In 2018, when ASUS announced the Zenfone 5z flagship, it also announced a mid-range phone called the Zenfone 5. Both phones actually share a lot in common save for the processor, RAM + storage configuration, and fast charging technology. However, while the Zenfone 5z has gotten the Android 10 stable update since last year, ASUS is yet to roll it out to the Zenfone 5.

A new report says ASUS has now released an Android 10 beta update for the phone but one that is based on AOSP. While that may be sad news for owners of the phone who like the customizations ZenUI offers, it is good news to know it won’t be stuck on Android Pie.

ASUS advises users who prefer ZenUI to stay on their current build and not switch as the custom features it offers will not be available in the new update.

There is no changelog yet for the update but expect features such as Dark Mode, Smart Replies, new gesture navigation, and new Digital Wellbeing features.

The beta update is available for download here but you have to backup your device first as installing it will wipe your data. Also, the beta update is available for those with the WW SKU only. ASUS is yet to reveal a date for the stable update but we do not expect it to take long.

In related news, ASUS is yet to reveal any info on a successor to the Zenfone 6/ASUS 6z.

UP NEXT: Asus ROG Phone 3 expected to launch in Q3 of 2020, may feature Snapdragon 865 Plus

(Source; Via)

The post ASUS Zenfone 5 gets AOSP-based Android 10 beta update appeared first on Gizmochina.

People usually associate the brand Asus with computers or related accessories but the company has already proven that it is capable of producing some top quality phones. The Zenfone 5 is one of their latest models and you can now get it for just $329.99 (flash sale).

The Zenfone 5 is a really nice looking phone and it uses some premium materials like Gorilla Glass on the front and rear and a metal chassis. In addition, the device has a large 6.2″ display with the notch and 19:9 aspect ratio.

One of the highlights is the dual-camera setup that consists of one 12MP shooter and another 8MP sensor. AI is a huge part of image processing, just like on many phones these days.

The key specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset, 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM. Also, the phone ships with the latest version of Android and it has a 3300mAh battery with the fast charge support. you can now get the Zenfone 5 for just $329.99 (flash sale).

The post Get Asus Zenfone 5 for just $329.99! appeared first on Gizmochina.

Asus made its hotly-anticipated Zenfone 5 smartphone available to the public in February at MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2018. Much to the delight of the Taiwanese electronics giant known for making high-end smartphones, the Zenfone 5 became an instant hit among tech buffs.

The global version of the well-received Zenfone 5 smartphone is currently available on Giztop bearing a $389 price tag. If you’re a cost-conscious buyer and wondering if you can get the coveted phone at a lowered price, we got good news for you.

You can save $40 on the device’s retail price of $389 simply by applying coupon code ZF540 and reduce your grand total to just $349 at the time of checking out. The Zenfone 5 is quite a bargain at this dropped price, given that it features a mammoth 6.2-inch FHD display with 2040 x 1080 screen resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top for added protection.

The phone is powered is by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa Core 8 x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz processor and it uses an Adreno 509 for an unparalleled viewing experience. The phone houses a 12.0MP+8MP dual-camera setup on the back and an 8.0MP selfie shooter.

Moreover, you get 4GB of RAM, coupled with 64GB of onboard storage that can further be expanded up to 2TB. The Zenfone 5 smartphone runs on ZE620KL based Android 8.0 Oreo OS and is backed by a 3300mAh battery.

You can follow this link to check out the full specification and use the coupon code which is likely to expire soon.

The post Buy Asus Zenfone 5 Smartphone For Just $349 On Giztop [Coupon Code] appeared first on Gizmochina.

People usually associate the brand Asus with computers or related accessories but the company has already proven that it is capable of producing some top quality phones. The Zenfone 5 is one of their latest models and you can now get it for just $379.99 (flash sale).

The Zenfone 5 is a really nice looking phone and it uses some premium materials like Gorilla Glass on the front and rear and a metal chassis. In addition, the device has a large 6.2″ display with the notch and 19:9 aspect ratio.

One of the highlights is the dual-camera setup that consists of one 12MP shooter and another 8MP sensor. AI is a huge part of image processing, just like on many phones these days.

