Taiwanese consumer electronics major Asus launched a new variant of the company's popular entry-level Zenfone Go smartphone series in India.
The Zenfone Go (ZB552KL) sports a 5.5-inch HD display and comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor run by Android Marshmallow OS with 2GB RAM, 16GB storage and a massive 3,000mAh battery.
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It also boasts feature-rich camera hardware. On the back, it houses 13MP snapper with dual-LED true tone flash and f/2.0 aperture. On the front, it comes packed with 5MP selfies shooter with f/2.0 aperture. To further enhance the photography experience, the company has incorporated a slew of editing tools, including Back Light (HDR) mode, Low Light mode, Manual Mode (for DSLR-like camera detail settings), real-time Beautification mode and more.
Asus Zenfone Go (ZB552KL) price and availability:
The Zenfone Go comes in charcoal black and sheer gold colour options. It is available exclusively on Amazon India for Rs. 8,499 from May 12 onwards.
Competition:
The new Asus phone will be up against the popular Xiaomi Redmi 3S series, Redmi 4A and Lenovo Moto E3 Power, among others.
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Key specifications of Asus Zenfone Go (ZB552KL):
| Model | Asus Zenfone Go (ZB552KL) |
| Display | 5.5-inch HD (1280x720p) IPS screen
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| OS | Android Marshmallow with ZenUI 3.0 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) quad-core |
| GPU | Adreno 306 |
| RAM | 2GB |
| Storage | 16GB, expandable up to 128GB |
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| Battery | 3,000mAh |
| Network | 4G-LTE |
| Add-ons | Dual-SIM slots, Bluetooth v4.0, Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n), A-GPS/GLONASS, microUSB port, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Weight | 168g |
| Colours | Charcoal Black and Sheer Gold. |
| Price | Rs. 8,499 |
