ASUS launches its flagship Smartphone Asus 8Z
ASUS announced the launch of ASUS 8Z in India. ASUS 8Z is the fastest and most compact generation of the innovative smartphone family.
ASUS 8Z is a high-performance 5.9-inch flagship smartphone with an ergonomic pocket-friendly design that’s exceptionally easy to carry effortlessly and use with one hand. This makes it a perfect lifestyle fit for discerning flagship consumers with an active lifestyle who are seeking a smartphone that is Big on Performance but Compact in size. It’s also the proud recipient of a prestigious 2021 Red Dot Product Design Award, an award that recognizes the highest in design quality.
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform, with Adreno 660 graphics, up to 8 GB of fast LPDDR 5 RAM and 128 GB of fast UFS 3.1 storage, the small size of ASUS 8Z belies the fact that it’s also the most powerful smartphone to date.
The fast and responsive 5.9-inch 120 Hz Samsung AMOLED display delivers smooth-scrolling, blur-free visuals, and is HDR10+ certified. For the ultimate protection, the display is covered with the toughest Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.
Commenting on the launch of the ASUS 8Z, Leon Yu, Regional Head, South West Asia, System Business Group, ASUS India said, “At ASUS we consistently stay in touch with the evolving needs of our consumers and use our design thinking approach to create meaningful innovations. Our latest flagship ASUS 8Z, delivers this approach that is big on performance and compact in size, making it a perfect flagship for our discerning consumers who lead an active lifestyle. I would like to thank Qualcomm and Flipkart for enabling this experience for our consumers.”
Commenting on the launch of the ASUS 8Z, Dinesh Sharma, Business Head, Commercial PC and Smartphone, System Business Group, ASUS India said, “Today’s consumers are more experience-oriented and they are constantly looking for a better experience on their day-to-day mobile devices. Our aim is to provide the best features and ease to our customers, through constant innovations. Our latest flagship ASUS 8Z is the ultimate compact android flagship, an ideal choice for the customers who lead an active lifestyle and are always on the go. ASUS 8Z is our embodiment of ‘Defy Ordinary’ for a device that is big on performance and compact in size. With its sleek and compact design coupled with powerful performance, ASUS 8Z provides the most convenient fulfilment options to our customers.”
ASUS 8Z comes with a powerful high-density 4000 mAh battery, and with a 30-watt HyperCharge adapter which tops up the battery superfast; plus, there are intricate System Modes to allow users to optimize and customize for battery life or performance as needed.
The flagship-grade camera system in ASUS 8Z uses all-Sony sensors, and includes rear dual cameras with a 64 MP IMX686 F1.8 aperture main camera and a 12 MP IMX363 ultra-wide-angle secondary camera with autofocus that’s able to shoot both ultra-wide and macro. The 12MP front punch-hole fast autofocus camera uses the latest IMX663 sensor, allowing users to take sharp and crisp selfies at any angles.
ASUS 8Z is a compact performer with premium looks, and it’s designed to be supremely comfortable to hold and carry. Its dimensions and the new ZenUI 8 user interface are optimized for one-handed operation, and the lightweight, ultra-compact chassis features a 3D-curved back with a brand-new frosted-glass finish that aids grip and resists fingerprints.
Perfect design to Carry Effortlessly and use with One Hand
ASUS 8Z redefines portable design to offer the ultimate performance, with none of the weight or bulk. It’s designed to be easy to use and easy to take anywhere and everywhere. The lightweight design is designed to impress with its irresistible looks and premium feel. The 3D-curved back perfectly fits the palm for the most comfortable grip and total control. On the back, the brand-new frosted-finish antiglare glass gives it a clean and sleek look, all the time. Certified IP68 water and dust resistance mean that ASUS 8Z shrugs off the unexpected, allowing users to live their life to the full.
The ZenUI 8 operating system combines smoothness with speed and simplicity. It includes the all-new One-handed Mode, which allows users to reach any part of the interface easily and effortlessly with their thumb. Combined with the ergonomic dimensions of ASUS 8Z, it delivers unrivaled ease of use.
