GET SOME Z’S ASAP! ASUS PHILIPPINES IS OPENING THE PRE-ORDERS FOR THE HERALDED ZENFONE 5Z!

After the great success of the ZenFone 5 series since its launch last April 14, the long-awaited flagship that has everyone sitting on the edge of their seats, the ZenFone 5Z, is officially open for pre-orders in June.

With just a click within June 4 to June 17, Filipinos are officially one step closer to enjoying the ZenFone 5Z’s awesome Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 platform, which they have been eagerly waiting for since its monumental launch in MWC 2018!  Of course, together with the renowned chipset is the ZenFone 5Z’s13MP+8MP 120° ultra-wide angle dual rear cameras as well, which were known to have roused the crowd as well.

ZENFONE 5Z PRE-ORDER MECHANICS

Get the ZenFone 5Z, hassle-free:

1.       Pre-orders for the ASUS ZenFone 5Z (Z5620KL) are available starting June 4 until June 17, 2018at http://www.zenfonepreorderph.com/

2.       Fill out an online reservation form.

3.       Settle a pre-order reservation fee of PHP 3,000.00 per unit reserved in the desired store. The reservation fee will be deducted from the total SRP of PHP 29,995.00 per handset.

4.       Present the confirmation email to the chosen ASUS or ZenFone Concept Stores, or ASUS Kiosk and pay the PHP 3,000.00 registration fee per unit reserved.
· A collection receipt must be given by the store personnel, which must present upon claiming of pre-ordered handsets starting June 18,2018.

5.       For cash payments, the balance must be paid in full before the unit/s can be claimed. *
· Payments on cash installment basis will not be accepted.

6. For credit card payments, ASUS or Zenfone Concept Stores, or ASUS Kiosks (depending on accredited banks) will honor up to 6 months payment at 0% interest.

7. For validated home credit transactions, ASUS or Zenfone Concept Stores, or ASUS Kiosks will honor up to 12 months payment at 0% interest.

8. The PHP 3,000.00 reservation fee per unit reserved is non-refundable. If there is a need to cancel the reservation, the reservation fee can still be used to purchase any ASUS ZenFone Smartphone or ASUS Zenfone accessories only at the ASUS Zenfone Concept Store or Kiosk where they pre-registered.

9. Upon claiming, present a VALID ID and the issued, original collection receipt before settling the remaining balance.


10.   If there is no valid ID and collection receipt upon claiming, availing of the pre-ordered unit will not be allowed.

THE OTHER HALF OF THE INTELLIGENT ZENFONE SIBLINGS: ZENFONE 5Z

“ASUS’ ZenFone 5Z may be the standout product of this year’s MWC. Why? Well, despite its flagship-level features and fancy specs, it’s a phone that’s alarmingly well priced. Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 845 processor powers things and a 19:9 display. Not to mention it looks tremendous, too.”

– Expert Reviews

ZenFone 5Z is a 6.2-inch, dual-camera smartphone that comes with an elegant all-screen display featuring a 90% screen-to-body ratio – all resting comfortably in a 5.5-inch body size. It is the first-ever ZenFone model to harness the power of the latest Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform with AI engine.

Like its sibling, the ZenFone 5, the ZenFone 5Z also features an intelligent dual-camera system that also adapts and learns, delivering the most perfect of photos every time. It also sports the latest flagship Sony® IMX363 sensor with large 1.4µm pixels, an f/1.8 wide-aperture lens, 120° wide-angle secondary camera, four-axis optical image stabilization (OIS), and AI-enhanced camera features — including AI Scene Detection for 16 different scenes and objects, AI Photo Learning, Real-time Portrait and Real-time Beautification. With the ZenFone 5Z, taking creative and breathtaking photos come without hitches.

The ZenFone 5Z comes with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM, offering a top performance that is combined with outstanding energy efficiency for long-lasting battery life.

