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0 pointsexecutive4y ago0 comments

https://www.asus.com/Mobile/Phones/ZenFone/Zenfone-8/

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The Zenfone is still significantly larger and heavier than the iPhone mini, which for me is already at the upper limit for one-handed use.

executiveOP4y ago

Bit larger yes, just under 1oz heavier... not too significant. And headphone jack, no notch (dealbreaker in 2021), no CSAM.

layer84y ago

I already found the increase in size and weight from iPhone SE (2016) to iPhone mini quite significant, so... YMMV.

minusf4y ago

it's not a "bit":

Weight and Dimension 169g, 148 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm

thats a full cm longer than the 2020 SE, which is already bigger than the mini. it might be "an answer to the mini" in features and spirit but not in size by far.

Dylan168074y ago

A notch just makes the screen slightly smaller. Why is that a dealbreaker when you're already asking for a smaller phone?

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spinax4y ago

From a quick look at tech specs from a few sources (asus, gsmarena, etc.) the USA version lacks 5G band n41, which is the backbone of T-Mobile (+Sprint).

qwertygnu4y ago

Recently spent a long time agonizing over getting a new phone. This is the only phone that checked all my boxes (small, decent ram, storage and camera, headphone jack...) but it doesn't work on Verizon :(

Went with the Pixel 4a, we'll see how it goes

nightowl_games4y ago

4a is a great choice. I think you'll be happy with it. The Samsung 10e is another similarly priced device. I think the Google photos integration is really nice. Even though the Google photos app drives me nuts sometimes.

account_b4y ago

How's battery life? I think it's not great, is it?

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layer84y ago

The Zenfone is still significantly larger and heavier than the iPhone mini, which for me is already at the upper limit for one-handed use.

executiveOP4y ago

Bit larger yes, just under 1oz heavier... not too significant. And headphone jack, no notch (dealbreaker in 2021), no CSAM.

layer84y ago

I already found the increase in size and weight from iPhone SE (2016) to iPhone mini quite significant, so... YMMV.

minusf4y ago

it's not a "bit":

Weight and Dimension 169g, 148 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm

thats a full cm longer than the 2020 SE, which is already bigger than the mini. it might be "an answer to the mini" in features and spirit but not in size by far.

Dylan168074y ago

A notch just makes the screen slightly smaller. Why is that a dealbreaker when you're already asking for a smaller phone?

1 more reply

spinax4y ago

From a quick look at tech specs from a few sources (asus, gsmarena, etc.) the USA version lacks 5G band n41, which is the backbone of T-Mobile (+Sprint).

qwertygnu4y ago

Went with the Pixel 4a, we'll see how it goes

nightowl_games4y ago

account_b4y ago

How's battery life? I think it's not great, is it?

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