256/16GB Zenfone 8 user here since Jan 2022. Currently suffered with fingerprint slow / not matched (especially on public / crucial time ), voice call issue (using Digi, no VoLTE ), and recent face unlock issue after latest OTA (kinda fixed, but temporary). None of this issues occured with my old 2013 and 2017 phone.
Too bad since I really like this phone so much: compact size, great price/performance, sd888, big storage, overkill RAM, decent camera, 3.5mm jack, IP68, stereo speakers, aptX, big battery, FM radio, notification LED...
Got other issues as well:
- Smart Lock (Trusted places) always not working, combined with fingerprint and face unlock issues makes this more stressful
- Accidental touches while in pocket, even when Pocket Mode enabled (happened few times and there's one time it accidently shared my destination to multiple WhatsApp groups via Waze )
- "Hey Google" to wake Google Assistant sometimes not working
Currently selling this phone. Hesitated, but yeah I can't tolerate it any longer.
The only device that I'm currently looking to replace with is S22 256GB (not S22+ / ultra) due to it's compact size and overall similar/better spec, though I'm still missing some features from Zenfone 8 e.g. no 3.5mm jack, a bit smaller battery, no aptX, smaller RAM (though 16GB is indeed overkill lol ). Any other recommendation? Or should I hold a while until those major issues fixed?
Asus Asus Zenfone 8 / 8 Flip, Compact Beast & Innovative Flip Cam