Asus
Asus Zenfone 8
RM 1,950.00
Price last checked: 21 Mar 2023. Confirm current price before buying.
Compact flagships aren't common these days, but that's exactly what the Zenfone 8 is built around. It runs on Snapdragon 888 5G, paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, so it holds its own against bigger phones twice its size. The 5.9-inch Super AMOLED screen refreshes at 120Hz and hits up to 1100 nits peak brightness, with HDR10+ support for streaming.
The camera setup keeps it simple: a 64MP main lens with OIS for steadier shots, plus a 12MP ultrawide for wider scenes. There's no telephoto here, but the dual pixel PDAF front camera handles selfies and video calls competently. Asus Zenfone 8 price in Malaysia starts from RM1950.
Battery capacity sits at 4000mAh, backed by 30W fast charging that gets you to 60% in 25 minutes. IP68 water resistance and Gorilla Glass Victus on the front add some durability most compact phones skip. It ships with Android 11 and ZenUI 8, and comes in Obsidian Black or Horizon Silver.
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Full Specifications
| Release | |
|---|---|
| Release Status | Release 2021, May |
| Performance | |
| Processor | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 660 |
| RAM & Storage | 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM |
| External Storage | No |
| OS | Android 11, ZenUI 8 |
| Battery | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable battery Fast charging 30W, 60% in 25 min, 100% in 80 min (advertised) USB Power Delivery 3.0 Reverse charging |
| Screen | |
| Display size | 5.9 inches, 84.0 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio) 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~446 ppi density) |
| Display type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 700 nits (HBM), 1100 nits (peak) |
| Body | |
| Dimension | 148 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 169 g (5.96 oz) |
| Body Type | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Colors | Obsidian Black, Horizon Silver |
| Connectivity | |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Data Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps, 5G |
| Wifi | 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 |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Radio | FM radio (market/region dependent) |
| Sensors | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Camera & Video | |
| Rear Camera | Dual: 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8�m, PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.2, 112?, 14mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4�m, dual pixel PDAF |
| Front Camera | 12 MP, f/2.5, 28mm (standard), 1/2.93", 1.22�m, dual pixel PDAF |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR Selfie: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Audio | |
| Loud Speaker | Yes, with stereo speakers -27.9 LUFS (Good) |
| Sound Jack | Yes 32-bit/384kHz audio |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Asus Zenfone 8 support 5G?
Yes, the Asus Zenfone 8 supports 5G, per its listed network specs: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps, 5G.
How much RAM and storage does the Asus Zenfone 8 have?
The Asus Zenfone 8 comes with 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM.
What's the battery capacity of the Asus Zenfone 8?
The Asus Zenfone 8 has a Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable battery<br>Fast charging 30W, 60% in 25 min, 100% in 80 min (advertised)<br>USB Power Delivery 3.0<br>Reverse charging battery.
Is the Asus Zenfone 8 still available in Malaysia?
Yes, the Asus Zenfone 8 is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Release 2021, May).