Yesterday, Google officially announced the Android 13 Beta program at the opening day keynote of the Google I/O 2022 conference. Just like the past few years, the search giant has partnered with multiple OEMs to enable developers to try out the upcoming version of Android.

Just like last year with the Android 12 Beta initiative, a total of 12 OEMs are part of the Android 13 Beta program. The only difference is that TCL has been replaced with Lenovo this time around.

Though most companies offer Android 13 Beta for a single device, there are some who provide builds for multiple products. Hence, the total number of eligible devices is actually 22, which happens to be 10 more than the OEMs involved.

Unsurprisingly, Google is the one with the most number of products, 8 Pixels smartphones to be precise. It is followed by Xiaomi with 3 devices comprising two smartphones and a tablet. Oppo is also offering builds for a smartphone and a foldable. Whereas, the remaining brands are limited to a single product.

With that out of the way, let’s take a look at all the smartphones and tablets on which you can try Android 13.

Android 13 Beta Supported Smartphones and Tablets

• Google

  • Pixel 4
  • Pixel 4 XL
  • Pixel 4a
  • Pixel 4a 5G
  • Pixel 5
  • Pixel 5a
  • Pixel 6
  • Pixel 6 Pro

• Xiaomi

  • Xiaomi 12
  • Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • Xiaomi Pad 5

• Oppo

  • Oppo Find X5 Pro
  • Oppo Find N

• Asus

  • Asus Zenfone 8

• Lenovo

  • Lenovo Tab P12 Pro

• HMD Global

  • Nokia X20

• Oneplus

  • Oneplus 10 Pro

• Realme

  • Realme GT 2 Pro

• Sharp

  • Sharp Aquos Sense 6

• Tecno

  • Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G

• Vivo

  • Vivo X80 Pro

• ZTE

  • ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

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The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 is scheduled to kickstart on February 28. However, we won’t be witnessing the launch of multiple smartphones from popular brands. That’s because most of them have already announced their latest models in the last few days. The only major new handsets that are planned to go official at MWC are the HONOR Magic4 series and Lenovo Y90 (aka Lenovo Legion Phone 3).

Other than the aforementioned devices, the rest of them are making their way to new markets like India and Europe. Finally, there will also be a launch of a China-exclusive realme phone.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

ASUS 8z

The ASUS 8Z (aka Zenfone 8) is finally heading to India on February 28 after a long-delayed launch. The compact flagship Android smartphone was unveiled back in May 2021.

The key highlights of this device include a 5.9-inch FHD+ 120HZ AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 64MP (wide) + 12MP (ultra-wide) dual-camera setup, 12MP selfie camera, in-screen fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, 4,000mAh battery, and 30W fast charging.

The launch event will be streamed at 12 PM on the official YouTube channel of ASUS India.

POCO X4 Pro 5G and POCO M4 Pro

POCO has confirmed to launch the POCO X4 Pro 5G and POCO M4 Pro on February 28. The duo will be announced by the ‘Global’ wing of the brand at 8 PM GMT+8. This event will be followed by a conference by the ‘Indian’ division of the brand for POCO M4 Pro at 7 PM IST. The events will be streamed on their respective official YouTube channels.

As far as features are concerned, the upcoming POCO X4 Pro 5G and POCO M4 Pro are nothing but tweaked versions of the international Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 11S. Apart from minor changes, they are also expected to cost lower

HONOR Magic4 Series

HONOR scheduled its February 28th MWC 2022 event at the end of January itself. Over the days with multiple teasers, the brand recently confirmed that it will be debuting the HONOR Magic4 series at this conference. The live stream will begin at 1 PM CET on the official YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter handles of the company.

Like its predecessor, the HONOR Magic4 series is rumored to include three models, namely HONOR Magic4, HONOR Magic4 Pro, and HONOR Magic4 Pro+. All three of them are said to offer high-end specs and will likely carry premium price tags. You can learn more about their leaked specifications in detail from here.

realme GT2 Series

The realme GT series consisting of realme GT2 and realme GT2 Pro will be announced for international markets on February 28. The launch event will be streamed from 10 AM UTC+1 on the official YouTube and Twitter handles of the company.