Check out the official specs below:

	ZenFone 5Z
Model number	ZS620KL
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 with Qualcomm AI Engine
RAM	6GB LPDDR4X
Storage	128GB UFS 2.1
Mic	3 noise cancelling microphones
LTE*	CAT12 4CA, 4X4 MIMO up to 800mb/s (open channel) CAT18 5CA 5x5 MIMO up to 1.2 Gbps (for operators)
Always –on listening capability (for “OK Google” activation)	Always-on listening. Able to wake from standby with “OK Google” command
Display	6.2-inch Full HD+ all-screen Super IPS+ display 2246 x 1080 550nits brightness 100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage / 96% NTSC color gamut coverage
Rear Cameras	Main rear camera: 12MP, F1.8 Sony IMX363 sensor with large 1.4μm pixels Photo OIS / video EIS 78 degree view angle 6-element lens Second rear camera: 8MP, F2.2 120-degree wide angle lens Omnivision 8856 sensor 5-element lens
Front Camera	8MP, F2.0, Omnivision 8856 sensor, 4-element lens, 84 degree view angle
Camera support	Rear LED flash, Front and rear RGB sensors
Audio	2nd Generation dual NXP9874 Smart Amp powered dual speakers: Piezoelectric top speaker, voice coil bottom speaker Hi-Res Audio and DTS HeadPhone: X 7.1 certifications Bluetooth audio: A2DP / aptX
SIM / Memory card support	Dual tray card support Tray 1: 4G Nano SIM Tray 2: 4G Nano SIM or microSD card Dual 4G LTE standby if two 4G SIM cards used
Connectivity	Wireless: 802.11ac Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 / with support for: A2DP  / aptX, Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), (Human Interface Device) HID, Personal Area Network (PAN),  Object Push Profile (OPP), FM radio Wired: USB 2.0 Type C, 3.5 mm combo audio jack
GPS	GPS, aGPS, Glonass, BDS
Construction	Front and rear 2.5D glass
Biometric Security	Face and Fingerprint unlocking
Battery	3300 mAh with BoostMaster & AI Charging
Dimensions	75.6 x 153 x 7.7mm / 155 grams
Colors	Midnight Blue / Meteor Silver
OS	ZenUI 5.0 on Android O, with future upgrades to P

* Dependent on networks of each market. Please check with your local ASUS representative for details

MARKET AVAILABILITY

The ZenFone 5Z is officially open for pre-register at http://www.zenfonepreorderph.com/ from June 4 to June 17, while claiming will start on June 18. Moreover, just for the friendly price of PHP 29,995.00, the ZenFone 5Z will come with the following freebies: JBL T450 Headset (with wire) at PHP 1,699.00, ZenPower Slim 3000 at PHP 519.00, and ZenFone 5Z Clear Case at PHP 699.00. It will also be available with Home Credit promotions of 0% interest up to 12 months, and for credit card transactions of 0% interest up to 6 months.

For more information on the ZenFone 5Z, the ZenFone 5 series, and other incredible products from ASUS, tune in to the ASUS Philippines Facebook Page and the ZenTalk Philippines Forum.

GET READY FOR LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES AS THE ZENFONE MAX PRO FINALLY ARRIVES IN THE PHILIPPINES THIS JUNE!

After the whirlwind of excitement that recently rocked parts of the globe, it is finally Philippines’ turn to taste the true power of the newest Battery King that comes to town in June 2018 – the ZenFone Max Pro. Filipinos will be no less than thrilled with the experience that is in store with the arrival of another royalty they can rule the world with. This time, the possibilities are limitless.

With the newest Battery King to enter the market, people are sure to enjoy maximum smartphone performance; especially with the most powerful combination of the ZenFone Max series yet: a high-capacity, high-density 5,000mAh battery and a powerful Snapdragon 636 processor! With so much power to be used, there is endless capacity to browse more, game more, stream more, talk more, and – overall – do morewithout worrying about nasty low batteries.

ZENFONE MAX PRO: LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES

“If a smartphone's battery is your top priority, then you're going to be hard pressed to find a cheaper phone with better battery life… it’s certainly a budget offering that can put its money where its mouth is.”

