Don't forget to check out Rhinoshield's cases the Zenfone 8 and more! bit.ly/3gcVZoZ Use code “JV” for 20% off in the first week (10% after) And for the RhinoShield Collab Designs: bit.ly/3psy2OF

In my opinion it's the most underrated phone this year.

No gimmicks no fancy stuff just a basic, all around great phone Love the vid

Zenfone 8 checks all the essentials without spending a thousand bucks

Zenfones are one of the most underrated phones out there, I remember buying my first Zenfone. My office mates liked the phone so much that they ended up buying one and while I have switched to another brand, they are still clinging to their zenfone. The feature rich phone what attracted me and my friends 🙂🙂🙂

100% my next phone. Just launched in the US for $600.

I gotta say, after over 7 months of using this phone its only gotten worse. Finger print scanner doesn't ever work with a glass screen protector. There are no decent or good cases for this phone to help mitigate the fact it doesn't have a glass screen protector, aaaaaand the screen lock doesn't work under any circumstances. Today I actually had the phone fully turn off in my pocket. I regularly make pocket calls, send pocket messages, and I have no idea any of its happening. I have to carry the phone screen side away from my body, just to try and mitigate the amount of times the screen comes unlocked, and THEN the screen is exposed behind a flimsly layer of denim say in a pocket. There's a special setting in the phone called Asus Pocket Assistance, and it actually makes ZERO difference to the phone, I gave up on that "assistance" over 3 months ago. Oh and if you try and put a film protector on the rear cameras, every photo you take comes out taken from inside a cloud.

The ZenFone 8 is what we call as the back to basic phone. They should add a plus variant of the 8 which is basically a bigger ZenFone 8 plus telephoto and then update the 7 Pro as an 8 pro. Could be cool to see to be honest.

another awesome review! keep it, man! love your insights specially in taking account of different user experience.

Wonderful. The best thing I like about your videos is your use of language in the script. It really is great and does add a lot to a tech review and insight channel like yours.

Hey Congrats on the 200K Subs. U deserve it Man. Hope it'll be a Mil Soon.

I honestly couldn't wait to see the new Zenfone. I was really worried that I would have to make the decision between speed and a small form factor. I've gotten so used to my old S8 that I couldn't imagine going with something bigger. Now that the Zenfone 8 is out in the US, I made sure to scoop it up as soon as possible. It solves both of my problems with my previous phone, the first being the obviously lackluster performance being a 4 generation old phone and the second being the curved glass on the front. I just always liked the flat fronts better.

A PHONE SHOULD NOT TAKE ALL OF YOUR HANDS!! This is my next phone. I just switched from a Zen 5.7 to 6.5 inch splurge and already miss my old fon.

What an underrated channel. Love the detailed reviews!

I like the size of the phone but what I would like to see on the next zenfone is a side mounted fingerprint scanner (which is faster and accurate) and a slim bezel on top for the selfie camera like Sony Xperia III. Having a slim bezel on top is not bad than having punch holes or notch and way more cleaner. Zenfone should be plain/simple on the outside but beast on the inside. not a fan of the flip camera btw 😅

Outstanding review my man! I would definitely rock this phone.

Idk why the simple minimalist design like this phone and Pixels make me feel the more you look and use it the more you will like it. Its classic man.

I am really looking forward to get this one when it is launched in India. What about the heating issue? Has it been resolved?

Its a no frills phone that just plain works, glad Asus is going back to what really matters. its the reason why I still have and use my old Asus Zenfones 3 and 4.

The international variant on sale on Amazon doesn't support 5G in the US, does it?

Hi JV. You didn't mentioned about charging speed & about speakers. Is this ip68.??

Great review. What's your take on call quality & haptic moto performance?

What do you think about thermal performance? Does it overheat with normal use? and with navigation on android auto? Or does it go crazy only with games?

9:37 is great The Pixel 5 is for people that want a good camera that happens to be a decent phone. The Zenfone 8 is for people that want a good phone that happens to have a decent camera.

A CS undergrad here, who often games a bit. I am seeing there's a mad race going on of putting bizzare numbers of cameras in every phone & everyone is making larger displays. For budget gamers, we would definitely like exchanging the unnecessary cameras for a better CPU & battery. Also large screens are problematic for one handed operations -if the resolution is good, it shouldn't be an issue if only one person has to see the screen. Suppose you are watching a vid with somebody, why would you see on your phone when you have a laptop with bigger screen instead.

Wrestling AND Abroad in Japan. Love the content you used for the screen hehe. Honestly the Zenfone would have been my best choice, but the price difference and more importantly lack of SD card slot left me with sticking to Samsung's A52 5G. Still an otherwise solid comact flagship.

wish they kept the side finger print sensor. Love this more than the in screen ones.

nice video brother.. can you please do a camera comparison of the Asus Zenfone 8 with other flagships like the Oneplus 9 pro and others

Just ordered one to replace my trusty OnePlus 6. I love small form factor. I also love my 60% keyboard, that with extra key mapping layers has just as much functionality as a full size :)

As someone who owns a Galaxy S20 and S21 Ultra, I always find myself gravitating more to my S20 based on size and portability alone. While I love the S21 and its more premium looks and battery, the S20 does everything it does for my usage without losing MST (which I use always on military bases that haven't upgraded payment terminals.) I can totally see why you picked the Zenphone 8 as your daily.

