Category: Asus

Asus Deluxe Edition Zenfone 2 Comes With 256GB Internal Storage

Asus has unveiled the Deluxe Special Edition of Asus Zenfone 2 in Brazil on Friday. The feature that makes this phone truly ‘deluxe’ is the fact that it comes with a 256 GB of internal storage.

Other general specifications include, a Gorilla Glass 3 protected 5.5-inch display with a 1080 x 1920 resolution, an Intel Atom Z3580 SoC along with an octa-core 2.5GHz CPU and a PowerVR G6430 GPU. The phone also comes with an additional expandable microSD card slot up to 128GB along with a 4GB of RAM space.

The camera comes with a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. Other connectivity features include, 4G LTE (Cat.6), 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS connectivity, Dual SIM, Dual Active capabilities and the Asus Boostmaster fast charging technology. It is powered by a 3000mAh battery and runs on the Android 5.0 with Zen UI.

Along with all this, the Deluxe Edition Zenfone 2 also comes with an exclusive version of the racing game Asphalt 8, and two new back covers -Black with red, and White with red.

The Asus ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition will be available in Brazil next month. Pricing of the product is unknown for now, as is its availability for other countries.

August 22, 2015
Asus All Set To Launch Its New Smartphone and Smartwatch at IFA 2015

Reports suggest that Asus will now launch a new smartwatch and a new smartphone at a press conference on the 2nd of September at IFA-Berlin 2015.

Asus has posted a video on their official Facebook page that shows new products, like a new monitor, a new smartphone and a new smartwatch. Reports suggest that the smartphone could be the ‘Z00TDA’ handset which is said to come with a 5.5-inch FHD display of 410ppi pixel density, an octa-core chipset paired with 2GB of RAM, and 16GB internal storage with support for a microSD card. This new device is also rumoured to be powered by the Android Lollipop and will come with 4G LTE connectivity and 13-megapixel and 5-megapixel camera sensors.

Apart from Asus, Samsung is also planning to launch its smartwatch Gear S2 while Sony gets ready to launch its next flagship smartphones – the Xperia Z5 and the Xperia Z5 Ultra. Other companies such as Huawei, Microsoft and Acer are also expected to launch products at this event. So watch this space for more details on the IFA-Berlin 2015 and more.

Watch the official Asus video here.

August 20, 2015

Asus Launches Zenpad 7 And 8 at Rs. 11,999 and Rs. 14,999 Respectively

Asus has also launched the Zenpad 7 at Rs. 11,999 and the Zenpad 8 at Rs. 14,999. Both are said to come with an audio back cover at an additional price of Rs. 3,000 and also have a swappable back cover. Asus has added six speakers to the back of the tabs to give a DTS-HD 5.1 Surround Sound experience.

The Zenpad 7 has a 7 inch display with 1024×600 pixels resolution, an Intel Atom x3-C3200 powered processor with 1GB RAM, an internal storage of 32GB that is expandable via a microSD card up to 128GB, a camera of 2-megapixe,l sensors on the back and a VGA up front. It tuns on the Android 5.0 Lollipop with a battery life of up to 9 hours.

Here are the specs:

Features	Zenpad 7
Display	7 inch display with 1024×600 pixels resolution
Processor	Intel Atom x3-C3200
OS	Android 5.0 Lollipop
Storage	32GB, expandable via microSD card up to 128GB
Camera	2-megapixel sensor (rear), VGA (front)
RAM	1GB
Battery	up to 9 hrs
Price	Rs. 11,999

Moving on to the Zenpad 8, it comes with an 8-inch QXGA screen with 2048×1536 pixel resolution, powered by an Intel Atom Z3530 processor with 2GB RAM, it has a storage of 32GB expandable up to 128GB via a microSD card, a rear camera that comes with a 5-megapixel view and a 2-megapixel front camera. It runs on the latest Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and also comes with a 9 hour long battery life.

Here are the specs:

Features	Zenpad 8
Display	8-inch QXGA screen with 2048×1536 pixel resolution
Processor	Intel Atom Z3530
RAM	2GB
OS	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Storage	32GB expandable up to 128GB via microSD card
Camera	5MP (rear), 2MP (front)
Battery	up to 9 hours
Price	Rs. 14,999

August 6, 2015

Asus Launches the Photo-Centric Zenfone 2 Laser

Asus Zen Festival 2015 has begun in New Delhi today. On this occasion, the Taiwanese handset maker has launched four new devices: ZenFone 2 Deluxe, ZenFone Selfie, ZenFone Max and the ZenFone Laser.

