ZENFONE 5 GETS SOLD OUT IN JUST 45 MINUTES!

 April 14, 2018 will forever go down in the history books of ASUS Philippines as one of its most momentous days – and not just because the company successfully went #Backto5 with their ZenFans, media partners, and dealers during the official ZenFone 5 Series launch event held in One Esplanade.

This day marked a whole new reason for ASUS Philippines to celebrate, as within just minutes after they revealed the official pricing of the ZenFone 5 Series, end-users went to the nearest ASUS and ZenFone stores in major malls in droves, eager to get their hands on the latest generation of ZenFones, now made available nationwide.

With fans racing to experience the ZenFone 5 series, the ZenFone 5 was declared sold out in just 45 minutes!This was also true for on-site sales during the launch event itself, which brought the total sell-out of 1,000 ZenFone 5’s and ZenFone 5Q’s combined in just under an hour of their first day in the country.

With the demand for both phones continuously growing each day, ASUS Philippines has made sure stores in major malls have been re-stocked as early as Monday morning.

THE ZENFONE THAT HAS GOT EVERYONE TALKING

Fans who tuned in found themselves happily surprised at the official released specs of every phone, coupled with their bang for the buck prices.

“ASUS ZenFones aim to empower luxury – this philosophy continues with the new ZenFone 5 family; especially with ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Q.” ASUS Philippines Country Manager, George Su, stated. “We want to share with everyone and, likewise, we also want everyone to enjoy the best  affordable technology the world has to offer.”

THE ZENFONE 5, A CHAMPION OF MOBILE PHOTOGRAPHY

“As a professional Photographer, I find Zenfone 5 as a device that speaks art, sees art, and hears art. It's my best tool to tell stories artistically anywhere and everywhere I go,” shared Emir Kahn Bautista, a known Wedding Photographer and the newest name to be included in roster of Pixel Masters.

Internationally acclaimed photographer and long-time Pixel Master, Jasper Tejano, also chimed in, “From imagining the image to seeing the final output online, the Zenfone 5 is a joy to use as my capable creative tool in photography.”

ASUS certainly has their eyes on the prize, as they continue their development of what they were best loved for – mobile photography. The newest ZenFone 5 certainly raised the bars, entering the competition strong with its newest and latest AI camera technology that allows anyone the best photo taking experience a smartphone can offer.

MARKET AVAILABILITY

The ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Q has officially been made available nationwide since April 14, 2018 and are also for 0% interest on Home Credit for 6 months. The ZenFone 5 is priced only at PHP19,995.00 and the ZenFone 5Q is for the affordable rate of PHP 16,995.00.

For more information on ASUS, the ZenFone 5 series, and other incredible products from ASUS, tune in to the ASUS Philippines Facebook Page and the ZenTalk Philippines Forum.

THE PHONES THAT ARE DRIVEN TO THE INCREDIBLE

From April 14 to 24, buyers of ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Q get the chance to win the a brand new Toyota Vios! Find out how over at http://asusphilippinespromo.ph/!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: ASUS FINALLY ANNOUNCES THE ARRIVAL OF THE MOST INTELLIGENT ZENFONE, THE ZENFONE 5!

Barely a month after receiving global fanfare on the announcement of its latest generation of smartphones during the MWC 2018 in Barcelona Spain, ASUS Philippines now gives ZenFans all the more reasons to celebrate with the much awaited confirmation on the arrival of the ZenFone 5 series in the country. Mark your calendars as this April 14, Filipinos will finally welcome the ZenFone 5 series in the local market.

For its local launch, ASUS Philippines goes #Backto5 as a nod to an entire heritage of strong mobile photography-centric smartphones. And this time around, the newest ZenFone 5 series does not only feature premium designs but also champions mobile photography anew with the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology.

THE MOST INTELLIGENT ZENFONES, THE ZENFONE 5Z & ZENFONE 5

ZenFone 5Z is an exciting next-generation 6.2-inch, dual-camera smartphone that comes with a beautiful 19:9 all-screen display (ASUS’s first-ever phone to have this feature) featuring a 90% screen-to-body ratio, packed in a 5.5-inch body size. It’s also the first-ever ZenFone model to harness the power of the latestSnapdragon 845 Mobile Platform with AIE, featuring a 3rd Generation AI platform that includes the Hexagon 685 Vector DSP, Adreno 630 Graphics, and Kryo 385 CPU.

