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ASUS Zenfone 8 Mini key specs leaked ahead of launch

Jed John Ikoba — Sat, 08 May 2021 14:29:59 +0000

ASUS Zenfone 8 series is expected to be launched on May 12 in China. The series is primed as a compact flagship and according to rumors, includes a Zenfone 8 Mini variant. Ahead of the launch, the key specs of the Zenfone 8 Mini have leaked on Twitter, thanks to tipster Mukul Sharma. The leak basically confirms some of the specs that have leaked in the past.

The tipster revealed the Zenfone 8 Mini will pack a 5.9-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution. The display also supports a 120Hz refresh rate and the Under-display fingerprint scanner. There is equally a Gorilla Glass Victus protection onboard. The dimension of the device is given as 148 x 68.5 x 8.9mm and it weighs just 169g.

According to the leak, the Mini will be powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor paired with up to 16GB RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 flash storage. The phone will get its power supply from a 4000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging.

[Exclusive] Here's the Zenfone 8 "Mini" forya:
5.9-inch Full HD+ Samsung E4 AMOLED, 120Hz, GG Victus, Under-display fingerprint scanner
SD888
148 x 68.5 x 8.9mm
169g
upto 16GB RAM, 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
4000mah, 30W
64MP IMX686 primary
12MP wide angle + Macro
3 mics, OZO audio

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) May 7, 2021

For photography, there will be a 64MP Sony IMX686 main sensor onboard. Earlier leaks point to triple camera sensors and these include a 12MP wide-angle camera and a macro sensor. The device will also have a selfie camera and won’t be using the pop-up camera mechanism that heralded the Zenfone 7 series.

The tipster also revealed that the ASUS Zenfone 8 Mini will come with three microphones as well as OZO audio. These details align with previous leaks but we’ll still have to wait until the launch which is just a few days away, for some confirmation.

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Renders and specs of Zenfone 8 Flip with motorized cameras and Zenfone 8 leaked ahead of launch

Habeeb Onawole — Wed, 05 May 2021 22:45:36 +0000

ASUS has a launch event scheduled for next week for the Zenfone 8 series. Ahead of the launch, renders of two expected models – the Zenfone 8 Flip and the Zenfone 8 have been published, giving us an early look.

Zenfone 8 Flip

ASUS is adding the suffix “Flip” to the name of this model to denote that it has motorized rear cameras that “flip” to double as front-facing cameras just like we have on the Zenfone 6 and Zenfone 7 series.

As seen in the image above, the Zenfone 8 Flip looks a lot like the Zenfone 7 Pro, and based on the info provided by the source, most of the specs have been carried forward. Not only are most of the specs the same as those of the Zenfone 7 Pro, the dimensions (almost) and weight are too.

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The Zenfone 8 Flip has a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Snapdragon 888 and has 8GB of RAM and 256G of storage. There are three cameras – a 64MP main sensor, an 8MP telephoto camera, and a 12MP macro camera that should also double as the ultrawide angle camera. The phone packs a 5000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging.

ASUS seems to have adopted an in-display fingerprint scanner this year as the power button isn’t recessed as on the Zenfone 7 series. We do like that ASUS has also given the power button a different color. The phone weighs 230 grams, measures 165×77.3×9.5 millimeters, and will come in two colors.

Zenfone 8

The Zenfone 8 appears to be the rumored Zenfone 8 Mini due to its size. This doesn’t have flip cameras, so you get a hole punch in the screen for the front-facing camera and a dual-camera array on the back for the rear cameras.

The display of the Zenfone 8 is 5.92-inches and it has an FHD+ resolution. It appears to be AMOLED too as there is no side-mounted fingerprint scanner neither is there a scanner on the back.

Just because this is a smaller phone means that performance has also been toned down. You get the same Snapdragon 888 processor and 8GB of RAM but 128GB of storage. There should be other RAM and storage configurations available depending on the market.

The main camera is a 64MP sensor too and you get that 12MP macro camera. The battery capacity is smaller at 4000mAh but it still charges at 30W. It also has an audio jack at the top.

The Zenfone 8 is also significantly lighter at 170 grams and measures 148×68.5×9 millimeters. It will come in two colors and both have a blue-colored power button. ASUS has also confirmed that the Zenfone 8 will have an IP68 rating.

