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Asus To Launch The ZenFone 6 In India As Asus 6Z On The 19th Of June
Asus launched its latest flagship smartphone, the ZenFone 6 at an event in Valencia, Spain on the 16th of May. The device features top tier specifications at a more affordable price than similarly specced handsets available currently. It has been long speculated that the company will launch the latest smartphone in India soon, but no announcements regarding it were made. Now, it has been revealed the ZenFone 6 will be launched in India with the name Asus 6Z on the 19th of June. The change of name is allegedly due to a legal battle in the Delhi High Court against the ZenFone branding.

About the case

The aforementioned lawsuit against Asus was filed by Telecare, which owns the trademark for the Zen and Zen Mobiles name. To not cause confusion between products of the two companies, the Delhi High Court ordered Asus not to sell any product which is identical or deceptively similar to the trademark “Zen” and “Zen Mobile”. Notably, this decision will affect the company’s product lineup only in India at the moment. Interestingly, Telecare alleges that it started selling products under the registered name in the year 2008; while Asus began the sales of its ZenFone lineup starting in year 2014.

Asus 6Z

The Asus 6Z is the latest flagship offering by the company as mentioned above and will succeed the ZenFone 5Z. It measures 159.1 x 75.44 x 8.4mm and weighs 190g. The smartphone has a glass design on the front and back with a metal chassis for reinforcement. It has a 6.4 inch LCD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The screen to body ratio of the device stands in at an impressive 92 percent which is achieved by implementing a flip up camera mechanism. Like the Samsung Galaxy A80, the Asus 6Z has a rotating camera setup which can be used to take pictures from the rear as well as the front. For biometric security and rapidly unlocking the handset, it has a rear mounted fingerprint scanner and supports face unlock.

Under the hood, the Asus 6Z is kitted with the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC which is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a dual camera setup which consists of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48MP primary sensor and a secondary f/2.4 aperture equipped 13MP Ultra wide angle sensor. As mentioned before, the device uses a flip camera mechanism to click pictures at different angles. For memory and storage, the handset may be launched in the following variants.
- 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
The Asus 6Z is powered by a massive 5000 mAh battery which supports 18W fast charging. It has a unique Google Assistant button on the top right which can also be configured to open any application based on the user’s choice. In terms of connectivity, the handset supports Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC, 3.5 mm jack and bottom mounted USB Type C port. It is available in two colours, namely Twilight Silver and Midnight Black.

Pricing & Availability

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As mentioned above, the Asus 6Z will be introduced on the 19th of June in the Indian market. It will be exclusively available online on Flipkart and offline in select retail stores across the country. While the company has not revealed its Indian pricing yet, it is expected to cost starting at Rs. 40,000 for the variant with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB of onboard memory may cost Rs. 44,000; while buyers may have to shell Rs. 47,000 for the version with 8GB RAM and 256GB Internal storage.
June 8, 2019
Asus ZenFone 6 Listed On Flipkart, India Launch Imminent
Asus launched its latest flagship smartphone, the ZenFone 6 at an event in Valencia, Spain on the 16th of May. The device boasts of a modern design with unique camera setup. Unfortunately, the company did not announce when the handset will be announced for the Indian market at the time of its announcement. Now, Flipkart, an Indian e-commerce website has listed the ZenFone 6 which insinuates its launch in India is imminent.

Asus ZenFone 6

The Asus ZenFone 6 is the latest flagship offering by the company as mentioned above and will succeed the ZenFone 5Z. It measures 159.1 x 75.44 x 8.4mm and weighs 190g. The smartphone has a glass design on the front and back with a metal chassis for reinforcement. It has a 6.4 inch LCD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px. The screen to body ratio of the device stands in at an impressive 92 percent which is achieved by implementing a flip up camera mechanism. Like the Samsung Galaxy A80, the ZenFone 6 has a rotating camera setup which can be used to take pictures from the rear as well as the front. For biometric security and rapidly unlocking the handset, it has a rear mounted fingerprint scanner and supports face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the ZenFone 6 is kitted with the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC which is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a dual camera setup which consists of an f/1.8 aperture equipped 48MP primary sensor and a secondary f/2.4 aperture equipped 13MP Ultra wide angle sensor. As mentioned before, the device uses a flip camera mechanism to click pictures at different angles. For memory and storage, the handset may be launched in the following variants.
- 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
The Asus ZenFone 6 is powered by a massive 5000 mAh battery which supports 18W fast charging. It has a unique Google Assistant button on the top right which can also be configured to open any application based on the user’s choice. In terms of connectivity, the handset supports Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC, 3.5 mm jack and bottom mounted USB Type C port. It is available in two colours, namely Twilight Silver and Midnight Black.

