• Posted byby Kellen

ASUS Zenfone 8 Arrives in the US Lookin’ Tempting

You may have missed the announcement for the ASUS Zenfone 8 a month ago, because ASUS doesn’t grab the same US hype that others have figured out how to take advantage of. You should take a look at it today, though, since it’s now available and really looking like a solid option.

To recap, the Zenfone 8 features a Snapdragon 888 processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB or 256GB storage (UFS 3.1), and a 5.9″ 1080p AMOLED display at 120Hz. Those few specs alone should put it immediately on your radar. However, there’s more to know like the 4000mAh battery, stereo speakers, IP68 water and dust resistance, 3.5mm headphone jack, WiFi 6, and dual rear cameras (64MP + 12MP). The Zenfone 8 also runs close-to-stock Android 11.

One of the big selling points is the size, as it weighs in at almost the exact same dimensions as the Pixel 5, a phone that I still enjoy to this day because it isn’t a f*cking whale. The Zenfone 8 matches it in size and design, yet puts the Pixel 5 to shame in the specs department.

Oh, it also costs just $599 for the 128GB model, or $699 for the 256GB model. What a package.

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It’s not often that you get to merge personal passions into a professional life, but that’s what Kellen did when he launched Droid Life in 2009. After working years of unsatisfying jobs in the medical and property management fields, he took a risk to try and create an online community while playing with the coolest gadgets on the planet each day, a risk that has turned out to be incredibly rewarding. Outside of Droid Life, Kellen is your typical Portlander who drinks way too much good beer, complains often about the Trail Blazers, and can be found out on the streets for a run, rain or shine.

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12 Comments

  • If I was in the market for a phone this would probably be it. I highly doubt there will be any Android phone this size released later in the year.

  • I’m kinda spoiled with some pixel features even though I kinda want this for the size. I will miss the call holding thing and call screening. Not to mention day 1 updates vs I’m assuming 4-6 months?

    • It sucks that the most exciting thing about this for many of us is the size. 😐 We need more “small” phones in the world.

  • Yeah, it looks real tempting. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a phone that’s basically a slab of hardware between (presumably) two pieces of glass, a dotch, multiple cameras, and a 4000mAh battery.

  • Photo quality is interesting, but don’t Asus phones have trouble with Wifi Calling and VoLTE in the USA? or am i making that up?

    • I’d love to see a poll of users on Tmobile and wifi calling. I’ve only had problems when using it (and I have fast internet and located near router). This includes every pixel phone for past 4 years. I typically turn wifi calling off.

  • Yeah but do the camera’s suck? That is the only thing I can see that would hold me back from buying one. It would need to match at least the Galaxy S20FE.

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