Taiwanese electronics giant ASUS recently rolled out Android 12 stable updates for the Zenfone 8 with the Flip version also scheduled to get the update by the year’s end. In line with its promise, ASUS has now started rolling out Android 12 stable updates for the Zenfone 8 Flip.

The firmware for the Asus Zenfone 8 Flip has version number 31.1004.0404. The update is currently only available for the Zenfone 8 Flip with model number ZS672KS, while other models will subsequently roll out from January 2022. In addition to the specific model for which the Android 12 upgrade is available, the smartphone must be running the latest Android 11 firmware rolled out by Asus. The latest Asus firmware for Android 11 is WW-30.13.35.8 for the specified Zenfone 8 Flip model.

The Android 12 upgrade for the Asus Zenfone 8 Flip offers an array of features that guarantees a great user experience. The features include security and safety options that improved user privacy, although some third-party apps are not compatible with the Android 12. Asus will continue to roll out Android 12 upgrades to several of its devices for enhanced customer experience and safety. The next devices on the lineup to get the stable version of Android 12 are from the ROG lineup as well as the Zenfone 7.

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After launching the ASUS Zenfone 8 in the US and Europe, today, the company has made it official in Brazil. The ASUS Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip pack the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and bring compact design and full-screen design to the table.

The Zenfone 8 is priced starting at BRL 3,995(~$711) for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. It comes in Black and Silver colour variants. As of now, the pricing of the Zenfone 8 Flip is under wraps but we expect it to be revealed soon. It can be purchased from the official ASUS Brazil website.

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The ASUS Zenfone 8 comes with a 5.92-inch punch-hole AMOLED display with a Full-HD+ resolution. The Zenfone 8 Flip has a large 6.67-inch full-screen AMOLED panel with a Full-HD+ resolution. The phones boast Gorilla Glass 6 protection.

The Flip features a 64MP + 12MP + 8MP triple camera system, whereas, the compact Zenfone 8 has a 64MP + 12MP rear camera system. Under the hood, the duo is powered by the Snapdragon 888 5G flagship processor paired with a base 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.

The Zenfone 8 has a 4,000mAh battery with 30W fast charging support. The Flip houses a larger 5,000mAh battery with the same 30W charging speed. The phones run on ZenUI based on the Android 11 operating system. The duo also has an in-display fingerprint scanner for security.

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The latest Asus flagship series is a duo and it is composed of Asus Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip. Both are very atypical devices: the former is one of the few compact flagships in the market, while the latter is one of the few devices with holeless display and a rear camera that can be used as a front camera as well. Both are sold at very interesting prices and offer amazing flagship-class specifications, but which one should you go for? This comparison will hopefully clear your ideas in regards.

Asus Zenfone 8 vs Asus Zenfone 8 Flip

Design

The Asus Zenfone 8 is my favorite one simply because it is one of the most compact flagships out there: with its small display, it is very comfortable to use with one hand and to keep in a pocket. The handset is also built with premium materials, including a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass Victus and an aluminum frame. Last but not least, it is waterproof and dustproof with the IP68 certification. The Flip is very interesting with its holeless and notch-less display (thanks to its flip-up camera), but it is bigger, thick, and pretty heavy, so it is definitely not the device to look for if you need the most elegant and pocket-friendly phone. But it is still built with premium material (glass sandwich with an aluminum frame).

Display

Despite the Asus Zenfone 8 is more affordable, besides its great aesthetics, it also offers a better display. The main difference between the Asus Zenfone 8 and 8 Flip is the refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz. They both come with AMOLED panels boasting a Full HD+ resolution, the HDR10+ certification, and similar brightness levels. You also get an in-display fingerprint reader. But the dimensions play an even more important role than specifications when it comes to the display: the Asus Zenfone 8 has a 5.9-inch panel, one of the smallest displays in the flagship segment. The Asus Flip, instead, sports a standard 6.67-inch display.

Specs & Software

Asus Zenfone 8 and 8 Flip are powered by the same mobile platform: the Snapdragon 888, which is currently the best by Qualcomm. The software is the same too: Android 11 customized by Zen UI 8. But with the Asus Zenfone 8, you can get better memory configurations: it offers up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage, while Asus Flip has a max of 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage.

Camera

The Asus Zenfone 8 Flip is a superior camera phone. On both the phones, you can find a 64 MP main camera and a 12 MP ultrawide sensor, but the Asus Flip adds an 8 MP telephoto sensor with 8x optical zoom. Further, this variant allows using the rear camera as front cameras as we are talking about a flip-up camera department, while Asus Zenfone 8 relies on a 12 MP front camera with 4K video recording for selfies.

