Asus currently has the full product page up on its
website for the
Zenfone Zoom S. This listing mentions the same model number as the Zenfone 3
Zoom, so it appears Asus is renaming the device for Asian markets like
Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Previous rumors pointed to the Zenfone S
having a smaller 5.2-inch display, but the official size lists the same
5.5-incher as the Zenfone 3 Zoom.
The Zenfone Zoom S uses a pair of Sony IMX362
sensors (12MP) paired with f/1.7 lenses. When combined, the two cameras can
work together to create 2.3x lossless zoom. Helping to keep images crisp and
stable is a combination of OIS and EIS. Add digital zoom to that, and you can
max out at 12X zoom. Asus also claims the Zenfone Zoom S’ camera is 2.5 times
more sensitive to light than the iPhone 7 Plus.
The Zenfone Zoom S also uses DualPixel
phase-detection Autofocus like the Galaxy S7 does. This allows the camera to
focus using all available pixels rather than a small percentage of them. Focus
aside, there is even an “RGB color correction sensor” that aids in the
color-grading of 4K videos in order to ensure the most natural-looking color
accuracy.
Camera aside, the Zenfone Zoom S will also feature a
huge 5,000 mAh battery so you can shoot all day without worrying about finding
an outlet. Asus says you can even use the phone as a power bank for other
similar-sized devices.
We understand these specs may not come as a surprise
to those who’ve already followed along with the announcement of Asus’ Zenfone 3
Zoom. Again, the Zenfone Zoom S is synonymous with the Zenfone 3 Zoom.
