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Asus Zenfone 8 Flip
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Asus Zenfone 8 Flip

Released: 2021, May 12Price: About 380 EURStatus: Available. Released 2021, May 13

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

General

Brand
Asus
Model
Asus Zenfone 8 Flip
Released
2021, May 12
Status
Available. Released 2021, May 13
Price
About 380 EUR
OS
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13
Dimensions
165 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm (6.50 x 3.04 x 0.38 in)
Weight
230 g (8.11 oz)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 700 nits (HBM), 1000 nits (peak)
Size
6.67 inches, 107.4 cm, 2, (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 660
Internal
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Triple
Motorized flip-up main camera module
Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, auto panorama (motorized rotation)
Video
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR

Battery

Charging
30W wired, PD3.0

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 77, 78, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps, 5G

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other

Camera
Photo, /, Video
Colors
Galactic Black, Glacier Silver
Models
ZS672KS, I004D
Display
735 nits max brightness (measured)
Announced
2021, May 12
Loudspeaker
-26.8 LUFS (Good)
Performance
AnTuTu: 675851 (v8) | 797848(v9), GeekBench: 3673 (v5.1), GFXBench: 62fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 98h

Asus Zenfone 8 Flip Overview

About Asus Zenfone 8 Flip Asus Zenfone 8 Flip is another flagship from Asus's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2021. Asus Zenfone 8 Flip has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Asus Zenfone 8 Flip can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

Pros and Cons

  • Pros: deeper customization, module support, bloatware removal, and advanced backup options.
  • Cons: warranty risk, possible update issues, and security trade-offs if root permissions are mismanaged.

FAQ

Can I root the Asus Zenfone 8 Flip?

The Asus Zenfone 8 Flip supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Asus Zenfone 8 Flip support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many ASUS devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Asus Zenfone 8 Flip void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Asus Zenfone 8 Flip will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Asus Zenfone 8 Flip run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Asus Zenfone 8 Flip.

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