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Alleged ASUS ZenFone 8 Pro (ASUS_I007D) BIS certified, India launch could be near

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Tue, 04 May 2021 07:18:13 +0000

The ASUS ZenFone 8 series is all set to go official on May 12. Reports have revealed that the lineup includes three handsets such as ZenFone 8 Mini, ZenFone 8, and ZenFone 8 Pro. The ZenFone 8 series will not be launching in India on May 12. Hence, the Taiwanese manufacturer is likely to hold a dedicated launch event to announce the ZenFone 8 family. The India launch may of the next generation ZenFone flagships may not be far away as one of the models has appeared in the database of the Bureau of India Standards (BIS).

Asus ZenFone 8 Pro* listed on BIS certification.
Model number : ASUS_I007D pic.twitter.com/ZPB5bbsIey

— the_tech_guy (@_the_tech_guy) May 3, 2021

The final product name of the ASUS_I007D is not known yet. It is believed to be codenamed as VODKA and it is speculated to release in the market as the ZenFone 8 Pro. As far as specs are concerned, the only thing that is known about this device is that it is a flagship phone powered by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform.

The ASUS_ZS675KW model number is also associated with the alleged ZenFone 8 Pro. Vague reports suggest that it could be sporting an OLED panel. It is unclear whether the device will be featuring a flip-up camera setup like the predecessor ZenFone 8 series.

Currently, ASUS is teasing the arrival of the ZenFone 8 Mini. Reports have claimed that it has a 5.92-inch OLED FHD+ display with a punch-hole design. It is expected to support a 120Hz refresh rate. The back panel of the phone could be featuring a dual-camera system with a Sony IMX686 64-megapixel primary camera and a new Sony IMX663 camera as the secondary lens.

It will be arriving as the most compact phone powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC. The device may offer users up to 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. It could be housing a 4,000mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging. Also, it will be an IP68 rated dustproof and water-resistant device.

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 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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