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Battery

Asus Zenfone 8 Flip has a longer battery life thanks to its bigger battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh. The Asus Zenfone 8 has just 4000 mAh because it is one of the most compact phones in the market. Both feature 30W fast charging, but the vanilla version is faster to reach 100% for obvious reasons.

Price

The starting price of the Asus Zenfone 8 is €600/$730, while you need €800/$977 to purchase the Asus Zenfone 8 Flip. If you are ok with very compact phones and you do not mind having a small battery that does not provide an astonishing battery life (the battery has a below-average capacity compared to other 2021 flagships, but it is still sufficient), the vanilla version is a more interesting choice. But the Asus Zenfone 8 Flip actually offers a better user experience with its bigger battery, wider display, and more interesting camera setup.

Asus Zenfone 8 vs Asus Zenfone 8 Flip: PRO and CONS

Asus Zenfone 8

PRO

• More compact dimensions
• Good price
• More memory options
• Better display

CONS

• Smaller battery

Asus Zenfone 8 Flip

PRO

• Bigger battery
• Flip-up cameras
• Telephoto sensor
• Holeless display
• Micro SD slot

CONS

• Higher price

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Compact phones are not a trend, but there are still a lot of people who can not leave without them. At the same time, there are still companies that release amazing compact flagships. But Asus was not one of them, at least until the Asus Zenfone 8 came out. It is the first very compact flagship from the Taiwanese company and it boasts astonishing specifications. But is it the best compact flagship you can get without spending the max amount of money in the Android world? In order to let you find out, we decided to compare it to the most important compact flagship in the last generation: the vanilla Samsung Galaxy S21.

Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Asus Zenfone 8 Flip

Design

I love the design of the Samsung Galaxy S21: it looks very elegant and futuristic; definitely a better look than Asus Zenfone 8, with even a higher screen-to-body ratio and a thinner body. But on the other hand, the Asus Zenfone 8 is way more compact than Samsung Galaxy S21 5G. Both the phones are waterproof and dustproof with the IP68 certification, and both have a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. Do you prefer the most beautiful phone or the most compact one?

Display

Samsung Galaxy S21 and Asus Zenfone are very close when it comes to the screen quality. But the Samsung Galaxy S21 is a slightly better phone. It has an AMOLED panel with higher brightness and judging on its specs, we also think it reproduces the images better. It is also a wider panel and it comes with a better ultrasonic in-display fingerprint reader. But the Asus Zenfone 8 remains a phone with a great display: it has a Full HD+ resolution, a high peak brightness, the HDR10+ certification, and a 120 Hz refresh rate, as well as an in-display fingerprint reader. With its smaller diagonal (just 5.9 inches), it is easier to use with one hand.

Specs & Software

Samsung Galaxy S21 and Asus Zenfone 8 are powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform, which is the best processor released by Qualcomm. But the Asus Zenfone 8 can count on better memory configurations: it comes with up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S21 provides a more advanced software experience with the One UI based on Android 11. And I would personally prefer having better software rather than more RAM.

Camera

The Samsung Galaxy S21 has a superior camera setup: it is composed of a 12 MP main sensor with OIS, a stunning 64 MP telephoto camera with optical zoom and OIS, and a 12 MP ultrawide camera. It also provides an amazing 10 MP front camera that records 4K videos. Unfortunately, the Asus Zenfone 8 lacks a telephoto sensor: it comes with just a 64 MP main camera and a 12 MP ultrawide sensor. On the front panel, you get a hole with a 12 MP selfie snapper.

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Battery

Asus Zenfone 8 and Samsung Galaxy S21 have the same battery capacity. Their compact bodies are unable to contain a big battery, so they ship with just 4000 mAh. But they are enough for a day of moderate use. Their battery life should be similar as the components are similar too. But there is an important difference: Samsung Galaxy S21 supports wireless charging, while Asus Zenfone 8 does not.

Price

Samsung Galaxy S21 is priced at about €700/$800 in the global market (for the 8/128 GB variant), while the Asus Zenfone 8 starts from €600/$700+ in the base variant with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. At the end of the day, Samsung Galaxy S21 is a superior phone due to its better display, wireless charging, amazing cameras. But the Asus Zenfone 8 is more compact and even more affordable, so it can still make sense to choose it for a lot of people.

Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Asus Zenfone 8: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy S21

PRO

• Original design
• Better cameras
• Wireless charging
• Thinner

CONS

• Dimensions

Asus Zenfone 8

PRO

• Faster charging
• More compact
• Good price
• Several memory configurations

CONS

• Inferior cameras

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Asus Zenfone 8 Flip, Global Version is now available for a discounted price of $729.62 only at AliExpress.