We are serious about the Indian market which is growing tougher day by day and that is why we want to do something different. We will showcase more products and share their prices at the Zen Festival

Asus managing director, Peter Chang.

The Zenfone 2 Laser has three variants. The first variant, Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5, has a 5.5-inch HD (1280×720 pixels) display, with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection. It is powered by a Snapdragon 410 quad-core 64-bit processor paired with 2GB of RAM and offers 16GB of internal storage, which can be expanded using a microSD card. It gets its juice from a 3,000 mAh battery and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop wrapped under ZenUI.

The second variant has almost the same specs as the first, except that it comes in a 3GB RAM variant with Snapdragon 615 SoC. The third variant (ZE601KL) has a 6-inch screen with a 1080p display. This particular variant also supports dual SIM and 4G LTE connectivity.

But, this is not the highlight of the device. This phone is made especially for budding photographers. It sports a 13MP primary camera along with a 5MP front snapper. The camera includes laser autofocus that will be able to focus on a subject in less than a second, as claimed by Asus.

The Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5 (ZE550KL) with 2GB of RAM is priced at Rs. 9,999, the 3GB RAM variant with Snapdragon 615 SoC is priced at Rs. 13,999 and the Asus Zenfone 2 Laser 6 (ZE601KL) is priced at Rs. 17,999.

Meanwhile, at the ongoing festival, Asus also showed several tweaks and improvements to the Zen user interface. You can read more about the ZenFone 2 Deluxe and the ZenFone Selfie by clicking on the respective links.

More products will be showcased at the event. Keep checking iGyaan for the latest updates.

August 6, 2015
Asus Unveils Zenfone Max With a Massive 5000mAh Battery

Asus, at the Zenfestival, has launched the Zenfone 2 Deluxe, Zenfone 2 Laser and Zenfone Selfie in India. Apart from this it has also unveiled another smartphone called the Zenfone Max, however, the company has not yet revealed the price of the smartphone and is said to be waiting until October to do so.

They did announce the biggest feature of the Zenfone Max – its 5,000mAh battery, which is said to last for more than a day after a single charge. The battery can reportedly also be used as a power bank to charge other devices.

Other features include, a 5.5-inch display with Gorilla Glass 4 protection, the Snapdragon 410 chipset processor with 2GB RAM. The camera comes with a 13-megapixel f/2.0 aperture at the back and a 5-megapixel selfie camera. In the same category is the Gionee Marathon M4, which comes with the exact same battery capacity.

Are you looking forward to this phone?

August 6, 2015

Asus Launches Zenfone 2 Deluxe, Priced Starting at Rs. 22,999

Today Asus has launched three new smartphones in India during their Zenfestival. One of the devices launched, is called the, Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe. The smartphone comes with a price tag of Rs. 22,999.

This device is packaged with a back panel showcasing a new texture – a diamond cut design with crisscross patterns, and a colour that changes shades when you move the phone. Other specifications include a 5.5-inch full HD (1920×1080 pixels) display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, a 2.3GHz Intel Atom Z3580 quad-core 64-bit processor along with a PowerVR G6430 GPU and 4GB of RAM.

It also comes in two variants with different storage capacities – 64GB and 128GB, which can further be expanded to up to 64GB by using a microSD card. The primary camera comes with a 13MP f/2.0 aperture, and a Real Tone LED flash and a front camera with a 5-megapixel selfie camera, f/2.0 aperture.

It features dual-SIM card slots, 4G LTE support, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery. the operating system runs on the Android 5.0 Lollipop wrapped under ZenUI.

Here are the specifications:

Features	Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe
Display	5.5-inch full HD (1920×1080 pixels)
Processor	2.3GHz Intel Atom Z3580 quad-core 64-bit
OS	Android 5.0 Lollipop wrapped under ZenUI
GPU	PowerVR G6430
RAM	4GB
Storage	64GB/128GB
Expandability	up to 64GB
Rear Camera	13MP f/2.0 aperture, and a Real Tone LED flash
Front Camera	5-megapixel selfie camera, f/2.0 aperture
Connectivity	dual-SIM card slots, 4G LTE support, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS
Battery	3,000mAh
Starting Price	Rs. 22,999

Let us know what you think about this device.

August 6, 2015

Asus Launches the Zenfone Selfie with a 13MP Front Camera in India

At the ongoing Zen Fest held in New Delhi, Asus has launched three new smartphones. One of them is the Asus Zenfone Selfie which, as name suggests, is aimed at selfie enthusiasts. With a 13MP front camera, it can click sharp self portrait images. The hi-res front camera is paired with a 13MP back camera as well; both come with Dual-LED flash. The device has been priced starting at Rs. 15,999.