Talking about features, these handsets are expected to be the same as the models released in China in January. The vanilla and pro variants are rumored to start at €539 and €789 respectively.

Apart from phones, realme has also confirmed to announce the world’s fastest smartphone charging tech at this conference. Recently, we exclusively reported that this technology could be based on 200W.

Lenovo Legion Y90

We have been hearing about Legion Y90, a gaming smartphone Lenovo, for months. The company recently confirmed to debut this handset in China on February 28. It will be accompanied by a gaming tablet called Legion Y700. The conference will be streamed on Weibo and other local video platforms from 7 PM CST.

Lenovo is also expected to announce the Legion Y90 as Legion Phone 3 for international markets at MWC 2022. Unfortunately, we do not know for sure when this announcement will happen. Anyway, we cannot rule out the possibility of the same day.

Talking about specs, you can learn all about them from here as the company had already revealed everything officially.

realme V25

The realme V25 is scheduled to launch in China on March 3. The conference for the handset will be live-streamed from 2 PM CST on Weibo and other video platforms.

According to reports, the upcoming realme V25 is expected to be a tweaked version of realme 9 Pro. It is said to come with features like a 6.58-inch 120Hz display (LCD), Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, 64MP + 2MP + 2MP triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12, 5,000mAh battery, 33W fast charging, 8.5mm thickness, and 195g weight.

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Back in early May of 2021, Taiwanese company Asus had revealed that it will be postponing the launch of the Asus Zenfone 8 in India due to COVID-19 concerns. After 9 long months of waiting, Asus has finally revealed the official launch date of the Asus 8Z, a rebranded variant of the Asus Zenfone 8 sold globally, on February 28th, 2022 at 12 PM IST.

The news comes from Asus India’s Twitter account. The announcement post reveals that the event will include a special appearance from India’s IronMan, Milind Soman, to headline and introduce the Asus 8Z to fans in India. He calls the Asus 8Z device to be “Big On Performance, Compact in Size.”

The teaser doesn’t mention any other details, but since the Asus 8Z is a renamed version of the Zenfone 8 sold globally, here are the highlights of the Asus 8Z you should know.

The Asus 8Z will feature a 5.92-inch AMOLED screen with a punch hole at the top left corner and FHD+ resolution. The display has a 120Hz refresh rate, a Pixelworks chip, HDR10+, and is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus. Powering the device is a Snapdragon 888 processor paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

The compact flagship sports a dual-camera setup at the rear of which the main camera is a 64MP Sony IMX686 sensor teaming up with a 12MP ultrawide angle camera that can also shoot macro pictures. For selfies, there is a 12MP Sony IMX363 camera.

The Asus 8Z packs a 4000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging. There is an audio jack at the top of the device, stereo speakers, Cirrus Logic amplifiers, and Dirac HD sound technology. The phone also comes with NFC, Wi-Fi 6E, dual SIM support, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. 

The Asus 8Z runs Android 11 out of the box, and as of February 2022, has an eligible stable update to Android 12 from the company. The device also features an IP68 water and dust resistance rating to keep the internals safe from rain or winds.

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In late October, ASUS revealed its Android 12 stable update plan for eligible smartphones. One and a half months later, the first model in the list has now started receiving the latest Android release as scheduled. The aforementioned handset is none other than ZenFone 8.

The ZenFone 8 launched this year as an Android alternative to iPhone 12 mini. It debuted with Android 11 and has now become the first ASUS smartphone to receive the Android 12 stable update.

According to XDA Developers, the latest system update for the ASUS ZenFone 8 arrives with build number 31.1004.0404.55. It is reportedly rolling out to select users as part of the batched rollout. Therefore, it will take some time to reach every user.

Interestingly, despite releasing in December, the fresh software update ships with November 2021 security patches. Perhaps, the Taiwanese PC maker will seed a new build with updated security patches in the coming days.

Going by the changelog, the new system update for the handset brings almost all the features of Android 12. It also comes with certain ZenUI-specific features.