Pricing & Availability

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The Asus ZenFone 6 is expected to be launched in the following weeks in the Indian market. It will be exclusively available online on Flipkart and offline in select retail stores across the country. While the company has not revealed its Indian pricing yet, it is expected to cost starting at Rs. 40,000 for the variant with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB of onboard memory may cost Rs. 44,000; while buyers may have to shell Rs. 47,000 for the version with 8GB RAM and 256GB Internal storage.
May 20, 2019
Asus ZenFone 6 To Launch With Snapdragon 855

Taiwanese smartphone maker, Asus is set to launch its latest flagship smartphone, the ZenFone 6. The device will succeed the ZenFone 5Z from the yesteryear. Asus previously shared a teaser on Twitter which reveals the front layout of the upcoming smartphone. Another Tweet shared by the company reveals the features of the ZenFone 6. This also reveals the chipset and layout of the ports and grilles. In addition, a company executive shared a Morse Code on Instagram with the battery capacity and camera resolution of the anticipated flagship.

Asus ZenFone 6 Features

The teaser shared by the company affirms that the ZenFone 6 will be kitted with the high end Snapdragon 855. The same chip is also present on handsets like the Black Shark 2 and the Galaxy S10 (US). The chipset is manufactured using 7 nm fabrication process and is comprised of an Octa Core CPU along with the Adreno 640 GPU. The teaser also exposes that the awaited handset will have a triple slot tray, a notification LED and a smart key. The smart key might be a slider for selecting the sound profile similar to one present on OnePlus smartphones. The upcoming Asus ZenFone 6 will have a 3.5 mm audio jack which is mounted at the bottom. The bottom of the handset also houses the loudspeaker grille and the USB type C port for charging and data transfer. The ZenFone 6 has right side mounted power button and volume rockers.

Morse Code Shared By An Asus Executive

In terms of optics, the upcoming flagship will have a dual rear camera setup which will consist of a 48 MP sensor, a 13 MP sensor and an LED flash. Details about the front-facing camera are unavailable as of now, but the past teaser shared by Asus hints it will have a pop-up style front camera. Another notable flagship that will have this type of camera is the OnePlus 7 Pro.

The Asus ZenFone 6 will be powered by a massive 5,000 mAh battery which is likely to support fast charging. Other details including screen size, resolution of the front camera and the price will only be publicised at the time of official launch.

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The Asus ZenFone 6 is set to launch on the 16th of May in Spain.

May 10, 2019
Asus Zenfone 6 Case Renders Surface Online With Dual Rear Cameras

Taiwanese electronics giant Asus will launch its latest flagship smartphone, the Zenfone 6 on the 16th of May at an event in Valencia, Spain. While previous leaks revealed the specifications of the device, its design had been shrouded in a cloud of mystery, until now. A known gadget leaker has shared the case renders of the upcoming Zenfone 6 smartphone which unveils the handset in its full glory.

Asus Zenfone 6 Design

The upcoming Zenfone 6 smartphone from Asus will be the company’s flagship offering; and will succeed the Zenfone 5Z launched last year. Leaked case renders of the device showcase what it could look like once it is official. The images exhibit a design reminiscent of its predecessor, complete with an all-glass build on the front and the back. The front of the handset is dominated by a large display with minimal bezels on the side and a wide notch up top. There is a minimal chin at the bottom of the display which may house the display components inside it.