Camera specifications aside, the smartphone sports a 5.5-inch full-HD (1920x1080p) IPS LCD display, protected by Gorilla Glass 4. Snapdragon 615 octa-core 64-bit processor paired with Adreno 405 GPU is equipped to the Asus Selfie. It comes with 2GB RAM for the 16GB variant and the 3GB RAM for the 32GB variant. The two handsets run on Android 5.0 Lollipop OS with custom ZenUI on top. The two variants come with expandable memory and are fuelled by a 3,000mAh battery.

Some of the other smartphones which for selfie lovers include Sony Xperia C4, Micromax Canvas Selfie, HTC Desire Eye and the recently launched Xperia M5.

The smartphone is 4G-enabled and comes with dual SIM capabilities.

Here are the full specifications of the Asus Zenfone Selfie

Specification	Asus Zenfone Selfie
Display	5.5-inch display
Resolution	1080 x 1920 p
Chipset	Snapdragon 615 octa-core 64-bit
RAM	2GB/3GB
Storage	16GB/32GB
Rear Camera	13 MP
Front Camera	13 MP
Battery	3,000 mAh
Operating System	Android Lollipop with ZenUI
Miscellaneous	Infrared sensor for remote control
Starting Price	Rs. 15,999

August 6, 2015

ASUS to Launch Three New Zen Phones Next Week

While it may not be as high profile as OnePlus or Motorola, Asus will launch three new phones next week at the ZenFestival, an event hosted by the company on August 6. The phones, named ZenFone 2 Deluxe, ZenFone Selfie, and the ZenFone 2 Laser are aimed to take on current hotshots in India – the likes of Xiaomi and Motorola.

The Asus ZenFone2 Deluxe features a 5.5-inch 1080p display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The phone is powered by an Intel Z3580 quad-core 64-bit processor with 4GB of RAM. The storage capacity provided by phone is 64GB, which can be expanded via microSD card. The phone uses a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. The dual-SIM phone supports 4G LTE and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop with ZenUI.

The Asus ZenFone Selfie is aimed at selfie lovers, and has a 13MP rear camera dual-LED flash, as well as a 13MP front camera with a similar dual-LED flash. The ZenFone Selfie features a 5.5-inch 1080p IPS LCD display. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 615 octa-core 64-bit processor with Adreno 405 GPU. It also features 16GB internal storage with 2GB of RAM, and 32GB with 3GB of RAM. Like ZenFone2, the dual-SIM phone supports 4G LTE and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop with ZenUI.

The ZenFone 2 Laser is aimed at photography enthusiasts, with a 13MP rear camera with laser autofocus and a 5MP front camera. The device has a 5-inch display with a 720p resolution and is powered by a Snapdragon 410 quad-core 64-bit processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The device is available in an 8GB/16GB variant and runs on 2,070mAh battery. The dual-SIM phone supports 4G LTE and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop with ZenUI.

July 31, 2015

Spec Battle: Yu Yureka Plus VS Lenovo K3 Note VS Xiaomi Mi 41 VS ASUS Zenfone 2

Yu Televentures, yesterday, had unveiled the Yu Yureka Plus. The device, is priced at Rs 9,999, and while the device is not larger than the original Yu Yureka or have bumped up specs, it does include small and significant changes. For instance, the Plus model comes with a 1920x1080px display, as compared to the 720px on the original Yureka. The Plus also gets the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection layer added to the top of the display. Some other improvements include a new camera sensor, made by Sony, and the new white colour finish back panel option, which gives the device a premium look.

With a whole lot of information about the specs, let us see whether the Yu Yureka lived up to its legacy against its contenders in the same budget category:

