Asus Zenfone 8
$316Starting price · USMid-Range2021
8.2
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
5.9"
Display
64MP
Camera
4,000
mAh
16GB
Max RAM
30W
Charging
169g
Weight
Why This Phone
Mid-RangeThe Zenfone 8 offers flagship-level performance in a rare compact form factor. While it lacks advanced camera zoom and wireless charging, its display quality and inclusion of a headphone jack make it a standout value proposition.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera7.5
Performance8.5
Battery6.5
Display8.8
Build8.5
Value9.0
Strengths
Compact ergonomic design
High-performance Snapdragon 888
Excellent 120Hz AMOLED display
Includes 3.5mm headphone jack
Great value for money
Weaknesses
Average battery life
No wireless charging
Limited zoom capabilities
Thermal throttling under load
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