ASUS ZenFone 8: compact smartphone with 5.9″ display that is comfortable to hold in one hand, for €700

ASUS today, as promised, introduced a new line of ZenFone 8 smartphones, which included two models:

the compact (relatively) ZenFone 8 and the more advanced Zenfone 8 Flip. Let's start with the basic model.

What's special?

This is a small smartphone that willEasy to operate with one hand and fits easily in your pocket. It has a 5.9-inch Samsung AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time for smooth scrolling and clear images. Claimed to be 112% DCI-P3 color gamut, 1000 nits brightness, IP68 water and dust protection, and durable Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection glass.

Despite its compactness, inside the gadgethiding a rather powerful “filling” - a Snapdragon 888 processor, 6, 8 or 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 64 GB of UFS 2.1 storage or 128/256 GB of UFS 3.1, as well as a 4000 mAh battery with support for 30 W charging, WiFi 6E and NFC for contactless payments. The device runs Android 11 with the proprietary ZenUI 8 shell.


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The main camera consists of two modules:64 MP Sony IMX686 sensor with optical stabilization and 12 MP Sony IMX363 ultra-wide-angle lens. On the front there is a 12-megapixel Sony IMX663 camera.

The dimensions of the smartphone are 148×68.5×8.9 mm and the weight is only 169 g.

Price

The new product is already available for pre-order, including in Europe. At first the price tag will be €600, after which it will rise to €700.

By the way, ASUS ZenFone 8 will come to Ukraine.At the start of sales, the version with 8/128 GB can be purchased at a special price of 19,999 UAH instead of 23,999 UAH. Versions with 8/256 GB (24,999 UAH) and 16/256 GB (28,999 UAH) will also be available.

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ASUS presents Zenfone 8 series smartphones with the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor

GOLOVNE

  • Compact and lightweight Zenfone 8.5.9-inch Samsung AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, a system of two cameras based on Sony sensors, a battery with a capacity of 4000 mA per year.
  • Zenfone 8 Flip with original camera.A unique rotating module with three cameras for capturing from any angle, a 6.67-inch full-screen AMOLED display, a battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh.
  • Interface ZenUI&nbsp;8.Standard Android interface with low levels of detail, such as: one-handed touch mode, dark mode, system mode and AudioWizard function.

ASUS Company represents a new, eighth generationFor innovative Zenfone smartphones, the compact 5.9-inch Zenfone 8 model is forced to enter the warehouse and focuses on the 6.67-inch Zenfone 8 Flip.

Flagship toughness

Zenfone&nbsp;8 and Zenfone&nbsp;8 FlipThe latest flagship mobile platform, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, is manufactured using a 5-nanometer process technology. Vaughn demonstrates an increase in processor productivity up to 25% and an increase in robot graphics up to 35% equal to the flagship of the previous generation. nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Triple hour of smartphones working without rechargingprovide a high-capacity battery: 4000 mA year (for Zenfone 8) and 5000 mA year (for Zenfone 8 Flip). The battery charging system has been improved to increase the efficiency of the robotic device, and the new system mode in ZenUI 8 introduces dozens of automatic charging modes to life, which users can easily select according to their needs in order to achieve the maximum ї productivity and more hours of work. It is also possible to manually adjust energy saving parameters.

Impersonable image

Both Zenfone 8 and Zenfone8FlipEquipped with a bright Samsung AMOLED display with a super-smooth touch. Tuned in conjunction with Pixelworks®, a leading image processing company, the displays of new smartphones are characterized by extremely high color fidelity (Delta-E&nbsp; &lt; 1) and support DC Dimming technology[ii]. These displays feature HDR10+ technology, which enhances fine detail in dark scenes. For your fingertips, unlocking devices is simple and intuitive.

Smartphone Zenfone&nbsp;8 may have AMOLED displaySamsung has a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a refresh rate of 1 ms, which ensures a smooth interface and images without any delay. The 112% color coverage of DCI-P3 brings life to video and images, and the brightness of 1000 cd/m2 ensures easy painting in open air. And in order for the display to better preserve its original appearance, it will avoid theft by the new Corning&reg; Gorilla&reg; Glass Victus&trade;.

The Zenfone 8 Flip model is equipped with a full-screen Samsung AMOLED display without vids with a refresh rate of 90 Hz, which boasts bright colors and a responsive response to the dot.

Photocopying of the professional ryvnya

Photography enthusiasts should carefully evaluate the new professional camera systems in Zenfone 8 series smartphones based on Sony sensors.

Dual chamber system in smartphonesZenfone&nbsp;8 helps you take pictures of the greatest value of all minds. The 64-megapixel head camera with a Sony IMX686 sensor offers unprecedented separation, a dual-pixel autofocus system, optical image stabilization and a high level of light sensitivity, which allows you to work without a trace no photographs day or night. An ultra-wide 12-megapixel camera with a Sony IMX363 sensor gives you greater freedom in choosing a composition, as well as efficient macro photography. Clear selfies with a high level of detail are supported by a 12-megapixel front camera with a Sony IMX663 sensor and fast dual-pixel autofocus.

Zenfone&nbsp;8 Flip equipped with innovativea rotating camera that consists of a motorized module and a new system with three cameras, which demonstrates the new capabilities of photography and video recording with a high level of separation, despite the fact that the module is mounted from front to back. The main camera of this model is a 64-megapixel wide-angle camera based on the Sony IMX686 photosensor with dual-pixel phase autofocus to maintain sharp focus on objects, as well as Quad Bayer technology. The other (ultra-wide) camera is equipped with a Sony IMX363 image sensor. This camera supports macro photography with a minimum focusing distance of 4 cm for incredibly clear close-up shots. Third chamber&nbsp;&ndash; This is a telephoto camera that provides 3x optical magnification, optical magnification up to 12 times and smooth transitions between cameras during shooting.

Viglyad, do not stand in front of the yak

Regardless of the platform, smartphoneZenfone 8 has a compact and lightweight body: it is easy to handle and easy to carry. This smartphone, nominated for the prestigious Red Dot 2021 design competition, imitates the aesthetics of a premium class product. The main goal when developing the design of Zenfone 8 was to make the device as easy to use as possible, with one hand. The new One-Hand mode gives you the ability to fully navigate your smartphone with just one thumb. Additionally, the new product is protected from moisture and saws, which meets the IP68 standard.

The design of the Zenfone 8 Flip model has been updated in line with past generations of smartphones with a rotating camera, in order to improve the hand-holding of the handheld device and to preserve the capacity of the battery.

ZenUI 8

The new interface ZenUI&nbsp;8 will includesmoothness, fluidity and lightness in vikoristan. One-Hand mode allows you to effortlessly handle your smartphone with one hand, and Dark mode automatically switches the program to a dark color scheme to change the voltage for vision and improve comfort. The System mode offers a number of profiles that allow you to prioritize productivity and save battery power. The smart button on the side panel gives quick access to actions that are frequently completed. To customize the accents of the sound, the Audio Wizard function is used, which allows you to select one of the audio system operating scenarios that are ideal for a particular type of program (music, movies, games, etc.).