Hardware Specs	Yu Yureka Plus	Lenovo K3 Note	Xiaomi Mi 4i	ASUS Zenfone 2
Display	5.5-inch FHD Gorilla Glass 3	5.5 inch IPS capacitive	5-inches IPS LCD capacitive with Gorilla Glass 3	5.5-inch IPS capacitive Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution	1920 x 1080px 400ppi	1080 x 1920px 401 ppi	1080 x 1920px 441ppi	720 x 1280px 267ppi
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 615	MediaTek MT6752	Qualcomm Snapdragon 615	Intel Atom Z3560
Processor	1.5GHz Octacore \| 64 Bit	1.7GHz Octa-core \| 64 Bit	1.7 GHz Octa-core \| 64 Bit	1.8 GHz Quad-core \| 64 Bit
GPU	Adreno 405	Mali-T760MP2	Adreno 405	PowerVR G6430
RAM	2GB	2GB	2GB	2GB
Primary Camera	13MP Sony Sensor	13MP	13MP	16MP
Front Camera	5MP	5MP	5MP	13MP
Video Recoding	1080p Full HD	1080p Full HD	1080p Full HD	1080p Full HD
Storage	16GB	16GB	16GB	16GB
Expandable Up to	32 GB	32GB	N/A	64GB
Battery	2,500 mAh	3,000 mAh	3,120mAh	3,000 mAh
Operating System	Android 5.1 Lollipop with Cyanogen 12	Android Lollipop 5.0 with Lenovo Vibe 2.5 UI	Android 5.0 Lollipop with MIUI 6	Android 5.0 Lollipop OS with custom ZenUI
Bluetooth	4.0	4.1	4.1	4
Price	Rs. 9,999	Rs.9,999	Rs. 12,999	Rs 12,000

As we can see in the specs sheet above, the Yu Yureka Plus holds most of the same specs as the Xiaomi Mi 4i and the ASUS Zenfone 2, but only much cheaper. Except in terms of battery, of course. While the Xiaomi and the ASUS handsets rock it out with their 3,000mAh and above battery meter, the Yu Yureka Plus lags behind with only 2,500mAh of battery life. But, you can’t have everything in one package, right?

The phone will go on sale on the 24th of July at 12:00 Noon, at Amazon.in. The Yu Yureka Plus comes in two colour options, the Moondust Grey and the Alabaster White.

July 21, 2015

Asus ZenFone Devices in Line to Receive Android Lollipop This Month

Google’s latest operating system Android Lollipop with Material Design components is making its way to more smartphones this month. The handsets to mark themselves in the list of updated Lollipop devices are the ZenFone series phones from Asus like ZenFone 4, ZenFone 5, ZenFone 6, ZenFone 5 LTE and PadFone S. The update will roll out in different weeks of May for the devices.

Asus stated on its consumer forum –

We’ve sent the new version for the final verification and we expect to release the upgrade soon. We would request the kind consideration and understanding of our customers with regards to any inconvenience caused by this schedule changing.

The latest OS is expected to hit ZenFone 5 LTE in May first week, whereas the ZenFone 4, the ZenFone 5 and the ZenFone 6 may receive it by mid-May. The PadFone S is speculated to be last to find the Lollipop update on the handset.

The Taiwanese equipment manufacturer was supposed to roll it out in April, but some technical glitch kept the company away from making it public for the listed handsets.

Considering the changes that will come with Android 5.0 Lollipop, users will experience improved natural touch screen interactions. Besides that, the new Android update lets users have a look at the notifications on the lock screen itself and facilitates dismissing them without unlocking it. All in all, it offers users a pure, bloatware-free and seamless Android experience.

May 4, 2015
Asus Hints ZenFone 3 Will Come Equipped with a Qualcomm Chipset

ASUS has long been using Intel chipsets on its smartphones. It has a tie-up with the software firm that makes available latest chips for personal computers, as well as handsets. The Taiwanese equipment manufacturer is reportedly in talks with Qualcomm to embed its chips in future Asus phones.

The CEO of Asus, Jerry Shen shared some information with online tech portal Yugatech about the company’s partnership with Qualcomm and hinted that it could use Snapdragon 615 for future handsets. He also disclosed that they will discontinue using confusing naming convention opted for the recent releases, and go Apple’s simplistic way. Users might see a new nomenclature for the forthcoming ZenFone 3.

Shen mentioned that the company will release a major product every year and will roll up incremental upgrades every six months. With this he confirmed we can expect the successor of the ZenFone 2 in 2016.

April 29, 2015

ASUS Outs 4 Variants of ZenFone 2 in India; Pricing Revealed

The much-awaited flagship by Taiwanese consumer electronics firm has finally arrived in India. Today, ASUS introduced the latest ZenFone 2 with 4GB RAM in the Indian market. The smartphone was first showcased at CES this year. The ZenFone 2 enfolds some top-notch specifications that give it an edge over other smartphones in the budget segment. The device will be available in India exclusively on Flipkart.

