Smartphone brands have started sharing plans to upgrade their devices to Android 12. The latest OEM to join this bandwagon is ASUS. The Taiwanese PC maker has confirmed to update six of its handsets to the latest version of Android by the first half of 2022.

ASUS has stopped releasing budget and mid-range smartphones. Hence, right now, the company only sells high-end ZenFone models and ROG Phones. These devices are also limited to certain regions.

Unlike other OEMs, ASUS is still following the two Android update policy. Hence, the ZenFone 6 and the ROG Phone 2 will not be receiving the Android 12 update. Whereas, the newser 6 devices will get access to the fresh version of Android.

The company says (via XDA Developers) that the upcoming software update will also bring ZenUI-specific changes and its own battery as well as performance-related tweaks.

Having said that, the Android 12 stable rollout will begin in December 2021. The ZenFone 8 and the ZenFone 8 Flip will be the first to receive it, followed by ROG Phone 5 and ROG Phone 5S in Q1 2022. Finally, the ZenFone 7 and ROG Phone 3 will be updated sometime later in H1 2022.

ASUS Android 12 Stable Update Timeline

From December 2021

• ASUS ZenFone 8 Flip
• ASUS ZenFone 8

From Q1 2021

• ASUS ROG Phone 5S
• ASUS ROG Phone 5

From H1 2021

• ASUS ZenFone 7
• ASUS ROG Phone 3

What are your thoughts on ASUS’ Android 12 stable update schedule? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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ASUS is rolling out new updates to its 2020 and 2021 flagship phones – the Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 8 series respectively. The updates bring new features, enable others, and fix several bugs across all four devices.

The update arrives as v30.11.51.57 for the Zenfone 8, as v30.11.55.50 for the Zenfone 8 Flip, and as v30.41.69.66 for the Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro. The Zenfone 8 series gets a new gesture detection sensitivity feature in one-handed mode as well as SMS-type QR code support in the camera app. VoLTE has also been enabled for several networks in Europe.

For the Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro, ASUS has included new security patches and has fixed a bunch of issues one of which is an occasional reboot of the device when using the Wi-Fi hotspot. It has also added support for SMS-type QR codes in the camera app. You can check the full changelog for all devices here.

The updates are rolling out in stages, with a few users getting it now, and more later. However, you can manually check if you have not received a notification for the OTA update.

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ASUS launched the ZenFone 7 series in late August 2020. The two devices in the lineup, namely ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro debuted with Android 10 out of the box. A month after the debut of these phones, the company started recruiting beta testers for Android 11. Now, they have finally started receiving the stable update.

According to a post on ASUS ZenTalk forums (via XDA Developers), the Taiwanese company has started rolling out Android 11 stable update for the ZenFone 7 and the ZenFone 7 Pro in its home country. The update comes with a common build number 30.40.30.93 and March 2021 security patches.

The official changelog for the update mentions key Android 11 features. Additionally, it also says that the firm has removed the one-handed mode.

ASUS ZenFone 7/7 Pro Android 11 Stable Update Official Changelog

• Upgrade system to Android 11
• Update applications such as smart housekeeper, contact person, phone, file management, computer, clock, picture library, weather, recording program, settings, one-key switch and local backup
• Support one-time permissions, improved file access permission control, automatic reset permissions and other privacy functions
• Supports maintaining Bluetooth connection when flying mode is turned on
• Adjusted to the Android 11 notification bar style, support for displaying notifications of ongoing conversations
• The classic power button style supports Android 11 device control and Google Pay.
• Added the use of buttons to adjust the volume and return to advanced gesture settings. Adjust the style and automatically switch the color setting of the system. Remove one-handed mode.
• Notification settings Added notification records and dialog settings
• Adjust the quick setting panel interface and support media control. Added nearby sharing option (need to be added manually)
• Some third-party software is not yet compatible with Android 11
• Please backup your data before upgrading. If you want to downgrade from Android 11 to Android 10, you can use the official software package, but all data will be erased
• The system update “Wi-Fi automatic download and installation” setting is turned on by default

The ASUS ZenFone 7 series Android 11 update is currently being seeded out in batches in Taiwan. There’s no official word on when it will be available in other markets. However, we can expect the company to start rolling it outside its home country in the coming weeks.

As of now, ASUS has only delivered Android 11 stable update for the ZenFone 6. Whereas, the ROG Phone 3 just got its first beta release earlier this week.