Asus Zenfone 8 Flip, Global Version 

Key Features:

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Octa- Core Processor
• Memory: 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM, 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM
• Rear Camera: 64MP + 8MP + 12MP – Dual LED Flash
• Front Camera: Motorized flip-up main camera module
• Display: 6.67” Super AMOLED – Corning Gorilla Glass 6
• Battery : 5000mAh – 30W fast charging
• Fingerprint Sensor: Under display, optical
• WiFi 6E2 technology
• Color: Galactic Black, Glacier Silver

Generally retailing for $800 you can now buy Asus Zenfone 8 Flip, Global Version for a discounted price of $792.62 only at AliExpress. Please note that the above-mentioned price is applicable only on the 8GB + 128GB variant. This is a limited-time offer. So place your order asap. 

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Asus is not only ROG gaming phones. Despite the company axed its budget offerings, the Zenfone series is still alive and kicking with flagships being released every year. This year the Taiwanese company released the compact Zenfone 8 and the Asus Zenfone 8 Flip: both are flagship killers with unique features in the actual Android market. But in the same price range as the Asus Zenfone 8 Flip you have another stunning choice: the vanilla Xiaomi Mi 11. Is the new Asus flagship able to compete with Xiaomi’s beast or the Zenfone series is still too expensive to catch your attention? Let’s discover it together in this comparison.

Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Asus Zenfone 8 Flip

Design

The Asus Zenfone 8 Flip is one of the few flagships without holes or other interruptions in the display (thanks to its flip-up camera). That makes it definitely interesting in terms of design. But I love the Xiaomi Mi 11 too much because of its curved screen, high screen-to-body ratio, and original rear cover, so my choice would still be the Xiaomi Mi 11. Further, the Xiaomi Mi 11 is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, so it should be sturdier.

Display

If you need the best display, you should go for the Xiaomi Mi 11 without thinking twice. Its Quad HD+ resolution provides a higher level of detail and its 120 Hz refresh rate provides a smoother viewing experience. Further, it shows up to one billion colors and it even comes with a wider diagonal for the display (6.81 inches vs 6.67 inches). Last but not least, it has a higher brightness which guarantees higher visibility under sunlight. The Zenfone 8 Flip still comes with a great display including the AMOLED technology, the HDR10+ certification, and a 90 Hz refresh rate, but it can not compete with the Xiaomi Mi 11.

Specs & Software

Xiaomi Mi 11 and Asus Zenfone 8 Flip are both flagships fueled by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform by Qualcomm, but the Mi 11 comes in a configuration with 12 GB of RAM, while Asus Zenfone 8 Flip stops at 8 GB. Further, the MIUI software found on the Xiaomi Mi 11 is richer in features than the Zen UI. On the other hand, Zenfone 8 Flip is one of the few flagships which still retain the micro SD slot to expand the internal storage.

Camera

The Xiaomi Mi 11 has a better main camera: a 108 MP main sensor with OIS and 8K video recording support. The Asus Zenfone 8 Flip has an inferior 64 MP main sensor but superior secondary sensors, including an 8 MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom (the Mi 11 lacks a telephoto sensor) and a 12 MP ultrawide camera. Further, the rear camera module of the Zenfone 8 Flip can be used as a front camera because it is a flip-up camera module.

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Battery

The Asus Zenfone 8 Flip has a bigger battery than Xiaomi Mi 11: while the former has a big 5000 mAh unit, the Mi 11 comes with just 4600 mAh. It is also a more efficient phone because its display is smaller and it comes with a lower resolution, so it will most likely last more on a single charge. But the Xiaomi Mi 11 wins the charging comparison: it supports fast wireless charging (which is not present on the Zenfone 8 Flip) with a power of 50W and even faster wired charging (55W vs 30W).

Price

The Xiaomi Mi 11 and the Asus Zenfone 8 Flip are priced at €800/$975 in the global market (Europe). The same price for two very different phones and there is not a clear winner, despite I would definitely choose the Xiaomi Mi 11 unless the Asus Zenfone 8 Flip goes more affordable. The Xiaomi Mi 11 offers a better display, wireless charging, and faster charging speeds. With the Asus Zenfone 8 Flip, you get a more interesting camera setup and a bigger battery.

Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Asus Zenfone 8 Flip: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi 11

PRO

• Better display
• More advanced software
• 108 MP camera
• Wireless charging
• Faster charging

CONS

• Smaller battery

Asus Zenfone 8 Flip

PRO

• Bigger battery
• Flip-up cameras
• Telephoto sensor
• Holeless display
• Micro SD slot

CONS

• Inferior display

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