Having said that, the ZenFone 8 Flip is also scheduled to get the Android 12 stable update in December itself. Hence, it should likely get access to the update in the next few days.

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Smartphone brands have started sharing plans to upgrade their devices to Android 12. The latest OEM to join this bandwagon is ASUS. The Taiwanese PC maker has confirmed to update six of its handsets to the latest version of Android by the first half of 2022.

ASUS has stopped releasing budget and mid-range smartphones. Hence, right now, the company only sells high-end ZenFone models and ROG Phones. These devices are also limited to certain regions.

Unlike other OEMs, ASUS is still following the two Android update policy. Hence, the ZenFone 6 and the ROG Phone 2 will not be receiving the Android 12 update. Whereas, the newser 6 devices will get access to the fresh version of Android.

The company says (via XDA Developers) that the upcoming software update will also bring ZenUI-specific changes and its own battery as well as performance-related tweaks.

Having said that, the Android 12 stable rollout will begin in December 2021. The ZenFone 8 and the ZenFone 8 Flip will be the first to receive it, followed by ROG Phone 5 and ROG Phone 5S in Q1 2022. Finally, the ZenFone 7 and ROG Phone 3 will be updated sometime later in H1 2022.

ASUS Android 12 Stable Update Timeline

From December 2021

• ASUS ZenFone 8 Flip
• ASUS ZenFone 8

From Q1 2021

• ASUS ROG Phone 5S
• ASUS ROG Phone 5

From H1 2021

• ASUS ZenFone 7
• ASUS ROG Phone 3

What are your thoughts on ASUS’ Android 12 stable update schedule? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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Taiwanese tech giant ASUS has confirmed via a tweet by Dinesh Sharma, Business Head, Commercial PC and Smartphone, ASUS India that the sleek Zenfone 8 smartphone will be launched in India soon. The tweet didn’t reveal the exact date the product will be launched but it states that it is coming soon. The Zenfone 8 was launched alongside the ZenFone 8 Flip in Europe this year in the month of May. The Zenfone 8 was later launched in the U.S not too long ago. The company hasn’t talked about the India launch until now but ASUS India’s head did disclose that the smartphone will definitely be released in the country. The delay is likely due to the COVID 19 pandemic that gripped India around the period it was launched in Europe.

Considering the court order issued over a trademark dispute about the use of the ‘Zen’ or ‘ZenFone’ moniker, the Zenfone 8 will be launched in India as ASUS 8Z. The device was spotted on Google’s website under the ASUS 8Z moniker.

To all Fans asking me about our new smartphone’s India launch – the answer is yes. Team is relentlessly working towards the same and we will announce the launch date soon. Deeply appreciate your enthusiasm. Watch this space for more info https://t.co/wpOPJQ0wdm

— Dinesh Sharma (@sharmadinesh) July 8, 2021

As a reminder, the Zenfone 8 features a 5.92-inch AMOLED screen with a punch hole at the top left corner and FHD+ resolution. The display has a 120Hz refresh rate, a Pixelworks chip, HDR10+, and is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus. Powering the device is a Snapdragon 888 processor paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

The compact flagship sports a dual-camera setup at the rear of which the main camera is a 64MP Sony IMX686 sensor teaming up with a 12MP ultrawide angle camera that can also shoot macro pictures. For selfies, there is a 12MP Sony IMX363 camera.

The Zenfone 8 packs a 4000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging. There is an audio jack at the top of the device, stereo speakers, Cirrus Logic amplifiers, and Dirac HD sound technology. The phone also comes with NFC, Wi-Fi 6E, dual SIM support, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The Zenfone 8 runs Android 11 out of the box and has an IP68 rating

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ASUS announced two new Zenfone flagships in May. There is the Zenfone 8 Flip, a more direct successor to the Zenfone 7 Pro with the same form factor and motorized cameras. Then there is the Zenfone 8, a compact flagship phone with a candy bar design. ASUS has now brought the latter to the U.S.

