Launch report · Asus
Asus Zenfone 8: The compact SD888 flagship — small phone, no compromises.
SpecEagle Editorial·May 2021·$599·Score 80/100
Zenfone 8 squeezed the SD888, IP68, 120 Hz and a headphone jack into a 5.9", 169 g body at $599. The rare small Android flagship with no real compromises.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.9" AMOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 888
Memory
8 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
64 MP · f/1.8
Battery
4,000 mAh
Weight
169 g
What stands out
- SD888 in a compact 5.9" body.
- IP68 + headphone jack — rare combo.
- 120 Hz + Gorilla Glass Victus.
- Near-stock ZenUI, light 169 g.
What to watch
- SD888 thermals in a small chassis.
- 4,000 mAh modest.
- 30 W charging.
- No telephoto.
The phone it has to beat
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
$1200 · score 89/100