{"id":29423,"date":"2017-08-22T11:41:08","date_gmt":"2017-08-22T03:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=29423"},"modified":"2017-08-22T11:49:46","modified_gmt":"2017-08-22T03:49:46","slug":"asus-launches-long-awaited-zenfone-4-series-in-philippines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2017\/08\/22\/asus-launches-long-awaited-zenfone-4-series-in-philippines\/","title":{"rendered":"ASUS launches long-awaited Zenfone 4 series in PH"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>ASUS Philippines has unveiled the long-awaited Zenfone 4 series in the country. The latest generation of Zenfone models is bannered by its two powerful flagship smartphones: the Zenfone 4 and the Zenfone 4 Pro.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29425\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29425\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-29425\" src=\"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-300x300.png 300w, http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-150x150.png 150w, http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-768x768.png 768w, http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-50x50.png 50w, http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4.png 1007w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29425\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><em>Asus Zenfone 4<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Zenfone 4 features a dual-camera system. Its 12MP main camera is equipped with the Sony IMX362 image sensor with large 1.4\u03bcm pixels and a wide, F1.8 aperture lens to capture up to 5x brighter and clearer photos in low light. Its 120\u00b0 wide-angle camera provides a 200% larger view than standard normal smartphone, letting you fit more scenery and people.<\/p>\n<p>Its camera performance is further improved by the Qualcomm Spectra 160 image signal processor (ISP), which assures faster and smoother focusing and zooming, as well as photos with better color accuracy.<\/p>\n<p>The Zenfone 4 Pro was engineered to provide luxury in every detail of your shot. With a dual-lens camera system featuring a standard camera with the Sony flagship IMX362 image sensor, an F1.7 aperture lens and a 10x total zoom capability, and a front-facing selfie camera with fast phase-detection auto-focus, this special variant captures photos that is at par with professional cameras.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29426\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Pro.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29426\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-29426\" src=\"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Pro-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Pro-300x300.png 300w, http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Pro-150x150.png 150w, http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Pro-50x50.png 50w, http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Pro.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29426\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><em>Asus Zenfone 4 Pro<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p>The ZenFone 4 Pro is the world\u2019s first smartphone that incorporates three high-end Sony image sensors and the ASUS SuperPixel Engine, which promises 8x brighter photos in low light. It is powered by the latest Qualcomm\u00ae Snapdragon\u2122 835 Mobile Platform and 6GB RAM.<\/p>\n<p>The Zenfone 4 Pro retails at Php 39,995.00, and will be made available via pre-order by mid-September.\u00a0 The Zenfone 4, which retails at Php 28,995.00, will come with a JBL Clip 2 portable Bluetooth speaker, a premium Clear Case and ZenPower Slim. Those who will place pre-orders from August 19 to September 3 will also receive an ASUS tripod.<\/p>\n<p>Both variants of the Zenfone 4 Series will come in two colors: Midnight Black and Moonlight White.<\/p>\n<p><b>Zenfone Selfie series<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Long time fans of the ASUS Zenfone brand will surely be all smiles again with the return of the Zenfone Selfie series, which made a huge splash last 2015 as the original smartphone that captured the \u201cperfect you.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29427\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Selfie.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29427\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-29427\" src=\"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Selfie-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Selfie-300x300.png 300w, http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Selfie-150x150.png 150w, http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Selfie-768x768.png 768w, http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Selfie-50x50.png 50w, http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Selfie.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29427\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><em>Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p>This time, the Zenfone 4 Selfie series makes its grand return to the market, with two variants: the Zenfone 4 Selfie and the Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro.\u00a0 This year\u2019s Zenfone 4 Selfie line-up promises to up the ante of your selfie and wefie game with a whole new level of lifestyle and beauty photography.<\/p>\n<p>The Zenfone 4 Selfie is endowed with a dual-lens front camera of 20MP base camera and a 120\u00b0 super wide-angle camera to capture selfies and wefies, 200% more than the usual view. The Zenfone 4 Selfie also comes with the newest ASUS SelfieMaster, a smart beautification technology that helps one take better photos and livestreams.