A couple of leaks have circulated the web lately that highlight the Asus Zenfone 8 Flip’s unique camera setup. The first is a set of renders showing the phone’s camera setup arranged in an iPhone-like fashion. The second is a purported video showing the phone in action. The video shows off a few capabilities that have been promised by Asus Zenfone and it also showcases one of the smartphone’s coolest features – optical zoom. In this review, I’ll take a closer look at this new feature.
The Zenfone has two cameras on its rear – one for the optical zoom and one for videos. This allows the Zenfone to capture both still shots and video images. This new camera setup on the rear of the smartphone has been rumored for quite some time now, but until recently no one knew where it would end up. However, today we get to find out and if these rumors are true, Asus’ new smartphone will definitely be exciting for gadget fans and pros.
If you do a search for Asus Zenfone 8 Flip, you’ll see tons of pictures of the device. There are tons of images taken with it, but none of them gives you a clear look at the actual camera. The front glass is clear but other than that there’s not much to see. And the secondary glass is almost as difficult to view as the primary glass. We can tell that there’s something behind the secondary glass though thanks to the bright flash.
When taking images with the Zenfone, one of the major issues people have with smartphones is that the lens tends to be too close to the subject. It ends up causing a red-eye effect. Asus has solved this problem with the implementation of an image sensor on the back of the phone. By using an image sensor to detect focus, the Zenfone automatically gets the correct focus without having to move the lens towards the target.
This is something that many smartphones don’t have. While the iPhone uses a sensor to snap an image, it does so too close to the subject that it makes all the differences in the images. With the Zenfone, you get a wider range of shots because of the new sensor. You can snap images of faraway objects, get shots of people close by, and even get shots of your pets which otherwise you wouldn’t be able to do.
Asus also claims that this new camera is designed especially well. In fact, one of the best features of the phone that many people appreciate is its size. People who prefer large phones might find this one to be a disappointment, but then again, it’s a big phone that’s meant to show off. Regardless, this isn’t the biggest selling point of the phone.
Instead, the highlight of the Zenfone 8 Flip is its dual-core Aptana processor. This is a great point for anyone who uses their smartphone for video and photo purposes. Instead of relying on the slower processor of your cell, you will get high-quality video and still images on this one. Plus, you will also get faster start times because of it. The result is a phone that’s easy to use as a video and photo tool but also more powerful than a typical smartphone.
Asus has provided us with some information that’s worth taking note of. These include the fact that it has 2-megapixel cameras instead of the usual single megapixel camera that we’ve grown used to. In addition, this new phone has a dual-core Aptana processor and an infrared camera. These two things will allow you to take better pictures and videos. Asus Zenfone 8 Flip is going to be one impressive smartphone.