– Techradar Review, April 2018

The ZenFone Max Pro is designed in a stylish 180g-light metal body with diamond-cut edges and 2.5D-curved display glass.  At the heart of the smartphone is an advanced Snapdragon 636 Mobile Platform, which combines smooth, responsive performance with the superb battery life of 5,000 mAh, and a powerful Adreno 509 GPU that is designed to support enhanced mobile gaming and browsing performance. ZenFone Max Pro handles any task easily, with performance to spare.

The Snapdragon 636 is an advanced 14nm 64-bit system-on-a-chip (SoC), which is engineered to deliver up to 40%-higher CPU performance and 10%-higher graphics performance, while maintaining excellent battery life. With its improved performance, the Adreno 509 GPU supports lifelike visuals and more efficient rendering of advanced 3D graphics.

ZenFone Max Pro ships with pure Android™ 8.1 Oreo™, the latest version of the beautiful Android user interface that improves productivity, and simply lets users have more fun with their phone.

MARKET AVAILABILITY

The newest Battery King, ZenFone Max Pro, will be available in June.  For more information on the ZenFone Fone Max Pro, the ZenFone Max series, and other incredible products from ASUS, tune in to the ASUS Philippines Facebook Page and the ZenTalk Philippines Forum.

IT’S THE LAST HURRAH TO #MAXYOURSUMMER WITH THE ZENFONE MAX SERIES!

The ZenFone Max Series is here and ready to help you maximize the last few days of the summer season. Whether it’s just spending the time binging your favorite shows, ticking off items on your bucket list, or traveling around taking breathtaking photographs – there is a ZenFone Max made for everybody! Moreover, with the battery life each phone is widely celebrated for, these ASUS Battery Kings will keep you powered throughout the long days and nights without a hitch – all summer long, and beyond!

What are you waiting for? Choose your Battery King and get it ASAP:

SEE THE WIDER VIEW WITH THE ZENFONE MAX PLUS

The first Battery King to make its grand entrance in 2018, the ZenFone Max Plus M1 sports a 4,130mAh battery that is enough to last for days. On top of this, there is an 18:9 full view FHD+ display seated inside a slim and elegant size, 5.7 inch body of premium metal finish and 2.5D-curved front edges. With this particular Max variant, you’re sure to enjoy an immersive viewing experience of all your favorite shows, all day and every day! And so if you’re the type who would rather #MaxYourSummer indoors and in the comfort of your beloved characters up until the very last second, get the ZenFone Max Plus now!

RULE YOUR PASSIONS AND CHANGE THE GAME WITH THE ZENFONE 4 MAX LITE

Fuel your passion points with the second Battery King to enter and change the game this year! Known as the Battery King for Game Changers, the ZenFone 4 Max Lite is the more compact sized brother of the well-received ZenFone 4 Max. Powered with a 4,100mAh battery, with this ZenFone Max as your daily driver, you won’t have to worry about low-bats on days and activities you absolutely need your phone to be alive and kicking. Without a doubt, with this very special Battery King, you can go on adventures of all kinds of sizes to #MaxYourSummer out!

CATCH ALL KINDS OF MOMENTS WITH THE ZENFONE MAX M1

The most recently crowned king, the ZenFone Max M1, is dubbed to be the Battery King for Photography. This incredibly compact sized of a Max is not only running on 4,100 mAh battery that should be enough to boost you for  but is also designed with a 13MP+8MP wide-view dual cameras, best for capturing any scene in-frame. Its13MP selfie camera is something to watch out for as well, with its Spotlight LED flash and with the help of theSelfieMaster™ technology, your selfies are sure to look flawless! So #MaxYourSummer now with the ZenFone Max M1 and take great photos to last the season forever.

MARKET AVAILABILITY

The newest ZenFone Max Battery Kings are available nationwide, ready for an action-packed summer with you! You can get the ZenFone Max Plus M1 just for PHP 11,995.00 or for 0% 6 months on Home Credit, to enjoy the best of an immersive view. You can also fulfill all kinds of passions with ZenFone 4 Max Lite for just PHP 7,995.00. For your daily photography needs, the ZenFone Max M1 is just for the affordable price of PHP 8,995.00!