The key specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset, 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM. Also, the phone ships with the latest version of Android and it has a 3300mAh battery with the fast charge support. you can now get the Zenfone 5 for just $379.99 (flash sale).

The post Get Asus Zenfone 5 for just $379.99 (flash sale) appeared first on Gizmochina.

ASUS had introduced the ZenFone 5Z flagship phone alongside ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Q smartphones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in February. Today, popular Indian retailer Flipkart has released a teaser to hint that the ZenFone 5Z may go official tomorrow.

Since the below teaser states that the new smartphone that will go official tomorrow will be a flagship device, it seems that the ZenFone 5Z will be announced tomorrow. Also, the colorful stripe present on the teaser is similar to the one found on the wallpaper of ZenFone 5Z. The Flipkart-exclusive flagship phone will be unleashed tomorrow at 8:45 PM in India (local time). Even the timing hints that the Snapdragon 845 powered ZenFone 5Z will be arriving tomorrow.

The ASUS ZenFone 5Z features a notched IPS LCD display of 5.2 inches that supports Full HD+ resolution and 18.7:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 845 chipset is present under the hood of the ZenFone 5Z. It will is equipped with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage.

The Sony IMX363 12-megapixel primary sensor + 120-degree 8-megapixel secondary sensor dual camera setup is available on the rear side of the ZenFone 5Z. An 8-megapixel camera is available at the frontside of the phone. A 3,300mAh battery is present inside the phone. The handset is preinstalled with ZenUI based Android Oreo.

Read More: Asus ROG Gaming Smartphone To Launch In The US, Pricing And Availability Details Remain Undisclosed

There is no information available on the pricing of ZenFone 5Z for India. Earlier in this month, it was introduced with a price tag of 499 euros (~Rs. 39,700_ for the model that features 64 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM in Italy. The Taiwanese company is running an offer in Europe which allows customers to purchase the smartphone with a discounted price tag of 449 euros (~Rs. 35,700) if the order is placed before July 15. ASUS is yet to debut ZenFone 5 and 5Q smartphones in India.

(source|via)

The post Asus ZenFone 5Z to Debut in India Tomorrow appeared first on Gizmochina.

The ASUS Zenfone 5 looks like an Android version of the iPhone X which may be a good thing or bad thing depending on the individual. Looking past the design, camera tests by DxOMark have revealed the phone actually has very impressive cameras.

The ASUS Zenfone 5 is a mid-range phone powered by the Snapdragon 636 processor. It has dual rear cameras – a 12MP 1.4µm f/1.8 primary sensor and an 8MP 1.12µm f/2.0 secondary camera. The performance of both cameras combined is flagship-level.

DxOMark has given the phone an overall score of 90 points. It is said to perform excellently when taking still photos in all scenarios and even gets an above average performance in low-light conditions.

Its photo score is 93 points which is an average of its scores in areas such as Exposure and Contrast (92), Color (86), Autofocus (98) and more.

Video performance isn’t very great as the Zenfone 5 scored 86 points. Autofocus is still its strongest point here but it doesn’t do very well in capturing fine detail and textures.

Nevertheless, the ASUS Zenfone 5 seems to be a great choice if you are looking for a mid-range device with great cameras. DxOMark doesn’t have test results of other mid-range phones like the Nokia 7 Plus or Mi 6X, so we can’t say how their cameras compare to that of the Zenfone 5.

READ MORE: ASUS Zenfone Live L1 Gets Proper Launch: Price and Availability Details Released

However, the Xiaomi Mi Note 3 is another device reviewed by DxOMark that offers a similar camera performance. It also has a more powerful processor than the Zenfone 5 and currently sells for less.

(Source, Via)

The post The ASUS Zenfone 5 Has Really Great Cameras According To DxOMark appeared first on Gizmochina.

Since after its first debut at the Mobile World Congress, ASUS officially launched the ZenFone 5 for its home fans in Taiwan on April 12. The smartphone was also unveiled in China this week. ASUS ZenFone 5 is no doubt a well-designed smartphone and its sleek design are likely responsible for the huge popularity the device enjoys since it was announced.Here’s are some hands-on/ unboxing pictures which bring to the fore, the Zenfone 5’s design captured from all angles.

