MWC 2018 | Asus ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Z now official with dual cameras in tow

Earlier today, Asus introduced the ZenFone 5 mid-range phablet and the ZenFone 5Z flagship. Although they both look the same and use the same flagship-level dual camera setup on the back, there is a big difference when it comes to the processor they use: while the ZenFone 5 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, the ZenFone 5Z uses the almighty Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 flagship processor.

The list of common features includes the dual camera setup with a Sony IMX363 sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 120-degree wide-angle camera that features Night HDR and AI-driven scene detection. Both handsets mentioned earlier feature a 6.2-inch full HD+ display (a notch like the one present on the front side of the Apple iPhone X is clearly visible) and a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio, while the few internals that set them apart are these:

• Asus ZenFone 5: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, 4 GB or 6 GB RAM
• Asus ZenFone 5Z: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 6 GB RAM

The Asus ZenFone 5/5Z comes with a total amount of 64 GB internal storage space, uses a 3,300 mAh battery and runs Android Oreo with Asus' ZenUI 5.0 on top. The list of other common specs that make these phablets worthy of our attention  includes 3-axis electronic image stabilization, 24-bit audio, FM radio, dual 5-magnet speakers, a 3,300 mAh battery with BoostMaster and AI Charging, a Pro mode for the cameras, and many other AI-driven features. 

The colors available are only blue and silver for now. The ZenFone 5Z has a very attractive price considering its features, since Asus announced it would hit the market for only US$499. We have no information about the pricing of its less potent sibling, but we expect to see it hit the market for US$399 or less.