For more information on ASUS, the ZenFone Max series, and other incredible products from ASUS, tune in to the ASUS Philippines Facebook Page and the ZenTalk Philippines Forum.

Get Your Hands on the Zenfone Max M1: The New Kid on Asus "Battery King" Block

The ZenFone Max M1 officially made its debut in the Philippine market just a few days ago, having been earlier announced together with the widely-acclaimed ZenFone 5 series.

It follows a long succession of Battery Kings, as well as a lineage of game-changing ZenFones that continuously challenge the landscape of mobile photography. With its unbeatable combination of massive battery power and camera prowess, the ZenFone Max M1 is undoubtedly a Battery King in its own right.

THE BATTERY KING WITH UNLIMITED POWER AND CARE

Get ready for the ultimate ZenFone Max M1 experience, that can last for a long time!

More than how long a battery lasts through the day or number of days regardless of usage, another factor to consider when choosing a phone is how long the battery will live to power up a smartphone without the need to purchase a new battery pack. Or, in other words, the battery lifespan. This factor is important because this helps the user understand how much of the smartphone they can maximize before moving on to the next. Luckily, this is a problem no one has to face with the ZenFone Max M1!

With up to 41 days of standby time, the ZenFone Max M1's massive 4000 mAh battery will certainly be enough to power through all kinds of days in any kind of usage. Moreover, users no longer need to worry about the longevity and safety of the battery, thanks to ASUS' exclusive PowerMaster that now comes with the newest Battery Care features.

The PowerMaster™, the built-in ZenFone Max exclusive that allows users to maximize their battery experience, now comes with the newest Battery Care feature!

Embedded inside the PowerMaster™app, the Battery Care adds more options that can help further extend the ZenFone Max M1’s battery's lifespan. One of the unique things about this exclusive feature is its ability to determine whether the battery is doing Good, Fair, or whether it Needs attention – this will notify the user whether their recent charging habits have an impact on the lifespan of the battery. This is great for determining the needed steps to take to have a healthier and safer battery.

Another awesome offer the Battery  Care makes is 2X Battery Lifespan. This automatically changes the charging method to keep the battery in its best shape, by lowering the charge voltage and limiting battery aging.  Having this option is best for years and years of the ultimate ZenFone Max M1 experience and without the worry of the battery suddenly deteriorating.

There is also what is called the Scheduled Charging, which will dynamically adjust the charging rate according to the user’s habits. This helps lessens the stress on the battery and ensures its long life by patterning the charge after the user’s lifestyle. Enjoy a good night’s sleep without the danger of waking up to an overheated smartphone.

The newest add-on to the PowerMaster, the Battery Care, is one to look forward to with the ZenFone Max M1. Not only is this just a Battery King to enjoy for its capacity to last for numerous days, but this is also a Battery King to enjoy for ages! With this exclusive feature, users of the ZenFone Max M1 are sure to live their lives to the max without hitches!

THE BATTERY KING BUILT FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS

The ZenFone Max M1 carries a 13MP+8MP wide-view dual rear cameras and a 13MP selfie camera, giving users maximum photography experience.

Of course, smartphone cameras are something to watch out for as well. The ZenFone Max M1 also boasts powerful shooters great for anyone’s everyday, on-the-go photography needs! Its 13MP+8MP wide view dual rear cameras are perfect for photographing all kinds of scenes within the frame. No one has to worry about those unaesthetic crops anymore!

The ZenFone Max M1’s 13MP selfie camera is one to look out for too. Together with its Spotlight LED flash, it becomes easier to bring out anyone’s stunning features. And, for added beautification, the ZenFone Max M1 comes with the SelfieMaster™ technology.

For immersive viewing experiences of photos that just been taken, the ZenFone Max M1 is crafted with full view 18:9 HD+ display, giving the best possible quality for viewership.

