Asus Zenfone 8
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Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Compact design
- Excellent screen
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Powerful performance
- IP68 protection
- Clean software
What to consider
- Software support ended
- Overheating issues
- Average battery life
- Lack of telephoto lens
- Hardware reliability
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 5.9"
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2400
- Display type
- Super AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 120Hz
- Max brightness
- 1100 nits (peak)
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Display
- Screen size
- 5.9"
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2400
- Display type
- Super AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 120Hz
- Max brightness
- 1100 nits (peak)
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
- Processor
- Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
- CPU cores
- Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU
- Adreno 660
- RAM
- 6GB
- AnTuTu score
- 676001 (v8)
Camera
- Main camera
- 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
- Ultra-wide
- 12 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF
- Telephoto
- Not available
- Front camera
- 12 MP, f/2.5, 28mm (standard), 1/2.93", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
- Video
- 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR
Battery
- Capacity
- 4000 mAh
- Charging speed
- 30W wired, PD3.0, 60% in 25 min, 100% in 80 min
- Wireless charging
- No
- Battery life
- Up to 12 hours of web browsing
Connectivity
- 5G
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth
- 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
- NFC
- Yes
- USB
- USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 148 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm
- Weight
- 169 g
- Materials
- Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (GG3), aluminum frame
- Water resistance
- IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Acceptable (C)
from 262,5 €
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Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with Asus Zenfone 8.
Ramdump error (Motherboard failure)
CriticalHardware defect in motherboard soldering or power management.
Overheating
ModerateHigh power consumption of the Snapdragon 888 processor and small form factor.
Screen colour distortion (Black Crush)
MinorAMOLED panel calibration peculiarity.
Proximity sensor inaccuracy
MinorSoftware algorithm or sensor placement under the screen.
Repairs and Parts4/10 iFixit
Battery Replacement
Requires removing the back panel and heating the adhesive.
Screen Replacement
Screen replacement requires removing almost all components from the chassis.
Charging Port Repair
The USB port is on a separate daughterboard, making replacement easier.
Spare parts are available, but screen panels are expensive due to Super AMOLED technology.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
42 kg CO2e
Water Saved
9500 liters
E-Waste Avoided
169 grams
Reused
88%
Recycled
12%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / Refurbed.com calculation model (2025)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
Compactness enthusiast
A user who dislikes huge phones and wants a device that fits in their pocket.
- Small dimensions
- Lightweight
- One-handed mode
Audiophile
A person who prefers wired headphones and high-quality sound without adapters.
- 3.5mm jack
- High-quality DAC
- Stereo speakers
Budget-conscious tech fan
Seeks the best price-performance ratio and is willing to accept older software.
- Low price on the secondary market
- Powerful processor
- High-quality materials
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
LithuaniaYour country
Estonia
Finland
Latvia
Supports all major European 5G frequencies (n1, n3, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n77, n78).
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The Zenfone 9 offers significantly better battery life and cooler operating temperatures thanks to the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip.
| Feature | Asus Zenfone 8 | Asus Zenfone 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | Average | Excellent |
| Processor | SD 888 (heats up) | SD 8+ Gen 1 (efficient) |
| Camera stabilization | Standard OIS | Gimbal stabilizer |
The Zenfone 8 has a larger and faster screen (120Hz vs 60Hz), but the iPhone 13 mini is even more compact and has longer software support.
| Feature | Asus Zenfone 8 | iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Screen refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Headphone jack | Yes | No |
| Software support | Ended | Until 2028+ |
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