The Zenfone 8 is now available for purchase unlocked on the ASUS US online store. The phone is available in two configurations – 8GB RAM + 128GB with a $599 price tag and an 8GB RAM + 256GB version that costs $100 more. Both configurations can only be purchased in Obsidian Black.

The Zenfone 8 has a 5.92-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with a punch hole at the top left corner. The display has a 120Hz refresh rate, a Pixelworks chip, HDR10+,  and is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus. There is a Snapdragon 888 processor under the hood and it is paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

ASUS ships the phone with a dual-camera setup for the rear. The main camera is a 64MP Sony IMX686 and it is paired with a 12MP ultrawide angle camera that can also shoot macro pictures. For selfies, there is a 12MP Sony IMX363 camera

The Zenfone 8 packs a 4000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging. There is an audio jack at the top of the device, stereo speakers, Cirrus Logic amplifiers, and Dirac HD sound technology. Alongside having NFC, Wi-Fi 6E, dual SIM support, and an in-display fingerprint scanner, the phone also has an IP68 rating. The Zenfone 8 runs Android 11 out of the box and will receive at least two major OS upgrades.

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ASUS is rolling out new updates to its 2020 and 2021 flagship phones – the Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 8 series respectively. The updates bring new features, enable others, and fix several bugs across all four devices.

The update arrives as v30.11.51.57 for the Zenfone 8, as v30.11.55.50 for the Zenfone 8 Flip, and as v30.41.69.66 for the Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro. The Zenfone 8 series gets a new gesture detection sensitivity feature in one-handed mode as well as SMS-type QR code support in the camera app. VoLTE has also been enabled for several networks in Europe.

For the Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro, ASUS has included new security patches and has fixed a bunch of issues one of which is an occasional reboot of the device when using the Wi-Fi hotspot. It has also added support for SMS-type QR codes in the camera app. You can check the full changelog for all devices here.

The updates are rolling out in stages, with a few users getting it now, and more later. However, you can manually check if you have not received a notification for the OTA update.

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Following the launch of the Zenfone 8 series last week, ASUS has begun rolling out an update to the two devices. This means when you get your hands on a unit, you should have an update or probably event two waiting for you.

As reported by XDA-Developers, ASUS had pushed out one update to the Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip shortly before it launched. That update arrived as version WW 30.10.46.64 for the Zenfone 8 and version WW 30.10.39.62 for the Zenfone 8 Flip. Now, another update is rolling out and it comes as version WW 30.11.51.41 for the former and WW 30.11.55.37 for the latter.

This new update brings priority mode, a feature that allows select contacts who call multiple times within a short interval to bypass a phone’s mute mode. It also adds the ability to search for an app under the Force Dark Mode feature. Below is the full changelog:

• Improved system stability
• Improved system performance
• Improved camera quality
• Added priority mode in ASUS Settings
• Added search function in Force Dark Mode
• Enabled VoLTE on Telia (Lithuania)
• Enabled VoLTE & VoWoFi on ICE (Norway)
• Updated Android security patch (April 2021)

It has become the norm for manufacturers to push out updates immediately after a device is launched. These updates usually fix bugs that may have been missed and optimize important features for a better user experience.

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If you missed out on the important announcements in the mobile tech industry, here’s your chance to bring yourself up to speed with our roundup of the week’s top stories.

ASUS launches Zenfone 8 series

ASUS announced the Zenfone 8 series last week. Featuring two phones – the Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip, ASUS is targeting two different demographics with its new phones. If you want a compact flagship device, the Zenfone 8 is for you and if you want a phone that will turn heads when you try to take a selfie in public, then the Zenfone 8 Flip is the device to go for.

POCO UI is coming

POCO started as a sub-brand of Xiaomi but is now an “independent” brand. Its phones run a slightly tweaked version of MIUI out of the box but that may change soon as the company plans to launch its own UI which will be called POCO UI. It will still be an off-shoot of MIUI but with more features exclusive to POCO devices. POCO has also revealed it has no intention to launch an Android One phone.

A new Redmi Note 8?

