Asus Zenfone 8

Released May 2021

Premium ($600-$800)
Asus Zenfone 8

Summary

Pros

  • Compact dimensions
  • High detail in photos and videos
  • Accurate touch screen response, good for gaming
  • Audio recording performance when using the main camera

Cons

  • Hard to catch moving subjects in photo and video
  • Lack of detail in ultra-wide images
  • Below average audio playback
  • Below average autonomy for its segment, delivering less than 2 days of use in moderate usage
  • Display readability in both indoor and outdoor settings

Scores

Camera
Display
Audio
Battery
116
camera
116th

in Global Ranking

25th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Camera Score i
116
45
Xiaomi Redmi A3
BEST 163
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Sub-scores

Photo i
120
50
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 169
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Bokeh i
60
20
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 85
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Preview i
65
34
Fairphone 4
BEST 93
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Zoom i
87
15
Oppo A77 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Video i
118
31
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 159
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 154

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photos and videos

BEST 138

Lowlight

Photos and videos in lowlight conditions

Tests

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Asus Zenfone 8 camera
115
display
141st

in Global Ranking

33rd

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Display Score i
115
82
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 160
Top score
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Sub-scores

Readability i
100
74
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Color i
125
104
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
BEST 165
Top score
Google Pixel 8
Video i
119
65
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 167
Top score
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Touch i
139
79
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Tests

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Asus Zenfone 8 display
117
audio
125th

in Global Ranking

35th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Audio Score i
117
86
Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
BEST 161
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Sub-scores & Use Cases

Playback i
115
74
Nokia 7.2
BEST 163
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 172

Listening to music

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 161

Watching videos

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 156

Gaming

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

Recording i
121
88
Fairphone 4
BEST 160
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 169

Friends & Family videos

With the smartphone's main camera

BEST 164

Selfie videos

With the smartphone's selfie camera

BEST 158

Concert videos

With the smartphone's main camera

Tests

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Asus Zenfone 8 audio
102
battery
153rd

in Global Ranking

29th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Battery Score i
102
75
Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
BEST 164
Top score
Honor Magic7 Lite

Sub-scores

Autonomy i
93
55
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 197
Top score
Honor Magic7 Lite
Charging i
110
72
Wiko Power U20
BEST 218
Top score
Realme GT Neo 5 (240W)
Efficiency i
115
47
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 154
Top score
Oppo Reno6 5G

Key performances

Battery Life
1 days 21h
Battery Life
0-80% Charge
0h45
0-80% Charge
Full Charge
1h51
Full Charge
after 5-minute charge
3h08 Autonomy
after 5-minute charge
Tests

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Asus Zenfone 8 battery

Specifications

148 x 68.5 x 8.9mm

Dimensions

5G
Dual SIM

Network

Water resistant
IP68

Protection

Wired only

Charging

128/256 GB

Storage

Wide, Ultra-Wide

Main camera
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