[UPDATED]ASUS ZenFone 8 Mini clears India’s BIS certification

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Wed, 05 May 2021 09:25:57 +0000

UPDATE:

Note that the below model numbers are of the Chinese variants. So Indian variants are yet to clear BIS certification.

Original Story as follows

ASUS has confirmed to launch the ZenFone 8 series on May 12. But the company is yet to officially reveal the availability of these smartphones in India. Anyway, according to BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards), these handsets could indeed debut in the country.

BIS certifications are not a clear indication of a product’s launch in India. But they do suggest a possibility. Yesterday, the ASUS ZenFone 8 Pro (ASUS_I007D) was certified by the agency, followed by ASUS ZenFone 8 Mini (ASUS_I006D) today. Interestingly, the vanilla ASUS ZenFone 8 is yet to receive approval.

It worth noting that the Taiwanese computer giant did not bring the ASUS ZenFone 7 and the ASUS ZenFone 7 Pro to India in 2020. The last ZenFone in India was ASUS 6Z, which is nothing but the ZenFone 6 with a different name due to a trademark issue.

However, the company has launched all the ROG Phones released so far in India, except for the ROG Phone 3 Strix Edition.

That said, according to previous reports, the upcoming ASUS ZenFone 8 Mini will sport a 5.92-inch OLED display with an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a punch-hole. It will feature a vertically aligned dual-camera setup consisting of a 64MP Sony IMX686 primary sensor and a secondary Sony IMX663 sensor.

ASUS ZenFone 8 Mini Case Renders

Further, the device will also include a 3.5mm headphone jack. It is said to come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC coupled with up to 16GB RAM and 256GB internal storage.

Lastly, the ASUS ZenFone 8 Mini will be IP68-certified (dust and water resistance) and will house a 4,000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging.

Unfortunately, not much is known about the ASUS ZenFone 8 and the ASUS ZenFone 8 Pro.

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ASUS ZenFone 8 Mini case renders appear to reveal design

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Mon, 03 May 2021 03:11:06 +0000

ASUS will be unleashing the ZenFone 8 series of smartphones on May 12. Recent teasers by the company suggest that it will be announcing a compact-sized flagship, which could be called the ZenFone 8 Mini. Gadget Tendency has shared the case renders of the smartphone to reveal its front and rear design.

It is already revealed by the Taiwanese manufacturer that the ZenFone 8 Mini will be sporting a punch-hole display. The rear view of the phone shows that it has a rectangle-shaped camera module, which houses two cameras and an LED flash.

The right edge of the ZenFone 8 Mini has a volume rocker and a power key. At the top, it features a 3.5mm audio jack, and its bottom edge seems to be equipped with a USB-C port and a speaker grille.

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ASUS ZenFone 8 Mini specifications (Rumored)

The ZenFone 8 Mini is expected to feature a 5.92-inch AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is said to debut as the most compact phone powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform.

A recent leak claimed that it will be available in multiple variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 16 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. It may draw power from a 4,000mAh battery, which may support 30W fast charging.

There is no word on the front camera of the ZenFone 8 Mini. Its rear camera setup may is expected to feature a 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 primary camera and a new Sony IMX663 lens. It may also house h a Cirrus CS35L45 amplifier.

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Latest Zenfone 8 teaser reveals return of the audio jack

Habeeb Onawole — Sun, 02 May 2021 00:09:29 +0000

When the Zenfone 7 series was announced last year, the two phones were missing the audio jack that was present on the Zenfone 6. ASUS seems to have realized the error in its ways as its latest teaser for the Zenfone 8 has revealed the return of the 3.5mm port.

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Know more : https://t.co/ig6Hay5mlo #Zenfone8 #BigonPerformanceCompactinSize

— ASUS (@ASUS) April 29, 2021

As you can see, the audio jack is making a comeback, and from the teaser, it is shown that the port will be at the top of the device. We are not sure if all three Zenfone 8 phones (Mini, Standard, and Pro) will have an audio jack.

Apart from the audio jack, the Zenfone 8 will also have a punch hole at the top left corner of the screen for the front-facing camera which means that the flip cameras of the last two Zenfone generations will not make a comeback. The phone will also have a Snapdragon 888 processor, a high refresh rate, and OLED displays with 1080p resolutions.

It has been reported that the Zenfone 8 Mini which is expected to be a compact model will have a 5.92-inch screen, a 4000mAh battery, and support for 30W fast charging.

ASUS has revealed that it will announce the Zenfone 8 series on May 12.

