Asus Enhances Their ZenFone 2 Deluxe With Faster Intel CPU

[dgstorm]

Even though the Asus Zenfone 2 was announced back in November, Asus decided to give it a small enhancement before its final release. Originally, the phone had a 2.3GHz Intel chip. According to Asus' latest press info, they have bumped it up to 2.5GHz. It's not much of a change, and the rest of the phone remains the same. I guess even small favors should be appreciated.

Here's the rest of the specs for the Zenfone 2:

• 5.5-inch screen
• 2.5GHz processor is a 64-bit part and an Intel Atom Z3590 GPU handles graphics
• 4GB of RAM
• 128GB & 128GB microSD card
• 3000mAh internal battery - BoostMaster tech that allows it to be charged up to 60% in 39 minutes
• Rear covers are removable - Options: Drift Silver cover with facets or Carbon Night with a carbon fiber look
• LTE
• Android L
• 802.11ac

The final release date and pricing have yet to be determined. Here's our dedicated section for the phone: ASUS Zenfone 2

Source: Asus

 

[liftedplane]

wow, this is a pretty impressive looking (never gonna be on verizon) device

 

[Jeffrey]

Seems Asus is selling the 2.3GHz model here in Thailand for $299. which is an awesome price.

Specifications
- Platform : Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
- CPU : Intel® Atom™ Quad Core Z3580 (2.3GHz), PowerVR G6430, with OpenGL 3.0 support
- Storage : 64GB eMMC Flash, 5GB free lifetime ASUS WebStorage
- Modem : Intel 7262 + Intel 2230
- Display : 5.5inches, Full HD 1920x1080,IPS ,Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
- Camera : Front 5 Mega-Pixel, Fix Focus, Wide View, PixelMaster , Rear 13 Mega-Pixel, Auto Focus, PixelMaster
- Memory Slot : MicroSD card (up to 64 GB)
- Navigation : GPS/GLONASS/QZSS/SBAS/BDS
- Battery : 3000 mAh Li-Polymer (non-removable)
- Sensor : G-Sensor/E-Compass/Gyroscope/Proximity/Ambient Light Sensor
- Dimensions : 77.2 x 152.5 x 3.9 ~ 10.9 mm (WxDxH)
- Weight : 170 g

Connectivity Technology :
- WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- USB - Bluetooth V4.0, NFC
- Dual Micro SIM card
- SIM1 Support2G/3G/4G
- SIM2 Support2G
- Dual SIM Dual Active

 

[shockracer]

I wish this would come to VZW! I've owned a lot of there products, mostly PC, and have always been happy with them.

 

[94lt1]

I agree..I would jump on this phone in a heart beat. Love to see how an Intel chip works in a mobile device ..

 

[Mustang02]

Android L? Meaning lollipop?

 

[liftedplane]

Android L? Meaning lollipop?

I noticed that too... why release a device with an outdated OS.... >_> sometimes these companies