Asus Zenfone 8 Flip
Specifications
Secondary Camera: Flip-up
Pricecompare
Average of 24 scores (from 36 reviews)
Reviews for the Asus Zenfone 8 Flip
The Zenfone 8 Flip comes with powerful hardware and a well-equipped camera. The fact that the latter can be flipped to the front is also a special highlight. We will find out what Asus' smartphone does in everyday use in our review.
Source: DxOMark
The Asus Zenfone 8 Flip has the largest battery capacity (5000 mAh) in this comparison. Coming with a 30W charger, it has the same global score as the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Exynos); but both the Asus and Samsung devices come in behind the OnePlus 9, thanks to its outstanding charging experience and better efficiency. The table below shows the battery capacity, tested charger, display type and resolution, and processor specifications for all three of these Premium devices. The Asus Zenfone 8 Flip does not offer a very good charging experience, but provides more than 2 days of autonomy with moderate use.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/21/2021
Source: DxOMark
Asus continues to push the design envelope with its Zenfone smartphones in 2021. The standard Zenfone 8 launched as a super-compact flagship and is now joined by the larger “Flip” model, featuring Asus’s innovative motorized flip camera solution. Basic phone specs on the 8 Flip remain top-end, boasting a Snapdragon 888 chipset running Android 11; 5G connectivity; and a large 6.67-inch, 2400 x 1080-pixel AMOLED display with a 90 Hz refresh rate.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/27/2021
Source: Irish Mirror
This phone is priced similarly to the OnePlus 9 and arguably offers a better camera system and a superior battery. You get a 6.67in AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 888 chipset, 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and that awesome 5000mAh battery. That’s a lot of bang for your buck. It’s less expensive than iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Mini, two of the only handsets that offer superior performance and speed. And it’s considerably less expensive than 2021 Android flagships such as OPPO Find X3 Pro, OnePlus 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/17/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: OI Spice Tech News
The Asus Zenfone 8 Flip smartphone is a decent smartphone. If you can afford a high price, this phone would be your best choice. If you want to get a good deal, there’s no argument about it. It offers lots of great features like a fantastic screen, brilliant processor, and long enough battery life, and ready for the future 5g support. The innovative flip camera is enough to surprise your neighbors. It is hard to find a better alternative. Asus has a big name so you can expect quality from this phone. But if you want an alternative option you can check the Axon 30 Ultra smartphone.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/04/2021
Source: NLT
And finally, the price at RM2999. Oof, I think it’s a pretty okay price but the price gap between the Zenfone 8 Flip and the compact Zenfone 8 is quite justifiable – just that I think ASUS placed too many eggs into the Zenfone 8 basket. It’s still a good phone as it is right now – but having OIS could bring the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip to perfection. I’m very salty that the fact that there’s no OIS.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/30/2021
Source: Tech Advisor
The ability to access all three rear-facing cameras on the front of the display is great too, particularly for those that shoot vlogs and take high-quality selfies. There is an issue though; it seems Asus doesn’t want the ZenFone 8 Flip to steal the spotlight from the smaller ZenFone 8. The 8 Flip features a lower display refresh rate and less RAM, and it doesn’t offer any kind of water resistance, optical image stabilisation or a 3.5mm headphone jack – all features of the standard model. The 8 Flip remains tempting, but the decision to ‘clip its wings’ means it can’t truly compete with some of the best flagships out there. It really comes down to whether you want that motorised camera or not.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Unbox
The ASUS ZenFone 8 Flip is a great flagship for anyone looking for a high-performance device that won’t break the bank in the Philippines. If you’re willing to look past the quirky motorized flip camera then there’s plenty of things to love about this flagship device. Our review for the ASUS ZenFone 8 Flip in the Philippines confirms that it’s a great flagship phone if you’re looking for a device that has powerful internals as well as a big, gorgeous, notch-less screen. While it doesn’t have niceties like wireless charging or IP protection, it’s still a great deal considering how much it is.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/02/2021
Source: Pokde
The ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip is priced at RM2999, which is a pretty interesting. In practice, it is a great device, especially if you plan on shooting a lot of vlogs, where the flipping camera will come in handy. The 8K30 selfie video capability is not common at all, so that’s where the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip has an upper hand. The software user experience of the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip is also quite nice, with truly useful features, instead of just cramming everything and the kitchen sink into it and calling it a day. There are quite a few areas where it doesn’t quite match the competition though. It loses out on some fancier features like OIS, 120Hz refresh rate and ingress protection, all stuff that similarly priced devices are offering nowadays. I do understand why the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip can’t offer an IP rating, but OIS and a higher refresh rate are both features offered by its own sibling, the ASUS Zenfone 8, which makes the device we are looking at here all the more lackluster as a 2021 flagship.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/28/2021
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 83% performance: 86% mobility: 78% workmanship: 83%
Source: Yugatech
At PHP 39,995, the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip offers an interesting balance of features, from the ability to use the main camera for selfies to the gaming chops of its ROG siblings and a relatively slimmed down Android skin with a lot of hardware and software customization. By itself, it can be a compelling option if you can get past the flipping camera. However, with the Zenfone 8 being marketed as the flagship with a smaller 120Hz screen and proper IP certification, it will be up to you to weigh if you like a better selfie camera and a bigger screen than a more compact phone with a better display and proper protection.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/24/2021