ZenFone 5Z also benefits from the Snapdragon X20 Gigabit LTE modem, delivering speeds that surpass the gigabit barrier for a 'wireless fiber' experience, as well as integrated 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth^® 5 for ultra-low-power wireless earbuds. The extreme-performance ZenFone 5Z comes with 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM, offering breathtaking performance combined with outstanding energy efficiency for long-lasting battery life.

ZenFone 5 features an exquisitely crafted design, an amazing dual-camera system, and is powered by thelatest Snapdragon 636 Mobile Platform. For an instant blast of extra power, the exclusive ASUS AI Boost (also available on the ZenFone 5Z) optimizes performance for games and other demanding tasks.

The ZenFone 5 features intelligent dual-camera systems that adapt and learn, delivering perfect photos every time. Equipped with the latest flagship Sony^® IMX363 sensor with large 1.4µm pixels, an f/1.8 wide-aperture lens, 120° wide-angle secondary camera, four-axis optical image stabilization (OIS) and AI-enhanced camera features — including AI Scene Detection for 16 different scenes and objects, AI Photo Learning, Real-time Portrait and Real-time Beautification — ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5 encourage creativity and free the user to concentrate on the subject rather than the camera.

CAPTURE THE VIBRANCY OF LIFE THROUGH THE ZENFONE 5Q

The ZenFone 5Q is a stylish 6-inch smartphone featuring the world's first globally-announced true quad-camera system with high-resolution and wide-angle cameras at both front and rear.

ZenFone 5Q removes the limits on photographic creativity, with a high-resolution main camera — 20MP Sony at the front, 16MP at the rear — and, uniquely, a secondary 120° wide-angle camera at both front and rear. Unlike rival systems, each camera works independently every time for perfect selfies, wefies, landscapes, portraits or groups shots.

The 6-inch Full HD+ IPS display has a Full View 18:9 aspect ratio and an ultraslim bezel, making the pocket-friendly ZenFone 5Q as compact as a standard-aspect-ratio 5.5-inch phone.

Powered by the Snapdragon 630 Mobile Platform, ZenFone 5Q combines incredible performance, optimized power efficiency and a 3300mAh battery with advanced security and convenience features — includingNFC, triple-slot SIM/microSD card holder, rapid face unlock and fingerprint recognition — for a mobile experience like no other.

MARKET AVAILABILITY

The ZenFone 5 series has sparked the interest of many, and without a doubt this particular ZenFone generation pushes the envelope; especially with ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5 being dubbed at the first ever line-up of most Intelligent ZenFones.

Full specs, pricing, online reservation of units and the bundled freebies will be announced in the next few days, so stay tuned to the ASUS Philippines Facebook Page and the ZenTalk Philippines Forum.

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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 16,000 people worldwide and over 5,500 world-class R&D talents. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, the company won 4,511 awards and earned approximately US$13 billion of revenue in 2017.

ASUS Opens First Zenfone Concept Store in the Philippines

Industry tech leader, ASUS, recently opened its very first Zenfone Concept Store in Glorietta 2, Makati City – showcasing its newest mobile products and accessories to meet the evolving demands of Filipino consumers. The newly opened concept store is the first in the country and fans can expect more Zenfone concept stores to be opened in 2017.

“Zenfone has become a game changer in the smartphone landscape in the Philippines when it was introduced in August 2014. Opening the first Zenfone concept store is a direct manifestation of our success and continued support to our fans locally, shares ASUS Philippines System Group Country Manager, George Su.

We deeply appreciate the loyalty and continued support from all our dealers, media partners and consumers in the Philippines and we promise to offer more ground-breaking innovations and products that empower Filipinos.” Su concludes.

