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ASUS ZenFone 3 Product Guide Agility in Performance Beauty Inside and Outside Clarity in Every Shot ˙Qualcomm® SD625 2.0Ghz 14nm CPU ˙Front and Rear 2.5D Contoured Corning® Gorilla® Glass ˙16MP PixelMaster 3.0 Camera with 0.03 ˙Fingerprint Security Sensor ˙Up to 5.5” FHD Super IPS+ Display with 600nits Brightness Second TriTech Focus System ˙High-Res Audio with New 5-Magnet Speakers...
VoLTE Quality ZenFone 3 Series Specifications 0.03s TriTech AF Systems Voice NR Enhancement Gen Laser AF ZenFone 3 Laser – Ultra fast 0.03s laser auto-focus ZenFone 3 Advanced PDAF Explore the World of ZenFone 3 ZenFone 3 Deluxe Feel the luxury of metallic design...
To experience and enjoy all the incredible things life has to offer? At ASUS, we certainly think so, and that is why we developed the ZenFone 3. A premium design, next generation smartphone that offers you all the style, power and innovation you...
"ASUS's ZenFone 3 looks and feels twice its price." – Engadget "The metal edges of the Zenfone 3 are sandblasted which makes them feel almost velvety to the touch. The fingerprint sensor is well positioned on the back and was easy enough to reach." – Mobile Geeks "ASUS ZenFone 3 crams plenty of great features into a new glass-clad chassis.“...
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Capture reality, fast and steady Next-generation PixelMaster 3.0 lifts the new ZenFone 3 Series photography far above the smartphone norm. To capture real-world authenticity, PixelMaster 3.0 packs a 23 MegaPixel /16 MegaPixel sensor, 92 MegaPixel / 64 MegaPixel Super Resolution technology, large f/2.0-aperture lens and subject-tracking TriTech auto-focus for any distance and lighting clarity in just 0.03 seconds.
FAST 0.03s TriTech AF Systems ZenFone 3 Series has something no other smartphone camera has — its exclusive TriTech auto-focus technology. For the first time in the smartphone world, our engineers have combined three focusing technologies — laser, phase detection and continuous auto-focus — into one harmonious system. Resulting a clear focus in just 0.03 seconds in varying conditions, for all scenarios —...
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Light-speed shots with 2 gen laser AF ZenFone 3 Series' rear camera has laser auto-focus technology that achieves focus for close-up subjects in just 0.03 seconds, and it’s magnificent under low light conditions. It works by firing a laser beam to measure distances at lightning speed, and then makes fast lens adjustments for near-instant focus.
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Advanced Phase Detection Auto Focus ZenFone 3 Series has pro-style phase detection auto-focus for accurate, ultra-fast clarity of moving subjects and in bright lighting. This DSLR-style technology detects the paths of incoming light rays, adjusting the lens to bring the focal points together —...
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FAST Continuous Auto Focus PixelMaster 3.0 has both laser and phase detection auto-focus for high-speed clarity — and continuous auto-focus to keep everything in your viewfinder sharp and crisp, no matter how fast or far your subjects move. Out of focus Lens Sensor Blurry image / low contrast...
STEADY Steadily shot, shake-free photos and videos While shooting photos, the four-axis optical image stabilizer (OIS) senses and prevents your hand movements from blurring photos. And for videos, a three-axis electronic image stabilizer (EIS) keeps your handheld videos rock steady. -axis direction stops...
With total stability, everyday shakes are eliminated, so every shot you take will be as sharp as you intend them to be. And this advanced OIS means ZenFone 3 series Without Photo diode is an ace in low light conditions, so you’re free to use...
OIS compensation the moves Electronic Image Stabilization With ZenFone 3 Series' electronic image stabilization (EIS) you’ll shoot video that stays steady, even as you and your subjects move. Smart software algorithms detect shakes and sharp movements in three axes, and automatically compensate to keep the footage feeling as smooth and steady as your film is fluid.
