Asus invites Zenfone 8 users for Android 12 beta testing program

If you own Zenfone 8 and want to experience Android 12 before its official release, then you can enrol in this program until October 13, 2021.

Asus has announced the Android 12 beta program for the Zenfone 8 smartphone. If you own Zenfone 8 and want to experience Android 12 before its official release, then you can enrol in this program until October 13, 2021.

To signup for the Beta program, follow these steps:

• Go to Settings > System > System update
• Click the gear icon at the top-right corner
• Click "Enroll in the Beta Test Program" in the Settings
• Click "Agree" after reading the beta test program notice and ASUS privacy policy
• Sign up ASUS Member account and fill in the beta test application
• Click "Submit"

If you are chosen to be enrolled in the program, the company will inform you via e-mail. 

"The Beta Program lets users experience the Android 12 system on ZenFone 8 at the first stage and help us find and fix bugs. Since this is a beta version that will have bugs, please consider carefully before joining in this program. If you are expecting a trouble-free experience - this program is not for you," Asus wrote in a post on the ZenTalk Forums.

For more information on the Zenfone 8 beta program, head over to the official post.

Asus Zenfone 8: Specifications

The Asus Zenfone 8 features a 5.9-inch FHD+ Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and a peak brightness of 1100 nits. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform, the phone is offered with up to 16GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

It houses a dual rear camera system with a 64MP Sony IMX686 main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) support and a 12MP wide-angle lens with Dual PD autofocus. For selfies and video calling, there is a 12MP Sony IMX663 sensor with Dual PDAF on the front.

The Asus Zenfone 8 is fuelled by a 4000mAh battery with 30W fast charging support. Connectivity and other key features onboard the phone include - WiFi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, USB Type-C charging port, a 3.5mm headphone jack and dual stereo speakers with Dirac HD Sound, among others.