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Last month, Asus launched the Zenfone Max Pro M1 in India and Indonesia. It is the company’s first ever smartphone to come with stock Android UI. Today, the company unveiled its first ever Android Go smartphone called Asus Zenfone Live L1. The Zenfone Live L1 will also come with vanilla flavored Android, but the regular Google apps will be replaced with Lite apps. The Lite apps will be coming in a smaller size and in this process, also ditches quite a few important features of the regular apps. While the Android Go phone is not worth for a smartphone. It will be a good alternative for senior citizens who replace their feature phone with a smartphone.
There will not be many confusing options and the Lite apps will keep the phone working seamlessly. Talking about the device itself, the Zenfone Live L1 comes with the polycarbonate body and sports 18:9 display. The Alcatel 1X unveiled at the MWC 2018 is the first Android Go smartphone to come with an 18:9 display. Under the hood is the 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 quad-core processor coupled with Adreno 308 GPU and 1GB/2GB of RAM. There is 16GB of internal storage that can be further expandable using a MicroSD card slot. While the 1GB RAM variant comes with Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition, the 2GB RAM variant will be running on the Android 8.1 Oreo-basedZenUI 5.0.
As seen on the Zenfone Max Pro M1, the Zenfone Live L1 also comes triple card slot where the user can add two nano SIM card and one MicroSD card. The Zenfone Live L1 sports a 5.45-inch IPS display with HD+ (1440 x 720 pixels) resolution. In terms of optics, there is a 13MP camera on the rear and a 5MP selfie camera on the front. While there is no fingerprint sensor, the company is including the Face Unlock feature. It is backed by a 3,0000mAh battery that should easily last for single day usage. As of now, the pricing or the exact availability details of the Asus Zenfone Live L1 are not revealed. However, the device is expected to go on sale by end of this month in Indonesia. Stay tuned on PhoneRadar for more details!

Taiwanese giant Asus on Wednesday is said to have announced that its latest budget smartphone - the ZenFone Live L1 - will be launched in Indonesia on May 17, alongside the ZenFone 5. Key highlights of the Android handset - which runs Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) aka Android Go in one of its variants - include Face Unlock, an 18:9 FullView display, and a triple-slot SIM/ microSD card tray. This also makes it the first Android Go smartphone to sport an 18:9 display. The 1GB RAM variant will come with Google's suite of apps built for Android Go including Maps Go, Google Go, and Files Go.
Official pricing and availability details for the smartphone are not yet available for Indonesia or other international markets. The Indonesia launch was reported by Gadgetren, which claimed it will be priced around the IDR 1.5 million (roughly Rs. 7,200) mark. Colour variants of the smartphone include Rose Pink, Midnight Black, White, and Blue. Asus ZenFone Live L1 specifications The dual-SIM ZenFone Live L1 will run ZenUI 5.0 on top of Android Oreo for the 2GB RAM variant and stock Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) for the 1GB RAM edition, out-of-the-box. The phone will sport a 5.45-inch HD+ (720x1440 pixels) IPS display, with an 18:9 aspect ratio. It is said to be powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC clocked at 1.4GHz, coupled with 1GB/ 2GB of RAM and an Adreno 308 GPU. In terms of optics, the ZenFone Live L1 can bear a 13-megapixel rear camera with PDAF and LED flash. On the front, the smartphone will sport a 5-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calling.
There is expected to be 16GB of inbuilt storage in the smartphone expandable up to 2TB (via microSD), with a 3000mAh battery powering the phone from underneath the hood. Connectivity options on the ZenFone Live L1 include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a Micro-USB port with OTG support. There seems to be no fingerprint sensor on the smartphone. Previously, Asus had launched its latest mid-range smartphone - the ZenFone Max Pro M1 in India. This smartphone runs a stock version of Android 8.1 Oreo and sports a 5.99-inch full-HD+ (1080x2160 pixels) display with the same 18:9 aspect ratio.

We have already seen some of the major smartphone launches of the year. However, there are many that still remain. While some of the big names have already entered India such as Samsung Galaxy S9, Huawei P20 Pro and more, the popular budget handsets such as Moto G6 series, Honor 10 and others are likely to enter the Indian market in the coming weeks. So here are 14 smartphones that are expected to show up in the Indian shelves in or before the end of June quarter.