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After three months of releasing the first Android 11 beta Build, Asus has finally started rolling out the stable update for the Asus Zenfone 6. The new update brings a revamped ZenUI along with other Android 11 goodies.

As reported by XDADevelopers, the stable Android 11 update with firmware version ZenFone 6_ZS630KL_TW_18.0610.2011.107 is rolling out. In this, the Model number and ‘TW’ indicates that it’s currently for Taiwan(home country). The update, apart from upgrading the OS from the old Android 10, brings changes like removing Avast Scan Engine, ZenUI interface, full-screen gestures, and more.

You can  take a look at the entire changelog here below:

• Upgrade the system to Android 11
• Back up your data before upgrading, and if you want to go back from Android 11 to Android 10, you can do so using an official package, but all your data will be purged.
• Some third-party software is not yet compatible with Android 11
• Remove private listening, ZenUI Help with one-handed mode.
• The power man function is integrated into the battery settings. Remove the Avast scan engine.
• The desktop removes options such as smart classification, alignment icons, icon suits, and more. Tap the screen space to spread the application icon.
• Import the new ZenUI interface design
• Adjust the quick set-up panel interface and support media control. Remove multi-window portals and add proximity sharing options (manually added)
• The Wi-Fi Auto-Download and Install setting for system updates is turned on by default
• Third-party desktop support uses full-screen gestures

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Previously, Asus began the recruitment for Zenfone 6’s Beta Testing way before the Android 11’s official announcement. However, the first beta came a week later from September 9 when Google released the first Android 11 stable update.

The ZenTalk forum post says it’s seeding to a limited number of users(as of now) and it’s probably to ensure the build doesn’t have crazy bugs. Nevertheless, the update is here and is likely to expand to other regions in the near future.

Although Asus hasn’t voiced a definite rollout schedule, going by the chronology, the Zenfone 7 and event the ROG Phone 3 should get it soon now.

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Smartphone OEMs have begun to work on delivering Android 11 to their devices. In late August, ASUS opened beta recruitments for ZenFone 6 and even seeded out the initial build last week. Now, the company has started recruiting Android 11 beta teasers for its newly launched ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro.

ASUS has only launched a handful of smartphones this year – ASUS ROG Phone3 series and ASUS ZenFone 7 series. All the four devices in these two series ship with Android 10 out of the box. Although the company has not confirmed it yet, all of them should get an update to Android 11.

After rolling out the first Android 11 beta build to Zenfone 6, the company has now opened beta registrations for its latest ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro. Interested users on build number 29.12.18.16 can apply for it by heading over to Settings > System update > Gear icon on the top right > Enroll in the Beta Test Program. 

According to the official announcement on ZenTalk Community (via XDA Developers), the registrations will be open till October 5. Further, the eligibility criteria for the program include locked bootloader and the user should be an active member in the official forums.

That means, we can expect the first Android 11 beta build for the ZenFone 7 series to drop in either the second or the third week of October.

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The Zenfone 7 series was announced last week in Taiwan. ASUS has now launched the new phones in Europe.

The Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro keep the flip camera design of the Zenfone 6 but come with triple rear cameras. They also sport AMOLED displays with high refresh rates. However, they cost a lot more than their predecessor which was considered a flagship.

The Zenfone 7 has a price tag of €699 and will be available in a single variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. In Taiwan, this model is priced at NT$23,990 (~€682). The Zenfone 7 Pro is going to sell for €799 and it will come with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

The two phones have a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with HDR10+ and Gorilla Glass 6 protection. They also have support for storage expansion and have stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint scanners, and 5000mAh batteries with support for 30W HyperCharge fast charging. The two phones run Android 10 out of the box.

With respect to their differences, the Pro model has a Snapdragon 865+ processor under the hood. It has the same 64MP main camera + 8MP telephoto camera + 12MP ultrawide angle setup as the standard version but its telephoto camera has OIS which is not available on that of the Snapdragon 865-powered standard version.

There is no info on when the phone will be available for purchase and if it will be launched in India and North America.

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After weeks of leaks, ASUS has finally launched the much-awaited ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro flagship phones through an unveil event in Taiwan. They are the only flagship phones of the year 2020 to sport flip-up camera modules. Moreover, the ZenFone 7 Pro comes with the more advanced Snapdragon 865+ mobile platform. Other exciting features of the ZenFone 7 series include notch-less displays with high refresh rates, huge batteries with fast charging support, and 64-megapixel triple cameras.

