-Polymer
Fast Charging30W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Non-removable
Additional InfoN/A

The Asus Zenfone 8 is equipped with a 4000 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 30W. The battery system includes non-removable.

Hardware

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 888
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 5 nm
  • max freq: 2.84 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUAdreno 660
RAM & Storage8GB RAM LPDDR5, 128GB UFS Storage 3.1
Asus Zenfone 8 Versions:
  • 6GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 16GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 16GB RAM + 256GB Storage
AnTuTu Score891,700 (v10)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
Audio Features
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones
SD Card SlotNo
Battery4000 mAh

The Asus Zenfone 8 is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 built on 5 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by Adreno 660. The device comes with 8GB RAM (RAM LPDDR5) and 128GB storage (UFS Storage 3.1). In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 891,700 points. Audio capabilities include Hi-Res Audio, Noise cancellation microphone, Stereo Speakers. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 4000 mAh battery. The Asus Zenfone 8 is available in 6GB RAM + 256GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, 16GB RAM + 256GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 16GB RAM + 256GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
Network Bands
5G

  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)

4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Host
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The Asus Zenfone 8 supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display, MiMO. The Asus Zenfone 8 comes with Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption supporting AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile), HID (Human Interface Profile), LE (Low Energy), OPP (Object Push Profile), APT-x, LDAC, SBC, AAC. For cellular connectivity, the Asus Zenfone 8 uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The Asus Zenfone 8 features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, Host, USB Type-C connectivity. The Asus Zenfone 8 includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Asus Zenfone 8 supports 5G bands, 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 8K
  • 4K
  • 1080p
  • 720p
Frame Rates
  • 24fps
  • 30fps
  • 60fps
  • 120fps
  • 240fps
  • 480fps
Video Features
  • HDR
  • EIS

The Asus Zenfone 8 features a 2-camera setup with a 64MP Standard main sensor (f/1.8) of 1/1.7" size and 0.80 µm pixel size. The Asus Zenfone 8 also includes a 12MP Wide Angle + Macro (f/2.2). For selfies, the Asus Zenfone 8 uses a 12MP front camera with f/2.45 aperture featuring 1/2.93" sensor size and 1.22 µm pixel size. The Asus Zenfone 8's camera system includes 4K Video, 8K Video, Digital zoom.

DxOMark Scores

Mobile Camera DxOMark Scores

116
Overall
120
Photo
118
Video

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 64 MP
Aperture: f/1.8
Sensor Model: Sony IMX686 Exmor RS
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/1.7"

Resolution: 12 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Sensor Model: Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
Sensor Type: CMOS BSI
Pixel Size: 1.40 µm
Sensor Size: 1/2.55"

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 12 MP
Aperture: f/2.45
Sensor Model: Sony IMX663
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.22 µm
Sensor Size: 1/2.93"

Additional Features

Extra:
  • 78,3 º lens both cameras
  • Second camera depth, macro (up to 4cm), night and panoramic mode.
  • Video 4K up to120fps
  • Video 8K 24fps
Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • Yes
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 480 fps
Features:
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version11
Max OS Version13

The Asus Zenfone 8 runs on Android 11 and is upgradable to 13. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 462.69
USD 501.37
128 GB 8 GB
Amazon DE EUR 375.13
USD 406.49
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon DE EUR 412.04
USD 446.49
256 GB 12 GB
Amazon UK GBP 552.44
USD 718.72
128 GB 8 GB
Amazon DE EUR 462.69
USD 501.37
128 GB 8 GB
Amazon DE EUR 375.13
USD 406.49
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon DE EUR 412.04
USD 446.49
256 GB 12 GB
Amazon UK GBP 552.44
USD 718.72
128 GB 8 GB