The Redmi Note 8 was a pretty popular device, selling more than 10 million units. According to new info that surfaced last week, it appears Redmi plans to launch a new version of the phone with new specs. This new version has been seen at the FCC and is expected to launch as the Redmi Note 8 (2021). It is also expected to have a high refresh rate display, a MediaTek chipset, and a 4000mAh battery.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro

Xiaomi announced a new pair of TWS earbuds last week and it comes with a new naming scheme. Unlike its other wireless earbuds that are sold under the Mi True Wireless line, this new one arrives as the FlipBuds Pro and it is one of its most premium ones yet.

MediaTek unveils the Dimensity 900

MediaTek has a new chipset. The Dimensity 900 is a 6nm processor with Cortex-A78 cores and Cortex-A55 cores. The 5G chipset will power mid-range 5G devices from various manufacturers including OPPO, Vivo, and Redmi.

First look at Google’s Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro

If you didn’t like that Google used the same design for the Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a 5G, and Pixel 5, then the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro should excite you. We got our first look at the upcoming phones last week and they bring an entirely new design to the Pixel line.

Meizu Watch

We thought Meizu would launch its smartwatch alongside the Meizu 18 series but that didn’t happen. An alleged render of the wearable surfaced a few days ago and it has a familiar design.

OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition

OnePlus has announced a special edition of the OnePlus Watch. The OnePlus Watch Colbalt Limited Edition is made from more premium materials such as sapphire glass, a cobalt alloy frame, and leather straps. Of course, it costs more too.

PlayStation 5′ DualSense controller gets two new colors

The DualSense 5 controller for the PlayStation 5 now comes in two new colors, bringing the available color options to three. The new colors are Midnight Black and Cosmic Red and are scheduled to go on sale next month.

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Last week, ASUS announced its new flagship phones – the Zenfone 8 and the Zenfone 8 Flip. Save for the Snapdragon 888 inside these devices, the two phones are quite different.

While the Zenfone 8 is compact and has a design similar to that of the average phone in 2021, the Zenfone 8 Flip is much bigger and keeps the flip camera design of the Zenfone 6 and Zenfone 7 series. There are other differences too such as an IP68 rating, audio jack, dual cameras, and a 120Hz refresh rate on the Zenfone 8 while the Zenfone 8 Flip has a lower 90Hz refresh rate, no waterproof rating or audio jack, but packs motorized triple rear cameras that double as the front-facing cameras, a dedicated MicroSD card slot, and a bigger battery capacity.

For this week’s poll, we want to know which of these two flagships you prefer. Is it the Zenfone 8 or the Zenfone 8 Flip? Please take the poll and also share a comment telling us why you prefer one over the other.

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Earlier this week, ASUS announced its 2021 flagship phones for the Zenfone line. The compact Zenfone 8 and the Zenfone 8 Flip feature Snapdragon 888 processors and run Android 11 out of the box. While ASUS didn’t say anything about software support during the launch, new details have surfaced regarding that.

According to The Verge, ASUS revealed that it will provide at least two major OS updates for the Zenfone 8. This means that the new flagship will get updated to Android 12 and also receive an update to Android 13 when it is announced. The Taiwanese manufacturer will also provide security updates for the same duration which is about two years.

It appears that ASUS is sticking to the same plan it used for the Zenfone 6. When it announced the 2019 flagship which launched with Android 9 Pie out of the box, it promised that it will get updated to Android Q (Android 10) and Android R (Android 11). It kept that promise as it released Android 10 for the phone in November 2019 and Android 11 in December 2020.  As you can see, both stable updates arrived just a few months after the new version was released, so we can expect the same for the Zenfone 8. However, three years of OS and security updates would have been better considering that is what other major brands are offering for their flagships.

The Zenfone 8 has a 5.9-inch FHD+ display with a hole at the top left corner for a 12MP selfie camera. It comes with up to 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. There is a 64MP camera on the back along with a 12MP ultrawide angle camera that can also take macro shots. ASUS has added an audio jack at the top, stereo speakers, IP68 rating, and a 4000mAh battery under the hood with support for 30W fast charging.

