TECHNOLOGY | April 20, 2018
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| ASUS Zenfone 5 (2018) (Image Source: NoypiGeeks) |
April 14, 2018 was a memorable red-letter day for thousands of Zenfans
from different parts of the country as they gathered at One Esplanade to
witness the official Philippine launch of ASUS' newest line of highly-engaging
flagship smartphones that are sure to cater their own digital lifestyle needs,
the Zenfone 5 series.
As far as any Filipino tech addict or enthusiast can remember, the
original ASUS Zenfone 5 released back a few years ago in mid-2013 has literally
put the Taiwanese global brand's mobile division on the map and in the hearts
of millions of smartphone users around the world. It would only be fitting for
ASUS to reintroduce the first of what is highly-regarded as one of the most
engaging and innovative mobile devices today to a new generation but with more
powerful specs and more delightful features that can cope within today's modern
trends.
The ASUS Zenfone 5 fam comprises of three new flagship mobile marvels,
namely: the Zenfone 5, Zenfone 5Q and the Zenfone 5Z. The Zenfone 5 and 5Z are
the latest to join the bandwagon of smartphones sporting an all-screen display
for better portability and productivity, but what makes the Zenfone 5Q special
among the rest is that it is the first quad camera smartphone in the world considering
that it has two front and rear cameras on hand.
Here are the official specifications of the ASUS Zenfone 5 line:
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| ASUS Zenfone 5Q (Image Source: Yugatech.com) |
ASUS ZENFONE 5Q
SPECIFICATIONS
- Android 7.1 Nougat OS with ASUS ZenUI 4.5
- 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 octa core processor
- Adreno 508 GPU
- 6-inch Full HD+ IPS capacitive multitouch display with 18:9 aspect
ratio
- 4 GB of RAM
- 64 GB of internal storage
- Expandable memory via microSD card
- 16 megapixel (w/ f/2.2 aperture lens) + 8-megapixel (w/ f/2.4
aperture lens) rear camera with PDAF, EIS, and LED flash
- 20 megapixel (w/ f/2.0 aperture lens) + 8-megapixel (w/ f/2.4
aperture lens) front cameras with EIS and LED flash
- WiFi/Bluetooth/NFC/GPS/A-GPS
- Fingerprint Scanner, Facial Recognition
- Dual SIM, Dual Standby
- 4G LTE/3G HSPA+ connectivity
- 3300 mAh battery
ASUS ZENFONE 5 (2018)
SPECIFICATIONS
- Android Oreo 8.0 OS with ASUS ZenUI 5.0
- AI-powered Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor
- Adreno 509 GPU
- 6.2-inch Full HD+ IPS capacitive multitouch display with 19:9 aspect
ratio
- 4 GB of RAM
- 64 GB of internal storage
- Expandable memory via microSD card
- 12 megapixel rear Sony IMX363 camera with f/1.8 aperture lens, Night
HDR, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF, and RGB sensor
- 8 megapixel front camera with 120-degree wide angle view
- WiFi/Bluetooth/GPS/A-GPS
- USB Type-C
- Fingerprint Scanner, Facial Recognition
- Dual SIM, Dual Standby
- 4G LTE/3G HSPA+ connectivity
- 3300 mAh battery with BoostMaster and Smart Charging
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| ASUS Zenfone 5Z (Image Source: Revu Philippines) |
ASUS ZENFONE 5Z
SPECIFICATIONS
- Android Oreo 8.0 OS with ASUS ZenUI 5.0
- AI-powered Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor
- Adreno 630 GPU
- 6.2-inch Full HD+ IPS capacitive multitouch display with 18.7:9
aspect ratio
- 6 GB of RAM
- 64 GB of internal storage
- Expandable memory via microSD card
- 12 megapixel rear Sony IMX363 camera with f/1.8 aperture lens, Night
HDR, OIS, EIS, PDAF, and RGB sensor
- 8-megapixel front camera with 120-degree wide angle view
- WiFi/Bluetooth/GPS/A-GPS
- USB Type-C
- Fingerprint Scanner, Facial Recognition
- Dual SIM, Dual Standby
- 4G LTE/3G HSPA+ connectivity
- 3300 mAh battery with BoostMaster and Smart Charging
Smartphone-savvy customers can now avail of the ASUS Zenfone 5Q and
Zenfone 5 (2018) in ASUS concept stores and authorized resellers nationwide and
online via Lazada and Shopee for only Php16,995 and Php19,995 respectively.
These can also be availed via Home Credit at 0% installment if they prefer to
purchase their preferred Zenfone the easy way.
Meanwhile, those who are interested in the ASUS Zenfone 5Z may have to
wait for its June release but it will be available for a convincing price of
Php29,995. With that in mind, all I can say is that the Zenfone 5 fam is one to
everybody depending on what they need for a smartphone and especially their
budget.
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| (Image Source: Hungry Geeks) |
By the way, following the launch of the Zenfone 5 line, ASUS
Philippines recently opened its 100th store at the fourth floor of Ayala Malls
Feniz in Marikina City which literally states Filipinos' continuing strong
demand for the Taiwanese-based global brand's finest products. Aside from its official
concept stores and authorized resellers nationwide, customers can avail of
their preferred ASUS product online in any of its three official stores in
Lazada - The ASUS Store, ASUS Zenfone Store, and ASUS Republic of Gamers.
