The Asus Zenfone 8 is a solid flagship phone at a sub-flagship price, though inevitably there are compromises: there’s no telephoto lens or wireless charging, and it misses out on its predecessor’s novel flip camera that let the rear lenses rotate forward to take selfie shots.

Top-level specs, Small form factor, Respectable camera capability

No telephoto lens, Middling battery life, No wireless charging

The Asus Zenfone 8 has nailed its particular niche: a small Android phone with top specs and a reasonable price. If that’s what you want, then look no further. But if you are searching for better camera or battery endurance, then you might want to consider an alternative such as the Samsung Galaxy...

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Did we mention it's small?, Premium build and materials, Beautiful display, Solid camera, Fantastic audio, Impressive performance, Almost stock Android

No wireless charging, Middling battery life, No telephoto shooter

The ASUS Zenfone 8 is a dark horse in the flagship smartphone race for 2021, with flagship-grade specifications in a highly compact, one-handed form factor. This compact smartphone has a slew of top-shelf features – a 3.5mm audio jack, stereo speakers, a 120Hz AMOLED display and a top of the line...

Has a 3.5mm audio jack, Impressive specifications, Great stereo speakers, Excellent 120Hz refresh display, Good primary camera

No wireless charging, Obtuse refresh rate settings, No optical zoom camera

Seven years after the first Zenfone arrived in shelves to much anticipation, Asus will be hoping that its latest Zenfone 8 can hit the jackpot when it comes to a well designed, attractively priced flagship phone.

All in all, the ASUS ZenFone 8 checks most of the requirements needed for a compact flagship device. It's lightweight, powerful, has good cameras, and the battery performance is respectable. However, you shouldn't get it just because it's cheaper than dedicated gaming phones.