ASUS ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro specifications and features

The ZenFone 7 has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display that offers a 20:9 aspect ratio, Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, and a 90Hz refresh rate. Other features of the display of the ZenFone 7 are Delta-E<1color accuracy, 700nits brightness, DC dimming, HDR10+, and Gorilla Glass 6 protection. The ZenFone 7 Pro features the same display.

The ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro series are the only flagship phones of 2020 that come without dedicated front-facing cameras. The reason behind it is that the flip-up camera system of the ZenFone 7 can be used to capture topnotch selfie shots. The flip-up camera module of the ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro comprise of a Sony IMX686 64-megapixel main camera with 113-degee FOV and f/1.8 aperture, a 12-megapixel Sony IMX686 ultrawide lens with f/2/2 aperture, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and 12x digital zoom support.

The flip-up cameras offer photography features such as dual-LED flash, 120fps slow-motion video recording, and up to 8K video recording at 30fps. The only noticeable difference between the cameras of the two phones is that the ZenFone 7’s main camera is coupled with 4-axis OIS, whereas the main lens as well as the telephoto shooter of the ZenFone 7 are both equipped with 4-axis OIS. The flip-up cameras of the ZenFone 7 series have liquid metal housing and it’s powered by a new motor module for greater weight endurance. There is an angle sensor that can make the flip-up stay at pre-defined angles while shooting photos.

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The Snapdragon 865 fuels the ZenFone 7 and it comes in 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR5 RAM variants. It has 128 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. On the other side, the ZenFone 7 Pro is fueled by the Snapdragon 865 Plus mobile platform and 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. It comes with 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. For additional storage, both phones are equipped with microSD card slots.

The ZenFone 7 series comes preinstalled with ZenUI 7 based Android 10 OS. Both phones are backed by 5,000mAh batteries that support 30W HyperCharge fast charge technology and 27W Quick Charge 4.0 by Qualcomm. It also supports 18W USB Power Delivery. These phones offer some common features such as stereo speakers, triple microphones, side-facing fingerprint sensors, face recognition, dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, dual-frequency GPS, NFC, and USB-C. These devices lack support for 3.5mm audio jack.

ASUS ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro pricing and availability

The ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro come in two colors such as Aurora Black and Pastel White. The 6 GB and 8 GB RAM variants of the ZenFone 7 are priced at NT$ 21,990 (~$749) and NT$23,990 (~$817). The ZenFone 7 costs NTS 27,990 (~$1,020). The sales of the ZenFone 7 series begins today in Taiwan.

The retail package of the ZenFone 7 series includes a ruggedized Active Case that helps in protecting the camera bump. There is no word on the international availability of the ZenFone 7 series.

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We are just a few days from the launch of the Zenfone 7 on August 26, and live photos have surfaced that give us an early look at the flagship. The photos were posted on Weibo earlier today.

Earlier this week, we reported that it has been officially confirmed that the Zenfone 7 will have flip cameras just like its predecessor. These live photos show that the Zenfone 7 will have three rear cameras.

ASUS has added an extra camera sensor to the back of the phone but we are not sure what type of lens it has. A leak from a few days ago says the third sensor is a ToF camera and it has been paired with a 64MP Sony IMX686 main camera and a 12MP ultrawide angle camera.

An additional camera is not the only change with respect to the design of the Zenfone 7. As you can see in the image above, there is no rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

It has been reported that the device has an LCD display which means the fingerprint scanner should be on the side, possibly buried under the power button. However, we can’t seem to see any indentation on the sides of the phone which is a common feature of phones with side-mounted fingerprint scanners. Hopefully, we get to see another image before the launch that shows the fingerprint scanner.

The Zenfone 7 is shown in blue and is covered in glass. We hope there will be more colorways available compared to its predecessor. The leaker also shared a picture of its retail box which is quite pretty big.

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ASUS is launching the Zenfone 7 next week. A leak already revealed the price of the phone in Europe and it is cheaper than most of the phones from competitors. Another leak has now revealed the specs of the device and it shows that ASUS has made some tradeoffs to keep the price low.

The specs of the Zenfone 7 were found in the kernel source of the ROG Phone 3 by the tech blog ReaMeizu. They have reported that the flagship will feature an LCD display supplied by BOE. The screen size is put at 6.4-inches with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 and a refresh rate of 60Hz. The low refresh rate is pretty disappointing in a world where even mid-range phones with LCD panels have a high refresh rate.