Source: Yugatech
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 05/18/2021
Source: GSM Arena
In this sense, the Zenfone 8 Flip is neither cheap nor unique, and that might make it a tough sale for a challenger brand like Asus. Unless they somehow make the Zenfone 7 vanish into thin air, it's tough to recommend the new, more expensive model for the few upgrades it offers. The good news is Asus probably wouldn't mind whichever model you pick up - and both deserve a consideration.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/13/2021
Rating: Total score: 84%
Source: Phone Arena
Actually, the real alternative here is the previous model - the Zenfone 7/Pro. It offers pretty much the same experience, the design is similar, the size and weight are practically identical too. If you like big and heavy phones, you can check out the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, although its display is spoiled by a cutout, despite having a secondary selfie display in the camera bump.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2021
Rating: Total score: 79%
Source: Android Authority
Upon first impressions, the Asus Zenfone 8 Flip packs a functional camera design, premium build quality, and an incredibly large battery to the table. I was quite impressed with Zen UI as a skin, and the full-screen display is just such a joy to use. Of course, this phone isn’t without its downsides. There’s no wireless charging and the screen tops out at 90Hz. Meanwhile, the camera system, while innovative, isn’t the best of performers even for its €799 price point. Still, the overall experience is relatively premium, but it’s tough to swallow the €799 price tag considering last year’s Zenfone 7 series gives you most of the experience for a significantly cheaper price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/12/2021
Source: Tech Advisor
The 8 Flip remains tempting, but the decision to ‘clip its wings’ means it can’t truly compete with some of the best flagships out there. It really comes down to whether you want that motorised camera or not.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Chinahandys.net DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 90% display: 85% mobility: 70% workmanship: 95%
Source: Inside Handy DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/01/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Computerhoy ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/12/2021
Rating: Total score: 89% features: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Batista70Phone IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% display: 90% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Geek 4 You IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/05/2021
Rating: Total score: 84%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 79% display: 90% mobility: 75% workmanship: 80%
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/18/2021
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 75% features: 85% display: 85% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Tutto Android IT→EN
Positive: Excellent cameras; nice connectivity; powerful hardware; good price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/22/2021
Source: Computer Totaal NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/15/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: CNet France FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/30/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Les Mobiles FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/30/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Phonandroid FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/04/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Journal du Geek FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Android.com.pl PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2021
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Komputerswiat PL→EN
Positive: Impressive cameras; nice display; powerful hardware; high performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/18/2021
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; excellent display; fast charging; high performance; nice selfie camera; mini-jack; good price. Negative: Mediocre design; overheats while using; inflexible fingerprint sensor; no memory card slot; no wireless charging.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/22/2021
Source: Smartmania.cz CZ→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/15/2021
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 94% features: 91% mobility: 85% workmanship: 88%
Source: Tek.no NO→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/24/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/12/2021
Rating: Total score: 72%
Source: M3 PC för alla SV→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/11/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Computerblog.ro →EN
Positive: Impressive cameras; powerful hardware; good price; nice connectivity. Negative: Short battery life; relatively heavy.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/14/2021
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Qualcomm Adreno 660: Graphics chip for smartphones and tablets that is integrated within the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. Qualcomm claims that it is 35% faster than the Adreno 650 in the Snapdragon 865 SoC and offers a 20% better power efficiency.For Android it should be one of the fastest graphics cards in 2021.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
SD 888 5G: High-end SoC for smartphones that was introduced in late 2020 and manufactured in 5 nm at Samsung. Integrates one “Prime Core” based on a ARM Cortex-X1 architecture clocked at up to 2.84 GHz. Three more performance cores are based on the A78 but clock up to 2.42 GHz. Furthermore, four energy saving cores are integrated that are based on the ARM Cortex-A55 architecture and clock at up to 1.8 GHz. In addition to the processor cores, the SoC integrates a WiFi 6e modem, a Hexagon 780 DSP (up to 26 TOPS of AI performance) and a Spectra 580 ISP. The integrated memory controller now supports faster LPDDR5 memory with up to 3,200 MHz. 5G is now included in the chip with the Snapdragon X60 modem.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
6.67":
It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.
Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.
Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.
Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.
81.08%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.