Asus Zenfone 8
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- wongwatt
- HKP
- 21 Jun 2021
Z, 19 Jun 2021Who is your service provider? I remember buying another int... moreEE.
It has all the UK bands though.
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- Guddu
- 7k4
- 21 Jun 2021
Shekhar, 20 Jun 2021By the time they will decide to launch in India. World will... moreI agree. Very lousy efforts by Asus india management, seems they dont know what to do. Some Chinese manufacturers will launch small size phones and storm the market by the time Asus India will makeup their mind.
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- jacko
- ptx
- 20 Jun 2021
Me: I finally found this wallpaper that hides the punch-hole cam!
Asus: No.
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- Shekhar
- 7k4
- 20 Jun 2021
By the time they will decide to launch in India. World will move to next level.. Very poor planning by India Leadership team of Asus.. They lost many potential customers and will loose more.. They need to be quick to launch and capitalized on initial euphoria which is created around 8Z.. They either need to play the game or get out.. They are just sitting on fence..
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- chantoine
- Jet
- 19 Jun 2021
RikuRassi, 19 Jun 2021In Finland only a few shops have this phone. I haven't... moreGot mine here :
https://rhinoshield.fr/pages/solidsuit?device=asus-zenfone-8
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- mx0
- 19 Jun 2021
wongwatt, 14 Jun 2021Yes it does, all UK bands are supported. I bought a silver... moreWho is your service provider? I remember buying another international phone and 5g never worked on 3 or O2
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- RikuRassi
- niy
- 19 Jun 2021
In Finland only a few shops have this phone. I haven't seen any advertising yet and all the shops I've visited ahve the phone, but in the backroom. You can buy the phone, but not look nor touch it before. What's the idea of that?
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- Tykkmann
- mF7
- 18 Jun 2021
Does someone know if there exists a site for zenfone 8 where you can order cases? Have seen some cases on eBay, but would like to see if there is a fansite etc.
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- TSN
- 17 Jun 2021
What I'm really impressed with this compact phone is how well-optimized the battery management software. It has a longer battery endurance rating than an equivalent flagship-grade smartphone with a much larger battery. I mean, 88 hours of battery endurance from a 4,000mAh battery? Not many smartphones can do that, even if it runs on stock AOSP UI. That needs seriously good software optimization.
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- 16 Jun 2021
Anonymous, 15 Jun 2021CDMA is 3G technology, which is getting retired anyway. Yo... moreSo, just trying to make sure I understand what I am seeing. The Zenfone 8 will only work on Verizon CDMA-Less? Or will it not work at all?
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- E2W
- 16 Jun 2021
Is this phone have a IR blaster?
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- Qwerty
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- 15 Jun 2021
Anon, 15 Jun 2021Negative! Not available on amazon US and ebay is not a US v... moreIt’s because of our strict government rules and regulations man. Still we can buy the Asus Zenfone 8 from other legit seller websites, you just have to further search on it, don’t be lazy like other Americans do. We’re so damn spoiled here that we want all things yo be available in our country. Not everything is available okay man. And you can always choose to change your telcomm if you really want to buy and use the Asus Zenfone 8, too much excuses… SMH
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- brandy
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- 15 Jun 2021
So overall not bad, but there are 2-3 gremlins that basically ruin the whole phone. And they seem to be related to Proximity fingerprint sensor working together.
Current SW version 30.11.51.60
The BAD
1) Proximity sensor does not work well. Every call that is longer then 2-3min, I accidentally mute myself every f** time. This is unacceptable.
2) Fingerprint sensor gets activated in pocket. I have the pocket mode turned on. So right now the phone called the emergency service. I think the phone got afraid that I will smash it, but when this thing keeps calling in my pocket it should be afraid that I will smash it;P
3) The fingerprint sensor is 80% in normal condition accurate. (Inside normal light) But on direct sunlight I'm lucky if i get my phone opened at all.
4) The battery life. Not great but not a dealbreaker for me. Easy one day usage for me and I only charge up 90% so that is Ok.
5) In the beginning it got warm, but after some SW updates I don't notice it that much.
6) Some apps can not be uninstalled. Netflix, Facebook and some Asus apps
The Good
1) Size. Like someone pointed out the case that comes along is on the slippy side. So if anyone knows is there a frame only case?
2) Buttons, especially volume buttons have create feeling
3) Speakers are loud(er) then my previous phone Nokia 8. And that One is front firing it really helps.
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- 15 Jun 2021
Anonymous, 10 Jun 2021No CDMA - Won't work on VerizonCDMA is 3G technology, which is getting retired anyway. You can go CDMA-less on Verizon. The real problem is that the phone lacks support for LTE band 13, which is crucial to Verizon's 4G network. THAT'S why the phone isn't Verizon-compatible.
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- Anon
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- 15 Jun 2021
Qwerty, 13 Jun 2021Ehem… Hello there! - Amazon and eBay 🤣 Negative! Not available on amazon US and ebay is not a US version and is over 700dollars. That means it will only work with At&t or t-mobile and will not have wifi calling or Volte. Basically they will not be supported in the US until Asus releases a US version which all this time later THEY STILL HAVE NOT DONE! Now for all of you outside the US id be all over this phone but unfortunately for we Americans, we are stuck with Iphones, Samsung or oneplus. That's pretty much all we have. I was just saying that sucks. Why they have not released it here i can't understand.
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- wongwatt
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- 14 Jun 2021
Roger Burgess, 15 May 2021Love to see a phone that finally won't weight a ton in... moreIt's quite a shock I'll tell you!
I came from a Huawei P40 Pro+, not the biggest but plenty heavy, the difference is enormous.
Still adjusting to it over a week later.
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- wongwatt
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- 14 Jun 2021
Anonymous, 16 May 2021Is the case provided in the box a good quality, what do you... moreYes, it's a well designed and solidly made hard case.
It doesn't add much bulk but it isn't the grippiest I've held.
The blue-grey one that comes with the silver version (I bought a silver one) is particularly nice.
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- wongwatt
- nb2
- 14 Jun 2021
Den9r, 17 May 2021Thats true at that price the s21 is a no brainer. It has be... moreExcept Samsung does not have better software.
It has overrated software full of system bloat and duplicate apps that looks like it was designed by a 5 year old.
But if you like it, then go you.
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- wongwatt
- nb2
- 14 Jun 2021
SweeeTy, 23 May 2021Will be available 7 june 21 in France, for 700 €, 128 GB
... moreBecause it's not from an unknown company, has a proper Snapdragon SoC Worldwide and doesn't ship with Samsung's bloatware infested OS?
Those are the reasons I bought one.
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- wongwatt
- nb2
- 14 Jun 2021
reddy123456, 25 May 2021How is the call quality guys? Hearing loads of complaints b... moreNo problems for me on ear or speakerphone, it's had 4 updates since I got it so I'm guessing one of those sorted it.
Then again, I'm in the UK.