ASUS reveals the new models ZenFone 5Z, ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5 Lite during the event that took place yesterday at the Pabellón Italia, smartphones equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) functions, full-screen designs, and dual camera systems
ASUS: New series Zenfone 5
The CEO of ASUS Jerry Shen revealed yesterday in the new ZenFone 5 Series during a press event happened in the Italian Pavilion during the MWC 2018.
The new line includes models ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5. That is a surprising smartphone of 6.2 inches. That is equipped with Artificial Intelligence technology ( IA ), full screens occupying 90% of the surface front and a reduced format compared to the dimensions of the 5.5-inch standard smartphones. The ZenFone 5Z (price starting at € 479 ) is a ZenFone 5 version with extreme performance. Also, it is designed to offer the latest generation AI experience, it is equipped with the new top-of-the-line Qualcomm® Snapdragon ™ 845 processor Mobile Platform with Artificial Intelligence Engine (AIE), up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal ROM memory. The ZenFone 5 is the first smartphone that carries the new processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Mobile Platform.
The Zenfone 5 Lite is a smartphone with an elegant design and the first 4-camera system with front and rear 120 degree optics.
“We embarked on the ZenFone project four years ago to democratize access to luxury smartphones,” said Mr. Shen, “Equipped with advanced AI algorithms and Big Data analysis to offer an intelligent user experience, The new ZenFone 5 series includes the smartest ZenFone we’ve created to date. “
Cristiano Amon, president of Qualcomm: “It is a real pleasure to continue working together with ASUS to make the latest advances in mobile technology a reality. Equipped respectively with Snapdragon Mobile Platform 845. With AIE and Snapdragon 636, the new ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5 models with dual camera systems and Artificial Intelligence technologies offer a new user experience. ”
Apart from the products unveiled at the event, attendees also had the opportunity to see first-hand the new ZenFone Max (M1) and the ASUS NovaGo laptop in the demonstration area.
ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5
The ZenFone 5Z is a fantastic 6.2-inch smartphone equipped with the dual camera system. That comes with a full-screen design that occupies 90% of the front surface and a chassis with dimensions of 5.5 inches. It is the first ZenFone that takes advantage of the AI capabilities of the new SoC Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform. That is a processor equipped with third generation AI platform, DSP Hexagon 685 Vector, Adreno 630 graphics and Kryo 385 CPU. And to round off its magnificent performance, the ZenFone 5Z comes with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 of built-in ROM.
In what wireless connectivity refers, the ZenFone 5Z benefits from the incredible connection speed of the LTE Gigabit Snapdragon X20 modem, Wi-Fi 2 × 2 802.11ac and the new Bluetooth® 5, which consumes even less energy.
The ZenFone 5 features exquisite design, an intelligent dual camera system. There is the new Qualcomm® Snapdragon ™ 636 Mobile Platform and ASUS AI Boost. That offers a performance bonus when it comes to demanding tasks or enjoying games.
The ZenFone 5Z and the ZenFone 5 have an intelligent dual camera system capable of adapting and learning. That comes with the top-of-the-line Sony® IMX363 sensor with 1.4 μm pixels, aperture f / 1.8, 120-degree secondary cameras, 4-axis optical stabilization. Also, there is AI Scene Detection artificial intelligence technologies and AI Photo Learning. And the real-time functions of Portrait and Embellishment, the ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5 enhance the creativity of users. And allow them to focus all their attention on the final result of the capture.
ZenFone 5 Lite
The Zenfone 5 Lite is a smartphone with an elegant design. And the first 4-camera system with wide-angle front and rear optics. The ZenFone 5 Lite removes the creative barriers of photography with high-resolution main cameras (Sony 20 MP front and 16 MP rear). That is complemented by two 120 degree secondary optics. Unlike other smartphones, all cameras work independently.
So, allowing you to take selfies, portraits and capture landscapes or groups of people with complete freedom. Its full-screen design includes a 6-inch IPS Full HD + panel with an 18: 9 aspect ratio and an ultra-thin frame. That has reduced its size to the size of standard 5.5-inch phones. Equipped with a Snapdragon 630 Mobile Platform processor, a battery with 3,300 mAh capacity. And security features, NFC, three SIM / micro-SD slots, face recognition and fingerprint activation. The ZenFone 5 Lite offers advanced performance, energy efficiency, and a mobile experience without equal.
ZenFone Max (M1)
The ZenFone Max (M1), the latest model of the new ZenFone Max series. The only set composed entirely of smartphones equipped with high capacity batteries. The ZenFone Max incorporates an immersive 5.5-inch screen in a compact chassis with dimensions similar to standard 5-inch smartphones.
Also, it comes with a larger screen, compact format, dual rear camera system with the 120-degree lens, facial and fingerprint recognition. Also, there is a 4,000 mAh battery. The ZenFone Max boasts a combination of features designed to respond to day to day challenges. The ZenFone Max offers a fantastic autonomy and offers excellent versatility for photography lovers. That is all in an elegant metallic design that is very pleasant to hold.
ASUS NovaGo
So, that is designed to stay connected, the NovaGo is the first notebook comes with Gigabit LTE technology. It is an ultra-thin and lightweight convertible equipped with a Qualcomm® Snapdragon ™ 835 Mobile PC processor. And a Snapdragon X16 LTE modem that gives it much higher download speeds than typical home Wi-Fi connections. Its battery offers up to 22 hours of autonomy (more than 30 days in Modern Standby). And has an eSIM card that allows you to connect to mobile networks from any country. Its fast charging function will enable you to enjoy 15 hours of autonomy with a charge of only 5 minutes.
ASUS NovaGo
NovaGo is a new paradigm of portable PC comes for connoisseurs of the technology. That want to stay always connected, to have an incredible autonomy, vertiginous speeds of connection. And the last functions of Windows: Windows Ink, Windows Hello, and Cortana.
Source: ASUS