With a design of a 5-inch metal finish body and a weight of 150g, the ZenFone Max M1 has an incredibly compact size while still jam-packed with all the features of a true daily driver. And it sits comfortably in the palm of the hands, allowing anyone the ease of a lightweight but action-filled lifestyle!

MARKET AVAILABILITY

Just in time for enjoying the best of the summer season, the ZenFone Max M1 is officially available nationwide just for the very affordable price of PHP 8,995.00!

For more information on ASUS, the ZenFone Max series, and other incredible products from ASUS, tune in to the ASUS Philippines Facebook Page and the ZenTalk Philippines Forum.

Unboxing of ASUS Zenfone Max M1!

The Zenfone Max (M1) is a smaller sibling to the Max Plus (M1) from last year. It's a rather entry-level smartphone but jam-packed with features with a tall screen, a dual-camera, and a large battery being its highlights. Today I started unboxing one and here's my video: 

The phone's body is made entirely of plastic, while the screen glass is curved with the usual 2.5D effect. I'll be testing this gadget in my action on the streets and in a few days you can watch out for my next video.

ASUS ZenFone Max M1 specs:
5.5-inch HD+ IPS display @ 1440 x 720px
2.5D glass
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425/430 CPU
Adreno 308/505 GPU
2/3GB RAM
16/32GB internal storage
expandable up to 256GB via microSD (dedicated slot)
Dual 13MP f/2.0 aperture + 8MP 120-degree wide-angle rear cameras w/ LED flash
8MP front camera w/ softlight LED flash
4G LTE
Dual SIM (Dual standby)
microUSB
WiFi
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Fingerprint scanner
ASUS ZenUI 5.0 (Android 8.0 Oreo)
4,000mAh battery
Colors: Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold, Ruby Red

The Zenfone Max M1 is priced at Php 8,995.

GRAD-WAITING: Moments to Catch Before Marching to the Next Chapter

Graduation has always been one of the end-goals of any student who has invested much effort for their future. However, remember that the time between where you are now (after all that scholastic rollercoaster ride) and your long-awaited diploma, is a time you can fully enjoy on your own. Don’t waste it just by waiting for the days to pass by! Enjoy and make awesome moments for yourself before you go on with the next big adventure of your life. Here are some things you won’t want to miss out on before your grad hat flies off:

SPENDING ALL THAT TIME WITH YOURSELF

While there have been plenty of times you’ve surely been alone while still in school, this time of your life is the best time to actually spend on yourself and just be you. Watch a movie by yourself, attend some classes you’ve always been interested in, or even go to the outskirts of the metro and just take in the fresh air! And don’t be shy to appreciate yourself doing these things alone – take a selfie!

PRO TIP: You don’t have to use a selfie stick as long as you have a camera with a lens wide enough to catch all the background while keeping you in the frame!

BOND WITH YOUR PROFESSORS      
    

Before you know it, it’ll just be a few more days before you’re out on your own, and people around the campus will seem less intimidating to approach – even those terror professors and mentors. Go on, invite them to lunches and dinners. These sort of things give you a better understanding of them and present you more humanized versions of them that you can easily turn to in the future. Plus, taking a selfie with them  gives you the right to brag amongst your batchmates!

PRO TIP: Use that beautification technology to look fresh if you’re taking a selfie after a few rounds of drinks and meriment!

TURNING STRANGERS INTO FRIENDS

Aside from your usual group of friends, there are plenty of other people to meet and a whole lot of scenes to attend. Spend this time to put yourself out there – which is basically what life is all about once you graduate! You never know, you might just meet people who will be very important to you soon enough. Add them up on all of your socials and tag them in that wide wefie you posted, to officially cement your friendship for the long haul.

PRO TIP: Get a phone with an ultra-wide angle front camera, so everyone’s the star in that photo!

TRAVEL AND GET A BIGGER VIEW ON THE WORLD

Before you take on the real world – as what they call life after college – take this time to travel. If not abroad, there’s still plenty of beauty to see locally, right? So pack what you need, get on a bus, and see the country. Traveling often grants you a sense of self; especially when you stand in front of the most breathtaking views.