As a reminder, the ZenFone 5 has a double-sided glass design. Both are 2.5D curved Corning Gorilla Glass with a metal frame in between them.  The Zenfone has a notch display design similar to the iPhone X but the Zenfone’s notch is smaller. The device features a 6.2-inch Super IPS LCD FHD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19:9 and a resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels. The screen has up to 90% screen-to-body ratio.

The Zenfone 5 is coming as one of the first models to be powered by the new Snapdragon 636 chipset that powers the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Chinese edition) and Meizu E3. It has an internal storage of 64 GB and comes with support for additional storage through microSD card. It is expected to arrive in Taiwan in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM options. It runs on the latest Android 8.0 that is customized with the newest Zen UI. A 3,000mAh battery enabled with Quick Charge 3.0 powers the smartphone.

Read More: Asus ZenFone 5Q Pre-orders Begin in Taiwan with NT$9,900 (~$339) Pricing

On the camera aspect, the ASUS Zenfone 5 features a dual camera module on its back panel. The main camera is a 12MP Sony IMX363 lens, coupled with a secondary wide-angle lens that offers a field of view of 120 degrees. The primary lens with f/1.8 aperture offers features like pixel size of 1.4micron, 4-axis OIS, dual-pixel autofocus and 83-degree field of view. It has a f/2.0 aperture selfie camera of 8-megapixel.

Other features of the smartphone include a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, Face unlock, dual 5-magnet speakers assisted by dual NXP smart amplifiers, PMIC internal dual amplifier, three microphones, dual-SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack. The Zenfone 5 comes with a price tag hovering around NT$11,990 ( around 2,600 Yuan, $413) and is presently on sale in Taiwan and China and even online via GearBest. Meanwhile, check out a photo gallery of the Zenfone 5 from below.

(source)

The post ASUS Zenfone 5 Unboxing/ Hands On: So Much Quality For a Notch-y Midranger appeared first on Gizmochina.

ASUS had announced the ZenFone 5, ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5 Lite (5Q) smartphone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 event in February. The Taiwanese company has now confirmed that it will be holding a press conference on April 12 in the home country to announce the arrival of ZenFone 5.

The ZenFone 5 features a notched Super IPS LCD display of 6.2 inches that carries support for an aspect ratio of 19:9 and Full HD+ resolution of 2246 x 1080 pixels. The screen offers an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 90 percent.

The Snapdragon 636 chipset that powers the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Chinese edition) and Meizu E3 is present under the hood of the ZenFone 5. It has an internal storage of 64 GB and comes with support for additional storage through microSD card. It is expected to arrive in Taiwan in 4 GB and 6 GB RAM options. It runs on the latest Android 8.0 that is customized with the newest Zen UI. A 3,000mAh battery enabled with Quick Charge 3.0 powers the smartphone.

Read More:Asus ZenFone 5Q Pre-orders Begin in Taiwan with NT$9,900 (~$339) Pricing

For photography, it features a dual camera module on its back panel. It features Sony IMX363 12-megapixel lens as the primary that is coupled with a secondary wide-angle lens that offers a filed of view of 120 degrees. The primary lens with f/1.8 aperture offers features like pixel size of 1.4micron, 4-axis OIS, dual pixel autofocus and 83-degree field of view. It has an f/2.0 aperture selfie camera of 8-megapixel. Other features of the smartphone include rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, face unlock, dual 5-magnet speakers assisted by dual NXP smart amplifiers, PMIC internal dual amplifier, three microphones, dual-SIM, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack and FM radio.

The ZenFone 5 is likely to be available for buying from April 15 in Taiwan with a pricing of 11,900 TWD (~$406). As far as ZenFone 5Z is concerned, it is expected to go on sale in June.

(via)

The post ASUS ZenFone 5 to Launch in Taiwan on April 12 appeared first on Gizmochina.

During the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 that was heled in February, ASUS had launched the ZenFone 5Q (also known as ZenFone 5 Lite) alongside the high-end ZenFone 5 and 5Z smartphones. The Taiwanese manufacturer has started its pre-orders in the home country from March 15 with a pricing of NT$9,900 (~$339). The handset will be available for buying from March 22. Customers who pre-order will be able to ZenPower (10050) powerbank for free.