To know more about the new Zenfone Concept Store at Glorietta, newly launched Zenfone products and other exciting freebies, you may visit https://www.facebook.com/ASUSph

ASUS Flagship Smartphone ZenFone 3 Deluxe Now Available in the Philippines

ASUS today announced the launch of ZenFone 3 Deluxe, the distinguished flagship model of the new ZenFone 3 Series designed for users who demand a smartphone with the very best performance and features. The desirable ZenFone 3 Deluxe has the highest-specification components of the ZenFone 3 Series models and is the ultimate expression of ASUS smartphone design.

ZenFone 3 incorporates many world’s-first technical achievements and breakthroughs, the result of a determined effort to empower users with the very best in smartphone design and technology.

World’s first all-aluminum-alloy smartphone with invisible-antenna design

ZenFone 3 Deluxe features an incredibly slim and elegant all-metal unibody chassis, and is the world’s first metal-bodied smartphone with an invisible-antenna design for uncompromised signal quality. Our world-class engineers’ determination in pursuit of perfection and technical prowess enabled them to ascend a new pinnacle with ZenFone 3 Deluxe, integrating the antennas in such a way as to dispense with the ugly bands and gaps that blemish other metal-bodied smartphones.

Other distinguished design details include its hyperfine sandblasted surface — polished to a beautifully smooth anodized finish that makes ZenFone 3 Deluxe incredibly tactile — and brilliant metallic diamond-cut edges that add to its stylish and desirable appearance. The barely-there 1.3mm bezel around the display gives ZenFone 3 Deluxe a huge 79% screen-to-body ratio, so users get the smallest body size possible for the smartphone’s generous 5.7-inch display size.

ZenFone 3 Deluxe is also the first ASUS smartphone to feature a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor — conveniently located below the camera lens on the phone’s rear panel — for rapid unlocking and authentication.

ZenFone 3 Deluxe is available in two sophisticated colors that enhance its desirability and elite status: Sand Gold and Glacier Silver.

ZenFone 3 Deluxe features the world’s first all-aluminum-alloy unibody with an invisible antenna design

World’s first smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor

ZenFone 3 Deluxe is the world's first smartphone powered by the brand-new Qualcomm^® Snapdragon^™ 821 octa-core processor. With a clock speed of 2.4GHz, this top-of-the-line processor — built on Qualcomm’s Kryo architecture — is the world’s most powerful 14nm smartphone processor. Combined with a desktop-grade Adreno^™ 530 graphics processing unit (GPU), 6GB of RAM, an X12 Category 13 4G LTE modem with three-carrier aggregation (3CA) support, 2x2 MIMO Wi-Fi antennas, and 256GB of storage, ZenFone 3 Deluxe delivers exceptional performance and outstanding connectivity.

World’s first smartphone with 6GB RAM and 256GB UFS 2.0 storage

ZenFone 3 Deluxe features 6GB of RAM — more than in any smartphone currently available — giving it the power to load apps rapidly, run even the most demanding games smoothly, and keep multiple apps open simultaneously. This large amount of RAM is accompanied by 256GB of high-speed UFS 2.0 storage. UFS2.0 is about three times faster than the eMMC 5.1 memory found in most other smartphones. With 256GB of memory, the ZenFone 3 Deluxe has the highest amount of storage of any smartphone, matching the amount found in many laptops — so users can store vast amounts of high-quality content, for example around 30 uncompressed Full HD movies or 100,000 23MP photos. Users can instantly expand the storage space in ZenFone 3 Deluxe even further by inserting a memory card into the hybrid micro SD/SIM card slot when a second SIM card is not in use.

World's first smartphone with PixelMaster 3.0 camera featuring 23MP Sony IMX318 sensor

ZenFone 3 Deluxe raises the bar for mobile photography with its ASUS PixelMaster 3.0 camera, the world's first smartphone camera to feature the 23MP Sony Exmor RS^™ IMX318 image sensor. It has a bright f/2.0 wide-aperture lens, combined with four-axis optical image stabilization (OIS) that eliminates shakes caused by hand movements and enables the use of shutter speeds that are up to four stops slower than traditional smartphone cameras.

