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Asus Zenfone 8 series officially confirmed for May 12 launch, featuring the touted compact Zenfone 8 Mini

It's unknown if the Zenfone 8 series will keep the swiveling camera module. (Source: Asus)
It's unknown if the Zenfone 8 series will keep the swiveling camera module. (Source: Asus)
The Asus Zenfone 8 series is officially on the way. Asus will unveil its next generation of mainstream premium phones on May 12, with the teaser tagline hinting heavily at the imminent arrival of a compact flagship—likely the Asus Zenfone 8 Mini.

Much has been said about the release of the Asus Zenfone 8 series. Asus launched the Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro back in September and is already set to follow the duo up with the next generation of premium phones in the series. The company has now also confirmed a release date for the new devices.

In a teaser image revealed yesterday, Asus confirmed that the Zenfone 8 series will be released on May 12. The image uses the tagline, "Big on Performance, Compact in Size". That essentially slams a stamp of confirmation on the existence of the Zenfone 8 Mini, a device that has made the rounds on the front pages of tech media numerous times over the past month.

Details of the Zenfone 8 Mini remain elusive, but a Snapdragon 888 is a certainty, and Geekbench appearances also point towards 8 GB of RAM. The Zenfone 8 Mini is expected to sport a 5.9-inch display, likely a 120 Hz OLED. That wouldn't have been considered compact a few years ago but times have changed.

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Ricci Rox, 2021-04-24 (Update: 2021-04-24)