Don’t forget to take photos too. Take the widest and clearest photos you can, use them as your wallpapers or even print them out for decoration. Later on, you can look back at these photos for a quick get away from times when you just can’t.

PRO TIP: Photos are more jaw-drawping when taken in fullview, so whip out that trusty quad-cam and take as many ultra-wide shots as you want!

These are just some of the things you can choose to do. While they seem too care-free, it’s also in these experiences that you can find the help you might need in the aftermath of the graduation ceremony.       With that said, it’s also equally as important to record these moments for the sake of remembrances. Consequently, it’s essential to find the right tool for all of the on-the-go activities you might want to keep pictures of.

Luckily, you have the new ZenFone 5Q!

Catching all of these moments is easy with the ZenFone 5Q! Dubbed as the smartphone with world's first globally announced true quad-camera system, the ZenFone 5Q has a camera for catching every occasion in their perfection. It’s designed with 20MP selfie and 16MP rear primary shooters, great for taking snaps at any moment. With its secondary 120° wide-angle camera at both front and rear cameras, you’re also sure to catch the whole picture, whether it’s a full wefie or a wide landscape, without a hitch.

The ZenFone 5Q is available nationwide just for the very affordable price of PHP 16,995.00! You can also avail of this smartphone via Home Credit, with 0% interest for up to 6 months.

For more information on ASUS, the ZenFone 5 Series, and other incredible products from ASUS, tune in to the ASUS Philippines Facebook Page and the ZenTalk Philippines Forum.

*This is Press Release

ASUS Finally Ushers the New Era of Intelligent Phones with All AI-Powered Zenfone 5 and Zenfone 5Z

Thousands of Zenfans all over the Philippines went #Backto5 upon the much-awaited arrival of the ZenFone 5 Series in the country during its official launch last April 14 in the newly-opened One Esplanade in Pasay City.

After all the anticipation and global fanfare that the ZenFone 5 Series garnered during MWC 2018 in Barcelona, Spain, Filipinos finally got their hands on the most Intelligent ZenFones, ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5, together with the ZenFone 5Q – the world’s first true quad camera smartphone!

No less than ASUS Global CEO, Jerry Shen, spearheaded the Philippine launch anew, and he was joined byASUS Global Marketing Operations Head, Marcel Campos, and ASUS Philippines’ Country Manager, George Su on stage to all mark yet another milestone in the country. Qualcomm President and VP for Southeast Asia, Manholtra Mantosh was in attendance as well to celebrate the long-standing and strong partnership between the two companies.

“It is time to give back to those who supported the ZenFones since the very beginning, and our way of gratitude is bringing everyone closer to the best mobile photography experience, which only our ZenFones can truly offer – after all, that is what we are most loved for,” Jerry Shen stated. “Today, we have elevated mobile photography to a new level with the ZenFone 5’s AI-powered cameras, and we are proud to introduce the dawn of Intelligent ZenFones that are sure to give you the greatest photography prowess smartphones can offer.”

The 2018 ZenFone 5 series salutes the first generation ZenFone 5, as it is geared towards championing mobile photography anew. With the ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5 bearing the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) camera technology that can think for its users; as well as with ZenFone 5Q bringing its own photography advancements as the world’s first true-quad camera smartphone, mobile photography will surely never be the same again.

AI CAMERAS THAT THINK FOR YOU: THE ZENFONE 5Z & ZENFONE 5

ZenFone 5Z is an exciting next-generation 6.2-inch, dual-camera smartphone that comes with a beautiful 19:9 all-screen display (ASUS’s first-ever phone to have this feature) featuring a 90% screen-to-body ratio, packed in a 5.5-inch body size. It’s also the first-ever ZenFone model to harness the power of the latest Snapdragon 845Mobile Platform with AIE, featuring a 3rd Generation AI platform that includes the Hexagon 685 Vector DSP, Adreno 630 Graphics, and Kryo 385 CPU.

