ASUS Zenfone 8 (8GB)
128 GB, Obsidian Black, 5.92", Dual SIM, 64 Mpx, 5G
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Compact and well finished
Pro
- Compact
- Great finish
- Very good photos
- Fast and smooth
- Fast charging
- Great screen
Contra
- Perfectible autonomy
Finally a powerful yet handy device
When this device was announced I knew it would end up with me as I had been looking for a handy device with good performance for a long time. iPhone 12 Mini I didn't want as I'm not an iPhone fan although they are very good devices too.
Had the Zenfone 6 before and when that gave up the ghost a Motorola G8 Power. But both were too big for me. On top of that, the Motorola has poor wifi performance.
The Zenfone 8 is 95 percent one-handed operation (Depending on the size of your hands).
Unfortunately, no card slot, which is why I went with the 256GB version.
Quality of photos has surprised me, but so far only in daylight.
I always say if I want good photos I'll take the RX100, but with the Zenfone I'll probably go without more often.
Image composition and flow very smooth.
Charges quickly.
Has face detection, which is not in Digitec's specs.
Pleasant weight.
Absolutely recommendable at the moment.
Addendum
After the phone is now for two weeks with me in operation and some trial and error betr. battery life I have adjusted the following settings and thereby almost doubled the runtime.
5G turned off. I do not need in everyday life, because 4G is fast enough. When using it as a hotspot, I turn it back on.
Fingerprint scanner turned off: Since I carry the phone in my pocket and don't have a cover on the protector, it keeps trying to scan the fingerprint. Why I do not know.
System modes Ultra-sustainable selected (without background sync restriction and dark color scheme).
Runs everything smoothly with these settings as I don't do any big games etc.
And therefore another buy recommendationPro
- Fast
- Loads quickly
- Very good screen
- Size
- Many settings for power consumption
- Face recognition
- Reliable fingerprint sensor
- Photo quality (only tested during the day)
Contra
- Relatively short runtime despite 4000 mA/h
- No memory card
- 5G and fast WLAN
This review was created for a different variant: Zenfone 8 (8GB) (256 GB, Obsidian Black, 5.92", Dual SIM, 64 Mpx, 5G)
Perfect size
First to the battery life and for me an important criterion: After I read some negative posts about it, my expectations were not too high. But as a little user (per day about 2h on-screen time and 1h music) you manage two days with the setting "dynamic" (flight mode overnight). With "permanent" or "ulta-haltbar" is even more in it.
128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM are completely sufficient. The performance is very good, as is the workmanship. I have not yet tested the camera extensively. However, I am satisfied with the pictures taken so far.
Only the posts on the net about "ramdump" detract from the otherwise very good overall impression. In the official ASUS forum ZenTalk, users report again and again that their Zenfone 8 has suddenly given up the ghost. The repair (supposedly a replacement of the motherboard) is currently the only solution to this problem. You can only hope that it does not catch you - and as a tip: When buying the "Express Exchange Service" from Digitec and always make nice backups.Pro
- Handy and compact
- Very good performance
- 120Hz screen
- Battery life (exceeded expectations)
- 3.5mm jack
Contra
- Danger through ramdump issue
Top
Pro
- All the Top Specs in a one hand smartphone
- Snapdragon 888
- 16gb Ram
- Very good Camera
- 256 GB hard drive
- Dont know better then this, perhaps the design could be better
This review was created for a different variant: Zenfone 8 (16GB) (256 GB, Obsidian Black, 5.92", Dual SIM, 64 Mpx, 5G)
Very handy and fast
This review was created for a different variant: Zenfone 8 (8GB) (256 GB, Obsidian Black, 5.92", Dual SIM, 64 Mpx, 5G)
Top smartphone
Back does not quite correspond to the price, but is grippy
Pro
- fast
- as described
- pleasant size
Contra
- runtime (for me) too short
A good compromise
Pro
- Works well
- LineageOS compatible
- Compact (although larger than the iPhone 12)
Contra
- No SD memory slot
- Battery difficult to change
- The jack no longer works after a few months
- The battery drains quickly
This review was created for a different variant: Zenfone 8 (8GB) (256 GB, Obsidian Black, 5.92", Dual SIM, 64 Mpx, 5G)
Good mobile phone
Pro
- Processor
This review was created for a different variant: Zenfone 8 (8GB) (256 GB, Obsidian Black, 5.92", Dual SIM, 64 Mpx, 5G)
Powerful smartphone, compact size
Compact and powerful smartphone, which makes it very nice to use. They have provided options to limit and schedule battery charging to extend its life, which is a very good idea.
