ASUS Announces ZenFone 4 Family in North America

Dual cameras featuring wide-angle and telephoto lenses for the ZenFone 4 Pro, ZenFone 4, and ZenFone 4 Max

ZenFone 4 Pro: 10X zoom, 8X light sensitivity, 6GB RAM

FREMONT, Calif.--()--ASUS today announced the availability of the ZenFone 4 family in North America: the ZenFone 4 Pro, ZenFone 4, and ZenFone 4 Max. The ZenFone 4 family is the first family of smartphones to all feature dual rear cameras, enabling users to capture the best photos in any scenario, at any distance, and in any lighting conditions. Combined with ultra-fast connectivity, users can instantly share their beautiful photos with friends and family, and enjoy using all of their favorite apps and services with unprecedented speed.

ZenFone 4 Pro: 10X zoom, 8X light sensitivity, 6GB RAM

The 5.5” ZenFone 4 Pro was engineered to deliver an unparalleled mobile photography experience. The ZenFone 4 Pro features an advanced dual-camera system designed to take mobile photography to new heights. Its main camera is equipped with the Sony® IMX362 image sensor with a large 1/2.55-inch size, 1.4µm pixels and a wide, f/1.7-aperture lens to capture brighter and clearer photos in low light. The dual-camera system on the ZenFone 4 Pro also has a 16MP camera with a 2X optical zoom and a 10X total zoom that brings distant subjects closer, putting them in sharp focus while softening background details. Together with the ASUS SuperPixel™ Engine that effectively increases captured light by up to 8X, and optical image stabilization (OIS) that enables blur-free handheld exposures of up to 1/4 seconds, the ZenFone 4 Pro captures sharper, brighter and clearer photos at night and in low-light environments.

The ZenFone 4 Pro is built on the latest Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835 Mobile Platform, which is designed to deliver powerful performance, while the Qualcomm Spectra™ 180 ISP is designed to support vibrant photos and videos, and the Qualcomm Adreno™ 540 GPU is engineered to provide superior performance for high-end mobile gaming. The ZenFone 4 Pro also features an integrated Snapdragon X16 LTE modem for connectivity up to 600Mbps — indoors and on the go, as well as multi-gigabit 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO for a robust Wi-Fi experience. With the ultra-fast connectivity, users will be able to download and share 4K UHD videos in seconds, sync their photos, videos and other files almost instantly, enjoy delay-free VR, access to cloud and more, both indoors with 802.11ad Wi-Fi and on the go with LTE. Moreover, the built-in portable Wi-Fi hotspot lets users share LTE connectivity with other mobile devices such as laptops. 802.11ad Wi-Fi ensures that these devices can utilize the LTE connectivity even in crowded places such as airports.

Built-in NFC enables convenient mobile payments with Android Pay™, and a front-mounted live fingerprint reader offers improved security and fast phone unlocking in just 0.3 seconds. To help prevent unauthorized use, the ZenFone 4 Pro has an advanced, extra-secure live fingerprint sensor. A capacitive sensor detects fingerprint details in the usual way, but there's an additional infrared optical sensor that detects blood flow under the skin. The ZenFone 4 Pro is available in Pure Black.

ZenFone 4: Dual cameras, 120° landscape photos

The 5.5” ZenFone 4’s dual-camera system features a main camera with the Sony IMX362 image sensor and a large, f/1.8 aperture lens that offers incredible low-light performance to let users capture gorgeous photos at night or indoors, as well as a 120° wide-angle lens that enables users to fit more scenery and people in the frame for dramatic photos and videos that capture an expanded view.

Powered by the latest Snapdragon 630 Mobile Platform, the ZenFone 4 delivers fast yet energy-efficient performance for every scenario, and a high-capacity 3300mAh lithium-polymer battery and ASUS BoostMaster fast-charge technology means less charging and more moving. The ZenFone 4 also features 4GB of RAM for improved performance and the Adreno 508 GPU is designed to deliver 30% faster graphics performance than Snapdragon 626 for smooth and responsive experiences with the latest apps and games. The ZenFone 4 also features a quick 0.3 seconds fingerprint sensor and NFC, enabling the convenience of Android Pay, and is available in both Midnight Black and Moonlight White.