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ASUS ZenFone 8 Mini/Flip variants and battery size revealed in a new leak

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 06:57:58 +0000

ASUS ZenFone 8 Mini and other ZenFone 8 models are expected to debut on May 12. The rumor mill has already spilled a lot of information about the ZenFone 8 Mini. A fresh leak by DealnTech has revealed the variants and battery details of the ZenFone 8 Mini/Flip smartphone.

The ZenFone 8 Mini/Flip is expected to arrive in as many five variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 16 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. As previous reports revealed, the new leak claims that the ZenFone 8 Mini/Flip will be equipped with a 5.92-inch display.

The leak further mentions that it has a 3,835mAh rated battery and its typical value is a 4,000mAh battery. It will be arriving with support for 30W rapid charging.

ZenFone 8 Mini’s offiial teaser image

Past reports have revealed that the ZenFone 8 Mini/Flip will be sporting a punch-hole OLED display. It is expected to carry support for Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be a compact-sized flagship powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform.

The rear panel of the phone is expected to sport a Sony IMX686 64-megapixel primary lens and a new Sony IMX663 snapper. The device is also expected to come with a Cirrus CS35L45 amplifier. The other details of the ZenFone 8 Mini/Flip are under wraps.

The ZenFone 8 series is expected to include ZenFone 8 and ZenFone 8 Pro smartphones. Both phones are expected to arrive with Full HD+ OLED screens and Snapdragon 888 mobile platform The ZenFone 8 is likely to feature a 24-megapixel front camera and 64-megapixel + 12.2-megapixel + 8-megapixel triple camera system. It remains to be seen whether any of the ZenFone 8 series retains the flip-up camera system, which was made available on the predecessor models.

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ASUS ZenFone 8’s new teaser reveals a punch-hole screen

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:43:04 +0000

The ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 6 series offered users a full-screen experience as these phones allowed users to capture top-notch selfies through the rear-facing flip-up camera system, and lacked a front-facing camera. Will the upcoming ZenFone 8 series debuting on May 12 offer the same display design? A new teaser released by the Taiwanese manufacturer suggests that the ZenFone 8 or all the phones in the ZenFone 8 lineup will sport a punch-hole design.

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— ASUS (@ASUS) April 27, 2021

A screengrab from the new teaser reveals that the ZenFone 8’s screen will have a punch-hole at the upper-left corner. So far, reports have revealed that the ZenFone 8 series will have three devices with codenames such as Sake, Picasso, and Vodka. Among these, reports surrounding the Picasso model suggest that it may arrive in the market with ZenFone 8 moniker.

It is speculated that the Picasso model will be equipped with a 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED panel, Snapdragon 888 SoC, 8 GB of RAM, Android 11 OS, and Pixelworks i6 visual processor. It may sport a front camera of 24-megapixel and its rear camera setup may include a 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens.

ZenFone 8 display teaser

The Sake model may break cover as the ZenFone 8 Mini. It is expected to arrive a 5.92-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED screen, Snapdragon 888, 16 GB of RAM, Android 11 OS, a 64-megapixel Sony IMX66 camera, and a new Sony IMX663 lens. It is also expected to come with a Cirrus CS3L45 amplifier and 30W fast charging support.

The Vodka model is also expected to feature the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. Till now, there is no concrete evidence on its other specs. Also, it is not clear whether it will be called ZenFone 8 Pro or ZenFone 8 Flip, or something else.

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ASUS ZenFone 8 to launch on May 12, compact flagship hinted

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 01:58:25 +0000

ASUS has officially confirmed that it will be announcing the ZenFone 8 on May 12. A landing page with a countdown for the launch event is now live on ASUS’s website. While the microsite hints the arrival of a single model, reports have claimed that the Taiwanese manufacturer may announce as many as three ZenFone 8 series smartphones.

ASUS says that the ZenFone 8 will be “big on performance” and “compact in size.” Past reports have claimed that one of the ZenFone 8 series will be a compact-sized flagship and it will be called the ZenFone 8 Mini.

Recent reports have claimed that the ZenFone 8 Mini has is codenamed as Sake and its model number is SUS_ZS590KS / ASUS_I006D. The ZenFone 8 Mini is expected to arrive with a 5.92-inch OLED screen that offers an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be fueled by the Snapdragon 888 chipset.