Hey Josh, how do I get that wallpaper on your zenfone 8?

Finally got my hand on this phone! This is literally almost everything I want in a phone.. small compact body (in this time), powerful performance and simple software no "gimmicky" feature.

This was interesting experience for me as I have the S21 Ultra and M11 Ultra, when I first handled the Zen Fone 8 it was an interesting experience not having to deal with gymnastics to handle the other phones, I thought the ZF8 would be a mid tier or mid performer but listening to Spotify with my high end earphones while doing email and other things and after that playing games and just coming to the realization that the ZF8 never missed a beat. Pictures were on par with my OP9 Pro , battery was great and BTW it did not feel like a brick on my pocket started beg the question why did we migrate to the Frankenstein size phones, it's not screen resolution as this thing is awesome, it's not audio capabilities as again this phone beats the other ones, it's not chipset, it's not battery , most people told me it's the camera but really who needs 50x zoom,etc??. This phone has become my daily personal driver, I do use the Fold 2 for work but mostly in tablet mode. This little beast is staying by my side. Greta Video and Thoughts!!!!!!

Hey JV, the the only youtuber who doesn't clean phones for reviews. Kudos to you man 👍🏼

How long does it last if you're on intagram or tiktok and other platforms but not gaming? Thank you

When this phone came out Asus was giving it for $599(pretty much $30 discount), but slow updates and lack of wireless charging made me think twice ...I just kept my Pixel 5

I like the aesthetic of both the Pixel a phones and this Zen Fone. They just look clean.

ask, can it be dual apps with the default system? clone apps are not social media, but other apps?

Having just placed an order for the Zenfone 8, I watched this video with some trepidation. But my fears were allayed :) I did pick the Zenfone 8 for its form factor. My current phone is an Xperia Compact, and I despaired at the lack of compact offerings that were currently around. The Zenfone 8 seemed to be the best after spending a couple of weeks looking at various options and price points. It was, indeed, a very interesting perspective on the Zenfone 8.

From Android Authority to now, Joshua have always just evolved. 🙂

Two years ago, my Zenphone 5 malfunctioned and was repaired via warranty within three days. Gotta say, that's one fine service if I dare say so compared with Applecare.

What's the software like? Is reception good on this phone.

Can I ask the model number of the white coloured Japanese phone cover that you got from Rhinoshield?

Looking forward to buy this one. Compact + almost stock android.

No wireless charging.. Liked that No bigger size.. Liked that SD 888.. Liked that ZenUI.. Liked that Price.. Liked that Simple color. Liked that. You would use case or skin anyway. Usable camera.. Liked that Underrated phone.. Sad for that.

Has the hardware been updated or at least the software in an attempt to reduce the number of occasions you could fry an egg from the heat the phone produces ?

Superb review. I don't know when I will get it in India.

I am not a fan of small phones but this with the pixel camera unit and processing will be such a beast.

This phone is great, but how much android os updates will it get? And what android version does it ship with out of the box? Im deciding this or zenphone 9 which will release later in 2022

I love compact zenfone 8, and was gonna buy it. But Camera is a must need for me. I could compromise on performance a little, but camera should have been better. Though would love to see compact phones more! Kudos to @Asus !!

Once time goes by and this start selling for under $500 then it's definitely a great pickup

What is the software support like on Asus ? Is there website to tracks software support like sammobile for Samsung?

Joshua, over the years nothing has changed. I'm sitting here watching you talk about phones I'm planning on buying. And you know, this is a new Oneplus One for me. That's what I see here. My new bacon.

hey Josh, how's the haptics on the zenfone 8?could u compare it to that of the iPhone .

I wish ASUS would build a separate “Ultra” phone, that’s different from the ROG for the masses, I think they would do it right

How's the software updates? Does it get monthly security updates property?

I couldn't find this one from our local store and my brother got me this full in retail box from My World Phone.

Does the fingerprint reader work with optics or ultrasonics.

Problems With battery Cameras and mainly updates..... How did you change your mind?

Hey JV could you please contact your contact from Asus asking why they are delaying the release of the Zenfone lineup in India? I have been repeatedly asking them about any info or release date or just info about why there is a delay but all I get is a Robotic pre written message saying your patience is appreciated. Also loved your channel and even I want to daily driver that is compact.

Btw i have an issue with Microsoft launcher whenever i swipe up to go in home menu i get a second delay. Do u have it too? How can i disable this delay

One of the primary reasons I got a Pixel 4a was due to its small size. I'm glad another manufacturer is finally making smaller phones, especially since Google's current Pixels are returning to the massive form factor that every other manufacturer seems to be making

Where's the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra review you promised over a month ago??