ZenFone 4 Max 5.5” and 5.2”

The ZenFone 4 Max smartphones are designed to be the perfect all-day photography companions, featuring a dual-rear-camera system with a 13MP main camera and a 120° wide-view camera. The ZenFone 4 Max comes in two different sizes. The ZenFone 4 Max (ZC554KL) features a 5.5-inch display and a high-capacity 5000mAh battery with ASUS PowerMaster technology for an incredible 46 days of 4G standby time. The ZenFone 4 Max (ZC520KL) features a 5.2-inch display with a fast-charging 4100mAh battery for up to 37 days 4G standby. With its massive battery power, the ZenFone 4 Max smartphones can double as a power bank to charge other devices, supplying 5V at 1A to attached devices when using a USB On-The-Go (OTG) cable (sold separately). While charging other devices, the ZenFone 4 Max monitors its own charge level and will not allow the battery to drain below 30% capacity to ensure that users will be able to continue using their phone.

The ZenFone 4 Max smartphones run on the powerful, yet energy-efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 and 425 Mobile Platforms that work in concert with their high-capacity batteries to give users ample power for a full working day and beyond. The Qualcomm Adreno 505 and 308 graphics processors further enhance performance and responsiveness, and enable the ZenFone 4 Max smartphones to run the latest games. The ZenFone 4 Max smartphones also support 4G LTE Category 4 for ultra-fast mobile download speeds up to 150Mbps.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING

The ASUS ZenFone 4 Pro ZS551KL-S835-6G64G-BK is immediately available at a MSRP of $599 at the ASUS Store, Amazon, B&H, Best Buy, Newegg, and other leading retailers.

The ASUS ZenFone 4 ZE554KL-S630-4G64G-BK (Midnight Black) is immediately available at a MSRP of $399 at the ASUS Store, Amazon, B&H, Best Buy, Newegg, and other leading retailers.

The ASUS ZenFone 4 ZE554KL-S630-4G64G-WH (Moonlight White) is immediately available at a MSRP of $399 at the ASUS Store, Amazon, B&H, Newegg, and other leading retailers.

The ASUS ZenFone 4 Max 5.5” ZC554KL-S430-3G32G-BK (Deepsea Black) has been available since September at a MSRP of $199 at the ASUS Store, Amazon, Newegg, and other leading retailers.

The ASUS ZenFone 4 Max 5.2” ZC520KL-S425-2G16G-BK (Deepsea Black) is immediately available at a MSRP of $169 at the ASUS Store, Amazon, B&H, Best Buy, Newegg, and other leading retailers.

SPECIFICATIONS

 
      ZenFone 4 Pro     ZenFone 4
Colors     Pure Black     Midnight Black

Moonlight White

Design     Front 2.5D curved glass display

Front and rear Corning® Gorilla® Glass

2.1mm slim bezel

172g weight

156.9 x 75.6 x 7.6mm

Live fingerprint sensor

    Front 2.5D curved glass display

Front and rear Corning® Gorilla® Glass

2.1mm slim bezel

155g weight

75.24 x 155.36 x 7.7mm

Front fingerprint sensor

Display     5.5" FHD 1920 x 1080 AMOLED display

500cd/m2 brightness for outdoor readability

Capacitive touch panel with 10-point multi-touch (supports glove touch)

Blue-light filter for eye care

    5.5" FHD 1920 x 1080 Super IPS+ display

600 cd/m2 brightness for outdoor readability

Capacitive touch panel with 10-point multi-touch (supports glove touch)

Blue-light filter for eye care

CPU     Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835 Mobile Platform with 10nm, 64-bit processor     Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 630 Mobile Platform with 14nm, 64-bit processor
GPU     Qualcomm® Adreno™ 540     Qualcomm® Adreno™ 508
RAM/ROM     6GB RAM / 64GB ROM     4GB RAM / 64GB ROM
Main rear camera     12MP Sony IMX362 image sensor

1/2.55" sensor size, 1.4μm pixel size

f/1.7 aperture lens

83° field of view

25mm focal length

World’s fastest 0.03s Dual Pixel PDAF (100% pixel used for focusing)

4-axis, 4-stop optical image stabilization for steady photos

Color correction (RGB) sensor

LED Flash

Laser and continuous focus

PixelMaster camera modes: Auto mode with low light and HDR / Pro / Super Resolution (48MP) / Beauty / GIF Animation / Panorama / Slow Motion / Time Lapse with Power Saving Mode / 9 various filters

    12MP Sony IMX362 image sensor

1/2.55" sensor size, 1.4μm pixel size

f/1.8 aperture lens

83° field of view

25mm focal length

World’s fastest 0.03s Dual Pixel PDAF (100% pixel used for focusing)