The pre-orders of the ZenFone 5Q (model number ZC600KL) has begun on various platforms such as the official website, ASUS Store PChome 24h Shopping, Yahoo! Shopping Mall, momo Shopping Mall, Shelfish Mall, Dongsen Shopping, FriDay Shopping Online Platform and offline stores of ASUS. It will be available in colors like Starry Black and Moonlight White at the beginning. As of this writing, there is no confirmation on when the Taiwanese manufacturer will be releasing the Rouge Red color edition of the ZenFone 5Q in Taiwan. Starting from March 1, the handset will be available through Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) in the country.

Unlike the ZenFone 5 and 5Z smartphones that feature 6.2-inch notched display, the ZenFone 5Q is fitted with a smaller display of 6 inches that does not feature a notch. The dual front-facing cameras of the ZenFone 5Q include the 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 sensor that offers an 85.5-degree field of view as the main sensor. The secondary sensor that accompanies it offers 120-degree field of view.

The dual rear cameras of the ZenFone 5Q features a 16-megapixel primary sensor with 80-degree field of view and the same secondary sensor that resides at the front. The Snapdragon 630 chipset is present under the hood of the ZenFone 5Q. The 5Q features 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native storage. For more storage, it includes a microSD card.

The handset is running on ZenUI 5.0 flavored Android 8.0 Oreo. It is equipped with a 3,300mAh battery. The other features of the 5Q are rear-mounted fingerprint reader, facial recognition, microUSB, NFC, GPS, Bluetooth, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi and dual-SIM support.

The Taiwanese company is planning to launch the Snapdragon 636 powered ZenFone 5 upper mid-range handset and Snapdragon 845 SoC driven ZenFone 5Z flagship phone in the second quarter of this year. The 5Z may hit the Taiwanese market in June with a pricing of NT$15,000 (~$513). It is an enticing price for a Snapdragon 845 powered flagship smartphone that features an impressive design.

Read More: ASUS Zenfone 5 Max With Snapdragon 660 and 4GB RAM Spotted On Geekbench

ASUS is aiming to release the ZenFone 5 series in over 10 markets across the world in Q3 this year. The Taiwanese company expects that its smartphone division will start making profits from the same quarter.

(source)

The post Asus ZenFone 5Q Pre-orders Begin in Taiwan with NT$9,900 (~$339) Pricing appeared first on Gizmochina.

The Zenfone 5 Lite is an exciting device but the Zenfone 5 and Zenfone 5z are the real stars of ASUS’ announcement.

The Zenfone 5 and Zenfone 5Z are nearly identical devices that differ only in processor and storage configuration. So we’ll only mention the Zenfone 5 except in cases where the Zenfone 5Z has a different specification.

Zenfone 5 Design

The Zenfone 5 has a double-sided glass design. Both are 2.5D curved Coring Gorilla Glass with a metal frame in between them. Like the leaks revealed, the Zenfone 5 has a notch in the display and ASUS isn’t ashamed to say they copied it from Apple, though they justify their action by saying their own notch is smaller.

Zenfone 5 And Zenfone 5Z Specs

The Zenfone (and 5Z) has a 6.2” FHD+ Super IPS display with a 19:9 aspect ratio, 95.4% color gamut and support for DCI-P3. Thanks to the bezel-less display, the Zenfone 5 boasts a 90% screen-to-body ratio giving it the form factor of a 5.5” phone.

Powering the Zenfone 5 is a Snapdragon 636 processor paired with 4GB or 6GB of ROM. Storage is 64GB on both variants but unlike the Zenfone 5 Lite, it doesn’t have a dedicated MicroSD card slot. So you either put a second nano SIM or add up to an additional 2TB of storage.

The Zenfone 5Z on the other hand is powered by the Snapdragon 845, the current Qualcomm champion. ASUS says there is an AI engine and a feature called AI boost which is just marketing for processor and software optimizations. It also comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage or 8GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of storage.

There are stereo speakers and each has a NXP smart amplifier. There is also NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, FM radio, an audio jack, and support for Hi-Res audio and DTS. A new ZenUI based on Android Oreo also comes pre-installed.

The camera and notch are not the only things ASUS has copied from Apple’s iPhone X. The ASUS Zenfone 5 and Zenfone 5Z also have their own version of Animoji called ZeniMoji.

