Massive Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra Android Phablet Now Official
Asus has launched its 2016 Zenfone 3 series lineup today with the Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra as the biggest, most massive from the trio. It features a really wide 6.8-inch LCD IPS screen with an incredible screen-to-body ratio of 79% making it a little less in size from an intended 6.8-inch form.
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The main hardware consists of all metal unibody design with a fingerprint sensor embedded in the home button. Under the hood is a Snapdragon 652 octa-core chip and is paired with 4GB RAM and 64/128GB internal memory. The camera is 23MP and is the same on the Zenfone 3 Deluxe while the front-facing selfie is 8MP and similar to Zenfone 3.
The Zenfone 3 Ultra sports USB type-C connector too with USB 2.0 speed and Quick Charging. It supports reverse charging too, making it as an external charger or Powerbank.
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The Ultra is the only Android Marshmallow device from the trio that comes equipped with dual or stereo speakers with 5 magnet technology.
Starting for $479 (before taxes) or estimated at Php 25k pesos in the Philippines, you could pick up the 4GB RAM/64GB model in Gray, Silver, or Pink.
Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra full specs, official price, release date in the Philippines
- Display: 6.8-inch Full HD 1080p IPS LCD, 323 ppi
- Design: Metal body, Gorilla Glass 4
- Chip: Snapdragon 652
- CPU: Octa-core processor
- Adreno: 510 graphics
- RAM: 4GB
- Memory: 64GB or 128/256GB internal storage, microSD up to 128GB
- Camera: 23MP PixelMaster, f2.0 aperture, 4K video, dual-LED flash, laser focus, phase detection, focus tracking, OIS, EIS, HDR
- Selfie: 8MP f2.0, wide-angle, 1080p video
- Connectivity: 4G LTE dual-SIM, GPS, WiFi a, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC
- Ports: USB type-C, USB 2.0 speed
- Audio: High-res Audio, NXP smart amp drive loudspeaker, dual stereo speakers with 5 magnet system, Dolby Surround 7.1
- Security: Fingerprint scanner
- Battery: 4600mAh, Quick Charge 2.0, Reverse charging or external charging
- OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Zen UI 3.0
- Colors: Glacier Silver, Titanium Gray, Rose Pink
- Price: $479 for 64GB/4GB RAM model or estimated Php 25k from Asus PH
- Release date: June 2016 in the Philippines
