The popularity gained in the market by releasing the first generation ZenFone has provided Asus a remarkable platform to analyze the market demand and come up with a powerful 2nd generation device.
The Taiwanese company has utilized the opportunity well enough and has announced the primary features and specifications of the ZenFone 2.
In the first look, the upcoming ZenFone seems to be a feature-packed smartphone, containing everything, to satisfy a budget-smartphone user. The high-performance of the released ZenFone models has made ZenFone 2 a highly anticipated phone. If this isn’t enough, here’s why you must lay your hands on the ZenFone 2.
Processor
While a majority of smartphones are struggling in performance, the ZenFone 2 comes with a 2.3 GHz Quad Core processor. This processor, accompanied by the Intel Atom Z3580 chipset, offers a remarkable platform to run high resolution games and apps. In terms of storage, the internal storage capacity of the phone is 32 GB; which is further expandable up to 64 GB. All the variants of ZenFone 2 feature similar processor configuration.
However, when it comes to memory, the Asus smartphone can be classified into two groups. This is because the device offers a 2 GB RAM in the basic phones; with the presence of a powerful, 4 GB RAM found in a selected range of devices. It must be noted that the phones offering 4 GB RAM configuration come with a higher price tag.
Display Screen
The ZenFone 2 has two offerings in terms of the display screen. The display screen of the first version is of 5 inches and offers 720P clarity. This is a remarkable offering for the basic users; still, if you want higher clarity and a larger size, you can opt for the bigger version. The second variant of the upcoming ZenFone features a 5.5-inch, 1080P screen.
Operating System
A majority of budget-smartphones are currently running on the Android 4.4 (KitKat). As users have used this OS for a while now, the ZenFone 2 comes pre-loaded with the latest version of the Android v5.0 (Lollipop). This is a major turn on for the gadget-lovers who look for a fresh and advanced OS every couple of months.
Battery
The existing smartphone users have a common issue to report about their phones – inefficient battery life. Bearing this in mind, the Asus smartphone is powered by a powerful 3000 mAh battery. Hence, you can enjoy games, music and calls for hours continuously when the device is charged.
Camera
In a generation where everybody looks for a photography-oriented smartphone, this Asus device is a recommendable option. With a 13 MP rear camera, accompanied by an LED Flash, users get an excellent platform to capture images. Apart from this, the front camera of this device is of 5 MP; allowing users to capture quality selfie.
Pricing
The upcoming ZenFone contains many powerful features; still, it comes with a reasonable price tag. While the 5-inch model of the ZenFone 2 costs $199, the 0.5-inch larger device pinches an additional $100 out of your pockets. Overall, the two variants of ZenFone 2 are worth every penny due to the presence of the powerful features.
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