ASUS Outs 4 Variants of ZenFone 2 in India; Pricing Revealed
The much-awaited flagship by Taiwanese consumer electronics firm has finally arrived in India. Today, ASUS introduced the latest ZenFone 2 with 4GB RAM in the Indian market. The smartphone was first showcased at CES this year. The ZenFone 2 enfolds some top-notch specifications that give it an edge over other smartphones in the budget segment. The device will be available in India exclusively on Flipkart.
ASUS has launched the ZenFone 2 in four variants – ZE551ML (4GB RAM) with 64GB and 32GB inbuilt storage, ZE551ML (2GB RAM), and ZE550ML. The former one is a top-tier device, while the other three have comparatively lower specifications. The ZE551ML with 4GB RAM comes in two storage versions. The one with 64GB storage space will cost customers Rs. 22,999, while the 32GB model will cost Rs. 19,999. The ZE551ML (2GB RAM) variant is launched at Rs. 14,999 and the ZE550ML will be available for Rs. 12,999.
ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE550ML (both 4GB and 2GB of RAM) sports a 5.5-inch full-HD (1920x1080p) IPS display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. On the other hand, ZenFone 2 ZE550ML features a 5.5-inch HD screen. A 64-bit 2.3GHz Intel Atom processor Z3580 is equipped to the ZE550ML with 4GB RAM. It’s 2GB RAM version, along with ZE550ML has a 64-bit 1.8GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3560. All the handsets run on Android 5.0 Lollipop OS with custom ZenUI on top. All the variants can expand up to 64GB via MicroSD card.
The ZenFone 2 packs a 13MP PixelMaster rear camera with dual-LED Flash along with a 5MP selfie snapper. The rear shooter also offers 52MP Super Resolution mode. A 3000mAh non-removable battery is fitted with all the ZenFone 2 models. The handsets are dual-SIM and offer dual active support. The devices have ZenMotion touch and gesture control support features common in them.
Here’s the specs sheet of the four handsets:
Specs |
ZenFone 2 ZE551ML (4GB RAM) |
ZenFone 2 ZE551ML (4GB RAM) |
ZenFone 2 ZE551ML (2GB RAM) |
ZenFone 2 ZE550ML |
Display | 5.5-inch full-HD 1080p | 5.5-inch full-HD 1080p | 5.5-inch full-HD 1080p | 5.5-inch HD 720p |
Processor | 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Z3580 | 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Z3580 | 1.8GHz quad-core Intel Z3560 | 1.8GHz quad-core Intel Z3560 |
RAM | 4GB | 4GB | 2GB | 2GB |
Storage | 64GB (Expandable up to 64GB) | 32GB (Expandable up to 64GB) | 32GB (Expandable up to 64GB) | 16GB (Expandable up to 64GB) |
Rear Camer | 13MP with dual-LED Flash | 13MP with dual-LED Flash | 13MP with dual-LED Flash | 13MP with dual-LED Flash |
Front Camera | 5MP | 5MP | 5MP | 5MP |
Battery | 3000mAh | 3000mAh | 3000mAh | 3000mAh |
Operating System | Android 5.0 Lollipop with ZenUI | Android 5.0 Lollipop with ZenUI | Android 5.0 Lollipop with ZenUI | Android 5.0 Lollipop with ZenUI |
Price | Rs. 22,999 | Rs. 19,999 | Rs. 14,999 | Rs. 12,999 |
In case you missed our review of ASUS ZenFone 2, watch the video below: