The Asus Zenfone 8 series is officially heading to India, with Asus India executive Dinesh Sharma confirming on Twitter that a launch date announcement is imminent. The compact flagship lineup had already appeared briefly on the Asus India website in May before disappearing, and eager fans can now register their interest via a dedicated pre-sale page featuring a ‘Notify Me’ option.
Asus Zenfone 8 Series India Launch Confirmed
Dinesh Sharma took to Twitter to address fan demand directly, writing: “All the fans have been asking me about the India launch of our new smartphone – the answer is yes. The team is continuously working in the same direction and we will announce the launch date soon.” His tweet included a link to the Asus Zenfone 8 pre-sale page, signalling that an official release is close. No specific launch date has been disclosed as of now. For more devices from this manufacturer, browse the full Asus coverage on our site.
Asus Zenfone 8 Series Specifications and Features
Despite its compact 5.9-inch body, the Zenfone 8 packs flagship-grade hardware across the board. It sports a Samsung AMOLED HDR display with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 pixels and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood sits the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage.
Photography is handled by a dual rear camera system consisting of a 64-megapixel main sensor and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens. On the front, a 12-megapixel selfie shooter takes care of video calls and self-portraits. The phone runs Android 11 with Asus’s own ZenUI 8 skin layered on top.
Battery life is supported by a 4,000mAh cell with Quick Charge 4.0 and Power Delivery standard for fast top-ups. Additional highlights include dual stereo speakers tuned with Dirac HD Sound, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance — a combination rarely found at this price point.
It is worth noting that Asus also unveiled a Zenfone 8 Flip variant globally, featuring a motorised flip camera mechanism. However, Asus has confirmed that the Flip model will not be brought to the Indian market.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.9-inch Samsung AMOLED HDR, 1080 x 2400 px, 120Hz |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| RAM | Up to 16GB |
| Storage | Up to 256GB (UFS 3.1) |
| Rear Cameras | 64MP main + 12MP ultra-wide |
| Front Camera | 12MP |
| Battery | 4,000mAh, Quick Charge 4.0, Power Delivery |
| OS | Android 11 with ZenUI 8 |
| Extras | IP68, dual stereo speakers, 3.5mm jack, Dirac HD Sound |
Asus Zenfone 8 Global Price and India Expectations
Globally, the Asus Zenfone 8 starts at EUR 599, which converts to approximately Rs 53,200. Asus has not yet confirmed an India-specific price, and various speculations are circulating about where the device will be positioned in the competitive Indian smartphone market. Given the flagship Snapdragon 888 processor and the premium feature set, it is expected to compete in the upper mid-range to premium segment.