1. OnePlus 6 : The wait is almost over for OnePlus fans. OnePlus 6 has already been confirmed by the company and the India launch dates too are out. The smartphone will be arriving in India on May 17. There is no word on the pricing yet. The device, like last time, will be exclusively available on Amazon India's website. Some of the expected features include Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, display with ‘Notch’, similar back panel as OnePlus 5T and dual rear cameras among others.
2. Oppo ‘Realme’ phones : Oppo has confirmed that it will soon be launching a new ‘online-only’ smartphone brand in India with the name ‘Realme’. This series is said to come with handsets that will aim to undercut the market captured by the likes of Xiaomi and Motorola.
3. Apple iPhone SE 2 : Apple iPhone SE 2 is one of the widely rumoured smartphones that is said to launch in June at the company's annual developers event WWDC 2018. Few reports suggest that the smartphone will sport a glass back and will essentially come with a similar design as its predecessor. However, some reports also indicate it to feature a ‘Notch’ like with the iPhone X.
4. Honor 10 : Honor 10 has been officially confirmed to arrive in India soon. The Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart has been running teasers of the smartphone since past few days. The smartphone has already been launched in China so the specifications are out in the open. Some of the key specs included are 5.84-inch FHD+, Kirin 970 processor, 6GB/8GB RAM, 24MP+16MP rear camera, 24MP front camera and 3400mAh battery.
5. Asus Zenfone 5, Zenfone 5Z : Asus Zenfone 5 has already been launched in India but is still to go on sale. The smartphone comes with the famed Apple iPhone X-like ‘Notch’ design and top-of-the-line specifications. The series includes the Zenfone 5 and the Zenfone 5Z. The Zenfone 5Z includes a 6.2-inch FullHD+ display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 8GB RAM, dual rear cameras and 8MP front camera.
6. Moto G6, G6 Plus and G6 Play : Moto G6 smartphones are already out in select markets outside India. The series includes G6, G6 Plus and G6 Play. The G6 includes 5.7-inch fullHD screen, 12MP+5MP rear cameras, 8MP front camera, 32GB inbuilt storage, 3000mh battery. The other two handsets come with a slightly different set of specifications.
7. Moto E5, E5 Plus and E5 Play : Like Moto G6 series, Moto E5 series could also launch on or before June this year. The list includes the Moto E5, E5 Plus and E5 Play. Moto E5 features a 6-inch HD+, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, 5000mAh battery, 12MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera. Other variants feature slightly different specifications.
8. Xiaomi A2 (Mi 6X) : Xiaomi is also expected to launch its Mi 6X smartphone in India soon as the Mi A2. The A2 is likely to run on stock Android OS. The smartphone is already out in China and features a 5.9-inch full HD+, octa-core Snapdragon 660 SoC, 4GB/6GB RAM, 12MP+20MP rear cameras, 20MP front camera and 3010mAh battery.
9. Samsung Galaxy A6, A6+ : Samsung has just launched its Galaxy A6 and the Galaxy A6+ smartphones with ‘Infinity Display’. The company has not yet confirmed when these will come to India but has mentioned that the two smartphones will reach Europe, Asia and Latin America in early May. Some of the key features of the smartphone 5.6-inch HD+ octa-core processor, 3GB/4GB RAM, 3000mAh battery, 16MP rear and front camera.

Asus on Monday announced the launch of its latest mid-range smartphone - Zenfone Max Pro M1 - in India. Key highlights of the handset include an 18:9 full-HD+ display, a large 5000mAh battery (with 10W charger), the latest Snapdragon 636 SoC, and face unlock. The Zenfone Max Pro M1 smartphone takes on the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, which comes with the same Snapdragon 636 system-on-chip. The handset goes on sale in India exclusively via Flipkart starting May 3; this is the global debut of the smartphone.