4-axis, 4 stop optical image stabilization for steady photos

Color correction (RGB) sensor

LED Flash

Instant camera switching

PixelMaster camera modes: Auto mode with low light and HDR / Pro / Super Resolution (48MP) / Beauty / GIF Animation / Panorama / Slow Motion / Time Lapse with Power Saving Mode / 9 various filters

Second rear camera     16MP Sony IMX351 image sensor

2X optical zoom

10X total zoom

50mm focal length

    8MP 120° wide-angle camera with 200% wider view
Front camera     8MP Sony IMX319 image sensor

F1.9 aperture

87.4° field of view

1.4μm pixel size

    8MP

F2.0 aperture

84° field of view

24mm focal length

Video recording     4K UHD at 30 fps video recording

3-axis electronic image stabilization for selfie and rear camera shake-free videos

Still image capture during video recording

    4K UHD at 30 fps video recording

3-axis electronic image stabilization for rear camera's shake-free videos

Still image capture during video recording

Wireless technology     LTE Category 12

802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ad Wi-Fi

Bluetooth® 5.0

Wi-Fi direct

NFC

    LTE Category 12

802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi

Bluetooth® 5.0

Wi-Fi direct

NFC

Connectivity     USB-C™ 2.0

Front live fingerprint sensor, 0.3 seconds fingerprint unlock, support 5 fingers 360° recognition

    USB-C™ 2.0

Front fingerprint sensor, 0.3 seconds fingerprint unlock, support 5 fingers 360° recognition

SIM cards     Hybrid slot: Dual SIMs and one MicroSD card

Slot 1: 2G/3G/4G nano-SIM card

Slot 2: 2G/3G/4G nano-SIM card or MicroSD card

    Hybrid slot: Dual SIMs and one MicroSD card

Slot 1: 2G/3G/4G nano-SIM card

Slot 2: 2G/3G/4G nano-SIM card or MicroSD card

Navigation     GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDSS, GAL     GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDSS, GAL
Operating system     Android™ N with new ASUS ZenUI 4.0     Android™ N with new ASUS ZenUI 4.0
Battery     3600mAh capacity     3300mAh capacity
Audio     Dual speakers

Triple internal mics with ASUS noise reduction technology

FM radio

Audio CODEC

Hi-Res Audio 192kHz/24-bit standard that is 4 times better than CD quality

DTS (Digital Theater System)

Headphone:X™ 7.1 virtual surround sound for headphone support

    Dual speakers

Audio CODEC integrated into PMIC

Hi-Res Audio 192kHz/24-bit standard that is 4 times better than CD quality

DTS (Digital Theater System)

Headphone:X™ 7.1 virtual surround sound for headphone support

Dual internal mics with ASUS noise reduction technology

       

SPECIFICATIONS

   
   
      ZenFone 4 Max (ZC554KL)     ZenFone 4 Max (ZC520KL)
Colors     Deepsea Black     Deepsea Black
Design     2.5D-contoured glass display

Premium metal body and multiple color selections

181g weight

154 x 76.9 x 8.9mm

    2.5D-contoured glass display

Premium metallic finished design and multiple color selections

156g weight

150.5 x 73.3 x 8.73 mm

Display     5.5" HD IPS (720 x 1280) display

Capacitive touch panel with 10 points multi-touch

Blue-light filter for eye care

    5.2" HD IPS (720 x 1280) display

Capacitive touch panel with 10 points multi-touch Blue-light filter for eye care

CPU     Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 430 Mobile Platform with 64-bit Octa-core Processor     Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 425 Mobile Platform with 64-bit Quad-core Processor
GPU     Qualcomm® Adreno™ 505     Qualcomm® Adreno™308
RAM/ROM     3GB RAM / 32GB ROM     2GB RAM / 16GB ROM
Main rear cameras     13MP

f/2.0 aperture

25mm equivalent focal length in 35mm film camera

80° field of view

LED flash

Instant cameras switching

Phase detection auto-focus

PixelMaster camera mode:
Auto (with low light and HDR features) / Pro / Beauty / 52MP Super Resolution / GIF animation / Time Lapse (with power saving) / 9 various filters

    13MP

f/2.0 aperture

25mm equivalent focal length in 35mm film camera

80° field of view

LED flash

Instant cameras switching

Phase detection auto-focus

PixelMaster camera mode:
Auto (with low light and HDR features) / Pro / Beauty / 52MP Super Resolution / GIF animation / Time Lapse (with power saving) / 9 various filters

Second rear

camera

    120° wide-angle camera

200% wider view for more friends and scenery in the frame

17.9mm equivalent focal length in 35mm film camera

   

