TL;DR: ASUS Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip are available for pre-order in the Philippines. Price starts at Php 34,995.
The ASUS Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip are coming to the Philippines. Pre-orders start on May 14, 2021.
The ASUS Zenfone 8 is a compact phone with a 5.9-inch AMOLED display. Inside, the phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G processor with 8GB + 128GB and 16GB + 256GB variants.
Surprisingly, the Zenfone 8 has two rear cameras with a 64MP main backed by a flagship Sony IMX686 sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide with a Sony IMX363 sensor. At the front, there’s a 12MP snapper for selfies.
The rest of the specs include an in-display fingerprint scanner, dual speakers, Wi-Fi 6, and a 4000mAh battery with 30W fast charging.
Next, we have the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip. The phone’s highlight feature is its motorized Flip Camera with a 64MP main shooter with a Sony IMX686, a 12MP ultra-wide, and an 8MP telephoto.
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Like the vanilla Zenfone 8, the Zenfone 8 Flip is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The rest of the specs include an in-display fingerprint scanner, USB-C, dual cameras, and a 5000mAh battery with 30W fast charging.
Price and Availability
- ASUS Zenfone 8 8GB + 128GB: Php 34,995
- ASUS Zenfone 8 16GB + 256GB: Php 39,995
- ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip 8GB + 256GB: Php 39,995
ASUS Zenfone 8 series will be available for pre-orders starting May 14, 2021, at official ASUS Concept Stores, and accredited online and offline shops.
Pre-order registrants will receive a free Rhinoshield Solidsuit Hardcase and a JBL Go 3 alongside the model of choice. For further details on the mechanics and the participating shops, visit http://bit.ly/Zenfone8Series.
ASUS Zenfone 8 specs
- Display: 5.9-inch Super AMOLED Display, 2400 x 1080, 120Hz Refresh Rate, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, 112% DCI-P3, 107% NTSC, 151.9 sRGB
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
- RAM: 8GB/12GB RAM
- Storage: 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 Storage
- Rear Cameras: 64MP Main, Sony IMX686 + 12MP Ultra-wide, Sony IMX363, Dual Cameras
- Front Camera: 12MP Selfie Camera, Dual Pixel Sensor
- Network: 5G, 4G LTE, Dual SIM
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
- Others: In-display Fingerprint Scanner, USB-C, Dual Speakers with Dirac HD Sound, FM Radio
- OS: ZenUI 8, Android 11
- Battery: 4000mAh Battery, 30W Quick Charge
ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip specs
- Display: 6.67-inch Super AMOLED Display, 2400 x 1080, 90Hz Refresh Rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
- RAM: 8GB RAM
- Storage: 256GB UFS 3.1 Storage
- Cameras: 64MP Main, Sony IMX686 + 12MP Ultra-wide + 8MP Telephoto, Triple Cameas
- Network: 5G, 4G LTE, Dual SIM
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
- Others: In-display Fingerprint Scanner, USB-C, Dual Speakers with Dirac HD Sound, FM Radio
- OS: Android 11
- Battery: 5000mAh Battery, 30W Quick Charge