The compact performer
ASUS 8Z, powered by the advanced 5 nm flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform, and features 8GB of fast LPDDR5 RAM and fast UFS 3.1 256 GB storage.
ASUS 8Z also features the fastest possible 5G speeds thanks to the support for 11 5G bands, in addition to the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology with 6 GHz support for faster and more stable connections.
Experience visual perfection: 120 Hz Samsung AMOLED display
The ultrafast 120 Hz AMOLED display with its 1 ms response time ensures silky-smooth scrolling and blur-free visuals. In collaboration with the industry-leading visual-processing company Pixelworks, it delivers lifelike visuals with a 112% DCI-P3 color gamut, rendering every color even more faithfully with a Delta-E color accuracy of less than one. The display’s also HDR10+ certified to bring out the detail in even the darkest scenes. And to keep it looking great for longer, it’s protected by the latest and toughest-ever Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, which is tested to withstand up to two-meter drops.
By design, the 5.9-inch display on ASUS 8Z is the perfect size for one-handed operation. The all-new One-handed Mode gives users full and comfortable control using just their thumb — a swipe down from the edge of the screen reduces the window size and brings all the controls within easy reach. Users can even adjust the height of the window based on their preferences.
Powerful 4000 mAh battery
Despite its compact pocket-friendly size, ASUS 8Z contains a powerful high-density 4000 mAh battery that keeps ASUS 8Z working for longer, with a 30-watt HyperCharge adapter for fast charging.
The new System Mode in ZenUI 8 allows users to choose between battery life and performance depending on their needs, with several automatic modes that users can easily switch between. Advanced Mode lets users fine-tune battery performance parameters according to their taste.
ASUS 8Z takes extra care of its battery in order to keep it healthy and extend the battery’s lifespan. The battery care system has a variety of different charging options, including steady charging, scheduled charging and a charging upper limit. There’s also advanced app management that limits inactive background apps to deliver up to 67% more power savings.
Front and rear pro-grade Sony cameras
ASUS 8Z’s professional dual-camera system captures every precious moment with superb-quality photos under any conditions. The 64 MP Sony IMX686 main camera delivers unprecedented resolution and high light sensitivity, for perfect photos day and night. The ultra-wide 12 MP Sony IMX363 camera allows even more freedom for compositions, and it can also take incredible macro shots. In combination with the main sensor, the ultra-wide camera also enables impressive HDR shots and low-light pictures, boosting dark images by up to 4X in brightness.
The dual-pixel autofocus is extremely fast, and the large focus range reduces blur in group photos. The Sony IMX663 front camera delivers excellent selfies while taking up as little space on the display as possible, and it also supports dual-pixel autofocus for sharp and crisp images.
ASUS 8Z provides a video recording experience like no other smartphone. The main camera features an incredible 8K 30 fps video recording with electronic image stabilization, and the ultra-wide-angle camera offers 4K 60 fps recording, enabling users to capture every moment in high-quality detail. This generation comes with new video features, including HyperSteady, Free Zoom, and Pro video mode for giving videos the professional touch. With three microphones, ASUS 8Z records high-quality audio while shooting, and audio can also be optimized with functions such as Wind Filter, Mic Focus, and Acoustic Focus for focusing on and isolating the sounds of selected objects.
Impressive audio experience
ASUS 8z surprises with how much it can fit inside. Not only does it have two large linear speakers, powered by dual Cirrus Logic Mono AMPs, but it also offers a 3.5mm audio jack with a Qualcomm Aqstic DAC. Together with Dirac HD Sound this results in an impressive audio experience. Not just flagship audio, but also packs in the basics such as an FM Radio as well that’s built in.
Our most durable phone yet
ASUS 8Z is our most durable phone yet. Not only is the display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, but the phone is also certified with IP68 water and dust resistance.
AVAILABILITY & PRICING:
ASUS 8Z 8GB | 128GB will be available for ₹42999/- from 12:00 PM on 7th March 2022 on Flipkart.