The Geekbench listing of the phone claimed that it may come with up to 16 GB of RAM. There is no word on the battery size of the device. However, its TÜV SÜD certification revealed that it may carry support for 30W rapid charging. The ZenFone 8 Mini may feature a Sony IMX686 64-megapixel camera and a new Sony IMX663 camera. The device is also expected to feature a Cirrus CS35L45 amplifier.

The second model in the lineup is said to be codenamed Picasso and it has an ASUS_ZS672KS / ASUS_I004D model number. This model is expected to come with specs like a 6.67-inch OLED screen with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 888, 16 GB of RAM, 64-megpaixel (Sony IMX686) + 12.2-megapixel (Sony IMX363) + 8-megapixel telephoto (OmniVision) triple camera system and a 24-megapixel (OV24B1Q) selfie camera, and Pixel i6 visual processor.

The third model in the series could be codenamed VODKA and it has an ASUS_Z5675KW / ASUS_I007D model number. It is expected to come with specs like a 6.7-inch display and Snapdragon 888. Hopefully, ASUS and the rumor mill will spill more information on the ZenFone 8 series before the official announcement.

ASUS ZenFone 8 Mini Geekbench appearance reveals Snapdragon 888 and 16GB of RAM

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 01:21:22 +0000

The ASUS ZenFone 8 series of smartphones could be launching soon. The reason behind is that the ZenFone 8 Mini which was recently spotted at the TÜV SÜD certification has now appeared at the Geekbench benchmarking site (via). It appears that the Taiwanese tech giant could be internally testing the phone’s performance before making it official.

Past reports have revealed that the ASUS ZenFone 8 Mini’s model number is ASUS_I006D / ASUS_ZS590KS. On Geekbench 5, the handset has appeared with Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. In the listing, the SoC is mentioned with ‘lahaina’ and a 1.80GHz base frequency. The smartphone scored 1121 and 3662 in the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, respectively.

Previous reports have revealed that the ZenFone 8 Mini will be sporting a 5.9-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate support. The camera setup of the phone will include a 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 camera and a new Sony IMX663 lens. It is unclear whether the device features dual lenses in its camera setup.

The ZenFone 8 Mini could be featuring a Cirrus CS3SL45 amplifier. While its battery size is not known yet, its TÜV SÜD certification revealed that it may carry support for 30W fast charging. The other details of the phone are yet to be revealed. Since it is packed with a 5.9-inch screen, the handset is likely to debut as the most compact flagship phone with an SD888 chip.

In related news, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 gaming phone is now up for pre-order through Flipkart in India. Its variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage are listed for Rs 49,999 (~$669) and Rs 57,999 (~$776), respectively.

ASUS ZenFone 8 Mini bags TÜV SÜD certification, reveals 30W fast charging support

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 03:09:50 +0000

Recent reports have revealed that ASUS is working on the ZenFone 8 series of smartphones. The lineup is expected to include three models and its base model could be called the ZenFone 8 Mini. This handset has now seemingly received TÜV SÜD certification through which its fast charging capabilities have been revealed.

Speculations are rife that the model name ASUS_ZS590KS / ASUS_I006D and SAKE codename belongs to the ZenFone 8 Mini. The screenshot of the TUV listing shared by tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore reveals that the ASUS_I006D/DA is equipped with support for 30W rapid charging. Unfortunately, the listing has no other information on its specifications.

Past leaks have revealed that the ASUS ZenFone 8 Mini could be sporting a 5.92-inch OLED screen that will not only offer a Full HD+ resolution, but also a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be a flagship device powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. Hence, it is expected to arrive as the most compact phone with an SD888 chip.

It is unclear whether the ZenFone 8 Mini will sport a flip-up camera setup like the ZenFone 7 series. However, the device is expected to feature a Sony IMX686 64-megapixel camera and a new Sony IMX663 lens on its back. It may come with a feature Cirrus CS35L45 amplifier. There is no word on the battery capacity of the ZenFone 8 Mini.

Zenfone 7 Pro

The ZenFone 8 model (model name: ASUS_ZS672KS/ASUS_I004D, codename: PICASSO) is expected to arrive with a 6.67-inch OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate support, Pixelworks i6 visual processor, Snapdragon 888 chipset, and a 24-megapixel front camera. It is likely to feature the same 64-megpaixel (Sony IMX686) + 12.2-megapixel (Sony IMX363) + 8-megapixel telephoto (OmniVision) triple camera system which was made available on last year’s ZenFone 7.

