I can't find any faults with this phone. I was searching for a smaller device after owning a Samsung S10+ and constantly dropping it constantly due to it's size. You can tell this thing was designed by engineers rather than a marketing department which will be of no surprise to anyone who is familiar with ASUS computer motherboards. It comes with a slimline case in the box which enhances rather that detracts from it's aesthetics. The speakers, fingerprint sensor, processor and screen are top of it's class. 128GB is plently for a phone so I'd recommend the base model.

Sick of oversized phones that are impossible to use one-handed, it's a breath of fresh air that Asus has chosen to fill the void left when Sony gave up on the Australian market. A solid phone, just needs VoLTE on Australian networks to make it perfect. Well built, reasonably priced, and excellent performing phone. Camera is great, OLED display vibrant, and sound quality from the speakers is top notch.

All the best specs, quality and packed into a compact size.

nice phone, i think the samsungs are more user friendly (like the systems and navigating through apps). However no problems with the phone. It's fast and battery is decent, hasnt overheated running games. Headphone jack on it is a big plus. Charges super fast as well. Worth it

The Asus Zenfone 8 is a solid flagship phone at a sub-flagship price, though inevitably there are compromises: there’s no telephoto lens or wireless charging, and it misses out on its predecessor’s novel flip camera that let the rear lenses rotate forward to take selfie shots. You can still get that camera in the limited-release Asus Zenfone 8 Flip, but the regular Zenfone 8 delivers top-tier specs at the most affordable price since the OnePlus 6T.

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

No telephoto lens; Middling battery life; No wireless charging

Asus has found a niche for the Zenfone 8 and I absolutely love it. If you’re after a smaller Android phone with top-tier specs that doesn’t break the bank then this device should tick all the boxes. It’s got a great screen, speaker and performance and is very smartly designed.

Great size for those who find Android phones big, Impressive speed, Lovely screen, Impressive value, If you find most Android phones too big, but aren’t willing to sacrifice performance, this is the phone for you.

Can get hot when gaming, No telephoto camera, No wireless charging, While the battery life is fine, you do get longer endurance with larger Android phones with bigger cells. The lack of any decent zoom skills on the camera is a shame too.

Asus delivers a very compact and high-quality smartphone with the Zenfone 8. The system performance is very good, which is also reflected in a very smooth operation in everyday use. Besides very fast Wi-Fi and a bright AMOLED display, the new 5G mobile standard is also supported.

robust housing with IP68 certification, bright 120 Hz display, good performance, compact design, fast WLAN

short battery life, no DC dimming

There's a lot to like about this compact phone - which will suit many looking for a smaller flagship. There's a great display, quality build, and good cameras. But it heats up quickly under load so it's not for gamers, while the fingerprint scanner is irritating in use.

Waterproof; Stereo speakers and 3.5mm port; Good camera performance; Flagship power;

Gets hot quickly when gaming; Fingerprint scanner is temperamental; No zoom camera;

If it wasn’t for the disappointing battery life, I’d have no issues recommending the Asus Zenfone 8 to anyone after a compact smartphone. Besides that, it’s a beefy device with strong media chops and a dependable everyday camera, packed into a diminutive form factor that won’t give you an unsightly bulge.

Pleasingly compact; Absolute powerhouse; Clean, satisfying ZenUI; Capable camera;

Mediocre battery life; Netflix stuttering; Not exactly attractive;

Pleasingly compact; Absolute powerhouse; Clean, satisfying ZenUI; Capable camera;

Mediocre battery life; Netflix stuttering; Not exactly attractive;