The only negative for me is the under-screen fingerprint reader, with optical technology, which is a bit outdated nowadays.</desc><pro>Perfect size</pro><pro>Powerful processor</pro><pro>Advanced battery managementPro
- Perfect size
- Powerful processor
- Advanced battery management</desc><pro>./pro><pro>IP68 waterproof
Contra
- Optical fingerprint reader
Outstanding.
Pro
- Workmanship and feel
- Screen: Resolution and brightness
- Performance
- Battery life, charging speed
Top cell phone
Am very happy with the phone. Has excellent performance, great display and audio for gaming. Only battery could be better, but does not matter for me because I can usually charge somewhere. Wireless charging not included, but not so bad thanks to Hypercharge.
Pro
- Great performance
- Can be operated with one hand
- 3.5mm port
- Great display and audio boxes
Contra
- Wireless Charging
- Battery
I love it
After retiring my Sony Xperia XZ compact, I'm happy to have found a super cool compact smartphone in the form of the Asus Zenfone 8, whose performance is convincing across the board: it's super fast, the battery lasts forever, the screen is brilliant, the sound is powerful and the operation is perfect. Only the camera is perhaps not exactly the super hit, but what the heck.
This review was created for a different variant: Zenfone 8 (16GB) (256 GB, Obsidian Black, 5.92", Dual SIM, 64 Mpx, 5G)
Good device
I am satisfied with the device. Only the battery life leaves something to be desired thanks to the power-hungry processor. Otherwise top
Pro
- Performance
- Good camera
Contra
- Battery life
This review was created for a different variant: Zenfone 8 (8GB) (256 GB, Obsidian Black, 5.92", Dual SIM, 64 Mpx, 5G)
Best compact smartphone
Pro
- Speed
- Looks
- Screen
- Ergonomics
- Charger
- Compact size
Contra
- Battery just enough for normal use (no games)
- Lack of accesories in the market
Quick
Pro
- Quick
- Faster
- Asus Zenfone 8
- Camera very good
- Size Perfect for one hand
Contra
- Nothing so far...
This review was created for a different variant: Zenfone 8 (16GB) (256 GB, Horizon Silver, 5.92", Dual SIM, 64 Mpx, 5G)
Small and very powerful Android phone
Good price / performance ratio
Pro
- Format (under 6")
- Processor (Snap888)
- Display (120Hz)
- Dual SIM
Contra
- Gets very warm during long use
- 4000 mAh battery ok, but could be better
- No SD support
This review was created for a different variant: Zenfone 8 (16GB) (256 GB, Horizon Silver, 5.92", Dual SIM, 64 Mpx, 5G)
Simply fantastic
Pro
- Ideal dimensions
- Perfect weight
- Top of the range performance and Soc
- Excellent display
- Impeccable phone reception
Contra
- Battery life
- Spartan design
This review was created for a different variant: Zenfone 8 (16GB) (256 GB, Horizon Silver, 5.92", Dual SIM, 64 Mpx, 5G)
But hello
Can only recommend it. Colleague has already bought one too.
Pro
- Very fast
- Good processing quality
- Easy to use
- Software to integrate data from old phone easily
Contra
- No
Zenfone 8, 16 ram, 256 go
This is my first Asus phone, but I just didn't want a phone bigger than my old samsung S8, and the Samsung S21 was even bigger and more expensive, without having 16gb of RAM, the Asus screen is narrower 68.5 vs 71.2 for the S8, it's barely wide enough, that's my only downside.
For the battery life, with my use, it lasts largely the day, I do not use it much to play, mainly consultations of web pages and phonesPro
- Very handy
- charges quickly despite the lack of wireless charger
- fast loading of attachments
- with 256 GB no need for additional memory card
This review was created for a different variant: Zenfone 8 (16GB) (256 GB, Obsidian Black, 5.92", Dual SIM, 64 Mpx, 5G)
Very good phone
Pro
- Small
- Good specs
- Charges fast
Contra
- No SD slot
- Battery does not last long
This review was created for a different variant: Zenfone 8 (16GB) (256 GB, Obsidian Black, 5.92", Dual SIM, 64 Mpx, 5G)
Small nervous
Pro
- Very fast with SnapDragon 888
- Mega cool look in grey
- Compact with a large screen
- Quick charge
- Holds particularly well in the hand
- Sublime screen
- Smooth and intuitive software overlay
- The price for what it comes with
- Fits easily into a trouser pocket
Contra
- No wireless charging
- A 2nd profile or guest profile cannot be created
- No secure folder for private applications
This review was created for a different variant: Zenfone 8 (8GB) (256 GB, Horizon Silver, 5.92", Dual SIM, 64 Mpx, 5G)
A powerful compact mobile phone
Pro
- Handy
- Powerful
- Good screen
Contra
- The battery could be bigger
This review was created for a different variant: Zenfone 8 (16GB) (256 GB, Obsidian Black, 5.92", Dual SIM, 64 Mpx, 5G)
Best phone tested
Pro
- Small size
- Snapdragon 888 Flagship
- 256Gb and 16Gb TOP
- Fast and lag-free operating system and responsiveness
- Excellent display with many management options
- Excellent audio performance. Dual DAC Hi-Fi and 3.5mm jack
- 5G and Wi-Fi very fast
Contra
- Battery life a bit poor when you stress the terminal
This review was created for a different variant: Zenfone 8 (16GB) (256 GB, Obsidian Black, 5.92", Dual SIM, 64 Mpx, 5G)
Super successful compression to a handy format
Reallyj successful compression of all important features on handy, lightweight format without loss of functionality.
Love it at first sight!Pro
- Screen Res and Brightness
- Speed (Snapdragon 888)
- Asus UI very simple and clear
- Size(fits in your pocket)
- Qualitatively very well built, stable
Contra
- Camera is not top but makes good shots
- Battery due to size not too durable
This review was created for a different variant: Zenfone 8 (16GB) (256 GB, Obsidian Black, 5.92", Dual SIM, 64 Mpx, 5G)
Fast, small, light, no-nonsense.
Only had the device running for 2 days, so I haven't tested everything yet.
The device is surprisingly small and light.
The fingerprint sensor is very reliable.
Android is almost "pure" - no nonsense.
Display is really first class.
Charges relatively fast, very good endurance.
The camera I have not yet tested properly.Pro
- Small
- powerful
- Relatively inexpensive
- Fingerprint sensor
Contra
- No memory card slot
Positive first impression
I got myself the 16GB version. A smartphone with top features in a handy size, which is exactly what I wanted.
Pro
- Size is ideal
- Very fast
Contra
- none found so far
This review was created for a different variant: Zenfone 8 (16GB) (256 GB, Obsidian Black, 5.92", Dual SIM, 64 Mpx, 5G)
Good mobile with a few drawbacks
Pro
- Size
- Price / Performance
Contra
- Finger scanner reacts poorly
- Camera, in low light conditions
Top, especially not so extremely large.
Pro
- Handy
Small smartphone with good performance
Pro
- Relatively compact
Excellent
Pro
- Battery
- Performance
- Dimension
This review was created for a different variant: Zenfone 8 (16GB) (256 GB, Obsidian Black, 5.92", Dual SIM, 64 Mpx, 5G)
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