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

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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/m^2 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/m^2brightness 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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