Battery capacity on the Zenfone 5 is 3300mAh with BoostMaster (fast charging). ASUS said it has added a new feature called AI Charging which helps double the lifespan of the battery.

According to ASUS, leaving your smartphone plugged in overnight when it is full degrades the battery. With AI Charging, you can still leave your phone plugged in. The phone studies your sleep pattern, so when you plug in before going to bed, it charges the battery up to 80% and leaves it there. Just before you wake up, it then resumes charging so you can wake up to a full battery.

Zenfone 5 Cameras

The Zenfone 5 has a 12MP Sony IMX363 sensor with a F/1.8 aperture and an 83° FOV. It is paired with a 120° wide-angle camera that allows for up to an extra 200% area into your photos.

The camera also comes with AI scene detection that can identify up to 16 different scenes and objects such as lakes, animals, sunsets, plants (flowers) and humans. There is also HDR and portrait mode.

Up front is an 8MP F/2.0 camera with Night HDR and portrait support, selfie panorama, and GIF animation.

READ MORE: ASUS Joins The Mixed Reality Game With Its Own $429 Headset

Zenfone 5 and Zenfone 5Z Price and Availability

Both phones will be available in Midnight Blue and Meteor Silver when they launch. The Zenfone 5Z will have a starting price of $479, making it the cheapest Snapdragon 845 phone at the moment.  ASUS has not revealed the price of the Zenfone 5 neither has it announced a release date for both phones but when they go on sale, they will come with Hi-Res earphones in the box.

For more MWC 2018 coverage, click here!

The post The ASUS Zenfone 5Z Is The New Flagship Killer But The Zenfone 5 Is Awesome Too appeared first on Gizmochina.

Taiwanese tech giant ASUS has been in the news lately as a result of its popular Zenfone series. The ASUS Zenfone 5 series has been a regular on leaks lately and more keeps coming out. The latest leak is the live image of the Zenfone 5 and it sort of confirms the presence of a notch in the display similar to the iPhone X.

A couple of days back, popular Twitter tipster @RQandt shared some details of the Zenfone X with us, including the presence of an iPhone X-like display notch. The tipster also unwrapped a set of renders of the device which he claimed were from a manufacturer. Looks like the tipster was right after all as the live image shows a sleek device saddled with a design that includes a notch on the display similar to the design which Apple used on its commemorative iPhone X.

Read Also: Asus To Reportedly Launch A Gaming Smartphone At MWC 2018 Alongside Zenfone 5

The notch on the Zenfone 5 is shown to house the selfie camera lens, earpiece on the leaked live image but the renders we have seen previous showed the presence of a sensor on the left side of the earpiece. Apart from the notch, the live image shows the Zenfone 5 will indeed have a bezel-less design with a high screen-to-body ratio. The device also looks to have an 18:9 aspect ratio and that is evident in the elongated display. Furthermore, there is no physical home button at the front which is an indication the device will likely have a rear-mounted sensor or perhaps, an in-display fingerprint sensor. The renders leaked previously point at a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. We can also see the power button and volume rocker at the right side of the display. The Asus Zenfone 5 will be launched at MWC 2018 and there is an official invitation to that effect already.

(source)

The post ASUS Zenfone 5 Live Image Leaks Packing An iPhone X-Like Notch Design appeared first on Gizmochina.

With the recent leaks of the Zenfone 5 series, it was only a matter of time before the official release date was announced. Today, ASUS has revealed via a tweet that the Zenfone 5 will be unveiled on February 27 at MWC 2018.

A few weeks ago, ASUS released an official teaser poster with the hashtag – BackTo5, confirming that its next line of smartphones will indeed be called the Zenfone 5 just like the Zenfone 5 released in 2014. However, this time instead of just one phone, there will be multiple devices with the Zenfone 5 name.

For those of us who won’t be at MWC, the launch will be live-streamed here, so we shouldn’t miss much other than a hands-on experience with the devices.

Never been so beautiful, unveiling an entirely new visual experience this #MWC18 #Backto5 Visit here https://t.co/dXV4vXP3fY for more info pic.twitter.com/PpO0XE0lPw

— ASUS (@ASUS) February 12, 2018

So far, there are three confirmed phones in the lineup – the Zenfone 5 Max, Zenfone 5 Lite, and Zenfone 5. From the tweet we can tell that all the phones will launch with an 18:9 display. Will there be more devices? There is a high chance if we are to go by ASUS’s tradition but we may only get the above mentioned three at MWC.