REALISTIC Realistic photos like the actual scenes Photos will appear as realistic as you view them, with deep trench isolation technology preventing photons of light from leaking from one pixel on the sensor to another, resulting in clearer details. The color correction sensor detects unusually-lit subjects and makes them look natural in the resulting photo.
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— and that means clearer and finer photo quality. artificial lights — so ZenFone 3 series has a color correction sensor to capture the true scene. It detects the...
ZenFone 3 Series' Super Resolution mode applies special image processing techniques to create incredibly detailed photos. In this mode, ZenFone 3 Series burst captures five photos, and instantly combines them to create a single image with an exceptional four times (4x) clarity. Light or dark, you’ll enjoy more detail and less noise —...
32 sec Long Exposure ZenFone 3 Series is stuffed with controls, including the ability to set the exposure manually — for as long as 32 seconds! When you set the lens to shoot long-exposure scenes, you’ll be able to capture all sorts of stunning effects, from science-fiction-style light trails of cars speeding along the freeway, to a night sky filled with stars you ’d normally...
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ZenFone 3 Series’ new and improved backlight (HDR Pro) mode shows exactly ZenFone 3 Series shoots video at up to 4K UHD resolution — or four times (4x) the quality of Full HD! There’s nothing how photos and videos look before you’ve even pressed the shutter! This real- Brightness complicated for you to do: just point, shoot and share your memories, all captured with incredible levels of detail.
Our ZenFone 3 Series comes with so many different camera modes, you will swear its a professional camera! From Manual mode to Depth of Field to Slow Motion, ZenFone 3 Series has it all. You can choose freely between modes according to your needs in an instant.
#CapturedbyZenFone3 Panorama Mode 1/289s F / 2.0 1/120s F / 2.0 F / 2.0 F / 2.0 1/2500s F / 2.0 1/2200s F / 2.0 1/120s F / 2.0 1/1139s F / 2.0...
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#CapturedbyZenFone3 1/320s F / 2.0 1/140s F / 2.0 1/120s F / 2.0 1/2200s F / 2.0 Super Resolution 1/30s F / 2.0 1174 1/60s F / 2.0 1/1700s F / 2.0...
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Rich viewing experience ASUS VisualMaster 3.0 is a suite of exclusive visual enhancement technologies — including ASUS Tru2Life+, Color Gamut Display and Bluelight filter — that combine hardware and software to deliver an incredibly realistic visual experience. Contrast, Sharpness &...
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Other Brands ASUS Tru2Life+ Technology ASUS Tru2Life+ technology uses the latest image processing technology found on 4K TVs. Every pixel is optimized to deliver incredible contrast and sharpness for beautiful, true-to-life images. Tru2Life+ also has motion-estimation and motion-compensation (MEMC) algorithms for smooth, blur-free video that doesn’t judder. With ASUS Tru2Life+ technology, it's just like being there in the moment.
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TRU2LIFE+ Intelligent Contrast Sharpness Optimization Traditional displays have a constrained brightness and contrast range per frame ASUS Tru2Life performs intellgent sharpness enhancements on every image to reveal the smallest details and make every picture look its best. Without With sharpness optimization...
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Improves video with fast action scenes — such as sports — by increasing the screen refresh rate, resulting in reduced blur and smooth, detailed motion. Other brands ASUS Tru2Life+ without Difficult to read due to sunlight reflection Outdoor readable...
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Ultra-High Color Gamut Display Higher NTSC color range, the more vivid screen show. High Gamut Display Bluelight Filter CIE 1931 chromaticity Diagram Over 100% NTSC color range, increased 30% compared with the average cell phone sRGB screen. NTSC100% Helps reduce eye fatigue and provide a comfortable viewing experience by minimizing blue light emission from the NTSC72% (sRGB) screen without affecting other colors.
24-bit/192kHz, or 4x CD quality! Then, ZenFone 3 Ultra ramp up the audio effects with DTS Headphone:X™ to pump virtual 7.1-channel surround sound straight to your ears — another smartphone world first! The ZenFone 3 Series is also able to make the most advance VoLTE (voice over LTE) with the Noise Reduction (NR) enhancement.
