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Computex 2016 | Asus unveils ZenFone 3 series

Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra ZU680KL Android phablet
Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra
The three devices revealed have screen sizes between 5.5 and 6.8 inches, use Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, and feature an updated design with metal frames and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on both sides.

While the previous family of ZenFone devices included handsets powered by Intel Atom processors as well, all the three ZenFone 3 models revealed by Asus at Computex 2016 are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon chips. The new ZenFone handsets are expected to aim the mid-range sector of the market, and it looks like they will offer an excellent set of features and specs for the money, as usual.

These are the ZenFone 3 models revealed and their highlights:

  • Asus ZenFone 3 - 5.5-inch full HD IPS+, Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, up to 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage, 16 MP main camera, fingerprint reader
  • Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe - 5.7-inch full HD OLED, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, up to 6 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage, 23 MP main camera, USB Type-C
  • Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra - 6.8-inch full HD LCD, Qualcomm Snapdragon 652, up to 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage, 23 MP main camera, USB Type-C, 4600 mAh battery

The basic ZenFone 3 starts at $249 USD while the Deluxe and Ultra will retail at $499 USD and $579 USD and up. Unfortunately, there is no information on their release dates, but we will keep you posted.

Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL Android phablet
Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL
Asus ZenFone 3 Android smartphone
Asus ZenFone 3 ZE552KL

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Codrut Nistor, 2016-05-30 (Update: 2016-05-30)