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 price in India, launch offers Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 price in India has been set at Rs. 10,999 for the variant with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, while the model with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage will cost Rs. 12,999. The phone will be made available across in Midnight Black and Grey colour options. The company has partnered with Flipkart to offer Complete Mobile Protection - which covers broken screens, liquid damage, hardware and software faults, etc. - at Rs. 49 for a year. On the first day of release, the handset will be available with no-cost EMI via credit cards and Bajaj FinServ. As for the launch offer, Zenfone Max Pro M1 buyers on Vodafone will get 10GB complimentary data month for 12 months on recharges of Rs. 199 and above for prepaid users. They will also get weekly telco and non-telco offers, Asus said. For postpaid users on Rs. 399 Red plan, Vodafone will give 10GB additional data a month for a year, while those on Rs. 499 Red plan will get free Red Protect access free.
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 specifications The dual-SIM (Nano) Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 runs a pure version of Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box, and will get Android P and Android Q upgrades. It sports a 5.99-inch full-HD+ (1080x2160 pixels) IPS Full View display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The handset is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC, coupled with an Adreno 509 GPU. As for camera specifications, the Zenfone Max Pro M1 bears a dual camera setup at the back with a 13-megapixel primary Omnivision sensor (f/2.2 aperture) and a 5-megapixel secondary depth sensing sensor. On the front there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture, an 85.5-degree wide-angle lens, and a 5P lens. Both the rear and front camera get soft-light LED flash.
There is up to 64GB EMCP inbuilt storage on the phone, with microSD card support up to 2TB for expansion. And, a 5000mAh battery, with a bundled 10W charger, powers in the internals from under the hood. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n with Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.2 (with aptX), GPS/ A-GPS, BDS, GLONASS, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Sensors onboard the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 include Face Unlock sensor, fingerprint sensor, and the likes. Dimensions are 159x76x8.61mm and weight is 180 grams. The company also announced a 6GB RAM variant of the Zenfone Max Pro M1, which will come with 64GB internal storage, 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel rear camera setup on the back, and 16-megapixel selfie shooter. The remaining specifications remain the same as that of the standard variant. This variant will be released "soon" and will be priced at Rs. 14,999.

Taiwanese smartphone brand, Asus today announced its a long-term strategic partnership with Flipkart, under which the e-commerce portal will be selling all the Asus smartphones going forward. Asus says that the partnership not only covers sales and marketing of products by Flipkart but will also include three points.
The first one is Flipkart will be the primary sales channel for Asus Zenfones; Secondly, both companies will collaborate in the co-creation of new products for the Indian market based on consumer insights and lastly, on the marketing front, both companies will extensively support each other in the planning and execution of marketing activities for the Asus Zenfones. Under the partnership, Asus is all set to debut its first smartphone for 2018 in India- the Asus Zenfone Max Pro, which will feature the Snapdragon 636 SoC. The Asus ZenFone Max Pro will be launched in India on April 23, and the smartphone is expected to be priced aggressively so that it will compete with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.
Besides the chipset, there are not many details available about the smartphone and being a Global Debut in India, there are not many leaks about the device as well. If you recall, Asus was the first smartphone brand to start this aggressive pricing strategy in the Indian market with the same Zenfone 5 series of phones back in 2014, but the company moved away from the aggressive pricing strategy after gaining a particular amount of market share in the country. However, with the resurgence of Xiaomi, Asus’ name has faded away in the Indian market, but the company is again looking to change its fortunes this year.
And to beat Xiaomi in the country, Asus has to go with aggressive pricing strategy. It will be interesting to see how the brand prices the ZenFone Max Pro in India because the Note 5 Pro starts at Rs 13,999. If Asus manages to keep enough stocks of the device and keep the pricing low, then the device will stand a chance against the Redmi Note 5 Pro.

Asus ZenFone 5 is reportedly set to launch in a few markets on Thursday, April 12. The company had unveiled the smartphone, alongside the ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5 Lite, at MWC 2018. All the three smartphones from Asus are equipped with AI-enabled features, "all-screen" 18:9 displays that deliver a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio, and dual camera systems.
Meanwhile, the pricing details of the ZenFone 5 variant have been leaked ahead of the launch. As per a MyDrivers report, the Asus ZenFone 5 will retail for TWD 11,990 (roughly Rs. 26,700, while the company has launch events scheduled in both China and Taiwan. It is worth noting that the smartphone comes with an iPhone X-like notch.