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Smart Amp (amplifier) allows engineers to develop smartphones with industry-leading audio quality at peak volumes, while maximizing battery efficiency and integrating speaker ˙Extends low-frequencies by up to protection. ˙At low frequencies, improves lower degree of distortion by ZenFone 3 Ultra iPhone 6s Plus...
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All this because 7.1 Virtual surround sound ˙ you’ve never felt ZenFone 3. It’s time your senses felt exquisite design. It’s time for ZenFone 3. ˙ Clear and distinct sound for a true-to-life experience...
˙Supports digital USB audio output to external USB HP amplifier, and the amplifier integrates DAC to have HP output. ˙Supports FLAC & WAVE format. Includes 192khz/24bit 96kHz/24bit 44.1kHz/24bit、48kHz/24bit、88.2kHz/24bit playability output without any internal conversion. *DTS Headphone:X™ are only available on Zenfone 3 Ultra.
˙Check your phone model, carrier, location and service before using VoLTE. Excellent VoLTE quality Based on the audio graph, ZenFone 3 series is able to establish more stable connections and higher VoLTE quality compared with iPhone 6s Plus. The iPhone 6s Plus experienced intermittent speech disruption in VoLTE use.
VOICE NR ENHANCEMENT Voice Noise Reduction Enhancement SNRI Measured Result (dB) ZenFone 3 series demonstrated excellent speech quality during calls in the following noisy environments. Noise Type iPhone6S+ ZenFone 3 series 21.20 26.27 Road 19.50 25.55 Xroad 26.28 32.29 Train 23.70...
All this because you’ve never felt ZenFone 3. It’s time your senses felt exquisite design. It’s time for ZenFone 3. ZenFone 3 is an agile, exquisite design inspired by the beauty of nature. A glass- and-metal wonder that captures the world with absolute clarity.
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All this because you’ve never felt ZenFone 3. It’s time your senses felt exquisite design. It’s time for ZenFone 3. you’ve never felt ZenFone 3. It’s time your senses felt exquisite design. It’s time for ZenFone 3.
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6.16mm metal frame, ZenFone 3 has a fluid, multi-dimensional design that’s finished with a diamond-cut chamfer. for easy viewing under even the brightest light conditions. Indoors or out, everything you view is clear on ZenFone 3. To hold ZenFone 3 is to appreciate a contemporary work of art — the passion of imagination realized.
4K UHD video recording, forget everything you know about smartphone cameras — the PixelMaster 3.0 revolution is here. ZenFone 3 has something no other smartphone camera has — its exclusive SONY TriTech auto-focus technology. For the first time in the smartphone world, our engineers have combined three focusing technologies —...
These are complemented by the 4x Super Resolution feature which creates a single, extremely detailed photo; and Real-time HDR that properly shows the resulting HDR photo as you frame it. Deep Trench Isolation Color Correction technology sensor Real-time super resolution ZenFone 3 ZenFone 3 Deluxe ZenFone 3 Ultra ZenFone 3 Laser ZenFone 3 Max...
ZenFone 3’s rear fingerprint is perfectly positioned for the way you hold your phone. It unlocks ZenFone 3 in just 0.2 seconds, and does so much more besides. Swipe your fingertip down across the sensor to summon the selfie camera, and then tap with your tip to take a picture: it’s like a second shutter button, right where you need...
Full speed on every front It seems impossible that something as beautiful as ZenFone 3 could also deliver exceptional performance — but we’ve made the impossible possible. Its elegant beauty veils monstrous power, including a 64-bit, 2.0GHz octa-core Snapdragon™ 625 processor, 4GB memory and desktop-grade Adreno™ 506 graphics performance.
All this because only ZenFone 3 has SonicMaster and High-Res Audio certification. you’ve never felt ZenFone 3. It’s time your senses felt exquisite design. It’s time for ZenFone 3. With an advanced five-magnet speaker construction, metal voice coil and expansive sound chamber powered by Smart AMP, you’ll...
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Every intricate detail of ZenFone 3 Deluxe determines what it is. A desirable meld of art you’ve never felt ZenFone 3. It’s time your senses felt exquisite design. It’s time for ZenFone 3. and science that accords you an untouchable level of distinction. A smartphone where craftsmanship and technical brilliance combine to create a sleek, all-metal outlook with an antenna that’s not merely discreet —...