ASUS has launched the ZenFone 2 in four variants – ZE551ML (4GB RAM) with 64GB and 32GB inbuilt storage, ZE551ML (2GB RAM), and ZE550ML. The former one is a top-tier device, while the other three have comparatively lower specifications. The ZE551ML with 4GB RAM comes in two storage versions. The one with 64GB storage space will cost customers Rs. 22,999, while the 32GB model will cost Rs. 19,999. The ZE551ML (2GB RAM) variant is launched at Rs. 14,999 and the ZE550ML will be available for Rs. 12,999.

ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE550ML (both 4GB and 2GB of RAM) sports a 5.5-inch full-HD (1920x1080p) IPS display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. On the other hand, ZenFone 2 ZE550ML features a 5.5-inch HD screen. A 64-bit 2.3GHz Intel Atom processor Z3580 is equipped to the ZE550ML with 4GB RAM. It’s 2GB RAM version, along with ZE550ML has a 64-bit 1.8GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3560. All the handsets run on Android 5.0 Lollipop OS with custom ZenUI on top. All the variants can expand up to 64GB via MicroSD card.

The ZenFone 2 packs a 13MP PixelMaster rear camera with dual-LED Flash along with a 5MP selfie snapper. The rear shooter also offers 52MP Super Resolution mode. A 3000mAh non-removable battery is fitted with all the ZenFone 2 models. The handsets are dual-SIM and offer dual active support. The devices have ZenMotion touch and gesture control support features common in them.

Here’s the specs sheet of the four handsets:

Specs	ZenFone 2 ZE551ML (4GB RAM)	ZenFone 2 ZE551ML (4GB RAM)	ZenFone 2 ZE551ML (2GB RAM)	ZenFone 2 ZE550ML
Display	5.5-inch full-HD 1080p	5.5-inch full-HD 1080p	5.5-inch full-HD 1080p	5.5-inch HD 720p
Processor	2.3GHz quad-core Intel Z3580	2.3GHz quad-core Intel Z3580	1.8GHz quad-core Intel Z3560	1.8GHz quad-core Intel Z3560
RAM	4GB	4GB	2GB	2GB
Storage	64GB (Expandable up to 64GB)	32GB (Expandable up to 64GB)	32GB (Expandable up to 64GB)	16GB (Expandable up to 64GB)
Rear Camer	13MP with dual-LED Flash	13MP with dual-LED Flash	13MP with dual-LED Flash	13MP with dual-LED Flash
Front Camera	5MP	5MP	5MP	5MP
Battery	3000mAh	3000mAh	3000mAh	3000mAh
Operating System	Android 5.0 Lollipop with ZenUI	Android 5.0 Lollipop with ZenUI	Android 5.0 Lollipop with ZenUI	Android 5.0 Lollipop with ZenUI
Price	Rs. 22,999	Rs. 19,999	Rs. 14,999	Rs. 12,999

In case you missed our review of ASUS ZenFone 2, watch the video below:

April 23, 2015

Asus ZenFone 2 | Exclusive Unboxing and Hands On

Recently Asus introduced the successor to its affordable Zenfone series, the Zenfone 2. The company also announced that there are three variants of the device that would share the Zenfone 2 name. Chinese tech giants, Xiaomi and OnePlus, who have successfully created a niche in the Indian market, may find themselves facing severe rivalry in the mid-range category.

The Asus ZenFone 2 box consists of:

An Asus ZenFone 2 Handset.
Documentation including Warranty card and User Guide.
Earphones (Although, our box did not)
Standard Asus Charger
USB Cable

The phone is expected to launch on 23rd April, exclusively on Flipkart with an expected price tag of Rs. 19,000. The device comes with a 5.5-inch 1920x1080p IPS Display, protected by Gorilla Glass 3. It is powered by an Intel Atom 23580 Quadcore processor with 2.3 GHz CPU. One of its notable features is that the phone comes with two variants of RAM; 2GB RAM and 4GB RAM. The one we unboxed came with 4GB RAM. The juice is supplied by an adequate 3000mAh non-removable battery and the smartphone comes pre-loaded with Android 5.0 Lollipop.

The device is well-built and similar to the LG G3, and HTC One M8 in terms of its colour finish. Its User Interface was clean, fast and responsive. In our initial impressions, we did not experience any lag.

Asus Zenfone 2 has a 13MP primary camera and a 5MP front camera. The dual LED flash paired with the rear camera, comes in two colours, to help you get the right white balance. Both the microphones consist of the noise cancellation feature, thus enabling you to talk with least hassle.