This superb combination of premium components enables ZenFone 3 Deluxe to capture incredible high-resolution, blur-free, and low-noise photos in almost any lighting conditions. The camera’s high resolution enables users to zoom in on subjects clearly and capture detailed photos that can be printed at large sizes or cropped in post processing with minimal loss of detail compared to smartphones with lower resolutions. The camera can also capture stunningly-detailed 4K UHD (3840 by 2160) resolution videos, with three-axis electronic image stabilization (EIS) technology to ensure the results are rock-steady and shake-free.

ZenFone 3 Deluxe also features the new and exclusive ASUS TriTech auto-focus system that automatically selects the best focusing method: second-generation laser, phase detection, or continuous contrast-detection autofocus for near-instant 0.03-second focusing and subject tracking. The laser auto-focus system focuses on subjects at a distance of up to 1.5 meters — which is about three times the distance of conventional laser auto-focus systems.

Other advanced PixelMaster 3.0 technology features include:

l   Color-correction sensor — A sensor detects the lighting in the scene and automatically adjusts colors in the photo to look natural and accurate.

l   Super Resolution mode — This mode creates ultra-high resolution, 92MP photos by capturing and combining four native 23MP photos to create a single image with exceptional clarity, greater detail, and less noise.

l   Low Light mode — Increases the light sensitivity of the image sensor by up to 400% by combining four neighboring pixels on the sensor into a single one with greater light sensitivity, allowing photos to be shot in low-light conditions without the harsh, overpowering light of a flash.

l   Comprehensive preset modes — A collection of preset modes enables optimized shooting of almost any subject in any environment. Highlights include special-effects filters, Miniature mode to mimic tilt-shift photography to make subjects appear like miniature toy figures, automated unwanted element removal, the automated Beautification mode for capturing attractive portraits, and an automated time-lapse mode.

l   Professional manual creative controls — These settings give keen photographers advanced control of ZenFone 3 Deluxe’s camera, giving them the ability to change settings like white balance, exposure value (EV), ISO sensitivity, shutter speed, and focus. This makes it a powerful tool for learning the fundamental skills of photography and allows users to shoot scenes with many different creative interpretations.

Super-bright Super AMOLED display

ZenFone 3 Deluxe features a 5.7-inch, Full HD (1920 by 1080) display and is the only model in the ZenFone 3 Series to employ Super AMOLED technology. This stunning display has a 3,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and a color gamut that’s greater than 100% of the NTSC color space, so everything ZenFone 3 Deluxe displays looks as vibrant as real life — and with ASUS Tru2Life technology optimizing every pixel for maximum intensity. The display’s barely-there 1.3mm bezel gives a huge screen-to-body ratio of 79%, for a vast view in a smaller space. And with always-on technology, the screen keeps vital information in constant view for whenever the user needs it — without waking up the whole display. The screen is covered by super-tough Corning^® Gorilla^® Glass 4, which offers twice the drop resistance and over twice the overall strength of the last generation of Gorilla Glass.

Unrivaled smartphone audio with SonicMaster 3.0

Matching ZenFone 3 Deluxe’s impressive display is its class-leading audio capability. It features a five-magnet speaker driven with a metal voice coil and an expansive sound chamber, driven by an NXP smart amplifier that delivers powerful, emotional audio and also protects the speaker from damage. As ZenFone 3 Deluxe is certified for High-Res Audio (HRA), users can plug in their favorite HRA-compatible headphones or earbuds and experience true HRA quality anywhere they go with ZenFone 3 Deluxe’s studio-grade 24-bit/192kHz playback — that’s 4X better than CD-quality sound.

Zenfone 3 Deluxe: An Incredibly Award Winning Smartphone

ASUS ZenFone 3 is the flagship model of the ZenFone 3 Series, and the world’s first full-metal smartphone with invisible antenna. Inside, it has the world’s first Qualcomm^® Snapdragon^™ 821 Series processor, Adreno^™ 530 GPU, and integrated X12 LTE modem, as well as up to 6GB RAM to deliver the best performance and fast connectivity for demanding apps, games, and media.

