Asus ZenFone AR With 8GB of RAM, ZenFone 3 Zoom Launched at CES 2017...
Asus at the CES 2017 event in Las Vegas expanded its ZenFone smartphone range with the new ZenFone AR and ZenFone 3 Zoom. As expected, the Asus ZenFone AR is the world's first Tango-enabled and Daydream-ready smartphone - making it an AR+VR focused smartphone. The ZenFone AR is also claimed to be world's first smartphone with 8GB of RAM though the company added that there will be different SKUs with lower RAM models as well, including a 6GB of RAM variant. The ZenFone AR was previously confirmed by Qualcomm. The Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom also announced at the same event is being promoted as "built for photography."
The Asus ZenFone AR, like the other Tango device - the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro - is designed around machine vision with a camera and sensor setup that provides motion tracking, depth perception, and area learning. Unlike other ZenFone smartphones, the ZenFone AR sports a fingerprint scanner at the front embedded in the home button. It sports a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED QHD (1440x2560 pixels) display which is likely to play major role in virtual reality. The company adds that the device packs 79 percent screen-to-body ratio.
Under the hood, the ZenFone AR packs the high-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor that the company claims has been customised for Tango. With Qualcomm announcing the new Snapdragon 835 SoC, the Snapdragon 821 processor choice for Tango-enabled and Daydream-ready smartphone looks dated. Asus at the event confirmed that the company will have exclusive Asus ZenUI VR 360 degree app support on PhotoCollage, Gallery, and ZenCircle apps.
The Taiwanese company also confirmed that the ZenFone AR features vapour cooling system to avoid overheating. On the camera front, the Asus ZenFone AR sports a 23-megapixel Sony IMX318 camera module with TriTech+ autofocus system, dual-PDAF, second-gen Laser Focus, and continuous-focus. The rear camera supports 4-axis OIS (optical image stabilisation) as well as 3-axis EIS (electronic image stabilisation) for video recording alongside support for 4K video recording.
The Android 7.0 Nougat-based ZenFone AR will be available in the Q2 2017 with the company to announce prices near to market launch. Asus is yet to reveal the entire specifications details for the ZenFone AR.
The Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom, on the other hand, is being touted as "thinnest and lightest" smartphone featuring a 5000mAh battery, which is also a highlight of the device. It is just 7.9mm thick, while weighing 170 grams. Much like previous ZenFone Zoom models, the ZenFone 3 Zoom will double up as a power bank and can charge other smartphones.
For specifications, the Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom features a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) Amoled display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 cover on top. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. Just like with the ZenFone AR, the company has not revealed complete details of SKUs - though it has mentioned a top-end 4GB of RAM and 128GB storage configuration.
The smartphone sports a dual rear camera setup, with one 12-megapixel rear camera with Sony IMX362 sensor, and f/1.7 aperture, and the other 12-megapixel rear camera featuring a 2.3x optical zoom - allowing for a total 12x zoom. Like the ZenFone AR, it features a TriTech+ autofocus system, dual-PDAF, 4-axis OIS, and 3-axis EIS. At the front, the ZenFone 3 Zoom packs a 13-megapixel camera with a Sony IMX214 sensor, an f/2.0 aperture, and a screen flash feature.
The ZenFone 3 Zoom will be available starting February 2017 and prices for different variants will be announced at the time of local release.
Asus ZenFone AR With 8GB of RAM, ZenFone 3 Zoom Launched at CES 2017 | NDTV Gadgets360.com
Asus at the CES 2017 event in Las Vegas expanded its ZenFone smartphone range with the new ZenFone AR and ZenFone 3 Zoom. As expected, the Asus ZenFone AR is the world's first Tango-enabled and Daydream-ready smartphone - making it an AR+VR focused smartphone. The ZenFone AR is also claimed to be world's first smartphone with 8GB of RAM though the company added that there will be different SKUs with lower RAM models as well, including a 6GB of RAM variant. The ZenFone AR was previously confirmed by Qualcomm. The Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom also announced at the same event is being promoted as "built for photography."
The Asus ZenFone AR, like the other Tango device - the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro - is designed around machine vision with a camera and sensor setup that provides motion tracking, depth perception, and area learning. Unlike other ZenFone smartphones, the ZenFone AR sports a fingerprint scanner at the front embedded in the home button. It sports a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED QHD (1440x2560 pixels) display which is likely to play major role in virtual reality. The company adds that the device packs 79 percent screen-to-body ratio.
Under the hood, the ZenFone AR packs the high-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor that the company claims has been customised for Tango. With Qualcomm announcing the new Snapdragon 835 SoC, the Snapdragon 821 processor choice for Tango-enabled and Daydream-ready smartphone looks dated. Asus at the event confirmed that the company will have exclusive Asus ZenUI VR 360 degree app support on PhotoCollage, Gallery, and ZenCircle apps.
The Taiwanese company also confirmed that the ZenFone AR features vapour cooling system to avoid overheating. On the camera front, the Asus ZenFone AR sports a 23-megapixel Sony IMX318 camera module with TriTech+ autofocus system, dual-PDAF, second-gen Laser Focus, and continuous-focus. The rear camera supports 4-axis OIS (optical image stabilisation) as well as 3-axis EIS (electronic image stabilisation) for video recording alongside support for 4K video recording.
The Android 7.0 Nougat-based ZenFone AR will be available in the Q2 2017 with the company to announce prices near to market launch. Asus is yet to reveal the entire specifications details for the ZenFone AR.
The Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom, on the other hand, is being touted as "thinnest and lightest" smartphone featuring a 5000mAh battery, which is also a highlight of the device. It is just 7.9mm thick, while weighing 170 grams. Much like previous ZenFone Zoom models, the ZenFone 3 Zoom will double up as a power bank and can charge other smartphones.
For specifications, the Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom features a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) Amoled display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 cover on top. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. Just like with the ZenFone AR, the company has not revealed complete details of SKUs - though it has mentioned a top-end 4GB of RAM and 128GB storage configuration.
The smartphone sports a dual rear camera setup, with one 12-megapixel rear camera with Sony IMX362 sensor, and f/1.7 aperture, and the other 12-megapixel rear camera featuring a 2.3x optical zoom - allowing for a total 12x zoom. Like the ZenFone AR, it features a TriTech+ autofocus system, dual-PDAF, 4-axis OIS, and 3-axis EIS. At the front, the ZenFone 3 Zoom packs a 13-megapixel camera with a Sony IMX214 sensor, an f/2.0 aperture, and a screen flash feature.
The ZenFone 3 Zoom will be available starting February 2017 and prices for different variants will be announced at the time of local release.
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