Since it is an LCD panel, the fingerprint scanner is not buried under the display. The source says the scanner is supplied by Goodix and might be on the back of the phone or on the side where it doubles as the power button.

The code also revealed that the Zenfone 7 is powered by the Snapdragon 865 processor and not the Snapdragon 865 Plus as some sources have reported. It has support for a MicroSD card that is believed will sit in a triple card SIM tray.

Asus Zenfone 7 Specs.
•6.4 inch LCD BOE FHD+ Display With 60Hz Refresh Rate
•Goodix FP Scanner Present On Rear On Side Mounted
•Snapdragon 865 5G
•Triple Rear Flip Camera With Dual Led Flash
64MP Main Sony IMX686 + 12MP Ultra + Wide IMX363 + TOF
Source https://t.co/YzrWBfrCEH pic.twitter.com/A7AGDKLwX8

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) August 19, 2020

Indian leaker, Abhishek Yadav, posted a tweet listing the aforementioned specifications. However, he adds that the Zenfone 7 will have triple rear cameras that consist of a 64MP Sony IMX686 main camera, a 12MP IMX363 ultrawide angle camera, and a ToF camera.

It has been reported in earlier leaks that the phone will have a 5000mAh battery. It should also run Android 10 out of the box and be eligible for two OS upgrades when it launches.

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The Zenfone 7 launches next week, and in what can be termed a surprise, no leaks have revealed what the phone looks like. While there have been rumors that ASUS will keep the flip camera design of the Zenfone 6, a new official teaser has now confirmed it.

The teaser is a 6-second video posted on Twitter by the official ASUS Deutschland (@asusde) account. The video shows the front of the Zenfone 7 which is plain and does not have a notch or punch hole. ASUS has done a good job of trimming the bezels as they are practically non-existent. We want to believe this is the same type of Nano Edge Display that ships with the Zenfone 6. The video also shows the volume rocker on the right side of the phone.

Macht euch bereit!#ZenFone7 coming soon!#FlipDeineWelt pic.twitter.com/ZdwkH8sc39

— ASUS Deutschland (@asusde) August 18, 2020

Towards the end of the video, the words “Flip Deine Welt” appear on the screen which translates to “Flip Your World”, teasing the device has flip cameras. The original tweet also has the hashtag #FlipDeineWelt.

The official ASUS global account posted a slightly modified version of the video but with the caption “Get ready to defy ordinary” and #Zenfone7 is coming soon. ASUS used the hashtag #DefyOrdinary for the Zenfone 6.

Get ready to defy ordinary.#ZenFone7 is coming soon. pic.twitter.com/5pGf4PPfsC

— ASUS (@ASUS) August 18, 2020

We expect more teasers will be released in the days leading up to the launch of the phone. Hopefully, we get to see what the rear looks like before the launch. We also hope the Zenfone 7 comes with triple cameras this time around, including a portrait lens.

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The ASUS Zenfone 6 was one of the more interesting smartphones announced last year. It not only had impressive specs but it was also pretty affordable with a starting price of $499 for the base model with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.  The phone will be getting a successor on August 26, and ahead of the event, its pricing details have leaked which reveals the Zenfone 7 will also be a lot more affordable compared to other flagships.

The source of the info is Roland Quandt (@rquandt) and according to a tweet posted earlier today, the ASUS Zenfone 7 will be priced at €549 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB version. That sure is a great price for a phone powered by the Snapdragon 865+ and with a 5000mAh battery.

499 for the 6/128 variant.

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) August 18, 2020

If your budget is a bit lower, you will be able to pick up the 6GB RAM + 128GB version of the phone for €499 according to the leaker.

It has been reported that the Zenfone 7 will keep the flip camera design of its predecessor. This means the display will be devoid of a notch or punch hole. Other reported features include support for 30W fast charging, NFC, and Wi-Fi 6.

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After launching the ROG Phone 3 gaming smartphone worldwide last month, ASUS schedules an event for August 26 to unveil Zenfone 7 series in its home country Taiwan. Ahead of it, this smartphone was benchmarked by someone on Geekbench earlier today revealing it to come with Snapdragon 865+ (Plus) chipset and 8GB RAM.