The images further reveal the back of the Zenfone 6 will have a horizontally placed dual camera setup with an LED flash between the two lenses. A rectangular shaped fingerprint scanner is also visible on the rear of the device which will be used to rapidly unlock the smartphone. The right of the handset has the volume rockers and the power button, but at the top, the Zenfone 6 will also have a third button. Unfortunately, it is not known what function will be assigned to the additional key, although it may be used as a mute switch; which will help in switching the smartphone to silent, ringer and vibrate mode. A similar switch has been available in devices from Apple and OnePlus for a while. The leaker also claims while the basics layout will be the same, the Zenfone 6 may end up looking different than the one present in the renders.

Specifications

Even though the teaser does not reveal any specifications of the Asus ZenFone 6, the information can be derived from past leaks. The previously uncovered Geekbench listing of the smartphone states that it will feature the Snapdragon 855 which is manufactured using the 7nm fabrication process. The chipset is comprised of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. The listing also revealed that the device packs 6 GB of RAM, however, Asus is likely to launch the handset with higher RAM capacities as well. It is expected to run on the latest Android 9 Pie which may be skinned with Asus’s custom ZenUI on top. As previously mentioned, the company will launch the Zenfone 6 on the 16th of May when all the details about the smartphone can be confirmed.

May 9, 2019
Asus ZenFone 6 Teaser Reveals A Notchless And Bezeless Design

Taiwan based electronics manufacturer, Asus will soon launch its latest flagship smartphone, the ZenFone 6 which will succeed the Asus ZenFone 5Z from yesteryear. Details about the upcoming device have previously surfaced online revealing its key specifications. Freshly, the company has shared a teaser of the upcoming handset on Twitter which exhibits its launch date and front fascia.

Asus ZenFone 6 Design And Features

As previously mentioned the teaser shows the front layout of the upcoming Asus ZenFone 6. It depicts a modern smartphone with a large screen display which is surrounded with minimal bezels on all sides. Noteworthy, the smartphone lacks any sort of notch above the display which insinuates it will have a pop up selfie camera like the Vivo V15 Pro and the upcoming OnePlus 7 Pro.

Even though the teaser does not reveal any specifications of the Asus ZenFone 6, they can be derived from past leaks. The previously uncovered Geekbench listing of the smartphone states that it will feature Qualcomm’s flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 855. The listing also revealed that the device packs 6 GB of RAM, however, Asus is likely to launch the device with higher RAM capacities as well. In terms of the Android version, it runs on the latest Android 9 Pie which will be skinned with Asus’s custom UI. More details including the screen size, battery capacity, camera resolution of the device will only be publicised once it officially launched.

ZenFone 6 Launch Date and Price

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The aforementioned teaser discloses that the Asus ZenFone 6 will launch on the 16th of May which is nearing fast. The company will also live stream the event across several social media platforms which will commence at 11:30 IST. Even though the exact price of the device is yet to be announced, going by Asus’s pricing of previous smartphones, it will be priced under Rs 35,000 in India.

May 3, 2019
ASUS Zenfone 6 Passes FCC Certification, Will Feature Dual Camera And Snapdragon 855

ASUS previously tasted success in the hands of the Zenfone 5Z which was launched last year. The smartphone had worthy features and carried an aggressive price tag which helped it compete with smartphones like the Xiaomi POCO F1 and the OnePlus 6. As covered previously, an unreleased smartphone, named the ASUS Zenfone 6 was spotted on AnTuTu in the month of April 2019. Fresh reports state that the aforementioned device has received FCC (Federal Communications Commission) certification, which reveals it will sport dual rear cameras.

FCC Label Information

One of the documents in the certification revealed a specification that had previously been spotted on benchmarking platforms, which is the SM8150 baseband processor (the Snapdragon 855 chipset). The SoC is one of the most powerful chipsets in the market as of now, and it comprises of an octa-core Kryo 485 CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. The details of the chipset were derived from the FCC label which is placed at the back of the smartphone. The label also conveys that the ASUS smartphone will support 18W fast charging, similar to the Zenfone 5Z. Moreover, the presence of two IMEI numbers on the label indicates that the Zenfone 6 is obviously a dual SIM handset.

