Asus 8z India Launch Date Confirmed, ZenFone 8 Flip Debut Uncertain

The Asus 8z smartphone’s India launch date has been officially confirmed, after the Zenfone 8 series’ debut back in May 2021. Moreover, this 7 series successor boasts impressive features and high-end specifications. Regrettably, the Zenfone 8 series did not see the light of the day in India due to the COVID-19 related lockdown. Nevertheless, the Taiwanese company assured its users in India that the phone will launch soon in the country.

Now, after more than nine months after the Zenfone series’ global debut, it looks like the time has finally come. Taking to its official Twitter handle, Asus India has confirmed the ASUS 8z smartphone’s India launch date. Moreover, it has roped in supermodel and actor, Milind Soman to talk about the phone’s imminent arrival in the country. So, let’s check out the handset’s launch date and other key details.

Asus 8z India Launch Date

The Asus 8z Indian launch is set for February 28 at 12 PM IST (noon). Moreover, you can watch the live stream of the launch event on the Asus YouTube channel. Due to its delayed arrival, it is unclear whether Indian consumers will be still interested in getting their hands on the phones. Furthermore, these devices are likely to pack the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipsets under the hood. According to a report by GSM Arena, it is still unclear whether Asus will launch the Zenfone 8 Flip at the launch event. To recall, the ZenFone 8 and ZenFone 8 Flip received the Android 12 update last year.

Specifications & Features

The compact Asus 8z smartphone sports a 5.9-inch AMOLED display with HDR10 certification. Moreover, the screen delivers an FHD+ resolution, coupled with a 120Hz refresh rate. Also, this display offers a peak brightness of 1100nits, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and 20:9 aspect ratio. As if that weren’t enough, there’s a layer of Gorilla Glass Victus on top for additional protection. For connectivity, the handset offers NFC, a USB Type-C port, GPS, Bluetooth 5.2, dual-band Wi-Fi, 4G VoLTE, and even 5G.

Furthermore, the IP68 rated phone comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor. A robust 4000mAh battery powers up the entire system. Also, this cell supports 30W fast charging, as well as quick charge 4. For optics, the Asus 8z houses a 64MP Sony IMX686 main camera and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens at the back. Upfront, the phone features a 12MP Sony IMX663 snapper for selfies and video calling. The phone runs Android 11 OS with ZenUI 8 custom skin on top. It ships with 16GB of RAM and offers 256GB UFS 3.1 expandable storage.