Last year’s Zenfone 6 aka ASUS 6Z is one of a kind smartphone with a motorized flip camera. Also, it debuted at a much lower price tag than flagship smartphones from other companies. Hence, its successor is one of the most anticipated smartphones by a niche audience.

Unlike the previous generation, the Zenfone 7 series is expected to have two models – regular and pro. These devices were spotted on multiple certification bureaus in the past few weeks. However, their design is still a mystery, which is kind of odd in today’s world of leaks.

Anyway, today’s Geekbench listings of the handset with model number ASUS_I002D, which could be either Zenfone 7 or Zenfone 7 Pro based on certifications confirms it to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (Plus) paired with 8GB RAM.

The listings were first spotted by 91Mobiles and they were also the one to confirm the chipset to be Snapdragon 865+ (Plus) and not the standard variant by digging inside the source code. This makes us believe this model be Zenfone 7 Pro and not the regular model.

That said, as per previous reports, the Zenfone 7 (Pro) will retain the flip camera and will feature WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, 5,000mAh battery, and 30W fast charging.

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ASUS launched the ROG Phone 3 as its third generation gaming smartphone worldwide last month. Now, the company quietly schedules Zenfone 7 series launch event for August 26. However, this launch will be limited to its home country Taiwan. The live stream for the official announcement is already live on the firm’s Taiwanese YouTube channel.

The upcoming ASUS Zenfone 7 series is one of the least leaked smartphones of 2020 so far. Though the devices have passed through multiple certifications, the details about their design and specifications are scarce.

Anyway, according to previous reports, the Zenfone 7 is expected to retain the flip camera from its predecessor Zenfone 6 aka ASUS 6Z in India. Also, it is said to feature a larger 6.7-inch display compared to 6.4-inch on its predecessor.

Further, it may be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 instead of Snapdragon 865+ (Plus), which is present inside the ROG Phone 3. Like any other flagship these days, it will also feature a massive battery, 5,000mAh to be exact with support for 30W fast charging as per TÜV Rheinland certification.

Whereas, according to NCC, it will come with WiFi 6, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, and 512GB internal storage. However, there could be variants will lower storage configuration as well.

Unfortunately, nothing else is known about this smartphone, especially its design. That said, since we are still a week from the launch, the handset may leak in the coming days as it might have probably shipped to retailers and media by now.

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Recent reports have revealed that ASUS is working on the ZenFone 7 series of flagship phones. It is speculated that the lineup comprises of ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro smartphones. In July, one of the ZenFone 7 series phones dubbed as ASUS_I002D with model number ZS670KS received approval from the National Communications Commission (NCC) in Taiwan. The device has now bagged certification from the Bluetooth SIG authority.

Apart from the ZS670KS model, the Bluetooth SIG authority has also certified the ZS671KS phone. It could be the ZenFone 7 Pro smartphone. A recent report had claimed that the ZenFone 7 is driven by the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform and its Pro edition is fueled by the Snapdragon 865+ chipset. The Bluetooth listing only reveals that the ZS670KS and ZS671KS carry support for Bluetooth 5.1.

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The NCC certification revealed that the ZS670KS is equipped with a 6.7-inch display. It is unclear whether the phone has an LCD or AMOLED panel. The device is equipped with connectivity features like Wi-Fi 6 and NFC. It has 512 GB of built-in storage.

The ZS670KS houses a 5,000mAh battery. The device is expected to arrive with support for 30W rapid charging. The other specs of the smartphone are currently under wraps.

There is a possibility that the ZenFone 7 will be arriving with a notch-less display like the predecessor ASUS ZenFone 6 (known as ASUS 6z in India). It is also speculated that the ZenFone 7 models will inherit the flip-up camera system that was made available on the predecessor. This time around the camera setup is rumored to include more than two cameras. The ZenFone 7 series is expected to arrive with up to 16 GB of RAM. It could be available in black and white color variants.

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The Zenfone 6 was one of the more interesting smartphones released last year. Rather than a motorized pop-up selfie camera as seen on phones with a full-screen design, the flagship has a motorized flip dual rear camera setup that allows the rear cameras to double as front-facing cameras too. Now, a successor or two successors are on the way.

News of the Zenfone 7 first surfaced in February when Qualcomm shared a press release that included a list of some of the phones its Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform will power. More recently, it was reported that there will also be a Zenfone 7 Pro. However, a new discovery has revealed that it will come with a more powerful chipset.

First reported by DealnTech, it was discovered in kernel sources that there are two different core clockspeeds for ASUS’s upcoming phones. The first is 2.84GHz and the other is 3.09GHz.

