Asus teases breakthrough antenna design with Zenfone 3 series

May 27, 2016 Categories: Computex 2016, News by 0 Comments

We know from their previous innovations that Asus are risk takers and that they have the talent to produce great products. It appears that Asus has done something with antenna design that is going to change the industry. If they claim it as a “breakthrough” then it must be something special.

Check out the GIF below:

An incredible breakthrough for smartphone antenna design is coming

So this is interesting but at the same time we have no idea what they are talking about. Is the Zenfone 3 going to have the best signal strength? Best voice clarity? We can’t wait for Computex 2016 starting on May 30th with the Asus event.

[source: Asus Facebook]

Z016D Benchmark – Top End – Likely Zenfone 3 Deluxe

May 24, 2016 Categories: Benchmarks, News by 0 Comments

Asus said they would be releasing three flagship phones at Computex 2016. We have been awaiting news or any extra information. Today is a day when we can look at the Z016D which has impressive specs based on a benchmark report from GFXBench.

Based on what we see, here are the specs:

  • Android 6.0.1
  • 1920 x 1080 resolution
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 @ 2.1GHz
  • Adremo 530 GPU
  • 4GB RAM
  • 128GB storage
  • 23MP rear and 8MP front camera

This model may tie into a previous Asus Computex 2016 teaser GIF and was recently spotted on Antutu.The camera matches up and the “4” GB of RAM. With the large storage and high spec camera, this would be the expensive model that Asus CEO Jerry Shen talked about during the most recent investors conference call.

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[source: GFXBench via Roland Quandt]

Zenfone Max released in India. Want long lasting battery?

May 23, 2016 Categories: India, Shopping and Deals, ZC550KL, Zenfone Max by 0 Comments

India has been a focal point for Asus over the past year. Making headlines now is the launch of the Zenfone Max into the India market. With a 5,000mAh battery, we’re talking about some incredible battery life. You can also use the phone as a power bank. Plug it into your other gadgets and you can charge your tablet, Bluetooth headphones, or other devices using the Zenfone Max battery.

You can buy the 2GB version for Rs. 9999 and the 3GB version for Rs. 12999. You can buy it from Flipkart, Asus store and other retailers in India.

Asus Zenfone Max (ZC550KL-6A072IN/ZC550KL-6M079IN) specs:

  • 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection
  • 1.5 GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 615 processor with Adreno 405 GPU
  • 2GB/3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 64GB with microSD
  • Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with Zen UI 2.0
  • Dual SIM
  • 13MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, Real Tone flash, Laser Auto Focus
  • 5MP front-facing camera, f/2.0 aperture and 85-degree wide-angle lens
  • Dimensions: 77.5x156x10.55 mm; Weight: 202g
  • 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 5000mAh (non-removable) battery

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6GB RAM coming in the Zenfone 3 Deluxe (Ultra) is our guess

May 23, 2016 Categories: Computex 2016, Opinion, Zenfone 3 Deluxe by 0 Comments

We admit to dismissing this Comptex 2016 teaser that Asus put out a few days ago. Check it out:

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So we didn’t consider the possibility of this meaning 6GB RAM in a Zenfone 3 Deluxe phone. Even at 4GB, that seems more than enough. However a news story has changed out guess.

It turns out that a certain competitor in the smartphone space is set to come out with a phablet with 6GB of RAM. Yes, believe it. Nothing official but strong strong indicators. So because of that, we realize now that 6GB of RAM in a phablet may be a new trend in the world of cutting edge.

What we are hearing is that the 6GB of RAM can offer power saving and thus, better battery life. Interesting thought. We certainly know that 6GB of multitasking isn’t exactly crucial for a mobile phone experience.

So you think 6GB of RAM is exciting? Or do you think it’s overkill? Let us know in the comments please.

Why we believe the ZenPad 3 Ultra will have removable battery

May 23, 2016 Categories: Opinion, Zenfone 3 Ultra by 0 Comments

We’ve seen the first teaser from Asus featuring what appears to be three different phones. They are shown side-by-side at the end of the video. What we have is medium, large, and huge. So let’s talk about the massive phablet style phone that we saw in the video.

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If you notice in the design, it has the Zenfone 2 styling with the volume rocker in the rear. The Zenfone 3 models show the fingerprint sensor where the volume rocker used to be. So the bottom line is the big guy breaks the mold of the new design. Why?

We believe it’s for one very fundamental reason. It’s a design decision. If you ask us, the smaller two Zenfone 3 models do not have a removable back cover. However the big model might just have the removable cover and the reason should be obvious.

The Zenfone 2 Laser had a removable battery. Did you know that? So when you’re looking at a device with a 6.8-inch screen, you know what would be really handy to have? A spare battery! A replaceable battery has been a popular and sorely missed feature from some other brands flagship devices. So it’s quite possible that Asus will come along and save the day on the removable battery feature.

So we don’t know if the huge 6.8-inch Zenfone 3 is a Deluxe or Ultra or Ultra Deluxe or Deluxe Ultra. We just know it’s huge. We hope that there is a removable battery. We also hope that it comes with stylus pen input. We are definitely excited to see it. How big of a deal is a removable battery to you?

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