5/6/2023 0 Comments Zenfone 5 x moto g![]() ![]() The Zenfone 8 has a smooth matte glass back with a camera block in the upper-left corner, and rounded edges that curve into the aluminum frame, making for a solid and classy feel. Compare that to phones like the Asus ROG Phone 5 (172.8 x 77.3 x 10.3mm), which is so wide and tall that it’s difficult to reach a thumb more than two-thirds of the way across its 6.8-inch display when holding the phone one-handed. There are few phones in this niche, with the Zenfone 8 (148 x 68.5 x 8.9mm) coming in at roughly the same size as the Google Pixel 5 (144.7 x 70.4 x 8mm) while the iPhone 12 mini (131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4mm) is noticeably shorter in length, narrower in width, and thinner than either. These days, that’s novel – it’s not a phone for users who want more screen area to watch media or who need larger text, but for those who want a smaller handset the Zenfone 8 is one of the few options with flagship-level specs and finish. The Zenfone 8’s design won’t turn many heads, but it packs those impressive specs into a compact package that’s more or less usable with one hand. While those phones have some advantages (notably their cameras), the Zenfone 8 does feature top specs at a very competitive price. ![]() That makes the Zenfone 8 a potentially tempting proposition, undercutting phones like the Google Pixel 5 and OnePlus 9 by around $100, and the Samsung Galaxy S21 by $200. Those prices are similar to what we saw for the Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro, although the Zenfone 8 seems nominally cheaper than its predecessor, likely owing to its static camera and simpler design. In Europe it will retail for €799, which is around $970 / £690 / AU$1,240). The Zenfone 8 Flip will have a far more limited release, and Asus has confirmed that it won’t be coming out in the US. The Zenfone 8 comes in two colors: a matte Obsidian Black and silver-framed, white-colored Horizon Silver. The Zenfone 8 is also available in configurations up to 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for an expected $799 (around £565 / AU$1,025). You can bump that up to 256GB for $699 (around £505 / AU$929) in the US store (opens in new tab), but it's not selling any variants with higher RAM. ![]() The Zenfone 8 launched on May 12 and starts at €499, and has gone on sale on Asus' US store (opens in new tab) for $629, though it's already discounted down to the price we expected of $599 (around £425 / AU$769) for 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The Zenfone 8 Flip does have a bigger 6.67-inch display, plus the aforementioned flip camera capability, although as mentioned it costs more, and availability is limited. ![]() And while its 4,000mAh battery capacity won’t turn heads, it’s still enough to keep the phone going through a day.Īll in all, that makes the Zenfone 8 a compelling and powerful phone that’s smaller than a lot of the competition – which may suit some consumers more than others who want more screen area to watch media or play games. Otherwise the phone inherits a lot from its predecessor and other Asus phones, from the 120Hz screen refresh rate and ZenUI OS overlay to gaming modes and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Its size makes it something of a rarity among phones with flagship specs, rivaling the iPhone 12 mini and lower-specced Google Pixel 5 in what it offers. As mentioned, Asus’ new flagship phone is a small device, with design considerations tailored to one-handed use that include a tall and narrow design and refined one-handed interface mode. ![]()
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