ASUS launches Zenfone 5Z in India; Available exclusively on Flipkart
ASUS announced the launch of all new ZenFone 5Z, in presence of ASUS CEO Jerry Shen.
ZenFone 5Z features a 6.2-inch SuperIPS FHD+ display, dual-cameras that harnesses the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and features good audio performance with loud stereo sound. ZenFone 5Z has a beautiful ultra slim-bezel, all-screen design, featuring a 90% screen-to-body ratio in an all-metal, glass-covered body that’s as small and compact.
Equipped with the latest Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 845 Mobile Platform with its smooth, responsive, power-efficient performance, ZenFone 5Z includes a full suite of AI-enhanced features powered by the Qualcomm Artificial Intelligence Engine (AIE). With up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB UFS 2.1 Internal storage for extreme performance.
ZenFone 5Z has an intelligent dual-camera system that adapts and learns, delivering perfect photos every time. With its latest flagship Sony® IMX363 sensor, 120° wide-angle secondary camera and AI-enhanced camera features – including 16 Automatic Scene Detection, real-time portrait effects, AI Photo Learning and real-time beautification – ZenFone 5Z encourages creativity and frees the user to concentrate on the subject rather than the camera.
AI also has made its way into help extend the battery life-span by up to two times. When activated, the ZenFone 5Z is able to detect charging behaviour over time and knows when the user puts the device for longer charges without use. It then slows down the charging in order to lower battery stress encountered during fast-charging, and when the phone detects charging during usage times, it automatically switches to fast-charging to help you to get through the day.
The ZenFone 5Z features flagship audio experience, thanks to the superb loudspeaker performance and equally great headphone audio. It has dual 5-magnet speakers that put out stereo sound powered by dual NXP amplifiers for amazing loudness and at the same time keeps distortions to a super minimum level. The ZenFone 5Z is Hi-Res certified, allowing the user to enjoy unprecedented quality of music playback. Complementing the headphone audio is the DTS Headphone:X enhancement that creates a virtual 7.1ch surround sound to any content being played back. The ZenFone 5Z comes in-box with the ZenEar Pro headset that are Hi-Res and DTS Headphone:X capable, it makes flagship experience available to the user – right out-of-the-box.
With inclusion of Bluetooth 5.0 Apt:X, the ZenFone 5Z can wirelessly stream HD audio on compatible Bluetooth headsets as well.
Commenting on the launch, Jerry Shen, CEO of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. said, “We are glad to bring you the global sensation – ZenFone 5Z, the most intelligent ZenFone ever, utilizing advanced AI algorithms and machine learning to provide users with a unique slate of intelligent camera, communication and convenience features. In addition, the ZenFone 5Z reflects the ASUS design philosophy and combines all the elements that users look for in a flagship smartphone.”
Commenting on the launch, Ajay Veer Yadav, Vice President – Smartphones and Appliances, Flipkart said, “With the launch of ZenFone 5Z, we along with ASUS uphold our commitment of bringing flagship smartphones at most affordable prices for Indian consumers.” Mr. Ajay also adds, “Furthering our strategic partnership with ASUS, Flipkart will continue to offer the complete mobile protection at a discounted rate of Rs. 499 exclusively for users of ZenFone 5Z.”
Commenting on the newly establish partnership, Sunil Dutt, President of Devices, JIO commented, “We at, Jio are excited to partner with ASUS to bring a high value proposition to customers buying ZenFone 5Z. With this proposition and ZenFone 5Z’s superior multimedia and connectivity capabilities, Jio consumers using ZenFone 5Z will be able to experience the true potential of Jio’s high quality and vast Audio Video content worry free”.
FLAGSHIP SERVICE:
- Free Pick up and Drop service option available to all Zenfone 5Z customers during warranty period
- Standby Handset facility from Asus Service Centers
SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFERS:
- ₹3000 Instant Cash Back on ICICI credit & debit cards
- No Cost EMI
- 3 months, 6 months and 9 months no cost EMI on SBI & Bajaj FINSERV from 9th to 15th July, 2018
- Also, 3 months EMI on all other bank credit & debit Card for First month of sale.
- Offers from Flipkart
- Complete Mobile Protection worth ₹2299 at special discounted price of ₹499
- Flipkart Smart Buy – tempered glass / Case & Cover at ₹229 each.
Jio Offer
Jio users recharging with ₹198 and ₹299 plans will get following leading offer.
- ₹2200/- Cash Back (Instant credit of 44 vouchers of ₹50 each which can be redeemed upon subsequent recharges in MyJio App)
- 100GB additional 4G data (10GB 4G additional data voucher per recharge for first 10 recharges)
AVAILABILITY & PRICING:
ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS621KL) will be available in three variants namely 6GB / 64GB for ₹29,999/- , 6GB / 128GB for ₹32,999/- and 8GB / 256GB for ₹36,999/- from July 9, 2018, exclusively on Flipkart.