The
Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom is now ready to be released around the world. As of this week, the new handset is available to buy
in Taiwan, and is expected to arrive in other markets
starting later this month.
In Taiwan, the ZenFone 3 Zoom is sold unlocked for
14,990 TWD - the equivalent of around US$ 489. When the smartphone is
launched in the US, it will likely be offered for about US$ 399."
One of the most important features of the Asus
ZenFone 3 Zoom is its dual 12 MP rear camera with 2.3x optical zoom, Dual Pixel
autofocus, and 4K video recording. The handset further packs a very generous
5000 mAh battery, up to 128 GB of expandable storage space, and 4 GB of RAM.
Other features include a 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED display, rear fingerprint
scanner, an octa-core Snapdragon 625 processor, and a 13 MP front-facing
camera. The new ZenFone currently runs Android 6 Marshmallow, but it should be
updated to Android 7 Nougat in the coming months.