ASUS just launched the ZenFone 5 series in the Philippines with the #Backto5 event held last weekend at One Esplanade, Pasay City.
The ZenFone 5 cameras boast AI technology, a feat ASUS global CEO Jerry Shen emphasized during the Philippine launch. Focused on promoting mobile photography, the ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Z feature AI cameras, while the ZenFone 5Q boasts the title for the first true quad-camera smartphone.
With a 6.2-inch display, the dual-camera ZenFone 5Z comes with a 90% screen-to body ratio in a 5.5″ body. The device runs on a Snapdragon 845 platform with AIE with Hexagon 685 DSP AI capabilities. It also comes with Adreno 630 Graphics and a Kryo 385 CPU. For optimal performance, it comes with 6Gb RAM and 128Gb ROM.
Meanwhile, the ZenFone 5 touts good design, a dual-camera system, and the Snapdragon 636 mobile platform. Moreover, it features the ASUS AI boost, which also runs on the ZenFone 5Z.
Both the ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Z feature dual-camera systems that adapt and learn as one takes more photos. Both come equipped with the Sony IMX363 1.4µm-pixel f/1.8 sensor and also feature a 120° wide-angle secondary camera and four-axis optical image stabilization (OIS). To take full advantage of the AI technology, both ZenFone smartphones tout AI Scene Detection, AI Photo Learning, Real-time Portrait and Real-time Beautification.
On the other hand, the ZenFone 5Q comes with a 6-inch screen and the first true quad-camera system. Both front and rear cameras come with high-resolution, wide-angle sensors. Its main camera shoots at up to 20MP, while the rear can snap up to 16MP. Both cameras also come with a secondary 120° wide-angle sensor. All cameras work independently for better-quality photos.
The ZenFone 5Q comes with a 5.5-inch body and an 18:9, 6-inch FHD IPS screen. It also comes with Snap 630 Mobile Platform and a 3,300 mAh battery. ASUS also made sure to include NFC, a triple-slot SIM/microSD card holder, face unlock and fingerprint recognition.
ASUS ZenFone 5 Series Pricing and Availability
The ZenFone 5 is priced at PHP 19,995.00, and the ZenFone 5Q at PHP 16,995.00. All come with 0% interest on Home Credit for 6 months, from April 14, 2018 to June 30, 2018.
Meanwhile, the ZenFone 5Z will hit the market within June 2018 for just PHP 29,995.00.
ZenFone Max M1
The ZenFone Max M1 also made an appearance during the event. The newest addition to the ZenFone Max line sports a 13MP + 8MP dual rear camera and a 5.5” HD+ Full View Display. It runs on a 4,000mAh battery housed inside a 5” design. With a market price of PHP 9,995.00, the ZenFone Max M1 will arrive soon.
