Asus ZenFone 8 Flip

Asus Zenfone 8 has already made a few notable appearances on the internet in the run-up to its release. Finally, the series was unveiled by the Asus brand during a virtual event, in which two new smartphones surfaced for the Global audience. Among the two devices, one highlighted the compactness, while the other features a flagship rotating camera setup. Yes, Asus Zenfone 8 Flip is the latest flagship device with a Flip camera and comes powered by the one and only Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset. There are other interesting specs as well, so check out all the sections in order to know more about the Asus ZenFone 8 Flip.

Asus Zenfone 8 Flip Price in India

Asus ZenFone 8 Flip carries a price tag of EUR 799 (Rs. 71,000) for the lone 8GB + 256GB storage variant. It is currently available for pre-orders in Europe and Taiwan in Galactic Black and Glacier Silver colour options. Details about its Indian pricing and availability are yet to be revealed.

Asus Zenfone 8 Flip has got a 6.67-inch large screen. The Super AMOLED display features 1080p resolution along with a 90Hz refresh rate, though there should have been 120Hz. The other features include support for HDR10+, Delta-E<1 colour accuracy and 1000nits of peak brightness. The display comes protected with the Corning Gorilla Glass 6 and features DC Dimming technology.

Asus Zenfone 8 Flip has got a 6.67-inch large screen. The Super AMOLED display features 1080p resolution along with a 90Hz refresh rate, though there should have been 120Hz. The other features include support for HDR10+, Delta-E<1 colour accuracy and 1000nits of peak brightness. The display comes protected with the Corning Gorilla Glass 6 and features DC Dimming technology.

Asus Zenfone 8 Flip comes with the same processor as the Zenfone 8. Yes, there is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset in this device for offering great performance along with the Adreno 660 GPU. There is a single 8GB RAM option along with a 256GB internal storage option.

It’s built on Zenfone UI, which is very similar to Stock Android and has a similar feel. In terms of connectivity, the Asus Zenfone 8 Flip supports 5G and comes equipped with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2, ensuring that the smartphone is well-equipped.

Since Asus is known for its audio and speaker quality, the Asus Zenfone 8 Flip comes equipped with dual stereo speakers with Dirac HD Sound. Since the Flip version has a larger screen than the Asus Zenfone 8, the multimedia experience would be more engaging.

Speaking of the camera, it is the main attraction of this smartphone as well as the selling point. Asus Zenfone 8 Flip has got a triple camera setup that flips and becomes a selfie camera as well. The camera setup comprises a 64MP main sensor, followed by a 12MP ultra-wide lens and an 8MP 3X telephoto zoom lens. With this configuration, the camera setup becomes the major advantage of the Asus Zenfone 8 Flip. However, one thing that is missing here in comparison to the Zenfone 8 camera setup is the OIS feature. You can record videos up to 8K resolution at 30fps.

The camera features include Object Focus, Hyper Steady mode, Free Zoom, Wind Filter and Mic Focus.

While the Asus Zenfone 8 features a 4000 mAh battery, Asus Zenfone 8 Flip comes with a 5000 mAh battery, with 30W fast charging support. The battery according to the company promises 2 days of nonstop usage and comes with new system mode optimization and power-saving technology.

There are certain specs justifying the given price tag, like the Flip camera system, powerful processor along an excellent battery section. However, there are few things that should have been higher like the refresh rate, which is just 90Hz and the RAM should have been 12Gb at least if no 16GB. So, if you are fascinated by a new design and you are ready to compromise with the bulkiness of this smartphone, then you can wait for its Indian launch, otherwise, you can look for something else.