{"id":10425,"date":"2022-03-02T08:14:19","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T08:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/TheNextWeb=1370995"},"modified":"2022-03-02T08:14:19","modified_gmt":"2022-03-02T08:14:19","slug":"asus-zenfone-8z-is-a-ray-of-hope-for-fans-of-compact-phones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=10425","title":{"rendered":"Asus\u2019 Zenfone 8z is a ray of hope for fans of compact phones"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We might not see an iPhone mini this year<\/a> \u2014 and that\u2019s a big blow to fans of compact form factors in phones.<\/p>\n

Luckily though, we don\u2019t have to give up all hope for \u2018mini\u2019 models as Asus has FINALLY launched the Zenfone 8z (Zenfone 8 in global markets) in India. It launched in global markets around May last year. I can say given the country was going through a devastating second wave of COVID-19, the company missing the initial launch window makes sense. But it had many months after that to release the device.<\/p>\n

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I used the 5.9-inch device for months, was mighty was mighty impressed, and wanted to publish the review by the end of 2021. Heck, it would\u2019ve made this list<\/a> as my favorite phone of the year, but Asus India had other plans.<\/p>\n

Now I can finally share my thoughts about the phone. And while it\u2019s no longer a new kid on the block, it\u2019s still worth a look thanks to its combination of solid specs and compact build.<\/p>\n

Before we look at it in detail, here\u2019s the device\u2019s star-studded spec sheet:<\/p>\n

Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Asus Zenfone 8z Specifications<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Screen<\/strong><\/td>\n5.9-inch FHD+ OLED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Refresh rate<\/strong><\/td>\n120Hz(adaptive)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processor<\/strong><\/td>\nQualcomm Snapdragon 888 (Last year’s flagship processor)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n6GB\/8GB\/12GB\/16GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rear camera<\/strong><\/td>\n64-megapixel main sensor with f\/1.8 aperture + 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor with f\/2.2 aperture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Front camera<\/strong><\/td>\n12-megapixel with f\/2.5 aperture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Internal storage<\/strong><\/td>\n128GB\/256GB UFS 3.1 (for faster read and write speeds to open apps and access content quickly)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery<\/strong><\/td>\n4,000mAh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Charging<\/strong><\/td>\n30W fast charging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Software<\/strong><\/td>\nZenUI 8 based on Android 11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Security<\/strong><\/td>\nIn-screen fingerprint sensor; face unlock<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

How compact is this phone?<\/h2>\n

As screen sizes on phones have increasingly expanded in the last few years, it\u2019s hard to call a device \u2018small\u2019. You can probably get away with calling the iPhone 12 mini or iPhone 13 mini small, but things get murky beyond that form factor.<\/p>\n

Asus says that the Zenfone 8 (148 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm) is a compact phone, which is agreeable. But keep in mind that it\u2019s almost the same size as the iPhone 12 (146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm). It fits into the pockets of my jeans easily\u2026 but I\u2019ll admit I might have bigger pants pockets than most users.<\/p>\n

The Zenfone 8 has a rounded aluminum frame that helps in gripping and operating the phone with one hand. The matte glass back gives holding the phone a satisfying feel. Because of these two materials, the phone is closer to the iPhone 12\u2019s weight (169 grams v 164 grams).<\/p>\n

Bonus stuff<\/h2>\n

There are minor design perks with the Zenfone 8; they don\u2019t make the phone exceedingly great, but they sure are nice to have.<\/p>\n

First, any phone that has dual speakers get more points from me. It makes for a more enjoyable experience while watching videos and attending phone calls on speaker mode.<\/p>\n

Second, there\u2019s a headphone jack! While it\u2019s easy to get get a pair of<\/a> wireless earbuds<\/a> now, having a 3.5mm jack makes it easier to gift this phone to people who are used to it.<\/p>\n

\"Rejoice!
<\/i><\/a>Rejoice! There\u2019s a headphone jack.<\/figcaption>