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ASUS has announced its latest flagship phone and it arrives as the Zenfone 8. The new flagship is smaller than most of the phones available on the market now and caters to those who want a device with a small form factor.

Zenfone 8 Design

The Zenfone 8 was born out of the requirement of customers who want a compact phone that doesn’t compromise on performance. Most phones these days are in the 6.5-inch range which can be pretty uncomfortable for a lot of people.

ASUS has managed to squeeze a 5.9-inch screen in a frame that is just 148mm tall and 68.5mm wide. The back is curved to make it more comfortable to hold and the frosted matte back adds a nice touch to the overall design while keeping fingerprint smudges at a minimum.

The Zenfone 8 has a blue-colored power button and is available in Obsidian Black and Horizon Silver, the latter whose color shifts depending on the angle light rays land on it.

Zenfone 8 specs

The 5.9-inch screen which is protected by a sheet of Corning Gorilla Glass Victus has a 120Hz refresh rate and a punch hole at the top left corner. It also has a Pixelworks chip, HDR10+, a 112% DCI-P3 color gamut, and a peak brightness of 1100 nits.

There is a Snapdragon 888 processor inside and it comes with up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

On the back of the phone are two cameras – a 64MP Sony IMX686 f/1.8 1.6µm main camera with Quad Bayer technology and a 12MP Sony IMX363 f/2.2 1.4µm ultrawide angle camera with Dual PDAF that also supports 4cm macro photography. For the front-facing camera, ASUS has put a 12MP sensor inside the hole in the left corner. The Sony IMX663 camera has a 1.22µm pixel size and Dual PDAF too.

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ASUS has also focused on the audio features of the Zenfone 8. In addition to having an audio jack at the top, the phone also has stereo speakers, Dirac HD sound technology, dual Cirrus Logic CS23L45 amplifiers, and Hi-Res Audio. The amplifiers provide increased volume and a higher bass with better power optimization. There is also an Audio Wizard app that allows you to choose from four sound profiles scenario effect and 10 customizable equalizers.

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The phone packs a 4000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging via a USB-C port. There are three charging profiles that you can choose from including Scheduled Charging which lets you choose when the phone should begin charging when plugged in.

The Zenfone 8 has an IP68 rating, Wi-Fi 6E, and an under-display fingerprint scanner. It runs Android 11 out of the box and comes with a 30W adapter.

Zenfone 8 Price and Availability

The Zenfone 8 comes in four configurations. below are their prices:

• 6+128GB = €599
• 8+128GB = €669
• 8+256GB = €729
• 16+256GB  = €799

The phone is already available for pre-order on the ASUS estore in Europe and will be available on May 31.  ASUS says it will also be available for purchase in different markets around the world.

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Later today, ASUS will be holding the ZenFone 8 launch event in New York, Berlin, and Taipei simultaneously. In New York, the event will kick off at 1PM UTC-5. A couple of hours ahead of the launch, the HQ render of the ASUS ZenFone 8 have appeared online.

ASUS ZenFone 8 HQ renders

The ASUS ZenFone 8 high-resolution renders show that it has a punch-hole display on the front. The narrow bezel on the houses a front-firing speaker, whereas its other speaker can be found on the bottom edge along with a microphone, a USB-C port, and a SIM slot. The top edge of the device has a 3.5mm audio jack and another microphone.

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The ZenFone 8’s right edge features a volume rocker and a blue-colored power key. The rear shell of the device has a rectangle-shaped camera module that houses two cameras and an LED flash. ASUS has already confirmed that it will be an IP68 rated waterproof and dust-resistant device. The device also features a metallic frame, claims Winfuture.de.

ASUS ZenFone 8 specifications and price (Rumored)

The ASUS ZenFone 8 has a 5.92-inch AMOLED FHD+ display that supports a 20.5:9 aspect ratio, a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, 1100nits brightness, and it comes with Gorilla Glass Victus protection. The screen is integrated with a fingerprint scanner.

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The Snapdragon 888 SoC fuels the device with 6 GB / 8 GB / 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. Its 4,000mAh battery supports 30W fast charging. It runs on Zen UI-based Android 11 OS. Its rear camera setup has a 64-megapixel primary camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens. Sitting on the front is a new 12-megapixel Sony IMX663 selfie snapper.