To get a clearer idea of the specs, you can check out the table below:

SPECIFICATION	ASUS Zenfone 2
Operating System	Android 5.0 Lollipop
Screen Size	5.5-inch 1920x1080p IPS Display
RAM	4GB
Battery	3000mAh Lithium Poly-ion Non-Removable
Processor	Intel Atom 23580 Quadcore processor
CPU	2.3 GHz
Front camera	5MP
Rear Camera	13MP
Price	Rs 19,000 (Tentative)

Check out the in-depth video below

April 15, 2015

ASUS ZenFone 2 with 4GB RAM to Arrive in India on 23rd April

Finally, ASUS has put an end to all the speculations about the release of its next flagship in India. The Taiwanese electronics manufacturer has sent out media invites for the launch of ZenFone 2, that will take place on April 23 in New Delhi. The smartphone was first showcased at the extravagant Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas earlier this year.

As notified before, the device will launch in three variants in India. The dual-SIM handset stuffs 4G RAM, and unlike other handsets, ZenFone 2 offers an additional memory card support in spite of coming in three storage variants, 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB.

The device flaunts an original ergonomic design and features a 5.5-inch Full HD (1280x1920p) IPS display with Gorilla Glass 3 coating. A 64-bit 2.3GHz Intel Atom processor Z3580 with PowerVR G6430 GPU is fitted to the device to give it a faster processing speed. It runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop OS with custom Zen UI on top. The smartphone features a 13MP “Pixelmaster” rear camera along with a 5MP selfie snapper.

On the connectivity side, ZenFone 2 comes with 4G/LTE support that offers faster data speed, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The device comes with Dual Active mode that allows users to have two active phone lines at the same time.

ZenFone 2 equips a powerful battery of 3000mAh and comes in five different colour options: Osmium Black, Sheer Gold, Glacier Gray, Glamor Red and Ceramic White. Meanwhile, there is no information about its pricing. More details will be unveiled at the launch event itself. And as always, we’ll be bringing you the latest updates.

April 8, 2015
ASUS Confirms Three Different Zenfone 2 Variants Will Arrive in India

Since the launch of Zenfone 2 at CES 2015, folks have been eagerly waiting for the device to launch in the Indian sub-continent. Taiwanese electronics manufacturer has confirmed that the device will arrive in three variants in India. The firm hasn’t spoken about which models will be releasing, but the speculations are that these variants could possibly be the ZE551ML, ZE550ML, and ZE500CL.

Though, the company is yet to disclose a launch date of the handset.

3 variants of #Zenfone2 for India. Gear up to see what others can’t see. pic.twitter.com/p4n6BSC5rk

— ASUS India (@ASUSIndia) April 6, 2015

Till date, ASUS has three five variants of the Zenfone 2. The ZE551ML is the top-tier device with 4GB and 2GB RAM options with 32GB and 16GB storage capacities respectively. The other two devices, as we said can be ZE550ML and ZE500CL, fit well in the Indian market’s high-specs low price approach.

Talking about what all can be expected from the upcoming ASUS handsets, then Zenfone 2 ZE551ML boasts a 5.5-inch Full HD (1920x1080p) IPS display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop OS with custom Zen UI on top. A 64-bit 2.3GHz Intel Atom processor Z3580 with PowerVR G6430 GPU is equipped to the device bundled with 4GB RAM. The Zenfone 2 ZE551ML packs 13MP “Pixelmaster” rear camera along with a 5MP selfie snapper. The device might arrive at a price of Rs. 18,000.

The Zenfone 2 ZE550ML also sports a 5.5-inch screen but has an HD IPS (1280x720p) display. It stuffs a 1.8GHz Intel Atom quad-core Z3560 with PowerVR G6430 GPU with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. The model also runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop OS with custom Zen UI. With 13MP rear and 5MP front camera, the ZE550ML variant is expected to be priced at around Rs. 11,900.

The ZE500CL is a cheaper sibling of all and is anticipated to cost only Rs. 9,500. It features 5.0-inch HD (1280x720p) IPS screen, 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z2560, 2GB RAM and 16GB expandable memory space. The handset runs on the latest Android Lollipop, and flaunts 8MP rear and 2MP front shooter.

Precise details about the models and their pricing will unfold with the official launch.

April 7, 2015

Category: Asus

Hardware Specs

Yu Yureka Plus

Lenovo K3 Note

Xiaomi Mi 4i

ASUS Zenfone 2

Specs

ZenFone 2 ZE551ML (4GB RAM)

ZenFone 2 ZE551ML (4GB RAM)

ZenFone 2 ZE551ML (2GB RAM)

ZenFone 2 ZE550ML