Last year, ASUS released no less than 8 phones for the Zenfone 4 Series. We think that number could have been halved if ASUS didn’t release Lite, Pro, and Plus variants for each phone. Aside from the Zenfone 4 series it also launched other phones like the Zenfone AR, Zenfone Live, and Zenfone Max Plus.

READ MORE: ASUS ZenFone Max Plus (M1) Arrives in February in the U.S. with $229 Pricing

Some may provide the explanation that releasing lots of phones helps a brand to stay “relevant” but we also know that quite a number of these devices may never get updated.

Do you think ASUS should trim its lineup or do you want them to retain it? Let us know what you think in the comment box.

The post ASUS Announces Zenfone 5 Will Launch February 27 At MWC 2018 appeared first on Gizmochina.

Tired of the ASUS Zenfone 5 leaks? Don’t be, as more details have surfaced and this time they include images of the main Zenfone 5 with its iPhone-X style notch in addition to more info on the Zenfone 5 Lite. The fresh details come courtesy of Roland Quandt and Evan Blass.

Zenfone 5

A few days ago, Roland Quandt revealed in a tweet that a number of phones released this will have a notch in its display including the Zenfone 5. To back up his claim, he has released renders of the Zenfone 5 from a manufacturer’s manual.

The Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL/X00QD) shares a lot in common with Apple’s iPhone X. The display has a similar-sized notch but houses just the camera lens, earpiece, and sensor.

Although it doesn’t have the iPhone X’s IR sensor for Face ID, we can be sure it will have its own face unlock technology. The lower bezel is shown to be slightly thicker but is no longer home to a fingerprint scanner.

On the rear, the ASUS Zenfone 5 continues its imitation of the iPhone X with the design of the dual rear cameras. The setup is slightly raised and houses just the two camera lens. The LED flash is outside and a few centimeters to its right is a fingerprint scanner.

The ASUS Zenfone 5 has a metal frame that lies between two sheets of glass. Volume rocker and power button are on the right, SIM tray is on the left, and the bottom is home to an audio jack, USB-C 2.0 port, microphone and speaker grille. At the top is a secondary microphone for noise cancellation.

Zenfone 5 Lite (ZC600KL/X017DA)

We already saw an official render of the Zenfone 5 Lite yesterday thanks to Evan Blass. In addition to that is another official render (above) that shows the phone in two new colors, and a 2D render that reveals some angles not visible in the official renders.

The display has an 18:9 aspect ratio but with thicker bezels compared to the Zenfone 5. There are two cameras on opposite sides of the earpiece at the top which are said to both be 20MP sensors. There is also a LED flash and a LED notification lite at the far right corner.

The Zenfone 5 Lite also rocks dual rear cameras (16MP + 16MP) which sit in the middle of the device. One of the sensors is said to be a 120° lens for wide-angle shots. A LED flash flanks it on the left and a fingerprint scanner is below the camera setup which is shown to have a small bump.

ASUS has settled for a micro USB port for the Zenfone Lite and have put the audio jack at the top.

READ MORE: ASUS ZenFone Max Plus (M1) Arrives in February in the U.S. with $229 Pricing

According to a Geekbench listing, the Zenfone 5 Lite will have a Snapdragon 660 processor and 4GB of RAM which puts it in the upper mid-range category. It will come in moonlight White, Midnight Black, and Rouge Red.

The ASUS Zenfone 5 and Zenfone 5 Lite should launch at MWC 2018 along with a Zenfone 5 Max variant.

(Sources: 1, 2 , 3)

The post First Look At iPhone-X Styled ASUS Zenfone 5, Brings Along More Zenfone 5 Lite Renders appeared first on Gizmochina.

If you don’t like the notch in the iPhone X, you may want to ignore a lot of the phones coming out this year. There are multiple devices reported to be coming with the new display style and more will join as the year rolls by. According to popular leaker Roland Quandt, the ASUS Zenfone 5 will be joining the bandwagon.

