ASUS has nailed down a general timeline for its Marshmallow rollout plans, listing seven
ZenFone models and one PadFone that will receive the update in Q2 2016.
This handset is slightly slimmer than the other
Zenfone models.
Just like the other recent
ZenFone models, the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 also got some dual camera love bearing four aspect ratios, and one great viewfinder.
Asus had recently launched series of
Zenfone models — the Zenfone 4, 5 and 6.
It provides an improved fingerprint security over the ones available on the previous
Zenfone models.
The new device from Asus looks like the usual
ZenFone models, but the rear panel offers a sophisticated setup for the camera.
If you look at the Intex Aqua Ring handset closely, you will find that the body looks almost similar to the Asus
Zenfone models.
Two Asus
Zenfone models, the Zenfone Zoom and the Zenfone 2 Laser are reportedly getting big updates via OTA (over the Air).
The Zenfone 3 will be available in the Indian market starting August 17 with an initial price of Rs. 21,999, whereas the other
Zenfone models will go on sale in the country from September.
Originally announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2015 in January, the Asus Zenfone 2 is available as the successor to its last year launched
Zenfone models.
As promised, Asus has begun the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update process for a few previous - gen
ZenFone models before the end of Q2.
The handset sports a 5 - magnet speaker at the bottom which Asus says can deliver up to 40 percent better performance than previous
ZenFone models.
That Zenfone model almost resolved the infuriating issue by offering a massive battery pack.
The G4 is packing 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage as well as having room for expansion via a microUSB card —
the ZenFone model we are comparing packs 4 GB of RAM with 32 GB (or 64 GB) of memory with room for expansion.
And today, the folks at Tech Gadgetsz bring us word that an interesting
Zenfone model has been spotted in the Chinese TENAA database.
ZenFone 5Zis an exciting next - generation 6.2 - inch, a dual - camera smartphone that comes with a beautiful all - screen display featuring a 90 % screen - to - body ratio, packed in a 5.5 - inch body size.It's first - ever
ZenFone model to harness the power of the latest Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform with AIE, featuring a 3rd Generation AI platform that includes the Hexagon 685 Vector DSP, Adreno 630 Graphics, and Kryo 385 CPU.
The Zenfone Max (ZC550KL) looks just like the other
Zenfone model, however like the recently launched smartphones this one does not come with volume buttons placed on the rear and the power button on the top — instead the buttons are placed on the right side.
This is not the first time Asus has rolled out updates for
their Zenfone model, they had provided few updates before for some minor software issues / bug fixes etc, but this one is new, it replaces the current Android 4.3 with Android 4.4.
Not exact matches
The new ASUS
ZenFone Live L1 comes with the
model number ZA550KL and is now available in Indonesia, sporting decent specifications and a budget - friendly price tag.
The Asus
ZenFone 2 we tested is the lower end
model — they do have a 4GB / 64 GB
model as well.
The top - of - the - line
ZenFone 2
model we are looking at uses a 64 - bit Intel Atom Z3580 quad - core processor clocked at 2.3 GHz and coupled to 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory, although, unlike the Nexus 6P, it does offer expansion by way of a microSD card.
Asus
ZenFone Max Pro M1 price in India has been set at Rs. 10,999 for the variant with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage, while the
model with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage will cost Rs. 12,999.
Do we have a good one for you today — the powerhouse Samsung Galaxy S6 goes up against the new ASUS
ZenFone 2 (
model ZE551ML).
Other
Zenfone 3
models could start with Rs. 10,000.
Asus
Zenfone Selfie price in India is Rs. 15,999 for 16 GB
model and 32 GB Storage / 3 GB RAM
model price in India is Rs. 17,999.
As with most smartphones, we can always find some commonalities between
models and the Galaxy S7 and
ZenFone 3 Deluxe are no exceptions.
Asus
Zenfone 2 Deluxe 64 GB price in India is Rs. 22,999 while the 128 GB
model is priced at Rs. 29,999.
The
ZenFone improved their new lineup in every way over last year's
ZenFone 2
models.
The ASUS
ZenFone Max Pro (M1) Price starts at Rs. 10,999 for 3GB / 32 GB
model and goes up to Rs. 12,999 for 4GB / 64 GB variant.
Asus Malaysia had announced the rollout last week, where it said that the Oreo update will arrive on three
ZenFone 3
models -
ZenFone 3 Laser,
ZenFone 3 Zoom, and the
ZenFone 3 Deluxe.
