Asus Zenfone 8
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- ReptVlad
- pma
- 01 Jun 2021
Dominique, 01 Jun 2021How's the camera performance and the photo quality? I ... moreHey! Unfortunately, can't say a lot about photo and video quality, don't have anything else really with which I could compare it, and don't really shoot photos or videos in general. From the few photos I already took (some documents, or stuff I wanted to share with friends, where quality is not really needed) - looks alright, works fast, but well, you wouldn't expect less from a flagship device.
Document mode is nice inclusion in the default camera app, previously I used some additional software like office lens (which, to be fair, also tried to convert it to actual word document, which could be useful sometimes).
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- Kiza
- sw3
- 01 Jun 2021
ReptVlad, 31 May 2021I live in Europe and own the device, and no, it doesn'... moreActually there were texts about it, and yes, manufactures indeed disabling fm radio, because, for example, lg flagships always had it enabled(reason i stick with lg), even some rog phones(maybe still)have it, while other phones with same snapdr from 800 series disabled it, even was said that American and Chinese samsung phones had fm radio because snapdragon have fm chip, and because of that, Europe samsung didn't have it, as exynos chipset never had fm chip(talking about samsung phones before they get rid of 3.5 jack, so last one was galaxy s10 with snapdr had fm radio while exynos didn't). On other hand, there was this nextradio promoting, which is one and only(for now)app of its kind, which unlocking fm chip in phones if it's possible
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/unlock-the-secret-fm-tuner-in-your-android-phone/
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- Dominique
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- 01 Jun 2021
ReptVlad, 31 May 2021So, got the first issue with my phone - it randomly vibrate... moreHow's the camera performance and the photo quality? I would like to buy this one though I'm still adamant to replace my Mate 20. Thanks in advance for the response.
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- Dominique
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- 01 Jun 2021
regs, 30 May 2021Good size, but camera is mediocre. 1/2.55" wide angle ... moreHave you already tried it especially the cameras?
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- Anonymous
- StU
- 01 Jun 2021
I have this phone and the reviews are pretty much spot on. It's a nice size, the screen is sharp and colorful, the software is clean stock Android but with a few Asus bolt-ons for further personalisation. The haptic feedback is surprisingly good for a phone in this price bracket.
I think they should've used the SD865 or 870 as the SD888 is too power-hungry for a phone of this size/battery capacity. The phone's endurance is average (I get around 4.5 SOT). Also the fingerprint scanner isn't the most accurate but face detection works well.
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- ReptVlad
- pma
- 31 May 2021
Kiza, 31 May 2021Does it have fm radio(in Europe)? If not, can it be enabled... moreI live in Europe and own the device, and no, it doesn't have FM radio, neither by default nor using nextradio apk (it says something about software not being there).
Maybe there are some other apps that could work, but there's a possibility that the phone just doesn't have the required hardware for it, because let's be real, there's no logic behind putting it there and disabling it on a software level just for the specific regions like Europe, at least I don't know any restrictions that would prohibit such chip from being used here, and it's not a type of thing where they'd put it everywhere and you'll just need to pay more to unlock it (like some car manufacturers do, for example).
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- Kiza
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- 31 May 2021
Does it have fm radio(in Europe)? If not, can it be enabled through apk nextradio?
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- Anonymous
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- 31 May 2021
Anonymous, 31 May 2021I had been waiting this phone ever since it launched. Why t... moreAre you living on some different planet? Aren't you aware that many states are facing a lockdown in India?
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- ReptVlad
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- 31 May 2021
So, got the first issue with my phone - it randomly vibrates xD
Basically, it vibrates from time to time, while seemingly nothing happens, no notifications or anything (btw I've turned off vibration for notifications anyway).
Not that it impacts the experience, just a bit annoying when it lays on a table and vibrates it.
Also, seen some commentary about USB version, USB here is ok, it's USB Type-C 2.0, not just USB 2.0 (yes, apparently Type-C has it's own versions too), and speeds are ok here, 1.33 GB video file transfers back and forth to PC in about 34-35 seconds (measured with a stopwatch).
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- Dominique
- IV8
- 31 May 2021
Anonymous, 25 May 2021Like a swan that's had its wings cruelly clipped, this... moreJust wondering if you based all those "bad" things on actual Zenfone 8 on hand.
FYI, even iPhone 11 Pro Max is better than iPhone 6S Pro. Got it?
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- Anonymous
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- 31 May 2021
I had been waiting this phone ever since it launched. Why this delay in bringing the phone in India? This delay is forcing to buy other brands.
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- regs
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- 30 May 2021
SM25, 29 May 2021I don't follow Asus phones but this is really somethin... moreGood size, but camera is mediocre. 1/2.55" wide angle camera, midrange main camera and no telephoto. They could make good 14 mm 1/1.5" to 1/1.1" camera and 80 mm telephoto.
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- Ronin
- XNA
- 30 May 2021
I have waited for this phone from the date of pre introduction in India. Now, I was frustrated on waiting for long time and going to buy galaxy note series. I wish, Asus can follow the Sony mobile brand by stopping their mobile sales in India instead of fooling the customers.
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- Anonymous
- 3PE
- 30 May 2021
Any issues with the signal reception on 4G or 5G???
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- SM25
- nUk
- 29 May 2021
I don't follow Asus phones but this is really something promising. Compact dimensions, the latest SD888 chipset, everything smooth and fast, great display, audio quality, for reasonable price. Even cameras are good considering specifications, just pitty there's ultra wide instead of telephoto.
But in my opinion better solution would be SD 870 instead of SD888, it would be enough for ZEN UI, which is practically stock Android, plus it would affect the battery in higher endurance.
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- Kedar284
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- 29 May 2021
javieralreves, 29 May 2021what's the problem with 5G?He just wants it cheap by getting 4G only as 5g coverage is not widespread (or non existent)
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- javieralreves
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- 29 May 2021
Mominur rahman, 26 May 2021This phone is perfect But its only 5g varientwhat's the problem with 5G?
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- Minecraft
- mFk
- 29 May 2021
Anonymous, 25 May 2021Like a swan that's had its wings cruelly clipped, this... moreEveryone disagrees with your comment.
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- Minecraft
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- 29 May 2021
Annie, 27 May 2021Yeah 10000 mAp battery would be exaggerating but a 4500 or ... moreYou don't know he was joking?
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- Anonymous
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- 29 May 2021
NixxxoN, 28 May 2021It's inferior to S21 in camera department. Software al... moreNope man asus probably is the best software I have use,I have max m2 non pro but still buttery smooth no hiccup at all and doesn't have problem for me atleast