We already know that the clockspeed of the prime core in the Snapdragon 865 is 2.84 GHz while that of the newly-announced Snapdragon 865 Plus is 3.09 GHz (approximately 3.1GHz). Since Qualcomm already confirmed that the Zenfone 7 will have a Snapdragon 865 processor, it means the higher clockspeed is for the Snapdragon 865 Plus inside the rumored Zenfone 7 Pro.

ASUS has generally always released multiple versions of its Zenfone “x” line. However, last year’s Zenfone 6 didn’t come with any siblings. Seeing as most manufacturers now launch a “Pro” or “Plus” version of their flagship phone, we are not surprised it is joining the bandwagon this year.

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On July 22, ASUS will take off covers from the ROG Phone 3 gaming smartphone. It is speculated that the company may announce the ZenFone 7 series in the coming month. A recent leak had revealed that the lineup includes ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro smartphones. A new ASUS phone ID number ASUS_I002D has been spotted at certification platforms like the National Communications Commission (NCC) in Taiwan and TUV Rheinland Japan. These listings have revealed its model number and several other vital information.

The NCC certification has revealed that ASUS ZenFone 7 (ASUS_I002D) has a ZS670KS model number. From the model number, it can be speculated that the phone has a 6.7-inch size. The NCC listing also shows that the phone is equipped with a massive internal storage of 512 GB. The device has support for NFC, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.0.

The model number of the ZenFone 7’s battery is C11P1904. It’s TUV Rheinland certification reveals that it has a typical value of 5,000mAh. The certification platform also reveals that the ASUS phone supports up to 30W fast charging.

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While the ROG Phone 3 will be fueled by the Snapdragon 865 Plus mobile platform, the ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro are rumored to be fueled by Snapdragon 865. The ZenFone 7 duo will retain the flip camera system that was introduced on the predecessor ZenFone 6. The last year’s model number had two cameras in the flip camera setup. ASUS is expected to increase the number of cameras on the ZenFone 7 series. The ZenFone 7 series is expected to arrive with a notch-less design, 5G support, and up to 16 GB of RAM. It is expected to arrive in black and white color editions.

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Last year, the ASUS launched the ZenFone 6 (ASUS 6Z) flagship phone with a notch-less display and a flip camera system that doubled as a selfie snapper. In February, Qualcomm released the list of phones that will feature the Snapdragon 865 SoC. The ZenFone 7 was mentioned in the list. However, the rumor mill has been silent on the specs and features of the ZenFone 7. A fresh report on TNNToday reveals that the Taiwanese manufacturer could be soon launching the ZenFone 7 series.

The report states that the ZenFone 7 will come in two variants. It will include a standard model called ZenFone 7 and an advanced version named ZenFone 7 Pro. These phones could be available in black and white color variants.

The ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro are expected to inherit the flip camera system that was introduced on the ZenFone 6. Last year’s model came with a notch-less LCD screen and it did not feature a dedicated selfie camera. Instead, the rear camera could be flipped up to function as a front camera.

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Hence, the ZenFone 7 and 7 Pro are likely to come with a notch-less display design. The ZenFone 7 series may also feature an in-screen fingerprint reader. With SD865 onboard, it will arrive with support for 5G connectivity. The ZenFone 6 had two cameras, but the successor models are expected to come with more cameras.

At present, there is no information on the other specs of the ZenFone 7 series. The report claims that it will be priced lower than the ASUS ROG Phone 3 that is all set to launch on July 22. The handset may arrive in India as ASUS 7z.

In June, a mysterious ‘asus ZF’ phone believed to be the ZenFone device was spotted on Geekbench. The listing revealed that it is an SD865 phone with 16 GB of RAM. The phone ran on Android 10 OS and it scored 973 and 3346 in the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench 5, respectively.

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With Mobile World Congress 2020 getting cancelled, many companies have to come up with alternative solutions to make their planned announced. While some smartphone makers are holding online launch events, some have rescheduled their launch dates.

Instead of holding a separate launch event, Qualcomm has sent out press releases which cover a range of topics, including the adoption of the company’s flagship mobile platform — Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset.

Most of the flagship smartphones getting launched this year will come powered by the Snapdragon 865 SoC and we’ve already seen a few of them, including Xiaomi Mi 10, Sony Xperia 1 II, Realme X50 Pro 5G, among others.

