The smartphone race seems to be the hottest rally out in the rise. And to make its spot in the contest, a recognized computer brand, Asus has put on a thrilling show so far. Recently Asus has added another flagship smartphone to the Zenfone family, the new Asus Zenfone 2. Read the Asus Zenfone 2 review here.
Asus Zenfone 2 is a 4G LTE enabled device powered by an Intel Atom 2.3 GHz 64-bit processor and has 2 GB/4 GB (optional) RAM. With this kind of a supercharged configuration, the wheels are sure to turn on some fire. The device is incredibly swift and a real time pace performer. Speaking of graphics acceleration, a dedicated Power VR GPU makes it all rainbows for the device. A great display output, with an efficient visibility in the daylight makes it a trendsetter. Asus Zenfone 2 is expected to be available in 16 GB, 32 GB (expandable upto 64 GB by micro SD card) and 64 GB variants. 3,000mAh battery and turbo charging technology (Can charge upto 60% in merely 30-40 Minutes) ensure enough power juice to never let you run short of current.
Now, when we speak of a smartphone these days, camera is a collateral need of real concern. And Asus has really no disappointment for its customers. A 13-megapixel camera, with HDR, touch focus and face detection make it a pro camera. Excellent photography seems easily achievable with the Zenfone 2. For scenic shots, panorama mode is induced too. In a selfie inspired environment, a 5-megapixel front-facing camera does the trick with ease. Here is an image from the primary camera.
The 5.5-inch IPS screen on the Asus Zenfone 2 has a 1080p resolution, which works to a pixel density of 403ppi. A bezel of only 3.3mm makes for an immersive experience, while Gorilla Glass 3 layer makes sure it's kept as safe as possible.
Based on Android 5.0 Lollipop, the new ZenUI will also offer per-app or per-file password-controlled privacy via something called SnapView. Dual sim support and Wi-Fi make this phone additionally smart. A notable connectivity feature is 4G LTE support, which makes it the most advanced smartphone on the move.
To help you further, here is a benchmark.
Expected to hit the stores in March 2015 in India at a price of around Rs.12000, this could be a benchmark in the lineage of 4G enabled smartphones.
For detailed comparison of Zenfone 2 with its rivals, click here.