Asus Zenfone 8 Price in South Africa
Expected Retail Price
Price of Asus Zenfone 8 in South Africa as of Apr 2026.
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The Asus Zenfone 8 is a compact powerhouse that packs a punch. With a sleek design and a glass front and back, it exudes elegance and durability. The 5.9-inch Super AMOLED display offers stunning visuals with its 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, it delivers exceptional performance for all your tasks and gaming needs. The dual-camera setup captures stunning photos and videos, while the 12MP selfie camera ensures crisp and clear self-portraits. The Zenfone 8 also boasts a long-lasting 4000mAh battery and supports fast charging. With its IP68 rating, it can withstand water and dust. Available in Obsidian Black and Horizon Silver, the Zenfone 8 offers a premium smartphone experience at a competitive price.
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Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G - Launch
Announced: 2021, May 12
Status: Available. Released 2021, May 13 - Body
Dimensions: 148 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm (5.83 x 2.70 x 0.35 in)
Weight: 169 g (5.96 oz)
Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
SIM: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
- : IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) - Display
Type: Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 700 nits (HBM), 1100 nits (peak)
Size: 5.9 inches, 84.0 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~446 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus - Platform
OS: Android 11, upgradable to Android 13
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 - Memory
Card slot: No
Internal: 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM
- : UFS 3.1 - Main Camera
Dual: 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.2, 112˚, 14mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video: 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS, HDR - Selfie camera
Single: 12 MP, f/2.5, 28mm (standard), 1/2.93", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps - Sound
Loudspeaker : Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack : Yes
- : 32-bit/384kHz Hi-Res audio - Comms
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: FM radio (market/region dependent)
USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG - Features
Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass - Battery
Type: Li-Po 4000 mAh
Charging: 30W wired, PD3.0, 60% in 25 min, 100% in 80 min
Reverse wired - Misc
Colors: Obsidian Black, Horizon Silver
Models: ZS590KS, ZS590KS-2A007EU, I006D
Price: About 290 EUR - Our Tests
Performance: AnTuTu: 676001 (v8) | 799738 (v9)
GeekBench: 3604 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 61fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display: 800 nits max brightness (measured)
Camera: Photo / Video
Loudspeaker: -27.9 LUFS (Good)
Battery (old):Endurance rating 88hFrequently Asked Questions
The Asus Zenfone 8 was officially Released 2021, May 13.The starting retail price for the Asus Zenfone 8 in South Africa is currently za ZAR5868. Historically, it has retailed for as high as za ZAR16200.It features a vibrant 5.9" display outputting a resolution of 1080x2400 pixels.The primary shooter is a 64 megapixel setup, capable of recording video at 4320p quality.The device is powered by a reliable 4000 mAh 30W battery to keep you connected all day.