Qualcomm has now shared a much more complete list of devices that are powered by the SD865 SoC and interestingly, the list includes some phones which are yet to be announced. Here’s the list of those devices:

• Black Shark 3
• FCNT arrows 5G
• iQOO 3
• Legion Gaming Phone
• Nubia Red Magic 5G
• OPPO Find X2
• realme X50 Pro
• Redmi K30 Pro
• ROG Phone 3
• Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra
• Sharp AQUOS R5G
• Sony Xperia 1 II
• Vivo APEX 2020 Concept Phone
• Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro
• ZenFone 7
• ZTE Axon 10s Pro

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While many of the devices in the list have already been announced and several of them are even available for purchase. However, the list includes the likes of Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone, FCNT arrows 5G, Nubia Red Magic 5G, ASUS ROG Phone 3, Zenfone 7, and Black Shark 3 which are not launched yet.

Although the phones have not been launched, they have been leaked in the past. For instance, Black Shark 3 has been making rounds for some time and some of the key specs and features of the device have already leaked online. The phone is set to get launched in China on 3rd March.

ASUS ROG Phone 3 will reportedly come pre-loaded with Google Stadia, which is the search engine giant’s online game streaming platform. The smartphone is expected to get launched by the end of this year. Details about the Zenfone 7 is not yet known.

Recently, details about the Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone surfaced online through a teaser poster. It hints that the phone will come with 55W fast charging support, something which the iQOO 3 5G also offers. The poster also confirms that the phone is powered by the SD865 SoC with X55 modem for 5G connectivity support.

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ASUS has kept a tight lip on news relating to any of its upcoming smartphones this year. It has also not made any announcement regarding Mobile World Congress 2020. Nevertheless, we expect a successor to last year’s Zenfone 6, and a leaked image may be our first look at the phone which is expected to launch as the Zenfone 7.

The photo was posted on the official ASUS ZenTalk Forum and it shows the device, believed to be the Zenfone 7, with a square camera module similar to that of the Pixel 4. However, unlike Google’s phone, the camera housing sist in the middle and it houses three rear cameras arranged in a matrix along with an LED flash.

Based on the image, we can see ASUS will not be bringing back the flip camera design of the Zenfone 6.

The camera housing protrudes a bit from the curved back which appears to be covered in glass. There is no fingerprint scanner visible in the image, so we presume there will be one under the display. The Zenfone 7 is expected to have support for wireless charging since the Wireless Power Consortium already certified an ASUS wireless charger last October.

The image is far from being the sharpest but we can still make out some of the details on the front of the phone. The display does not appear to be curved though it has rounded corners. There is also a pill-shaped punch hole at the top left corner for dual front-facing cameras.

The image also shows the phone will have its power button and volume control buttons on the right but the Smart Key from the Zenfone 6 seems to be gone.

The Zenfone 7 is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 865 processor and should have a 5G modem too. When it launches, it should be ASUS’s first 5G smartphone. Since its predecessor was announced in May, ASUS may want to stick to that timeframe again this year.

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The ASUS Zenfone 6 is an affordable flagship phone that launched this year. Most times the device gets talked about, its rear cameras are usually the focus. The Zenfone 6 or ASUS 6z as it is called in India, actually has other interesting features. One of them is its massive 5000mAh battery which is 600mAh short of being double the Pixel 4’s measly 2800mAh battery capacity.

Since it packs a big battery, ASUS added support for reverse charging, allowing you to use it as a power bank to charge other devices. Sadly, there is no support for wireless charging. But that may change with its predecessor which should arrive as the Zenfone 7.

The wireless power consortium has certified an ASUS Wireless Charger with the model number W1G-AWPM. The charger was registered on October 4 but there are two other listings for September 23 and September 26 too. The differences between the three listings are the colors of the chargers and their Qi registration IDs. The listings for all three say the ASUS Wireless Charger has a potential power level of 15 Watts.

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The charger has a circular design but it is hard to tell the material used for the top. The bottom does look like plastic though. The three colors are white, sky blue, and pink.

Alongside the Zenfone 7, ASUS may also decide to add wireless charging support to the ROG Phone II‘ successor. We just hope both phones get to keep their large battery capacities.

The Zenfone 6 was announced in May and made available the same month. However, its predecessor was announced in February of 2018 but didn’t go on sale until May. ASUS may decide to announce the Zenfone 7 earlier next year.

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