The Zenfone 3 was the most anticipated device to launch in Taipei during the Computex 2016. But unlike the previous launch, the flagship device is no longer the basic version.
But don’t worry, Zenfone 3 is still one of the most affordable among the three devices introduced in Taipei.
And when ASUS left the original design of the Zenfone 2, Zenfone 3, in terms of design and build has levelled up 10 times.
Don’t take my word for it because Zenfone 3 is a winner of a Computex 2016 d&i Award.
Built around the Full HD (1920 by 1080) Super IPS+ display, the ZenFone 3 delivers an incredible visual experience. The Zenfone 3 has 77.3% screen-to-body ratio crafted for a maximized viewing area and is complemented by a slim and compact body.
Glasses on both back and front are also implemented here. A scratch-resistant 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass that gently curves to make the edge of the phone completely smooth.
See what others can’t see with the 16MP camera with ASUS TriTech autofocus that automatically selects 2nd generation laser, phase detection and continuous auto-focus to deliver precise focus in just 0.03 seconds.
The selfie camera has 8MP shooter.
What’s the difference between the 5.2-inch and the 5.5-inch Zenfone 3?
Aside from the screen size, the major differences of the two versions are the battery capacity. The Zenfone 3 5.2-inch has 2,600mAH while the 5.5-inch version has 3,000mAH.
In terms of storage, the Zenfone 3 will have two (2) different flavors too. There will be two variants also in terms of storage, one will get a 32G and the other will have 64G.
The new Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor powers the Zenfone 3. An integrated X9 LTE modem, and 802.11ac MU-MIMO Wi-Fi connectivity will deliver outstanding mobile performance with improved efficiency.
At a glance, it looks like the S7 because of the shape of the camera. But when you examine it further, you know that Zenfone 3 is a different device.
Here’s how the Zenfone 2 looks like when compared side by side with Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5S.
The Zenfone 3 also added fingerprint scanner feature and lets you unlock the phone quickly.
ASUS Zenfone 3 specs
5.2-inch & 5.5-inch Full HD Super IPS+ display
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
2.0GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core CPU
Adreno 506 GPU
3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage
4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage
Micro-SD support up to 128GB (hybrid SIM slot)
16MP rear camera w/ Laser & PDAF AF, 4-axis OIS, dual-LED flash
8MP front camera
4G LTE Cat.6
Dual-SIM
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
USB Type-C
Fingerprint scanner
3,000mAh non-removable battery
Android 6.0 Marshmallow w/ ZenUI 3.0
155 g
Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold
ASUS Zenfone 3 pricing
Official pricing starts at USD 249. We will be seeing this device in the Philippines in the third quarter of the year.
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