Every smartphone needs antennas but radio waves won’t pass through metal — that’s why so many smartphones designs are marred by ugly gaps. But not ZenFone 3 Deluxe. Our world-class engineers’ pursuit of perfection and technical prowess ascend a new pinnacle with ZenFone 3 Deluxe, integrating the antennas in such a way as to make them invisible.
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We start with finest aerospace-grade alloy, precision-milled with 0.14mm diamond- cutting technology to create the optimum balance of strength and sleekness for ZenFone 3 Deluxe’s all-metal frame. We then abrade the surface with a 0.125mm hyperfine sanding process, polishing it to a beautifully smooth finish — just one of the 240 precision steps it takes to create perfection.
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''Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.'' - Antoine de Saint -Exupery ZenFone 3 ZenFone 3 Deluxe ZenFone 3 Ultra ZenFone 3 Laser ZenFone 3 Max...
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The World’s 1st Snapdragon The World’s 1st Adreno 530 Smooth, Faster Multitasking 6GB RAM with ASUS OptiFlex™ 821 Smartphone (653MHz) Graphics with 6GB RAM Technology CPU Performance CPU Performance Launch applications instantly Compared with 4GB RAM Competitor World’s Largest , Fastest Storage Solution World’s Largest , Fastest DRAM Solution...
1080 Full HD resolution, a 3,000,000:1 contrast, and a color gamut that’s greater than 100% of the NTSC color space, everything ZenFone 3 Deluxe displays looks as vibrant as real life — and with ASUS Tru2Life technology optimizing every pixel for maximum intensity.
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USB Type-C 3.0 10x speed reversible connector ZenFone 3 Deluxe that Keeps up with you Fastest wireless connectivity to enable you to connect with the world with blazingly fast speed wherever you are. Cat 13 All Band...
Capture reality, fast and steady Next-generation PixelMaster 3.0 lifts ZenFone 3 Deluxe’s photography far above the smartphone norm. To capture real-world authenticity, PixelMaster 3.0 packs a 23MP sensor, 92MP Super Resolution technology, large f/2.0-aperture lens and subject-tracking TriTech auto-focus for any distance and lighting clarity in just 0.03 seconds.
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Our best inbox earphone ever When you listen with ZenFone 3 Deluxe you’ll treat your ears to audio that you simply can’t get from other smartphones All-new ASUS ZenEar S are the small earbuds that deliver a big audio revelation, with a triple-layer diaphragm, dual- —...
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Audio that envelops you. Motion as smooth as reality. Color that’s as you’ve never felt ZenFone 3. It’s time your senses felt exquisite design. It’s time for ZenFone 3. vivid as your imagination. Unleash unlimited possibilities with the unrivaled ZenFone 3 Ultra, and bring your dreams to life.
Every smartphone needs antennas but radio waves won’t pass through metal — that’s why so many smartphones designs are marred by ugly gaps. But not ZenFone 3 Ultra. Our world-class engineers’ pursuit of perfection and technical prowess ascend a new pinnacle with ZenFone 3 Ultra, integrating the antennas in such a way as to make them invisible.
All your entertainment, upgraded ZenFone 3 Ultra means mobile entertainment as you’ve never before experienced. With its incredible display, advanced speakers and multitude of advanced audiovisual technologies, you’ll enjoy vivid details, smooth motion and outstanding audio pleasures. You’re even able to transmit your favorite content to any screen with a high-quality DisplayPort connection through its USB-C port.
ZenFone 3 Ultra is the world’s first smartphone with a dedicated display processor like those found in the latest 4K UHD TVs. We call this ASUS Tru2Life+ technology, and with good reason. Every pixel is optimized to deliver incredible contrast and sharpness for beautiful, true-to-life images.