2018 will be the "year of the notch". (Just not for Samsung.) You'll see at MWC. #ZenFone5

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) February 7, 2018

For those who are confused, this is most definitely another member of the Zenfone 5 series seeing as renders of a Zenfone 5 surfaced last week and that didn’t sport a notch. Or to better explain it, this is the Zenfone 5 being referred to while last week’s model will likely launch with the Max suffix.

Like last year’s Zenfone 4, the Zenfone 5 should sport mid-range specs such as a Snapdragon 660 processor and dual rear cameras. However, it will ditch the traditional 16:9 aspect ratio.

READ MORE: Alleged ASUS ZenFone 5 Max Has Received Certification from Wi-Fi Alliance

Other phones that are expected to feature a notch include the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S, the Huawei P20 Lite, Doogee V, and Vivo X30. There is an unconfirmed Nubia phone too but with a notch like that of the Essential PH-1.

The new Zenfone series are scheduled to arrive at MWC 2018. It should include Pro, Max, and Selfie versions.

(Source)

The post ASUS Zenfone 5 To Have Notch In Its Display appeared first on Gizmochina.

ASUS will be unleashing ZenFone 5 series smartphones through a press meet on Feb. 27 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018. Some information of the upcoming smartphones like ZenFone 5, ZenFone 5 Max and ZenFone 5 Lite have surfaced in the previous month. Concept renders of the ASUS ZenFone 5 have surfaced to reveal its attractive design.

ASUS has already launched the Pegasus 4S smartphone as its first full screen design smartphone. Later, the same smartphone was launched with slight modifications as ZenFone Max Plus (M1) in other markets. It is likely that the all the smartphones belonging to the ZenFone 5 series may arrive with full screen design.

The ZenFone 5 concept model features an aluminum frame that is flanked with glass panels on both sides. The full screen design smartphone features an S-IPS display of 5.5 inches that supports an aspect ratio of 18:9. It offers QHD+ resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels. The screen will be shielded by Gorilla Glass 5.

The Snapdragon 660 chipset powers the 32 GB storage + 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM variants of the ZenFone 5. It also features a microSD card slot. The handset will arrive with Android 8.0 Oreo pre-installed.

The rear side of the phone houses a vertically arranged 16-megapixel dual camera setup with f/1.8 aperture and LED flash. It is likely to come with a 13-megapixel snapper. The other features available on the handset include 3.5mm audio jack, microUSB and rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The concept model is driven by a 5,000mAh battery. It carries support for Quick Charge 4.0 and reverse charging. The three color variants of the ZenFone 5 Concept render includes White/Silver, Blue and Gold. It is priced at 350 euros ($433).

Read More: Asus Unveils two All in One PCs With Intel 8th Gen CPUs at CES 2018

The aforementioned of the ZenFone 5 concept model differs from the recently spotted ASUS ZenFone 5 X00PD model that features a larger 5.7-inch display. It includes Snapdragon 430 and 3 GB of RAM. Last year, ASUS had launched the ZenFone 4 with Snapdragon 630 whereas the Snapdragon 430 chipset were present inside ZenFone 4 Max and ZenFone 4 Selfie. Leaked information has revealed that the ZenFone 5 Max has a model number of X00QD. Hence, the X00PD phone could be ZenFone 5 Selfie as it features dual selfie snappers.

(source)

The post ASUS ZenFone 5 Concept Renders Reveal New Full Screen Design, iPhone X-Style Dual Cameras appeared first on Gizmochina.

Back in 2014, ASUS released the Zenfone 5. It was powered by an Intel processor and had a PowerVR GPU. Thanks to ASUS’s messed up naming scheme, the Zenfone 5 will be returning this year.

The Zenfone 5 series will likely be announced at MWC 2018 unlike last year’s Zenfone 4 series that was announced much later in Q3 2017.

A few specification details in addition to photos of one of the Zenfone 5 series has leaked online ahead of the late February/early March launch.

According to Winfuture.de who first reported the news, their source is a manufacturer’s manual and it only lists the phone’s model number as ASUS X00PD.

The ASUS Zenfone 5 X00PD is said to have a 5.7” display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The smaller bezels have led to the removal of the home button/fingerprint scanner. The fingerprint scanner now resides at the back. The top bezel houses the usual arrangement of notification LED, camera, earpiece and sensors.