Features And Specifications

Previous listings revealed that the alleged ASUS Zenfone 6 will pack 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. However, ASUS is also expected to launch the upcoming smartphone in other storage variants. Other speculated specifications include the display resolution, which is 2340 x 1080 px. The listing also exposed that the handset will run on Android 9.0 Pie OS. Furthermore, the ASUS Zenfone 6 is expected to be equipped with a dual rear camera setup, consisting of a 48MP primary sensor, which may be the Sony IMX586.

ASUS Zenfone 6 Renders

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An ex-employee of the Taiwanese technology company previously released some renders of two smartphones with attractive slider designs. It is possible that the company may actually think about adopting some of the preceding designs. As for the ASUS Zenfone 6, other specifications will only be publicised once the company officially unveils them on May 15, 2019.

April 17, 2019
Asus ZenFone 6 With Snapdragon 855 Leaks On Geekbench

Taiwan based, Asus launched the ZenFone 5 and the ZenFone 5Z smartphones in Q1 of last year. Both the smartphones are packed with worthy features and carried an aggressive price tag in comparison to their competitors. The former was targetted towards the mid-range segment while the latter was targetted towards the flagship segment. A fresh listing of an unreleased Asus smartphone has been spotted on the popular benchmarking website, Geekbench; which is alleged to be of the ZenFone 6. The specifications of the preceding smartphone suggest that it will be a high end smartphone. Noteworthy, it also indicates that the company might not release a ‘Z’ variant flagship, unlike last year.

ZenFone 6 Geekbench

A listing of an Asus smartphone with model number I01WD was uploaded on Geekbench on the 2nd of April. The aforementioned smartphone is alleged to be the ZenFone 6 as the previously granted Wi-Fi Alliance certification of the handset revealed it has the same model number as the freshly published Geekbench listing. The listing exposes that the handset runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie and features the ‘msmnile’ chipset.

ZenFone 5Z

It is known that this chipset is the codename for the 7 nm based Snapdragon 855 chipset. The alleged ZenFone 6 registers a praiseworthy single core score of 3527 points and a multi core score of 11190 points. According to the listing, it is packed with 6 GB of RAM. However, Asus is also expected to launch the upcoming smartphone in other storage variants as well. Other specifications including the camera resolution, battery and screen size will only be made available once the company officially lifts the curtains from it.

ZenFone 6 Price & Launch Date

ZenFone 5Z

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The ZenFone 6 is set to launch on the 16th of May in Spain which will soon be followed by its India launch. The price of the upcoming smartphone is currently unavailable, however, going by the pricing of its predecessor, its entry-level variant will be priced under Rs 30,000 in India.

April 2, 2019
Asus Zenfone 6 Leak Shows In-Display Camera

The Asus Zenfone 5Z was launched in India earlier this year and got a pretty good reception. The Zenfone Max Pro M1 was also an instant hit with its massive battery and attractive features. Latest leaks of the alleged Asus Zenfone 6 show that the company is not slowing down and plans on keeping up its streak of great smartphones.

The Future Of Displays

The leaked images showcase various prototypes of the Asus Zenfone 6. All of these devices sport a glass back and a large display. However, there are various combinations, with different camera setups and unique displays. The most striking one is that of a camera cut-out, which is said to be present in the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A8s as well. Different prototypes show different positions for the camera cut-out. It is placed on the left and right sides, as well as the in the middle of the display. The camera cut-out seems to be the next big step towards a bezel-less display. This might eliminate the need of having a sliding camera mechanism as seen on the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3.

The next prototype however, showcases the Asus Zenfone 6 with a tiny water-drop notch, which houses the front camera sensor. This is not all, the prototypes also showcase two different variants for the camera setup. One of the prototypes has a triple main camera setup while the other has a more common, dual camera setup.

While the camera cut-out on a display sure does look better and will take up lesser space, the placement is still an issue. If the company will place it on the sides rather than in the centre, the entire symmetry of the display could be lost. The notch on any phone is specially designed to ensure that the icons on each side of the notch are balanced equally and displayed in an aesthetic manner.

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However, it is important to note that these are just prototypes of the devices. The retail unit might not be similar. But, we do hope that Asus brings some great changes to its next big smartphone.

October 29, 2018