PixelMaster 3.0 packs a 23MP sensor, large f/2.0-aperture lens and subject-tracking TriTech auto-focus for ZenFone 3 Ultra has something no other smartphone camera has — its any distance and lighting clarity in just 0.03 seconds. With both exclusive TriTech auto-focus technology. For the first time in the smartphone optical and electronic image stabilization for blur-free shots and world, our engineers have combined three focusing technologies —...
And for videos, a three-axis electronic image stabilizer (EIS) keeps your handheld videos Color rock steady. Correction sensor -axis -axis EIS sensor OIS sensor Real-time direction compensation Deep Trench Isolation technology ZenFone 3 ZenFone 3 Deluxe ZenFone 3 Ultra ZenFone 3 Laser ZenFone 3 Max...
1.8GHz octa-core Snapdragon™ 652 processor, 4GB memory and desktop-grade Adreno™ 510 graphics performance. ZenFone 3 Ultra also has 300Mbps 4G LTE and intuitive fingerprint security that unlocks ZenFone 3 Ultra in a fraction of a second — plus so much more besides. Qualcomm Processor...
Impress your ears, inside and out ZenFone 3 Ultra features SonicMaster 3.0 technology for both audio and speech innovations than you’ll find on any other smartphone — more volume, more quality, and more effects. And SonicMaster 3.0 does more still. Experience improved call quality with Voice over LTE (VoLTE), and see background distractions all but eliminated with advanced noise-reduction technology.
Power revolution ZenFone 3 Ultra is packed with an extremely high capacity 4600mAh battery to keep you entertained for as long as you desire. Its Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 technology can have it charged from flat to 60% in just 45 minutes. It can even charge attached devices as a power bank with a high current of up to 1.5A that makes charging up to three times...
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All this because you’ve never felt ZenFone 3. It’s time your senses felt exquisite design. It’s time for ZenFone 3. Life is fast, and the best moments are fleeting. ZenFone 3 Laser is the smartphone that focuses in just 0.03 seconds for near-instant clarity, and wrapped in metal...
Feel the luxury of metallic design To hold ZenFone 3 Laser is to feel the luxury of true craftsmanship. ZenFone 3 Laser’s elements exude exclusivity, from its metallic body and premium aesthetics to the unique ergonomic design. And, for final touch of finesse, we use a hyperfine sand-blasting technique to polish ZenFone 3 Laser’s metal surface in...
Full HD resolution to show every detail, and intense 500nits brightness for easy viewing even under the brightest light conditions. Indoors or out, everything you view is clear on ZenFone 3 Laser. And with an ultra-slim 2.58mm bezel and remarkable 77% screen-to-body ratio, it’s more display and less bulk!
Capture reality, fast and steady Next-generation PixelMaster 3.0 lifts ZenFone 3 Laser’s photography far above the smartphone norm. To capture real-world authenticity, PixelMaster 3.0 packs a 13MP sensor, large f/2.0 aperture lens and laser auto-focus for any distance and lighting instant clarity in just 0.03 seconds. With electronic image stabilization (EIS) for blur-free video, and an automatic color correction sensor for true-color photography, forget everything you know about smartphone photography —...
0.03s instant focus ZenFone 3 Laser’s rear camera has 2nd-generation laser auto-focus technology for instant clarity in just 0.03 seconds. The smartphone shoots a laser beam to measures distances at lightning speed. The laser auto-focus even accelerates close-up photography, compensating for the extra distance created by the lens receding during framing —...
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Steadily, shake-free videos Photos like the actual scenes And for videos, a ZenFone 3 Laser has a three-axis electronic image Photos are captured as realistically as you view them, with deep trench isolation technology -axis direction stabilizer (EIS) to keeps your handheld videos rock-steady.
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The new five-magnet speaker ZenFone 3 Laser’s rear fingerprint is perfectly positioned for the way you hold your phone. It unlocks ZenFone 3 Laser ZenFone 3 Laser’s five-magnet construction and metal voice coil deliver powerful, emotional sounds in every scenario –...
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All this because Maximized battery. Metallic beauty. you’ve never felt ZenFone 3. It’s time your senses felt exquisite design. It’s time for ZenFone 3. You work all day, and play all night. Does your smartphone keep up? ZenFone 3 Max's magnificent 4100mAh battery lasts through the whole work day and longinto your playtime.