While there is no information on whether Asus will launch the ZenFone 5 in India, we will also have to wait for details about the ZenFone 5 Lite series. To recall, the ZenFone 5Z had its starting price revealed at MWC 2018 - EUR 479 (roughly Rs. 38,400). Also, more handsets appear to be making way into the ZenFone family soon, such as the Asus ZenFone 5 Max.
The dual-SIM (Nano) Asus ZenFone 5 runs Android 8.0 Oreo out-of-the-box, with the company's new ZenUI 5.0 skin atop. The handset sports a 6.2-inch full-HD+ (1080x2246 pixels) display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC, coupled with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and the Adreno 509 GPU.
The Asus ZenFone 5 sports a dual rear camera setup, with the primary camera sporting a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 sensor coupled with an f/1.8 aperture and the secondary camera has a 8-megapixel sensor coupled with f/2.2 aperture. The front camera bears an 8-megapixel resolution, with an f/2.0 aperture. There is 3-axis EIS available for both the front and rear cameras, as well as a Face Unlock feature, and real-time beautification features. As for storage, the Asus ZenFone 5 will come with 64GB inbuilt storage expandable via microSD card (up to 2TB).
Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, NFC, GPS/ A-GPS, FM radio, USB Type-C, and 3.5mm headphone jack. It bears a fingerprint sensor on the rear panel that's capable of detecting damp fingerprints and unlocks the phone in as little 0.3 seconds. It runs on a 3300mAh battery that supports AI Charging tech. The ZenFone 5 weighs 155 grams. It will be available in Midnight Blue and Meteor Silver colour variants.

One of the most talked-about feature of Apple’s tenth anniversary edition smartphone, iPhone X, is the notch on its screen. It has been both loved and hated by iPhone users. Now this notch seems to have become one of the most-popular design trends among many of the flagship Android smartphones set to launch in the coming months. So much so that Google too has embraced it in the next version of its Android OS, Android P. So, here’s a look at 10 ‘iPhone X-lookalikes’ set to launch.
1. OnePlus 6 According to a report by Android Central, the upcoming OnePlus smartphone -- expected to be called OnePlus 6 -- is also going to feature the iPhone X-like notch with a 19:9 aspect ratio display. The report also revealed that the handset is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. As per the image leaked by ithome, the OnePlus 6 also has a vertically placed dual-rear camera setup and a glass backed design, a first for any OnePlus device.
2. Oppo F7 The Chinese smartphone maker is all set to lunch its next flagship smartphone with an iPhone X-like notch. The company has shared an image of the upcoming handset that clearly sports Apple's flagship iPhone's notch on the top. As part of the rumoured specs, the handset is likely to sport a 6.2-inch full HD+ display with 19:9 aspect ratio. Other key highlights of the device include a 25MP front camera with Artificial Intelligence like real-time HDR, AR stickers feature as well as beauty mode for selfies.
3. Huawei P20 Huawei's upcoming flagship smartphone P20, scheduled to launch on March 27, has been the subject to several leaks for a while now. The most recent of them showed the handset in its full glory. As per an image posted by famous tipster Evan Blass, the handset has a very small centrally placed notch. Also there is a vertically placed protruding dual rear camera setup, like we saw on iPhone X.
4. LG G7 South Korean tech giant LG too is expected to launch its upcoming handset with a notch just like the iPhone X. The render images leaked by TechnoBuffalo give a good look at what the handset may look like. These concept images show that LG is planning to place the notification bar to the left and right so there is more screen space. Even at the MWC 2018, LG showcased its upcoming flagship handset to few invitees. This was leaked by Israeli publication Ynet in a form of a video that also showed the LG G7 (Neo) with the notch.
5. Vivo V9 Vivo too is all geared up to launch its first handset with a notch. The company has teased an image from its Malaysia handle clearly showing the notch. Also images shared by Anzhou.cn on Weibo show the notch on the smartphone.
6. Huawei P20 Lite Along with the P20, Huawei is also expected to launch a toned-down version likely to be called the P20 Lite. An image posted by Evan Blass shows the handset from all angles, revealing that it has a notch similar to the P20 and a rear mounted fingerprint sensor.