The ZenFone 8 family is also rumored to include another model with ASUS_ZS675KW/ASUS_I007D model name and VODKA codename. It is expected to arrive with a 6.7-inch screen and Snapdragon 888 SoC.

ASUS ZenFone 8 Mini may offer 120Hz 5.9-inch OLED display and Snapdragon 888

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:54:55 +0000

ASUS has recently unveiled the ROG Phone 5 gaming smartphone and it is now rumored to be working on the ZenFone 8 series of flagship phones. According to a new report by XDA Developers which cites information found through the kernel source of ROG Phone 5 has revealed that there are models in the ZenFone 8 series. These handsets are codenamed as “SAKE”, “PICASSO”, and “VODKA.”

The ASUS “SAKE” model is expected to debut as the ZenFone 8 Mini. It is believed to have a model number of ASUS_ZS590KS / ASUS_I006D. It is expected to arrive with specs like a 5.92-inch OLED screen that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. It is powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset.

For photography, it features a new camera with Sony IMX663 model number and a 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 camera. It could be equipped with a Cirrus CS35L45 amplifier. In the ASUS software, the handset found to be mentioned as a “small phone,” which indicates that it could be the smallest Snapdragon 888 SoC powered smartphone.

ASUS ZenFone 7 series

The “PICASSO” handset could be the ZenFone 8 handset. It is expected to arrive with specs like a 120Hz 6.67-inch OLED panel, Pixel i6 visual processor, and Snapdragon 888 chipset. For photography, it may feature a 64-megpaixel (Sony IMX686) + 12.2-megapixel (Sony IMX363) + 8-megapixel telephoto (OmniVision) triple camera system and a 24-megapixel (OV24B1Q) selfie camera. The same camera setup can be found on the ZenFone 7. Its model number ASUS_ZS672KS / ASUS_I004D,

There is no word on the identity of the “VODKA” model, which is said to have ASUS_Z5675KW / ASUS_I007D model number. It is expected to feature a 6.7-inch display and Snapdragon 888 chipset. In related news, two monikers such as ASUS ZenFone 8 and ZenFone 8 Flip were spotted in the ASUS PixelMaster Camera app’s latest version. It is not clear whether the ASUS_ZS672KS or the ASUS_Z5675KW will be called ZenFone 8 Flip.

ASUS ZenFone 8 series details emerge, may include compact ZenFone 8 Mini

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 11:20:07 +0000

Last month, new ASUS phones with model numbers ZS590KS and ZS672KS were approved by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). These devices are likely to launch as the ZenFone 8 series smartphones. Today, ReaMEIZU shared a few pieces of information of the alleged ZenFone 8 models.

ReaMeizu revealed that the ZS590KS smartphone (codenamed as Sake) is powered by the Snapdragon 888. The model number of its display is AMS592YP01. A background check about this screen reveals that it is a 5.9-inch OLED panel. The screen resolution of this device is not known, but the leak mentions that it carries support for a 120Hz refresh rate.

Considering the size of the display, it is being speculated that this device may break cover as the ZenFone 8 Mini. It is expected to feature 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 and Sony IMX663 cameras.

The source also shared information about two other handsets that are codenamed PICASSO and VODKA. The former has a ZS675KW model number, which suggests that it could be equipped with a 6.75-inch screen. This handset will be sporting a 24-megapixel OmniVision QV24B1Q front-facing camera and its triple rear camera setup has a Sony IMX686 64-megapixel camera, a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 lens, and an 8-megapixel OV08A lens.

ASUS Zenfone 7

It is unclear whether the PICASSO handset is a ZenFone 8 series handset. If it is a ZenFone 8 model, the presence of a front camera suggests that the phone may ditch the swivel camera system that was made available on the predecessor model. Also, the rear camera setup of the phone seems to be exactly the same as the ZenFone 7 Pro.

Coming to the VODKA codenamed handset, the only thing that is known about it is that it is equipped with Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. The source also speculated on an ASUS phone with a ZS673KS model number. This phone has already launched as the ASUS ROG Phone 5.

Recently, an ASUS phone with model number ASUS_I007 was approved by the Bluetooth SIG authority (via). The listing revealed support for Bluetooth 5.2. It is speculated that it could be a ZenFone 8 series smartphone.

Readers are advised to digest the above report with a grain of salt.

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