Say hello to the Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip: Asus just unveiled both phones during a virtual product launch, and right away there's a lot to love about these new phones (it's also nice to see the rotating camera on the Zenfone 7 series make a Comes back). Let's start with the Zenfone 8, which with a 5.9-inch screen size matches those of the iPhone 12 mini very well in terms of compactness. This display also has a 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution and an ultra-smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood is the premium Snapdragon 888 processor, and you can get the phone with either 8GB or 16GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage. internal. 5G is on board, as is a battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh. Camera duties are handled by a 64MP + 12MP dual-lens rear camera that has ultra-wide and macro capabilities, and there's a 12MP selfie camera around the front in a punch-hole notch. The phone is IP68 rated for full protection against water and dust, and it can all be yours for a reasonable starting price of $599 (about $725 / £515 / AU$930).
Flipster vibes
Let's move on to the Zenfone 8 Flip, which has the same camera we last saw with the Zenfone 7: the rear camera rotates to sit on top of the main screen when needed, so it doubles as a selfie camera ( and means there is no need for a notch on the screen). Asus says the strong, lightweight metal alloy used for the camera body means it's good for at least 300.000 turns, that's 150 turns per day for 5 years, which should be enough even for mobile photographers, more enthusiastic. Along with the flip mechanism, the camera setup adds an extra lens and 3x optical zoom compared to the Zenfone 8, so this could be the one if photography is a priority. There is also an additional feature called Object Focus, which can automatically align focus with objects in the foreground. The screen size is larger on the Flip model, coming in at 6.67 inches, but the refresh rate drops to 90Hz. There's also a larger battery capacity for a bigger screen: 5000 mAh. All of this at a higher asking price, with the Zenfone 8 Flip starting at $799 (around $970 / £685 / AU$1,240).