That’s because we have considered every aspect of ZenFone 3 Max’s design, from the balanced positioning of the display to the precise alignment of the retaining screws at the bottom.
With its high-capacity 4100mAh cell ZenFone 3 Max just keeps on going, with standby that lasts up to 30 days both. We all need more time to talk, connect, play and watch without running out of power.
Make enormous energy go even further You can never have enough battery life — and that’s why ZenFone 3 Max includes two brilliant battery-extending technologies to squeeze even more power out of its 4100mAh cell. Power Saving and Super Saving modes are preconfigured to maximize every last milliamp and, when enabled, Super Saving mode can extend another 36 hours to ZenFone 3 Max’s standby time —...
400%. Super Resolution captures multiple shots simultaneously for a single photograph with stunning 52MP takes astounding images, and the 5MP front detail. And ZenFone 3 Max’s Low Light mode takes clear and bright photos, even in poor lighting conditions. camera shoots sharp selfies and clear video chats.
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ZenFone 3 Max has a fabulous 5.2-inch high-definition IPS display for great detail, and ZenFone 3 Max’s rear fingerprint sensor is perfectly positioned for the way you hold your phone. It unlocks ZenFone intense 400nits brightness for easy viewing even under the brightest light conditions.
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You’ve never felt the aesthetic joy of Zen’s signature concentric-circle pattern, or the tactile excitement of spun-cut etchings. All this because you’ve never felt ZenFone 3. It’s time your senses felt exquisite design. It’s time for ZenFone 3.
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You’ve never felt the aesthetic joy of Zen’s signature concentric-circle pattern, or the tactile excitement of spun-cut etchings. All this because you’ve never felt ZenFone 3. It’s time your senses felt exquisite design. It’s time for ZenFone 3.
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You’ve never felt the aesthetic joy of Zen’s signature concentric-circle pattern, or the tactile excitement of spun-cut etchings. All this because you’ve never felt ZenFone 3. It’s time your senses felt exquisite design. It’s time for ZenFone 3.
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You’ve never felt the aesthetic joy of Zen’s signature concentric-circle pattern, or the tactile excitement of spun-cut etchings. All this because you’ve never felt ZenFone 3. It’s time your senses felt exquisite design. It’s time for ZenFone 3.
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You’ve never felt the aesthetic joy of Zen’s signature concentric-circle pattern, or the tactile excitement of spun-cut etchings. All this because you’ve never felt ZenFone 3. It’s time your senses felt exquisite design. It’s time for ZenFone 3.
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You’ve never felt the aesthetic joy of Zen’s signature concentric-circle pattern, or the tactile excitement of spun-cut etchings. All this because you’ve never felt ZenFone 3. It’s time your senses felt exquisite design. It’s time for ZenFone 3. Live Streaming...
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You’ve never felt the aesthetic joy of Zen’s signature concentric-circle pattern, or the tactile excitement of spun-cut etchings. All this because you’ve never felt ZenFone 3. It’s time your senses felt exquisite design. It’s time for ZenFone 3.
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ZE552KL ” Built for Photography Design · Front and rear 2.5D contoured Corning ® Gorilla ® Glasses with metallic frame · Slim bezel (2.1mm) and 77.3% S to B ratio. · Exquisite Zen pattern inspired by the beauty of nature ·...
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ZC551KL ZC502TL ” ” Ultra-fast 0.03 sec laser auto-focus Maximized battery. Metallic beauty. Design · Front 2.5D contoured Corning Gorilla Glasses Design · Premium-crafted metallic design with 2.5D contoured glass ® ® · Premium-crafted metallic design · Slim bezel (2.25mm) and 75% S to B ratio. ·...
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You’ve never felt the aesthetic joy of Zen’s signature concentric-circle pattern, or the tactile excitement of spun-cut etchings. All this because you’ve never felt ZenFone 3. It’s time your senses felt exquisite design. It’s time for ZenFone 3. Desirable Appearance Determined performance Distinguished PixelMaster 3.0...