The 6GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, and 16GB+256GB variants of the ZenFone 8 are said to be priced at 699 euros (~$847), 749 euros (~$908), and 819 euros (~$993), respectively. The handset will be arriving in Obsidian Black and Horizon Silver

(source 1, 2)

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ASUS will be announcing the ZenFone 8 and ZenFone 8 Flip tomorrow. The entire specs of both phones have appeared in recent reports. A fresh report by 91mobiles has revealed the pricing of the three variants of the ZenFone 8.

Citing information received from tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore, the publication claimed that the ZenFone 8 will arrive in three variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 16 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models will be priced at 700 euros (~$850), 750 euros (~$910), and 800 euros (~$970), respectively. The leaked renders of the phone have revealed that it will be available in silver and black colors.

ASUS ZenFone 8 specifications (Rumored)

The ASUS ZenFone 8 will be arriving with a 5.92-inch display that delivers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It features an OLED panel with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

The compact flagship will draw power from the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. The device is expected to ship with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It will come preinstalled with ZenUI based Android 11 OS.

The ZenFone 8 has a 4,000mAh battery, which supports 30W rapid charging. It has a front camera of 12-megapixel and its rear camera system has a Sony IMX686 64-megapixel main camera and a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens, which can also capture macro shots. The handset is expected with other features like dual speakers and a 3.5mm audio jack.

At present, there is no word on the pricing of the ZenFone 8 Flip. As the name goes, it will continue to sport a flip-up camera module like the predecessor ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 6 series.

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India is battling with one of the worst outbreaks of COVID-19. With millions of infected citizens and several thousand deaths, a lot of activities are at a standstill. In light of this, ASUS India has announced that it will be delaying the launch of the Zenfone 8 series in the country.

The announcement was made on Twitter by Dinesh Sharma, who is the Business Head Commercial PC and Smartphone, for ASUS India. He said that the launch has been postponed till the situation improves.

While the world is excited for the launch of our new smartphone, we at ASUS India have consciously decided to defer the launch till the current scenario improves. Our thoughts n prayers are with those affected with Covid #stayhomestaysafe, n emerge stronger! #IndiaFightsCOVID19

— Dinesh Sharma (@sharmadinesh) May 10, 2021

ASUS is not the only manufacturer that has had to postpone a launch event due to the pandemic. Realme was supposed to have a launch event on May 4 but announced a week before the event that it has been postponed. A new date is yet to be announced.

The Zenfone 8 series launch will still hold on May 12/May 13 in other countries. ASUS will announce two phones – the Zenfone 8 and the Zenfone 8 Flip. The former is a 5.92-inch smartphone with a punch-hole display and dual rear cameras while the latter keeps the flip camera design of the Zenfone 6 and Zenfone 7 series. Both phones will have a Snapdragon 888 processor powering them and have support for 30W fast charging. They will also run Android 11 out of the box.

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Following the end of the holidays in China, product launches are expected to pick up next week. One of the key announcements, and a highly anticipated one at that, scheduled for the coming week is that of the ASUS Zenfone 8 series. Here’s a heads up of what’s happening next week:

HTC Vivecon – May 11 and May 12

HTC’s 2-day Vivecon event will begin on Tuesday, May 11. The manufacturer is expected to launch new VR hardware and at least one is expected to be an all-in-one device that does not need to be tethered to a computer. It has been reported that the new headsets will be targeted at enterprise users but HTC may surprise us and announce a consumer headset too.

Zenfone 8 series – May 12

ASUS will announce the Zenfone 8 series on Wednesday, May 12. The Taiwanese manufacturer is expected to announce two new flagships – the compact Zenfone 8 which will have a 5.92-inch display and the larger Zenfone 8 Flip that will have not only a bigger screen but motorized flip cameras like the Zenfone 6 and Zenfone 7.

The launch will be a global one that will be live-streamed. It will begin at 10:30 PM IST/7:00 PM Berlin Time/6:00 PM Lagos/1:00 PM New York.

