Saturday, May 16, 2015

Asus Zenfone 2 Launch Specs, Price, Philippines

Much awaited Zenfone 2 by Asus launches today!

Started out with Asus boasting its achievement in launching their Zenfone Smartphones across different countries - Top 3 International Brand in the Philippines and finally reaching 10,000,000 units shipped World Wide.

Asus flexing its muscles with marvelous feat for its new Zenfone 2 in terms of Design and Engineering.


Zenfone 2 is beautifully crafted in an Arc Design with Rear Controls in Brushed Metal Finish. Such an elegant premium smartphone that is comfortable to hold and easy to maneuver. Will be in shades of Black/Red/Gray/Gold and has Special Back cases are available in 3D and Gradient Effect.

Asus Zenfone 2

It comes with a 5.5 inch IPS Display that is toughen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Have achieved Screen to body ratio of 72% into a body of a normal 5 incher smartphone. Great visuals and detailed display for entertainment, games and viewing your high resolution photos and videos.

Powering the device is Intel Moorefield 64bit Processor with PowerVR G6430 GPU that exhibited groundbreaking performance with benchmarks scores breaching Antutu at 50k mark. It is very zippy, lagless and very responsive giving a very fluid Android Experience.

Runs Android 5.0 Lollipop with Asus own Zen UI. The interface focuses on customization, security and Privacy. Able to theme and change your font so as you can set it on how you want it to look. With Asus Snapview, you can set what you want for other to see when they are using your smartphone. Hate annoying apps that run in the background? Need to root? No Problem. Asus just added a startup manager so you could set what apps to run when you boot up.

Asus Zenfone 2

In terms of optics, Zenfone 2 is equipped with 13MP primary rear camera with sensor by Toshiba, f/2.0 aperture and zero shutter-lag supported by Dual-Toned LED Flash. Front-facing camera is at 5MP Wide View. Capturing detailed images and great low-light outputs is expected and with Asus newly improved PixelMaster Technology take it to the next level. Take shots like a Pro as you can now manually set ISO, Exposure, White Balance and Shutter Speed. There is also Superior Resolution mode that takes 4x13MP then combines it to produce a 52MP very detailed image.

Oh by the way here are output shot by Asus Zenfone 2:
HDR Mode

Low Light Mode

The handset is Dual Sim and supports LTE-A for ultra-fast internet connection on the go. Though the regulars such as WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS is available. NFC will be model dependent. USB OTG is supported per testing so you could use your USB peripherals.

A 3000mAh non-removable battery supplies power to the device and supports fast charging.

Accessories like LolliFlash, Zenflash, and Zenpower were also announced.






Zenfone 2 comes in Two (2) Models: The ZE551ML that has a FullHD resolution, Intel Z3580 Quad-Core Processor, 4GB RAM/2GB RAM (16GB variant), and NFC. A more tone down budget version is the ZE550ML with just HD resolution and 2GB RAM (Not Brushed Metal and NO NFC). Comes in 16GB/32GB/64GB Storage options. The ZE551ML model is the one being launched for the Philippine Market and the ZE550ML might not be officially offered.

Asus Zenfone 2

There will also be another model ZE500CL that is most likely Zenfone 5 successor with 5 inch display powered by the same CloverTrail Intel Z2560 Atom dual-core processor. It will still pack 8MP and 2MP camera combo but now packs LTE data connectivity and comes in a bigger battery pack at 2500mAh. Comes in Charcoal Black/Pearl White/Cherry Red.

Official Prices:
Asus Zenfone 2
ZE500CL -7995
ZE551ML 2GB RAM / 16GB - 9995
ZE551ML 4GB RAM / 32GB - 13995
ZE551ML 4GB RAM / 64GB - 14995

View Flip Cover Deluxe 995
ZenPower 795
LolliFlash 495
ZenFlash 995

Here are Pictures from the event...

Geeks here are pictures with the Launching of Zenfone 2 in the Philippines! A Closer look, Price and More! ASUS Philippines #SeeeWhatOthersCantSee
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It is NOW AVAILABLE Nationwide via Asus Dealers and Retailers!

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ASUS Zenfone 2 ZE551ML Specs:
Android 5.0 Lollipop
Asus ZenUI
5.5 inch Full HD IPS Display
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
2.3GHz Quad-Core Processor
64bit Intel Atom Z3580 
PowerVR G6430 GPU
4GB / 2GB (16GB Model) RAM
16GB / 32GB / 64GB Internal Storage
Expandable via microSD up to 64GB
13MP Rear Camera 
With Dual-tone LED Flash
5MP Front Camera
Dual-SIM / Dual Standby
LTE-A, HSPA+, 3G
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
NFC (32GB and 64GB models)
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, GLONASS, QZSS, SBAS, BDS
USB-OTG
3000mAh battery (non-removable)
2GB RAM / 16GB Storage Model - 9,995
4GB RAM / 32GB Storage Model - 13,995
4GB RAM / 64GB Storage Model - 14,995

ASUS Zenfone 2 ZE500CL specs:
Android 5.0 Lollipop
Asus ZenUI
5 inch HD IPS Display
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
1.6GHz Dual-Core Processor
Intel Atom Z2560
PowerVR SGX544MP2 GPU
2GB RAM
16GB internal storage
Expandable via microSD up to 64GB
8MP Rear Camera
With LED Flash
2MP Front camera
Single-SIM
LTE, HSPA+, 3G
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, aGPS GLONASS
2500mAh battery (non-removable)
7,995.00