ZenFone 5Z also benefits from the Snapdragon X20 Gigabit LTE modem, delivering speeds that surpass the gigabit barrier for a 'wireless fiber' experience, as well as integrated 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth^® 5 for ultra-low-power wireless earbuds. The extreme-performance ZenFone 5Z comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM, offering breathtaking performance combined with outstanding energy efficiency for long-lasting battery life.

ZenFone 5 features an exquisitely crafted design, an amazing dual-camera system, and is powered by the latest Snapdragon 636 Mobile Platform. For an instant blast of extra power, the exclusive ASUS AI Boost — available on both ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Z — optimizes performance for games and other demanding tasks.

ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5 feature intelligent dual-camera systems that adapt and learn, delivering perfect photos every time. Equipped with the latest flagship Sony^® IMX363 sensor with large 1.4µm pixels, an f/1.8 wide-aperture lens, 120° wide-angle secondary camera, four-axis optical image stabilization (OIS) and AI-enhanced camera features — including AI Scene Detection for 16 different scenes and objects, AI Photo Learning, Real-time Portrait and Real-time Beautification — ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5 encourage creativity and free the user to concentrate on the subject rather than the camera.

ENJOY A TRUE QUAD-CAM SYSTEM WITH THE ZENFONE 5Q

The ZenFone 5Q is a stylish 6-inch smartphone featuring the world's first globally-announced true quad-camera system with high-resolution and wide-angle cameras at both front and rear. ZenFone 5Q removes the limits on photographic creativity, with a high-resolution main camera — 20MP Sony at the front, 16MP at the rear— and, uniquely, a secondary 120° wide-angle camera at both front and rear. Unlike rival systems, each camera works independently every time for perfect selfies, wefies, landscapes, portraits or groups shots.

The 6-inch Full HD+ IPS display has a Full View 18:9 aspect ratio and an ultraslim bezel, making the pocket-friendly ZenFone 5Q as compact as a standard-aspect-ratio 5.5-inch phone. Powered by the Snapdragon 630Mobile Platform, ZenFone 5Q combines incredible performance, optimized power efficiency and a 3300mAh battery with advanced security and convenience features — including NFC, triple-slot SIM/microSD card holder, rapid face unlock and fingerprint recognition — for a mobile experience like no other.

MARKET AVAILABILITY

The ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Q are officially available nationwide beginning April 14, 2018 and are for 0% interest on Home Credit for 6 months, from April 14, 2018 to June 30, 2018.The ZenFone 5 is priced only at PHP19,995.00 and the ZenFone 5Q is for the affordable rate of PHP 16,995.00.

Onsite buyers of the ZenFone 5 were bundled with a JBL T450 Headset, a JBL Flip 4 Speakers, and an exclusive ZenFone Hoodie; while on-site buyers of the ZenFone 5Q were given a bundle of JBL Clip 2 Speakers, ZenPower Slim 3000, and an exclusive ZenFone Hoodie.

ZenFone 5Z will hit the market within June 2018 for just PHP 29,995.00.

The ZenFone Max M1 also made an appearance during the event. Titled as the BATTERY KING FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS, the newest addition to the ZenFone Max heritage sports a 13MP + 8MP dual rear camera and a 5.5” HD+ Full View Display,  and is powered by a 4000mAh large battery housed inside a 5” design. With a market price of PHP 8,995.00, the ZenFone Max M1 will arrive in the coming weeks.

ROAD TO ONE HUNDRED ASUS STORES

ASUS Philippines’ Country Manager, George Su, took to the stage and announced that since its first opening, the local team will have hit its 100^th store mark on April 15, 2018 – just a day after the ZenFone 5 launch

“One of ASUS’ top most priorities is to bring the best innovations closer to your homes,” Su stated. “I, on behalf of the ASUS family, would like to invite you all to come over and continue to share the experience of incredible technology with us.”

The 100^th ASUS store will have opened in Ayala Malls Feliz, Marcos Highway.

For more information on ASUS, the ZenFone 5 series, and other incredible products from ASUS, tune in to the ASUS Philippines Facebook Page and the ZenTalk Philippines Forum.