By Apple standards, the The iPhone 12 mini has not been selling very well, but compared to most Android products, the compact phone is still a success. Unfortunately, there is no real Android rival on the market right now, but that could soon change.
The top-of-the-line Asus ZenFone mini can rival Apple’s iPhone 12 mini
Asus is developing a compact Android smartphone for launch in 2021 which, unlike Sony next Xperia Compact model, it will be a complete flagship device that cuts a few corners. Little is known about the product in terms of specifications at the moment, but Asus’ plans to make it a high-end device suggest Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 888 chipset could be on the cards.
It should also hit shelves like the Asus ZenFone mini, corroborating reports that it is considerably smaller than traditional ZenFone flagships – the ZenFone 7 Pro features a 6.7-inch screen.
Industry sources cited by DigiTimes (by NotebookCheck) say the compact ZenFone is a key focus for Asus in 2021. It is also instrumental in broader plans to overhaul its entire smartphone business, after struggling to compete with more established players last year.
When the so-called Asus ZenFone mini will be released, it is unclear. Asus’ next launch is the ROG Phone 5, which is expected to hit stores around March or April, so the compact flagship could be next in the pipeline.
The Asus ZenFone 7 Pro