Redmi Note 10S and Redmi Watch India launch – May 13

Redmi India has a launch scheduled for May 13. The manufacturer has revealed that it will announce two new products on that day. The first is the Helio G95-powered Redmi Note 10S which already launched in other markets in early March and went on sale in April.

There is also the Redmi Watch, a wearable that launched last year in China. However, it appears that India will be getting a rebadged Mi Watch Lite and not the Chinese version of the Redmi Watch. This is because the promotional page for the Redmi Watch for India says that the smartwatch has built-in GPS, a feature not available on the Redmi Watch sold in China. It also has 11 sports modes (like the Mi Watch Lite) while the Chinese version has 7. Beats us as to why they won’t just launch it as the Mi Watch Lite in India.

Infinix Note 10 Pro – May 13

On the same day as the Redmi event in India, Infinix will have its own in Pakistan for the Infinix Note 10 Pro. This mid-range phone will also have MediaTek’s Helio G95 processor, a 64MP rear camera, and a 5000mAh battery capacity.

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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.

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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.

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It is not easy to make a phone with moving parts water-resistant. This is one of the reasons why the ASUS Zenfone 6 and Zenfone 7 series which have motorized cameras are not water-resistant. Now that ASUS is dropping that design, it has confirmed that the Zenfone 8 will have an IP68 rating.

In its latest teaser for the upcoming compact flagship phone, ASUS revealed that the Zenfone 8 will have an IP68 rating which means that alongside being able to withstand dust, dirt, and sand, it can also survive immersion in water up to a depth of 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you and I were Protected, 6oth of us? https://t.co/ig6HaxNLtQ #Zenfone8 #BigonPerformanceCompactinSize

— ASUS (@ASUS) May 2, 2021

The Zenfone 8 will be the first ASUS flagship phone with an IP68 rating in years. Even before the Zenfone 6 and Zenfone 7, water-resistance is not a feature found in ASUS phones, so this is a big addition for the brand.

So far, ASUS has confirmed that the Zenfone 8 will also have an audio jack and its teasers have shown the phone has a hole punch at the top left corner of the screen for the front-facing camera. It will also have a display with a high refresh rate and a  Snapdragon 888 processor.

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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.

Did you miss me?
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 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.

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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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.

Is it just us or are there a lot of ‘o’s in ‘smooth’? How many, exactly?
Know more:https://t.co/ig6Hay5mlo#Zenfone8 #BigonPerformanceCompactinSize

— 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.

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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Taiwanese tech giant ASUS doesn’t churn out so many models annually but the brand’s models on the ROG and Zenfione series are reputed for their premium build and impressive hardware lineup. The company recently hinted at the launch of the next-gen Zenfone 8 series models slated for May 12.

The Zenfone 8 series has featured in several leaks including the GeekBench listing for a device purported to be the Zenfone 8 Mini. Ahead of the launch, a second ASUS model has appeared on GeekBench, this time around the Zenfone 8. The model appears with the model number ASUS_I004D which corresponds to the model number of the Zenfone 8 spotted on a kernel source code breakdown done by the guys at XDA Developers.

The GeekBench listing shows the Zenfone 8 will also pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset just like the Zenfone 8 Mini. The processor will be paired with 8GB of RAM. Interestingly, the Mini was listed with 16GB RAM. Thus, we expect the Zenfone 8 to also have a 16GB version. The phone will run on the Android 11 operating system out of the box.

Talking of the GeekBench score, the flagship model scored 1,124 points on the single-core test while for the multi-core test, it scored 3,669 points. These scores are consistent with those of the Zenfone 8 Mini which surfaced last week.

Previous leaks tip the Zenfone 8 series to all run on the Snapdragon 888 flagship SoC. They will equally have AMOLED displays with FHD+ resolutions and that support a 120Hz refresh rate. On the camera aspect, the models will pack a 64MP Sony IMX686 main sensor that will team up with an unannounced Sony IMX663 module. The series will also come with support for 30W charging.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

(via)

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