Further to this, the ZenFone 3 Deluxe, offers an advanced camera technology that takes mobile photography to the next level – making the device won in the Wireless Handsets category of the prestigious CES^® 2017 Innovation Awards.

Winning this award underscores the commitment of ASUS to design and build innovative products that deliver an overall incredible consumer experience. 

AVAILABILITY & PRICING

ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe (5.7 variant) is priced at PHP 34,995 and the ZenFone 3 Deluxe (5.5 variant) is priced at PHP 22,995. You can purchase the Zenfone 3 Deluxe to select ASUS stores/ concept shop, kiosks and key ASUS authorized dealers Nationwide.

Location	Dealer
SM Pampanga	MemoXpress
SM City Baguio	Mt. Studio
SM City Rosales	Wow Mobile
SM Clark	Fonerange
SM Tarlac	Benerson
SM Cabanatuan	TCA
ATC Mall Alabang	Ephone
SM Bicutan	Flasher
Robinsons Ermita	Modern Gadgets
SM Taytay (temporary kiosk)	Wirecomm
SM Sta. Mesa	Wirecomm
Glorietta	Fonestyle
SM Manila	Megapixel
SM San Lazaro	Mobilizer
SM Mall of Asia	Power Premium Gadgets
SM North EDSA	Villman
SM Megamall	Villman
SM Mall Of Asia	Gigahertz
SM Fairview 3F	Asianic
Festival Mall 3F	DataCore
SM Calamba	Greentelcom
SM Lipa Batangas	Viewers
SM Bacoor	Greentelcom
SM Dasma	Modern Gadgets
SM Sta. Rosa Laguna	MemoXpress
SM City Cebu	Aerophone
Robinsons Iloilo	Playtelcom
SM City Cebu	TTI
SM Ilo-ilo	Concept Computer
SM City Bacolod	BCG
Centrio Mall CDO	8Telcom
NCCC Mall Kiosk	Ytelecom
Gaisano Mall Davao	Wiltelcom
SM Davao Annex	Wiltelcom
Centrio Mall CDO	Technomart
KCC Mall Zamboanga	Lenin

BUNDLE AND SPECIAL PROMO

ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe comes with a bundle of ZenPower Pro or UItra (depending on the unit to that will be purchased) and will be available via installment plan of 0% interest for up to 6 or 12 months depending on the model to be purchased.

SPECIFICATIONS[1]

ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe (5.7)

Display	5.7-inch Super AMOLED FHD 79% screen-to-body ratio
Construction	Full aluminum-alloy unibody with invisible antenna
Processor	Octa-core 14nm 64-bit 2.4GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 821
GPU	Adreno™ 530
RAM / Memory	Up to 8GB RAM / up to 256GB UFS 2.0 storage
Main Camera sensor	23MP ASUS PixelMaster 3.0 Camera (Sony® IMX318 sensor)
Main camera features	ASUS PixelMaster 3.0 camera: f/2.0, 6-element Largan lens, 0.03-second TriTech auto-focus (contrast / phase / 2nd-gen laser), 4-axis photo OIS, 3-axis video EIS, Color-correction sensor, Dual-tone LED flash
Front Camera	8MP, 85° wide-angle
Wireless	Wi-Fi: Dual-band 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO 4G LTE: Up to Category 13 with 3CA
Fingerprint sensor	Rear sensor 5-finger registration /  360° recognition
Connectivity	Bluetooth® 4.2 USB-C (USB 3.0)
SIM / SD slots	Slot 1: Micro SIM (4G) Slot 2: Nano SIM (3G) or Micro SD
GPS	GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU
OS	Android M with ZenUI 3.0
Audio	Hi-Res Audio Five-magnet speaker NXP smart amplifier
Battery	3000mAh with QuickCharge 3.0
Colors	Glacier Silver Sand Gold

ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe (5.5)

Display	5.5” FHD Super IPS+ display : Up to 600nits brightness Slim bezel (2.1mm) and 77.3% screen to body ratio Slim 6.16mm metal frame
Construction
Processor	64-bit Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ octa-core 625 2.0Ghz processor with 14nm CPU
GPU