Moving the fingerprint scanner to the back is not the only big change in the phone. ASUS has also changed the design of the dual rear cameras.

Rather than its former top left horizontal position, the cameras are positioned vertically in a style that reminds you of the iPhone X. However, the LED flash is below the camera setup and not in the same housing.

ASUS has also employed the U-antenna line design for this phone and its quite visible at the top and bottom. Power button and volume rocker line the right side of the phone while the SIM tray and secondary microphone are on the left.

The ASUS Zenfone 5 X00PD has a micro USB port at the bottom flanked on both sides by speaker grilles while a 3.5mm audio jack sits at the top.

READ MORE: Alleged ASUS ZenFone 5 Max Has Received Certification from Wi-Fi Alliance

This ASUS phone is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 430 processor paired with at least 3GB of RAM. The rest of the specs are currently unknown but should surface as the launch date approaches.

(Source)

The post ASUS Zenfone 5 X00PD Specs & Photos Leaked Ahead of Launch appeared first on Gizmochina.

Many smartphone manufacturers have already confirmed their presence at the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and joining the list is Asus. The company has announced that it will hold an event on 27th February and has started sending out media invites. It seems that Asus is gearing up to launch Zenfone 5 series at the event.

The Asus event will take place at 7.30pm CET and currently, there is no information available regarding the live streaming of the event. The company has announced that ASUS executives including Jerry Chen – CEO, Bryan Chang – GM of Mobile Business Division, and Marcel Campos – Global Marketing Head of Systems Business Group, will be present at the event.

While the company has not revealed what it plans to launch at the event, we expect the company to launch the Zenfone 5 series. The number “5” in the press invite suggests that the brand could unveil its ZenFone 5 series smartphones at the event.

According to the reports, the company could announce three devices at the event — the ZenFone 5 (2018), ZenFone 5 Lite and ZenFone 5 Max. In the invite, there’s also Qualcomm branding, suggesting that the devices will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. Further, the invite also says #BACKTO5 along with a tagline “We Love Photo” — same as the ZenFone 4 series.

Recently, a new Asus smartphone with codename ASUS_X00QD was certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. The phone, which is believed to be the Zenfone 5 Max, runs Android 8.0 Oreo operating system and has dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac support. Another phone with model ASUS ZC600KL  has been certified in Russia, which is said to be the ZenFone 5 Lite.

Going by the current trend, we expect the upcoming Zenfone 5 series from Asus to come with a full-screen display with 18:9 aspect ratio as well as dual camera setup. The device could come pre-installed with Android 8.0 Oreo out-of-the-box.

Read More: ASUS ZenFone Max Plus (M1) Arrives in February in the U.S. with $229 Pricing

We expect more details related to this next-generation Zenfone series in the coming weeks. For the official confirmation, we’ll have to wait till the company takes the stage on 27th February at MWC 2018 in Barcelona.

The post Asus Could Launch Zenfone 5 Series On 27th February At MWC 2018 appeared first on Gizmochina.

In 2017, ASUS had delayed the launch of the ZenFone 4 series smartphones by several months. During an interview with ASUS CEO Jerry Shen in September last year, he had confirmed that the ASUS ZenFone 5 series smartphones would be unveiled as early as March 2018. It appears that the company is prepping up on the launch of the ZenFone 5 smartphones as the ZenFone 5 Lite mid-range phone has been recently certified in Russia.

Read More: ASUS ZenFone Max Plus (M1) Arrives in February in the U.S. with $229 Pricing

The certification of the smartphone has revealed that it has a model number of ZC600KL where “KL” confirms that it would be fueled by Snapdragon chipset and it carries support for LTE connectivity. The number “60” present in the model number suggests that it would be packed with a 6-inch display. There is no confirmation on whether it will be supporting an aspect ratio of 18:9.

It is unclear whether the Taiwanese tech company will be unveiling the ZenFone 5 lineup at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 tech exhibition in the next month. There is a possibility that the company may hold a dedicated launch event for unleashing the new ZenFone 5 series of smartphones. The rumor mill is expected to reveal more information on the forthcoming ASUS phones in the coming weeks.

(source|via)

The post ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite to Arrive With 6-inch Screen, Snapdragon SoC appeared first on Gizmochina.