7. Oppo R15 F7 is not the only smartphone that Oppo is planning to launch with the notch. The company is also planning to launch the R15. As per several leaks and render images, the successor to the R11 also has an iPhone X-like notch. According to a report by GSMArena, the handset is expected to sport a 6.28-inch display with 19:9 aspect ratio with 1080x2280p display.
8. Huawei P20 Pro The last and expected to be the most-powerful handset of the P20 series from Huawei, the P20 Pro is also said to feature the notch design. This can be seen in an image posted by Evan Blass, that also shows the back panel of the image showing that the handset has a triple rear camera setup.
9. Asus Zenfone 5Z Although already launched at the Mobile World Congress 2018, the Asus Zenfone 5Z comes with the iPhone X-like notch, marking a major design change for the Zenfone series smartphone. In terms of specs, the handset has a 6.2-inch full HD+ IPS display with 19:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, coupled with 8GB RAM and 256GB inbuilt storage.
10. Asus Zenfone 5 Launched along with the Zenfone 5Z at MWC 2018, Asus Zenfone 5 has the iPhone X-like notch and a vertically placed dual rear camera setup. The handset runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, clubbed with 4GB RAM or 6GB RAM and 64GB inbuilt storage.

As expected, we have seen several new smartphone launches at the Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. However, only a few of them will be hitting the markets in the month of March. We are also expecting a few new devices to launch in the next few weeks. Below is the list of top smartphones that are going on sale for the first time or making their debut in new markets.
• Samsung Galaxy S9 & Galaxy S9+ Mor than anything else, the new Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ smartphones bring a major upgrade to the cameras. While the Galaxy S9 comes with a 12MP single rear camera, the Galaxy S9+ offers 12MP dual rear cameras. The company now moved the fingerprint sensor to the bottom of the camera sensor. Both the Galaxy S9 devices will be offering the dual aperture mode where the user can physically choose f/1.5 or f/2.4 aperture. Both these devices are rumored to be launch on March 6th in India. The base variants of the Galaxy S9 & Galaxy S9+ will come with an MRP of Rs. 65,900 & Rs. 72,900 respectively. Unlike the U.S variants, the Indian variants of the Galaxy S9 will be powered by the in-house Exynos 9810 octa-core processor.
• Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S & BlackShark Xiaomi is long rumored to unveil the Mi MIX 2S smartphone at the 2018 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Just before the MWC began, the company confirmed the Mi MIX 2S to launch on March 27th in China. It is already confirmed to come powered by the latest Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor and might even offer dual rear cameras. Last year’s Mi MIX 2 came with the Snapdragon 835 processor and a single rear camera. A few leaks also hint the company might also unveil the Black Shark gaming smartphone on the same stage. As of now, there is no confirmation whether the Black Shark smartphone will have Xioami (Mi) branding or not. However, the Antutu listing revealed it to pack Snapdragon 845 processor and 8GB of RAM.
• Huawei P20 & P20 Pro Huawei has already confirmed to launch the Huawei P20 smartphones on March 27th in Paris, France. As seen with the newly launched smartphones at the MWC 2018, the upcoming Huawei smartphones will also embrace the iPhone X-like notch. The company will be naming the high-end variant as Pro instead of Plus. These new smartphones will sport a triple-lens camera on the rear featuring an RGB sensor, a Monochrome sensor, & a Telephoto sensor. Both the front and cameras on these devices will be developed in partnership with Leica. Under the hood, the devices will be powered by the Kirin 970 AI chipset.
• Micromax Bharat Go & Lava Z50 At the MWC 2018, Google showcased both the upcoming Android Go smartphones. The list includes the Micromax Bharat Go & Lava Z50. Both the devices will run on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition out of the box. The devices come with a polycarbonate body and sports a 4.5-inch display with FWVGA resolution. Talking about the internals, the smartphones include a MediaTek quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, & 8GB of expandable storage. Even with the basic specifications, the Android Go smartphones should offer seam-less experience compared to entry-level smartphones with the regular version of Android OS. Airtel will be offering additional cashback on these two smartphones through the “Mera Pehla 4G Smartphone” initiative.
