ASUS launches ZenFone5Z in India

ASUS has announced the launch of all-new ZenFone5Z, in the presence of ASUS CEO Jerry Shen. An exciting next-generation extreme-performance, ZenFone 5Z features a 6.2-inch SuperIPS FHD+ display, dual-cameras that harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and features superb audio performance with loud stereo sound.

ZenFone 5Z has a strikingly beautiful ultra slim-bezel, all-screen design, featuring a stunning 6.2-inch display with a 90% screen-to-body ratio in an all-metal, glass-covered body that's as small and compact as most standard 5.5-inch phones.

Equipped with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform with its smooth, responsive, power-efficient performance, ZenFone 5Z includes a full suite of AI-enhanced features powered by the Qualcomm Artificial Intelligence Engine (AIE). With up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB UFS 2.1 Internal storage for extreme performance, ZenFone 5Z is available for just Rs.29,999/-.

ZenFone5Z has an intelligent dual-camera system that adapts and learns, delivering perfect photos every time. With its latest flagship Sony IMX363 sensor, 120°wide-angle secondary camera and AI-enhanced camera features – including 16 Automatic Scene Detection, real-time portrait effects, AI Photo Learning and real-time beautification – ZenFone5Z encourages creativity and frees the user to concentrate on the subject rather than the camera.

AI also has made its way into help extend the battery lifespan by up to two times. When activated, the ZenFone 5Z is able to detect charging behaviour over time and knows when the user puts the device for longer charges without use. It then slows down the charging in order to lower battery stress encountered during fast-charging, and when the phone detects charging during usage times, it automatically switches to fast-charging to help you to get through the day.

The ZenFone 5Z has dual 5-magnet speakers that put out stereo sound powered by dual NXP amplifiers for amazing loudness and at the same time keeps distortions to a super minimum level. The ZenFone 5Z is Hi-Res certified, allowing the user to enjoy unprecedented quality of music playback. Complementing the headphone audio is the DTS Headphone:X enhancement that creates a virtual 7.1ch surround sound to any content being played back. The ZenFone 5Z comes in-box with the ZenEar Pro headset that are Hi-Res and DTS Headphone:X capable, it makes flagship experience available to the user – right out-of-the-box.

Jerry Shen, CEO of ASUSTeK Computer, says, “We are glad to bring you the global sensation – ZenFone5Z, the most intelligent ZenFone ever, utilizing advanced AI algorithms and machine learning to provide users with a unique slate of intelligent camera, communication and convenience features. In addition, the ZenFone 5Z reflects the ASUS design philosophy and combines all the elements that users look for in a flagship smartphone.”

Jio users recharging with Rs.198 and Rs.299 plans will get the following leading offer –

* Rs.2,200/- Cashback (Instant credit of 44 vouchers of Rs.50 each which can be redeemed upon subsequent recharges in MyJio App)

* 100GB additional 4G data (10GB 4G additional data voucher per recharge for first 10 recharges)

ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS621KL) will be available in three variants, namely 6GB / 64GB for Rs.29,999/-, 6GB / 128GB for Rs.32,999/- and 8GB / 256GB for Rs.36,999/- from July 9, 2018, exclusively on Flipkart.