Asus Zenfone 8 series global launch TODAY: Check timings, Livestream link, expected price, specifications and more

Asus Zenfone 8 series launch: Taiwanese tech giant Asus will introduce Asus Zenfone 8 series globally. The company is expected to showcase two new devices- Asus Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip under the new Zenfone lineup.

While the global launch is set for today, Asus has announced that the Zenfone 8 series India launch will be delayed considering the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in the country. Notably, Asus India scheduled ROG Flow X13 and a new Zephyrus laptop in India today but canceled due to a rapid rise in COVID cases in the country.

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How to watch Livestream of Asus Zenfone 8 series global launch event:

The new Asus smartphone series will be unwrapped globally via a virtual event at 7 PM CEST (10:30 PM IST). Interested viewers can catch all the action live on Asus’ official YouTube channel.  

The lower variant Asus Zenfone 8 will reportedly arrive in three storage configurations. The 8GB RAM/128GB storage variant is tipped to cost EUR 700 (around Rs 62,370), the 8GB RAM/256GB storage model could be priced at EUR 750 (around Rs 66,900), and the high-end variant with 16GB RAM/256GB storage will likely cost EUR 800 (around Rs 71,300), the BGR India reported.

Asus Zenfone 8 series expected specifications:

According to the report, the regular variant from the Zenfone 8 lineup is tipped to feature a 5.9-inch full-HD+ Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone will likely be powered by the premium Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor and paired with up to 16GB RAM and 256GB storage.

The Asus Zenfone 8 may sport a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 primary sensor, a 12-megapixel wide-angle sensor, and a macro lens. For selfies, it is said to offer a 12-megapixel sensor. In terms of backup, the device could carry a 4,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charge technology.

The Asus Zenfone 8 Flip is expected to come with a motorized camera module that can be used both as a front and rear cameras. The phone is said to feature a 6.67-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate.

Like the basic variant, it will likely equip Snapdragon 888 SoC and come with similar RAM/storage configurations. The Zenfone 8 Flip is expected to sport a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor, the report said.