<\/p>\n<p>Sporting a Snapdragon 430 with 4GB RAM and with a F\/2.0 front camera with 5P lens, softlight led flash, and 16MP rear camera with 5P lens, the Zenfone 4 Selfie will not fail at catching your best selfies and wefies. The Zenfone 4 Selfie also comes with a tri-slot tray for two sim cards and a micro SD card.<\/p>\n<p>The Zenfone 4 Selfie\u2019s sister, Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro has a dual-lens front camera of 24MP base camera and 120\u00b0 super wide-angle camera. However, what makes this particular variant unique from the Zenfone 4 Selfie is its capability to take photos with up to 2x light sensitivity, which makes it perfect for taking low-light selfies. Not only that, but the Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro also showcases a curvy premium metal design and a\u00a0 5.5\u201d full HD AMOLED display, meant for more vivid displays on screen.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29428\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Selfie-Pro.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29428\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-29428\" src=\"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Selfie-Pro-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Selfie-Pro-300x300.png 300w, http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Selfie-Pro-150x150.png 150w, http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Selfie-Pro-768x768.png 768w, http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Selfie-Pro-50x50.png 50w, http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Selfie-Pro.png 935w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29428\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><em>Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Furthermore, its F\/1.8 SONY IMX 362 front camera with its 24MP Duopixel Camera Technology, powered by a 14nm Snapdragon 625 processor with 4GB RAM assures you a great quality photo finish selfies and wefies without hassle.<\/p>\n<p>The Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro, priced at PHP 18,995.00, is available in three color variants: Rogue Red, Sunlight Gold and Deep Sea Black.\u00a0 The Zenfone 4 Selfie retails at Php 13,995, and comes in three colors: Deep Sea Black, Sunlight Gold and Rose Pink. Purchases for both unit will come with a free limited edition Gong Yoo A4 poster.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Max series<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Celebrated and knighted by the Philippine market as the unprecedented \u201cBattery King\u201d, the renowned Max series returns with its latest variant: the Zenfone 4 Max, which sports an incredible 5,000mAh battery life that can last for 46 days on stand-by. Adding more power to this smartphone is its 2x faster reverse charging capability, making it the \u201cgo-everywhere\u201d power bank everyone\u2019s been wanting to have.<\/p>\n<p>However, the battery life of the Zenfone 4 Max is surely not the only incredible feature that will have everyone buzzing, as this smartphone comes with a powerful dual-lens camera \u2013 the only international smartphone brand in the local market to have a dual camera smartphone below the Php 10,000 price range.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_29429\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Max-Bl.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29429\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-29429\" src=\"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Max-Bl-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Max-Bl-300x300.png 300w, http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Max-Bl-150x150.png 150w, http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Max-Bl-768x768.png 768w, http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Max-Bl-50x50.png 50w, http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Asus-Zenfone-4-Max-Bl.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-29429\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><em>Asus Zenfone 4 Max<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Zenfone 4 Max carries a dual lens rear camera with a 13MP base and a secondary 120\u00b0 super wide-angle camera, meant to capture the bigger and wider picture without compromising quality. With a powerful battery and camera technology, the Zenfone 4 Max is perfect for those who live and breathe the active and adventurous lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p>The Zenfone 4 Max retails at Php 9,995.00 only, and comes in 3 color variants: Deep Sea Black, Sunlight Gold and Rose Pink.<\/p>\n<p>Pre-orders for the Zenfone 4 will begin on August 19, 2017 to September 3, 2017. For details on the pre-order process and its participating dealers, proceed to the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.asus.com\/event\/zenfone4\/\">ASUS Pre-order page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ASUS Philippines has unveiled the long-awaited Zenfone 4 series in the country. The latest generation of Zenfone models is bannered by its two powerful flagship smartphones: the Zenfone 4 and the Zenfone 4 Pro. The Zenfone 4 features a dual-camera system. Its 12MP main camera is equipped with the Sony IMX362 image sensor with large [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":29426,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,2],"tags":[72,326,1879],"class_list":["post-29423","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-headlines","category-mobile-products","tag-asus","tag-smartphones","tag-zenfone-4"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29423","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29423"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29423\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29426"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29423"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29423"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29423"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}