Lets start with Entertainment class Phablet Zenfone 3 Ultra sporting a massive 6.8 inch Full HD IPS Display that is enhanced with 4K TV-grade processor giving you the best and riches visuals that great for watching movies as well as playing games. If you want to watch with a bigger display you could project it via Miracast or via direct connection USB Type-C port to HDMI directly plug it at your TV Monitor.
Under the hood it is power by Snapdragon 652 Octa-Core 64bit Processor clocked at 1.8GHz that comes with Adreno 510 GPU complimented by 4GB LPDDR3 RAM and ample 64GB Internal storage. Here is its Antutu of Zenfone Ultra.
It registered at 77K mark which is higher than Samsung Galaxy A9 PRO (See Here: Galaxy A9 PRO Antutu) which also carries the same processor. It should be able to run intensive games at high settings like NBA 2K16.
To push further the multimedia aspect of Zenfone 3 Ultra, ASUS equipped it with Dual 5-magnet speakers paired with NXP Smart AMP for high quality and loud sounds that also capable of to output certified high-resolution audio to compatible devices at 24-bit/192kHz, or 4x CD quality. With DTS Headphone X, get to experience virtual 7.1-channel surround sound.
Moving on to the Performance Monster Zenfone 3 Deluxe that comes in with its stunningly vibrant 5.7 inch Full HD AMOLED Display powered by most latest and powerful Snapdragon 820 and Adreno 530 GPU complimented with abundant memory at 6GB RAM as well as 64GB of Internal Memory. There is a Special Edition Zenfone 3 Deluxe that comes with a Snapdragon 821 Processor and 256GB Internal Storage. This beast can run every app you can install at it as well as run games flawlessly. It has more storage space to store everything you need. This should be great for gamers and those who need a top performance smartphone. Antutu Benchmarksreach 144K beating its rivals.
Both phones utilize a hybrid slot which may be use for expandable storage as MicroSD or another sim slot to cater another network. For added personalize security, features Fingerprint sensor.
Moving on to their optics, both features a 23MP rear camera at f/2.0 aperture, 6P Largan Lens, Tri-Tech Auto-Focus, and comes with 4-axis 4 stops OIS with EIS. This should able you to capture great images with great clarity, detail, focus as well as great natural colors with color correction sensor. If you think MegaPixels are just a gimik then try zooming in and see that you could still see details compared to low megapixel cameras. Front camera is also high res at 8MP AF, f/2.0 aperture with a 85˚ wide-viewing angle. 4K Video recording ready. Hopefully we get to try a unit for camera samples.
As for connectivity, regulars are covered with upgraded modules for WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. Zenfone 3 Deluxe, however has NFC. Supports ultra-fast LTE internet connectivity (network/location dependent). Makes USB Type-C port for data, power and as a host for other usb peripherals. Both device is Dual Sim ready but like we said before it depends how you use the hybrid slot.
With its size, Zenfone 3 Ultra carries a bigger 4600mAh battery whilst the Zenfone 3 Deluxe has only 3000mAh battery. Quick Charge 3.0 is supported so it would take you lesser time to charge your phone and get things running again.
Priced at 32,995 for Zenfone 3 Ultra and 34,995for Zenfone 3 Deluxe while Deluxe Special Edition is at 44,995.
Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra is Now Available via Asus Concept Stores and Dealers!
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ASUS Zenfone 3 Ultra
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
ASUS ZenUI 2.0
6.8 Inch Full HD 1080p IPS Display
4K TV-Grade Processor
ASUS Tru2Life+ technology
Gorilla Glass 4
1.8GHz Snapdragon 652 Octa-Core Processor
Adreno 510 GPU
4GB RAM
64GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD (Hybrid Slot)
23MP Rear Camera
Sony IMX 318, f/2.0 aperture, 6P Largan Lens, 4-axis 4 stops OIS, EIS, Manual Mode
Color Correcction Sensor
4K Video Recording
Dual Real-Tone LED Flash
8MP Front Camera
f/2.0 aperture, 85˚wide-angle
Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual LTE (Hybrid Slot)
LTE Cat 6 FDD: Band: 1/3/5/7/8/18/19/20/26/28 TD: Band: 38/40/41
/ HSPA+ / 3G Band: 1/2/5/6/8/19 / 2G
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac / Miracast
Bluetooth V 4.2, +A2DP, +EDR
GPS/A-GPS/GLONASS/BDSS
USB Type-C 2.0
Supports USB-OTG
HDMI
3.5mm audio jack
Dual 5-Magnet Speakers
ASUS SonicMaster 3.0
NXP Smart AMP technology
Hi-Res Audio 192kHz/24-bit standard
7.1 surround sound via DTS Headphone:X
FM Radio
Sensors: Accelerator, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity,
Hall sensor, Light sensor, RGB sensor, IR sensor, Fingerprint
4600mAh Lithium Battery
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
Titanium Gray, Glacier Silver, Rose Gold
ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
ASUS ZenUI 2.0
5.7 Inch Full HD 1080p AMOLED Display
ASUS Tru2Life technology
Gorilla Glass 4
2.15GHz Snapdragon 820 Quad-Core Processor/
2.4GHz Snapdragon 821 Quad-Core Processor (Special Edition)
Adreno 530 GPU
6GB RAM
64GB / 256GB Internal Storage (Special Edition)
Expandable via MicroSD (Hybrid Slot)
23MP Rear Camera
Sony IMX 318, f/2.0 aperture, 6P Largan Lens, 4-axis 4 stops OIS, EIS, Manual Mode
Color Correcction Sensor
4K Video Recording
Dual Real-Tone LED Flash
8MP Front Camera
f/2.0 aperture, 85˚wide-angle
Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual LTE (Hybrid Slot)
LTE Cat 12/13 (Special Edition)
FDD: Band: 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28/29/30
TD: Band: 38/39/40/41(support 2545 ~2655MHz)
/ HSPA+ / 3G WCDMA: Band: 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 TD-SCDMA: Band: 34/39
/ 2G
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac /, 5 Ghz 1x1 SISO, Miracast
Bluetooth V 4.2, +A2DP, +EDR
GPS/A-GPS/GLONASS/BDSS
NFC
USB Type-C 3.0
Supports USB-OTG
3.5mm audio jack
5-Magnet Speakers
ASUS SonicMaster 3.0
NXP Smart AMP technology
Hi-Res Audio 192kHz/24-bit standard
FM Radio
Sensors: Accelerator, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity,
Hall sensor, Light sensor, RGB sensor, IR sensor, Fingerprint
3000mAh Lithium Battery
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
Titanium Gray, Glacier Silver, Sand Gold
