Asus Zenfone 8
Updated May 2026
- Network5G / LTE / HSPA
- Display—
- Camera—
- Memory128 GB
- BatteryNon-removable Li-Po
- OSAndroid 11
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The Asus ZenFone 8 and Asus ZenFone 8 Flip are Android-based smartphones designed, developed and manufactured by Asus as part of its Asus ZenFone series. They were announced on 12 May 2021.
Source: spec data adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Key specifications
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, ZenUI |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) |
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB RAM |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB UFS 3.1 |
| Display | 5.9 in, 84.0 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio) / 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio (~446 ppi density) / Super AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 700 nits (HBM), 1100 nits (peak) / Always-on display |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP, f/2.5, 28mm standard, 1/2.93", 1.22μm, dual pixel PDAF / 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Charging | Fast charging 30W |
Design and display
The Asus Zenfone 8 features a modern display measuring approximately 6.x inches. Display details: 5.9 in, 84.0 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio) / 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio (~446 ppi density) / Super AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 700 nits (HBM), 1100 nits (peak) / Always-on display. The handset weighs around 200 g and is built in a Slate form factor.
Performance
Powering the Asus Zenfone 8 is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) system-on-chip. CPU configuration: Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680). Graphics are handled by Adreno 660. It ships with 6GB, 8GB, 12GB, 16GB RAM of RAM. Storage options: 128GB, 256GB UFS 3.1.
Camera
Front-facing camera: 12 MP, f/2.5, 28mm standard, 1/2.93", 1.22μm, dual pixel PDAF / 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps.
Battery and charging
Charging support: Fast charging 30W.
Connectivity
Network support: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G. Connectivity options include 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 / dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC / NFC, FM radio. SIM configuration: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by).
Rating breakdown
Editorial scores per criterion (out of 10).
Full specifications
NETWORK | |
|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
LAUNCH | |
| Status | Available. Released 2021 |
BODY | |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | Slate |
DISPLAY | |
| Type | 5.9 in, 84.0 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio) / 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio (~446 ppi density) / Super AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 700 nits (HBM), 1100 nits (peak) / Always-on display |
PLATFORM | |
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, ZenUI |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680) |
| GPU | Adreno 660 |
MEMORY | |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128GB, 256GB UFS 3.1 |
SELFIE CAMERA | |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.5, 28mm standard, 1/2.93", 1.22μm, dual pixel PDAF / 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
SOUND | |
| Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker, 3.5mm jack |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
COMMS | |
| WLAN | 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 / dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC / NFC, FM radio |
| Bluetooth | 5.x, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| NFC | Yes |
FEATURES | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
BATTERY | |
| Charging | Fast charging 30W |
| Battery Type | Non-removable Li-Po |