The Zenfone 8 has been my daily driver for a month now. Probably the best smartphone I've ever had. I really hope that Asus will improve and extend the support!

1:01 where Can i find this keyboard?

I´ve had the zenfone 4 pro since 2017 and it has worked perfectly for me. By the time I run out of memory on my phone I will definitely stick with the brand. Probably the Zenfone 9 or 10 will be out....don't doubt this brand..the smartphone world is not only Apple or Samsung

Thanks for your review. I am seriously considering this because it is a compact and powerful phone. I use my phone everyday for work and it needs to be in my pocket so my hands are free. These larger phones just do not suit my purpose so I guess I will pay more for less (size) and get more performance. Camera is very low priority for me.

I just bought this phone specifically because of the smaller form factor. Traditionally been a Galaxy guy but I just smashed my S10 because it was always slipping out of my pocket due to its size. I found I always had to be mindful of where my phone was on my person while at work and move it around depending upon what I was doing, and it still got broke! Had to go back to my Galaxy S6 which was a shock at first but it was great not having to think about my phone all the time and concentrate on what I was doing. If the battery wasn't on the way out in the S6 I probably wouldn't bother with a new phone. The Zenfone 8 ticks all but one box on my list... No sd card! Why Asus? WHY??

I wish I get one. But facts that their poor software update promise, it always holds me back :(

I've been using asus zenfone max pro m1 for more than 3 yrs. Android 10 with 6 GB RAM and 5000mAh(changed once on my own as the old battery died 6 months ago) battery still works perfectly fine. I'm not a camera person, I don't take any photos. All I do is play some games and watch tons of UKposts. I'm still waiting for next asus phone. Probably might purchase zenfone 9 as my financial situation got better now and I can afford a flagship. 😁

Can you use it with Verizon?

Could you drop the link to that Tan Ji Ro Wallpaper?

What's with the 2 Wifi signal icons? Never seen such stuff.

Looks like you feel this one as i feel the LG Wing, I mean, they could be doing the great but are doing good enough

Thinking of getting this for my channel. Would've liked the Flippy dippy but none of those iterations come with a headphone jack which I need for my external camera.

I am a user of ZenFone 8 and guys, the screen its a beauty, accurate and clean even if its small it makes a great daily driver

its have any heating issues ?

honestly I love it it is like a younger and the better brother of s10e

Well if only Asus could keep up with updates. From previous experience, you'd be stuck with Android 11 while everyone is already on Android 13 next time. They will just keep on updating their UI instead of the entire OS.

Is their a U.S. variant and if so what is the model number for the 8?

Is the battery life of this phone good enough in your opinion?

200k very soon!

Purchased this phone and a Rhinoshield case after watching this review! (Upgraded from my Galaxy S8)

did they fix ramdump issue

The size is amazing to someone like me with small hands. Tried the Note 8 and just wasn't comfortable. Switched to the s9 and it's still my phone upto now. I have been reading and watching reviews about this phone and am still holding out after atleast an Android update

i bought it last week and i keep it in box iam afraid ramdump issue show up. did they fix it so i can use the phone. or i just sell it asap.

How are the haptics?

Salut to the Flippy Dippy but to me this Asus Zenfone 8 is just the phone of the year so far 💪 even though those 2021 Sony Xperia flagships are extremely appealing (especially 1 III)

I'm wondering how does this zen8 vs the pixel 4a

Good replacement for the Galaxy S8 then?

Been using ZenFones for almost 10 yrs now (actually 2 phones in 10 yrs - ZenFone 5 and Max Pro), but the only downside i found/experience so far is the system update, where Asus phones do not update anymore after 2 yrs.

I'm buying this phone for the size. I have an S21 ultra specd with 16 gigs but it's nice to have a smaller phone factor when doing activities like running.

And our beloved MKBHD hasn't reviewed this outstanding phone yet.

Creativity should not be killed because of youtubers' opinions. Neither the new thoughts should be. These small smartphone manufacturers come up with new ideas and decisions where the bigger players in the market like samsung and Apple are literally scared of new ideas and implementing them cos they always want to play safe game. I think that the flip camera should stay until the smartphone manufacturers come up with the technology which can provide a notch or puch hole displays. i think that the notch free display is the main reason for the flip camera in the first place. Unfortunately the Chinese manufactures blindly copy either samsung or apple to boost up their sales.

How long will Asus support their Zenfone?

Awesome nujabes poster. I enjoyed your video, but seeing the poster made me sure i was gonna subscribe, lol.

7:40 It has OIS(Optical Image Stabilization) ?

This one or Sony Xperia 5? I need a new phone. Currently using Xperia XZ Premium.

Does anybody know how to disable annoying auto-play when connecting BT headphones? My previous phone did not do that, it can't be caused by the headphones.

Really wanted oppo find x2 league of legends review with wild rift