GSMArena.com GSMArena.com

Tip us

882k

147k
NEW!
630k

RSS

Log in

Login

I forgot my password
Sign up
  • Home
  • News
  • Reviews
  • FeaturedNew
  • Phone Finder
  • Tools
  • Glossary
  • Coverage
  • FAQ
  • Contact
November 2018 edition
Smartphone buyer's guide
  • -
  • -
  • -

Asus Zenfone Zoom finally launching in mid-December

  • Post your comment
  • Comments (18)

Peter 02 December, 2015

Asus Android

For those who still haven’t given up hope of owning an Asus Zenfone Zoom, we have some good news... and some bad ones.

The "thinnest phone with 3x optical zoom" was announced almost a full year ago (in January) and is going on sale in a couple of weeks, but only in Taiwan. Told you there's bad news.



Coming with either an Intel Atom Z3580 or Z3590 chipset, 4GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB storage, the phone is largely based on the regular Zenfone 2 (especially if you look at the Deluxe version).

What sets the Zenfone Zoom apart is the 3x optical zoom. That's achieved with the Hoya-made zoom mechanism that extends the lens inside the phone, rather than sticking them out the back. The impressive camera also features optical image stabilization and laser autofocus.

It's the mechanism you can see below. The image sensor has 13MP resolution and can record 1080p video.



Below are some official camera samples showing off the camera's capabilities.


Official camera samples

The Asus Zenfone Zoom will hit Taiwan's five major carriers in mid-December in Black and White, soon after in Pink too. The Z3580/64GB version costs TWD 14,000 ($430/€400), while the Z3590/128GB version will be TWD 16,000 ($490/€460). The Pink one will be the cheapest option – TWD13,000 for 128GB storage.

Source | Via (in Taiwanese)

Related articles
  • Android 9 Pie rolling out globally for the Asus Zenfone 5z
  • Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 now available in Europe, M1 gets cheaper
  • Android 9.0 Pie coming to the Asus ROG Phone soon
  • Asus Zenfone Max M2 and Pro M2 receive another software update

Reader comments

J
  • Jordan
  • TIF
  • 06 Jan 2016

Bah i disagree on that. Tested in real life scenario Xperia Z2 in low light condition take better picture with far more better details than a iPhone 6S which is technically newer than Z2.

  • Reply
r
  • rreamei
  • utU
  • 08 Dec 2015

What is wrong with Asus particularly when it come to zoom. Waited a year for this product and yet only to be launch in Taiwan. Unreasonably took a year only to make 3x optical zoom to a 5mm thickness. Others brands are far ahead preparing and launch...

  • Reply
D
  • AnonD-340618
  • 2m$
  • 03 Dec 2015

I believe Lumia 950 is better now. 1020 has large sensor, but 950 will make better pictures most of the time.

  • Reply
  • Read all comments
  • Post your comment
Total reader comments: 18

Phone finder

  • Samsung
  • Apple
  • Huawei
  • Nokia
  • Sony
  • LG
  • HTC
  • Motorola
  • Lenovo
  • Xiaomi
  • Google
  • Honor
  • Oppo
  • Realme
  • OnePlus
  • vivo
  • Meizu
  • BlackBerry
  • Asus
  • Alcatel
  • ZTE
  • Microsoft
  • Vodafone
  • Energizer
  • Cat
  • Lava
  • Micromax
  • BLU
  • Acer
  • Infinix
  • Tecno
  • Wiko
  • Panasonic
  • YU
  • verykool
  • Plum

All brands Rumor mill

Top 10 by daily interest

  Device Daily hits  
1.Samsung Galaxy S10 5G123,535
2.Samsung Galaxy M2063,358
3.Samsung Galaxy S10+54,766
4.Xiaomi Redmi Note 753,450
5.Samsung Galaxy S1047,874
6.Xiaomi Mi 945,659
7.Samsung Galaxy Fold38,424
8.Samsung Galaxy M3034,812
9.Samsung Galaxy S10e33,508
10.Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)31,655

Top 10 by fans

  Device Favorites  
1.Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro1,387
2.OnePlus 61,344
3.Xiaomi Pocophone F11,083
4.Apple iPhone X1,070
5.Samsung Galaxy S9+1,039
6.Huawei Mate 10 Pro1,023
7.Nokia 7 plus989
8.OnePlus 5T961
9.Huawei P20 Pro864
10.Samsung Galaxy Note9839

Home News Reviews Compare Coverage Glossary FAQ RSS feed Facebook Twitter

© 2000-2019 GSMArena.com Mobile version Contact us Advertising Privacy Terms of use

CDN by