• Asus Zenfone 5 Lite At the MWC 2018, Asus unveiled the Zenfone 5, Zenfone 5Z, and Zenfone 5 Lite smartphones. Expect the Zenfone 5 Lite, the other two smartphones are almost similar in terms of specifications and design. The company only mentioned the Zenfone 5 Lite will be going on sale in the month of March. It comes in two different variants powered by Snapdragon 630 & Snapdragon 430 processors. It sports a 6″ Full HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio and is covered by a 2.5D curved glass. It packs a total of four camera sensor, 16MP dual cameras on the rear & 20MP dual cameras on the front.
• LG V30S ThinQ As rumors suggested, LG unveiled the LG V30S ThinQ smartphones as an upgrade to last year’s LG V30 smartphones. The new devices will be running on Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box and brings new AI features onboard. While the LG V30S ThinQ comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, the LG V30S+ ThinQ includes 6GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. In the camera app, the new smartphones will be including QLENS and AI CAM options. As of now, LG has only confirmed to launch these two new smartphones in South Korea in March. However, the company is yet to reveal the pricing of the LG V30S ThinQ smartphones.
• Vivo APEX Vivo surprised everyone at the MWC by announcing the Vivo APEX concept smartphone. It comes with very minimal bezels on all the four sides and offers highest screen-to-body ratio ever seen on a smartphone. Even though the device was showcased at the MWC 2018, the company has scheduled an event in China on March 5th. Just like the original Mi MIX concept smartphone, Vivo is also rumored to launch the APEX concept smartphone in limited numbers. It will be mostly sold exclusively for the Chinese consumers. The pricing and exact availability dates will be known in the next few days.

February will end on a high note with a flurry of launches happening at the biggest mobile event in the world, the Mobile World Congress (MWC). Here in India, we got to see some major smartphone launches in February, from the much-anticipated Redmi Note 5 to an all-new Note 5 Pro. With MWC making all the headlines, March has a lot in store for India.
From the Samsung’s latest flagships the Galaxy S9 and the S9 Plus to the bezel-less Mi MIX 2S and the first set of Android Go phones, there are some exciting launches lined up for March 2018. The annual global event, Mobile World Congress (MWC), which is now happening in Barcelona, has already seen some top smartphone manufacturers unveil some of their latest flagships. Here are the top smartphones which are expected to launch in the month of March.
Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9 Plus Samsung has already unveiled their much-anticipated flagships, Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus, at the ‘Unpacked’ event at the MWC 2018. The Galaxy S9 series comes with some expected changes – an all new fingerprint sensor, a powerful Exynos 9810 processor and an improved camera.
The biggest change is a redesigned camera hardware which now sports a mechanically adjustable aperture. Samsung has claimed that the new camera system on the S9 series lets in 28 percent more light and cuts down the background fuzz by 30 percent, compared to its predecessors. The camera has the Super Speed Dual Pixel technology with a Variable Aperture (f/1.5 to f/2.4) lens. Both the devices will come with IP68 water and dust resistance and intelligent scanning feature.
Airtel’s Android Oreo Go Smartphones Airtel and Google announced a strategic partnership yesterday to bring low-cost 4G smartphones powered by Android Oreo (Go Edition) in India. Lava and Micromax will be manufacturing the first set of devices for Airtel and Google. These 4G Android Go smartphones will come with optimised Google Go apps, including Airtel’s My Airtel App, Airtel TV and Wynk Music. The devices will start shipping in late March, and the upcoming Android Go smartphones will be unveiled under Airtel’s ‘Mera Pehla Smartphone’ program.
Asus ZenFone 5 Lite Asus launched the new ZenFone 5 Series smartphones at the MWC 2018 yesterday. The Asus ZenFone 5 Lite is a dual-SIM smartphone which will run ZenUI 5.0 based on Android 8.0 Oreo. It features a 6.0-inch full HD+ IPS LCD 18:9 display. The display will feature the Asus Blue-light eye-care filter and will have a 80.3 percent screen-to-body ratio. Photography enthusiasts are going to be thrilled because the ZenFone 5 Lite sports four cameras! The primary setup is made up of a 16-megapixel f/2.2 sensor + an 8-megapixel 120-degree wide-angle sensor.
