Update: ASUS officially launches Zenfone 4, 5 and 6 in PH.
Update: Check out our initial review of the ASUS ZenFone 5 here and the ZenFone 4 here.
ASUS earlier announced its latest smartphone series, the ZenFone.
If you’re the type of person who’s always having a hard time choosing for a smartphone with the perfect size and color that suits your personality then ASUS lessens that burden by providing the ZenFone range of smartphone in four, five and six inch screen and five vibrant color options. All three smartphone models are powered by Intel Atom processors and features ASUS latest user interface, the ZenUI.
ASUS ZenFone 4
The ASUS ZenFone 4 has a 4-inch display and a powerful 1.2GHz Intel Atom Z2520 processor with Quad-Thread Hyper-Threading Technology. It has two built-in cameras ( 5-megapixel main camera), a slimline design and weighs just 115g. The ASUS ZenFone 4 is available in five vibrant colors “” Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, Sky Blue and Solar Yellow.
ASUS ZenFone 4 Specs
“¢ 4 inch WVGA 800 x 480-pixel display
“¢ 1.2GHz Intel Atom Z2520 CPU with Quad-Thread Hyper-Threading Technology
“¢ Android 4.3 (will update to Android 4.4 KitKat)
“¢ GSM/GPRS/EDGE; WCDMA/HSPA+
“¢ DC-HSPA+ (DL/UL): 42/5.76 Mbps
“¢ Integrated 802.11b/g/n; Wi-Fi Direct
“¢ 5-megapixel rear camera
“¢ 0.3-megapixel front camera
“¢ 1GB RAM
“¢ 1170mAh battery
“¢ Up to 64GB micro SD card
“¢ 124.4 x 61.4 x 11.2-6.3mm
“¢ 115g
ASUS ZenFone 5
The ASUS ZenFone 5 has a 5-inch IPS panel with a high-definition (HD) 1280 x 720-pixel resolution and measures 5.5mm at its thinnest edge.
The ASUS ZenFone 5 is packed with a 2GHz Intel Atom Z2580 processor and has an 8-megapixel, f/2.0 main camera with image stabilization and a backside-illumination (BSI) sensor. The ASUS ZenFone 5 camera is powered by ASUS PixelMaster technology which has the same features as most digital cameras including a Low-Light Mode that can adjust and increase light sensitivity by up to 400%. Its 8-megapixel main camera is coupled with a 2-megapixel front camera for taking selfies. 🙂
The ZenFone 5 also features ASUS PenTouch and GloveTouch technologies which increases its display sensitivity, allowing users to use the device with any stylus or even a gloved hand.
The Asus ZenFone 5 is available in four colors “” Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, and Champagne Gold.
ASUS ZenFone 5 Specs
“¢ 5 inch HD 1280 x 720-pixel IPS display
“¢ 2GHz Intel Atom Z2580 CPU with Quad-Thread Hyper-Threading Technology
“¢ Android 4.3 (will update to Android 4.4 KitKat)
“¢ GSM/GPRS/EDGE; WCDMA/HSPA+
“¢ DC-HSPA+ (DL/UL): 42/5.76 Mbps
“¢ Integrated 802.11b/g/n; Wi-Fi Direct
“¢ 8-megapixel rear camera
“¢ 2-megapixel front camera
“¢ 1GB RAM
“¢ 2050mAh battery
“¢ Up to 64GB micro SD card
“¢ 148.2 x 72.8 x 10.3-5.5mm
“¢ 140g
ZenFone 6
The ASUS ZenFone 6 offers an HD display that measures six inches across the diagonal. The ASUS ZenFone 6 has the same 2GHz Intel Atom Z2580 processor as the ZenFone 5 and also carries the same GloveTouch and PenTouch technologies on its display. The ZenFone 6 has a 13-megapixel main camera with ASUS PixelMaster technology and a 2-megapixel front camera pefect for selfies and high-resolution video calls.
ASUS ZenFone 6’s large screen is made more perfect by ASUS SonicMaster audio technology with virtual surround sound via headphones making the ZenFone 6 an ideal smartphone for watching movies or playing games.
The ZenFone 6 is available in the same four statement colors “” Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red, and Champagne Gold.
ASUS ZenFone 6 Specs
“¢ 6 inch HD 1280 x 720-pixel IPS display
“¢ 2GHz Intel Atom Z2580 CPU with Quad-Thread Hyper-Threading Technology
“¢ Android 4.3 (will update to Android 4.4 KitKat)
“¢ GSM/GPRS/EDGE; WCDMA/HSPA+
“¢ DC-HSPA+ (DL/UL): 42/5.76 Mbps
“¢ Integrated 802.11b/g/n; Wi-Fi Direct
“¢ 13-megapixel rear camera
“¢ 2-megapixel front camera
“¢ 1GB RAM
“¢ 3230mAh battery
“¢ Up to 64GB micro SD card
“¢ 166.9 x 84.3 x 9.9-5.5mm
“¢ 200g
ZenUI
The ZenFone 4, 5 and 6 all feature ASUS’ new user interface, the ZenUI. The ZenUI delivers a holstic user experience with better functionality and great simplicity “” meaning ZenFone knows what users need, helps to express their thoughts and feelings and keeps them connected wherever they go.
The ZenUI includes free open messaging, powered by Omlet Chat on the Omlet Open Messaging Platform as well as improved Android applications.
ASUS has yet announced its local pricing and availability for the ASUS ZenFone smartphones but we’ll definitely keep you updated once we get the deets. Cheers!
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