The and the
ZenFone 3 Deluxe (ZS570KL) starts at Rs. 49,999, with the Snapdragon 821
model priced at Rs. 62,999.
To recall, specifically, the
ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) and
ZenFone 3 (ZE552KL)
models started receiving the Nougat update earlier this month.
The Asus
ZenFone Max Pro M1 price in India starts at Rs. 10,999 for 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage variant, whereas its 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage
model is available at Rs. 12,999.
Similarly, there is the Honor 9 Lite that is facing heat from the Redmi Note 5 and
ZenFone Max Pro M1 but competing against various other
models available under the ultra-popular sub-Rs.
All the
models support hybrid dual - SIM slots, and come with an 8 - megapixel selfie camera - except for the
ZenFone 3 Max.
Asus
Zenfone 3 will be launched in two
models.
All the
ZenFone 3
models unveiled thus far share some common characteristics, such as metal bodies, a fingerprint sensor, variants don a full metal design makeover, and fingerprint support embedded on the back of the phones.
Here's a list of all the devices that are supporting the new CM 13.0 ZNH5Y Stable Release: Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, Oppo R7 Plus, Oppo R5 / R5s Intl, ASUS ZenPad 8.0, LG G3 beat, LG G3s, LG G2 Mini, Android One, Various Galaxy S5
models, Galaxy S4 Verizon, Galaxy S4 TMO, Galaxy S4 Sprint, International Galaxy S3 I9300, ASUS
Zenfone 2 laser / Selfie, Motorola Photon Q, Motorola Razr, old Sprint and Verizon Galaxy Nexus, Moto Droid Razr, 2014 Moto G, 2014 Moto G 4G, Nexus 6, Droid Bionic, Galaxy S4 Mini Intl, Galaxy S4 Mini 3G, Moto G 4G, 2015 Moto E, Huawei Ascend Mate 2, Droid 4, Nexus 4, Nexus 10, GSM Galaxy Nexus, HTC One Dual SIM, Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 LTE, US Cellular Galaxy S5, AT&T Galaxy S4, Verizon Galaxy S5, Sprint Galaxy S5, T - Mobile Galaxy S5, Sony Xperia SP, Verizon HTC One M9, GSM HTC One M9, Nexus 5, and numerous other
models.
Ranging from $ 400 to $ 800, Asus
ZenFone 3 Deluxe US
models cap off at 6 GB RAM and 256 GB expandable storage, with Snapdragon 821 also in tow.
Like last year's
model the Asus
ZenFone 2 sells for a cheap price when compared to many bigger name brands like LG and Samsung but feature specs that keep it in the race for leading performance.
Asus had originally brought innovations to the camera department with its
Zenfone Laser and
Zenfone Zoom
models.
Commenting on the announcement, Peter Chang, Region Head — South Asia & Country Manager for ASUS India said, «Both
Zenfone 3 and
Zenfone 3 Max series have received an overwhelming response in India, and we are happy to offer a new exciting price for both the
models.
So the presence of the Snapdragon 615 processor inside the new
Zenfone 2
model only reflects the road ASUS has embarked upon.
We enjoyed last year's
ZenFone 5 LTE and while the naming convention is a little confusing this year's
model is the
ZenFone 2, designed to show succession rather than screen size in its name.
With the
ZenFone 2, ASUS has tried to give users not just an affordable phone, but also one with some eye - catching specs: the
model helped blaze the trail for phones packing a hefty 4 GB of RAM, and we've subsequently seen the phone raise the bar in terms of solid - state storage, offering a big 256 GB
model.
Only around 50 percent of the
ZenFone 3 configs in the pipeline are reportedly set to pack Snapdragon processors, up to 820 of course, with 4 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage provided by «many
models», up to 23 and 8MP cameras, Gorilla Glass 4 2.5 D, non-removable batteries, microSD support, LTE connectivity, and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with ZenUI 3.0 atop.
The mid-budget
ZenFone 3
model, in particular, has a beautiful, sleek glass design, which is reminiscent of the current smartphone dominant Galaxy S7.
Where previous Asus
models featured plastic bodies, the revamped Asus
ZenFone 3,
ZenFone Deluxe,
ZenFone, arrives wrapped in premium materials such as aluminum and glass.
The regular
model for
ZenFone 3 is placed as a mainstream smartphone available at a low price with...
The regular
model for
ZenFone 3 is placed as a mainstream smartphone available at a low price with stronger design elements.