120° wide-angle camera

200% wider view for more friends and scenery in the frame

17.9mm equivalent focal length in 35mm film camera

Video recording     1080p FHD video recording at 30 fps

Take still photo while recording video

Electronic image stabilization for shake-free videos

120˚ wide angle video

    1080p FHD video recording at 30 fps

Take still photo while recording video

Electronic image stabilization for shake-free videos

120˚ wide angle video

Front camera     8MP

24mm equivalent focal length in 35mm film camera

85° field of view

Softlight LED flash

Auto with HDR features, Beauty, Selfie Panorama, GIF Animation modes

    8MP

24mm equivalent focal length in 35mm film camera

85° field of view

Softlight LED flash

Auto with HDR features, Beauty, and Selfie Panorama modes

Wireless technology     Integrated 802.11b/g/n 2.4Ghz; Wi-Fi Direct

4G LTE Cat 4 150/50Mbps (download/upload)

    Integrated 802.11b/g/n 2.4Ghz; Wi-Fi Direct

4G LTE Cat 4 150/50Mbps (download/upload)

Connectivity     Bluetooth® 4.1

Micro-USB 2.0 (supports OTG)

0.3s ultrafast fingerprint unlock, five-finger, 360° recognition

    Bluetooth® 4.1

Micro-USB 2.0 (supports OTG)

0.3s ultrafast fingerprint unlock, five-finger, 360° recognition

SIM cards     Triple Slots: 2 x SIM & 1 x MicroSD card
Slot 1: Nano SIM (2G / 3G / 4G)
Slot 2: Nano SIM (2G / 3G / 4G)

Both SIM card slots support 3G WCDMA / 4G LTE network band. But only one SIM card can connect to 4G LTE service at a time.
Slot3: micro SD card supports up to 256GB

    Triple Slots: 2 x SIM & 1 x MicroSD card
Slot 1: Nano SIM (2G / 3G / 4G)
Slot 2: Nano SIM (2G / 3G / 4G)

Both SIM card slots support 3G WCDMA / 4G LTE network band. But only one SIM card can connect to 4G LTE service at a time.
Slot3: micro SD card supports up to 256GB

Navigation     GPS, AGPS, GLO, BDS     GPS, AGPS, GLO
Operating system     Android™ N with ASUS ZenUI, featuring:

Animated weather / Depth of field effect /
Mobile manager / Game Genie / Theme store / ZenMotion / ZenUI FAQ / 360 picture & video viewing / PowerMaster

    Android™ N with ASUS ZenUI, featuring:

Animated weather / Depth of field effect /
Mobile manager / Game Genie / Theme store / ZenMotion / ZenUI FAQ / 360 picture & video viewing / PowerMaster

Battery     5000mAh capacity with fast charging

2X faster reverse charging (1A)

Up to 46 days 4G standby

Up to 40 hours 3G talk time

Up to 22 hours video playback

Up to 26 hours Wi-Fi web browsing

ASUS PowerMaster™ Technology:

Power bank mode for 2X-faster reverse charging

10% battery provides 91 hours standby

2X-longer battery lifespan

    4100mAh capacity with fast charging

2X faster reverse charging (1A)

Up to 37 days 4G standby

Up to 31 hours 3G talk time

Up to 101 hours Music playback

Up to 21 hours Wi-Fi web browsing

ASUS PowerMaster™ Technology:

Power bank mode for 2X-faster reverse charging

10% battery provides 88 hours standby

2X-longer battery lifespan

Audio     Loudspeaker with PMIC internal amplifier

2 x internal microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology

    Loudspeaker with PMIC internal amplifier

2 x internal microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology

 

About ASUS

ASUS is one of Fortune magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies, and is dedicated to creating products for today and tomorrow’s smart life. Our comprehensive portfolio includes Zenbo, ZenFone, ZenBook and a range of IT devices and components, along with AR, VR and IoT. ASUS employs more than 17,000 people worldwide and over 5,500 world-class R&D talents. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, the company won 4,385 awards and earned approximately US$13.3 billion of revenue in 2016.

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Contacts

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Randall Grilli
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or
Nick Mijuskovic
Technical Marketing Manager
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Release Summary

ASUS today announced the availability of the ZenFone 4 family in North America: the ZenFone 4 Pro, ZenFone 4, and ZenFone 4 Max.

Contacts

PRESS:
Randall Grilli
Director of Media Relations
Randall_Grilli@asus.com
or
Nick Mijuskovic
Technical Marketing Manager
Nick_Mijuskovic@asus.com