ASUS ZenFone Zoom debuts, includes 13MP camera with 3x optical zoom

January 5, 2015

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The announcement of the ZenFone 2 was followed by ASUS' debut of the ZenFone Zoom. As the name suggests, the handset is all about photography. The rear of the handset has a 13MP camera with 3x optical zoom, laser auto focus, and optical image stabilization. These are all cutting edge technologies that have yet to really make it into many mainstream devices (aside from the LG G3). The massive circle surrounding the lens is reminiscent of what Nokia did with its Lumia 1020, another handset that featured a focus on photography.

On the front side of the ZenFone Zoom is a 5.5-inch display (1920×1080). The display at Full HD resolution should work well to showcase the photographs taken, but some quality is bound to be lost in the mix. And the front-facing camera on the handset is 5MP, making it perfect for selfie lovers.

The inside of the ZenFone Zoom includes a 64-bit Intel Atom processor and 3000mAh battery. Unsurprisingly, the internal specifications match the ZenFone 2.

ASUS' ZenUI software is covering Android 5.0 Lollipop; therefore, look elsewhere if you require a stock Android experience. Though, ASUS does say ZenUI has been redesigned with usefulness and personalization in mind.

The ZenFone Zoom will be available in the second quarter of 2015 with pricing starting at $399.

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Born and raised in New Jersey, Justin is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University where he studied marketing with a focus on digital marketing. He's very talkative and enjoys discussing anything from technology and sports to video games and television. As for Justin's current device rotation, he carries around the Google Pixel and Nexus 9. In the rare case that his phone or tablet is not in his hand, he is either flicking through cards on his Moto 360 (2015) or typing away on the Microsoft Surface Book. Justin is patiently waiting for the day that Google replicates the Galaxy Nexus with modern day specifications.