Asus Live
Asus finally decided to
break away from the chaos it created with the Zenfone moniker and out a new
device with a fresh and recognizable title of its own. The Asus Live was just
introduced in Brazil, as a new mid-range offer, but while its name stands out,
its specs sheet offers a throwback to the Zenfone series and particularly the
Zenfone Go.
In fact, the new Asus Live seems to be
built on practically the same hardware platform. It features a 5" 720p
display, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of onboard storage and is powered by the MediaTek
MT6580 SoC. Its camera setup is also identical with an 8 MP main shooter with
f/2.0 aperture and a 2 MP selfie one. The Live
offers Dual SIM support, but lacks LTE and is powered by a 2,070 mAh battery.
Even in dimensions, the two devices are
strikingly similar with the Asus Live measuring 144.5 x 71 x 9.98 mm and
weighing in 5 grams more at 140 grams. This could be due to one of the few
differences between the models – the built-in digital TV receiver in the Asus
Live (a typical feature for smartphones in Brazil). Also, it is worth noting
that the new model is a bit more colorful and offers different dyes on the
frame.
You can get the Asus Live in Blue, Pink
and Yellow for 849 BRL (US$ 211).
