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12 GB / 256 GB / Global · Launched May 2021
Overview
NeoScore
6.6
#1150 of 6246
- Design & display
- 8.3
- Performance & hardware
- 7.2
- Camera
- 7.4
- Connectivity
- 7.1
- Battery & charging
- 4.0
Strengths
- Its 120 Hz, 446 ppi display is among the best of its time for refresh rate and pixel density.
- At 169 g, it weighs less than most phones of its time.
- The rear main camera's 64 MP resolution and 1/1.7-inch sensor are better than most phones of its time on those specifications.
Weak points
- Its 4,000 mAh battery has less capacity than most phones of its time.
- Display
- 5.9″Super AMOLED1,080 × 2,400 px120 Hz
- Design
- 169 g68.5 mm148 mm8.9 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 888Octa-Core16 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 891,700Better than 90% of phones
- Battery
- 4,000 mAh30 W
- Cameras
- 64 Mpx · f/1.812 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 12 Mpx · f/2.5
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 11
Editorial report
Asus Zenfone 8 12 GB / 256 GB / Global technical sheet
The Asus Zenfone 8 suits anyone looking for a compact, light phone with a standout display; its main trade-off is a battery with less capacity than most phones of its time. The 5.9-inch Super AMOLED display keeps the format compact, while its 120 Hz refresh rate and 446 ppi are among the best of its time for those specifications. At 169 g, it weighs less than most phones launched around the same time, and it has IP68 protection against water and dust.
The rear main camera pairs 64 MP resolution with a 1/1.7-inch sensor, both better than most phones of its time on those specifications. It includes optical image stabilization and records video up to 8K at 24 fps; the ultrawide camera has 12 MP. A Snapdragon 888 and 8 GB of RAM in this configuration accompany an AnTuTu score of 891,700, placing the hardware among the best of its time. Connectivity includes 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, NFC and dual Nano-SIM, and connectivity is also among the best of its time.
The 4,000 mAh battery has less capacity than most, while 30 W fast charging is typical. This configuration has 128 GB of storage; the phone is also sold with other memory configurations, up to 256 GB of storage and 16 GB of RAM. With a NeoScore of 6.5, the Zenfone 8 is a compelling fit for buyers who prioritize a compact build, a high-density display and versatile cameras, and can accept its lower battery capacity.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
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Selected variant
12 GB / 256 GB / Global
Design & display
8.3
- Display Technology Super AMOLED
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 446 ppi
- 9.2
- Peak Display Brightness 1,100 nits
- 8.3
- Display Features Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, HDR10, DCI-P3, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display, Color LED Notifications
- 7.0
- Weight 169 g
- 9.1
- Resistance Features IP68
- 8.5
- Usable Surface 82.9 %
- 7.4
- Body Thickness 8.9 mm
- 6.2
Performance & hardware
7.2
- AnTuTu Score 891,700
- 4.5
- RAM Capacity 16 GB
- 9.1
- Storage Type UFS 3.1
- 7.5
- Processor Process Size 5 nm
- 7.8
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.84 GHz
- 7.4
- RAM Type LPDDR5
- 8.0
Camera
7.4
- Sensor Size 1/1.7″
- 6.3
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 64 Mpx
- 8.0
- Camera Features Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Manual Focus, Touch Focus, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Manual Exposure, Manual Shutter Speed, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse, RAW Capture, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Continuous Shooting, LED Flash, 4K Video, 8K Video
- 10.0
Connectivity
7.1
- Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, ANT+
- 2.5
- Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E
- 8.5
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
- 7.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
- 10.0
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.5
Battery & charging
4.0
- Battery Capacity 4,000 mAh
- 5.9
- Fast Charge Power 30 W
- 5.5
- Battery Features Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 8.34
- Performance & hardware
- 7.21
- Camera
- 7.37
- Connectivity
- 7.13
- Battery & charging
- 4.04
- NeoScore rank
- #1150 / 6246
Asus
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
- Processor Process Size
- 5 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 660
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.84 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 891,700
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,317
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 3,421
- CPU Description
- Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-X1 at 2.84 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz.
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- Expandable Storage
- No
- AnTuTu version
- v10
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, Silver, Grey
- Body Thickness
- 8.9 mm
- Body Width
- 68.5 mm
- Body Height
- 148 mm
- Weight
- 169 g
- Usable Surface
- 82.9 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- Waterproof Depth
- 1.5 m
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 30 W
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,100 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 5.9″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,400 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 446 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Display Features
- Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, HDR10, DCI-P3, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display, Color LED Notifications
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Under Display
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor
Software
- Operating System
- Android 11
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 11
- Direct OS Updates
- No
- Google Services
- Yes
- Widevine L1
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Cellular Bands
- 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, AVRCP, HID, OPP
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
- Connectivity Features
- 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, ANT+
- USB Version
- USB 2.0
- Max. download speed
- 7,500 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 3,000 Mbps
Audio
- Microphone Count
- 3
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, HID, OPP
Technical
- Model numbers
- ZS590KS, ZS590KS-2A007EU, I006D
Zenfone 8
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear Main Camera
- Sensor Features
- Back-Illuminated Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX686
- Resolution
- 64 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.7″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Back-Illuminated Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX686
- Resolution
- 64 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.7″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Video
- Video Recording
- 8K at 24 fps, 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 4K at 120 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, 720p at 480 fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 480 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- Dual LED
- Flash LED Count
- 2 LEDs
Features
- Camera Features
- Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Manual Focus, Touch Focus, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Manual Exposure, Manual Shutter Speed, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Time-Lapse, RAW Capture, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Continuous Shooting, LED Flash, 4K Video, 8K Video
Rear Ultrawide Camera
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS BSI
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.55″
- Pixel Size
- 1.4 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX363 Exmor RS
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS BSI
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.55″
- Pixel Size
- 1.4 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Front Camera
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX663
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.93″
- Pixel Size
- 1.22 µm
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX663
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.93″
- Pixel Size
- 1.22 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.5
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14Variant details
- Memory
- 12 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- Global
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