The selfies are taken care of by a 20-megapixel f/2.0 sensor + an 8-megapixel 120-degree wide-angle sensor. In a rare instance, the Asus ZenFone 5 Lite will be available with two processor variants; one with Snapdragon 430 and Adreno 505 and the other with Snapdragon 630 and Adreno 505. There will be further divided based on RAM and storage: 3GB RAM + 32GB Storage and 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage. All the variants will support expandable memory up to 2TB with a dedicated memory card slot.
Mi MIX 2S After skipping the launch at the MWC 2018, Xiaomi confirmed the launch of its upcoming flagship Mi MIX 2S on March 27. The device has been leaked on multiple occasions. It has been confirmed, that the smartphone will be powered the latest flagship processor from Qualcomm with 8GB of RAM and 256GB storage.
It will sport a 5.99-inch bezel-less display with a 95 percent screen-to-body ratio and a 16-megapixel rear camera. The Mi MIX 2S has achieved a higher AnTuTu score than the other flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Sony Xperia XZ2. The MIX 2S is expected to cost around RMB 4,000 (approx. Rs 40,200/-).
The Moto G6 Series The Lenovo-owned Motorola might give the Moto G6 series a miss at the MWC 2018, but the company has promised a launch very soon, and probably by the end of march. The alleged renders of the entire series of Moto G6 family have already been leaked ahead of the upcoming launch. The new G series will include Moto G6 Play, Moto G6 and Moto G6 Plus.
All the new Moto G6 series smartphones will sport 18:9 widescreen displays with a 2160 x 1080 pixel resolution and will run the latest Android Oreo 8.0 out of the box. The Moto G6 Plus will come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SoC, coupled with 4GB of RAM.
Huawei P20 Huawei confirmed at the MWC 2018 that the Huawei P20 will get a global launch on March 27. The leaked renders suggest a dual camera setup with an Apple iPhone X-like notch at the top. The handset will run the latest Android Oreo out of the box. As per another report, the Huawei P20 will come with a 6-inch widescreen 18:9 display and a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. Under the hood, it will run the AI-powered Kirin 970 processor coupled with 6GB or 8GB of RAM, 128GB or 256GB of internal storage and a 4000mAh battery.

Alongside the Zenfone 5 Lite and Zenfone 5Z, Asus also unveiled the new Zenfone 5 smartphone with high-end specifications. This new smartphone comes with a notch on the top. While Apple filled the notch with several sensors for Face ID, the Zenfone 5 features basic sensors along with a secondary speaker for stereo sound effect. It comes with glass back body with metal frame.
Asus also unveiled its own animated emojis called Zenimoj. The Zenfone 5 users can also do live video streaming using these Zenimojis. The Zenfone 5 sports a 6.2″ Full HD+ (2246 x 1080 pixels) IPS display with 500 nits brightness and 90% screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Mobile Platform coupled with Adreno 509 GPU. It comes with 4GB/6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of internal storage.
On the rear, the Zenfone 5 sports dual cameras featuring 12MP Sony IMX363 sensor with f/1.8 aperture and OIS, and 8MP wide-angle sensor with f/2.2 aperture and 120-degree FoV. The AI integrated camera app can detect 16 different scenarios for offering best possible settings.
For selfies, there is an 8MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture and supports portrait mode. It runs on Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box with ZenUI 5.0 laid on top. As said earlier, the Zenfone 5 also sports stereo speakers with dual amps.
Asus is also offering DTS Headphone Technology for Hi-Fi audio output. The device is backed by a 3,300mAh non-removable battery and supports rapid Boostmaster fast charging technology. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and USB Type-C port.

Asus has unveiled its first smartphone in the 2018 Zenfone 5 lineup called Zenfone 5 Lite. As seen in rumors, the Zenfone 5 Lite sports dual cameras on the front and rear. The device sports metal frame with 2.5D glass laid on either side. As seen with the earlier Zenfone smartphones, the Zenfone 5 Lite also in few different variants.
The high-end variant sports Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Mobile Platform and the other variant sports Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Mobile Platform. On the front is a 6-inch display with Full HD+ (2160 x 1080 pixels) resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. It packs 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
There is also a MicroSD card slot for further expanding the storage. Talking about the cameras, there are total four camera sensors on this device. On the rear, there is a dual camera setup with the 16MP primary sensor and wide-angle secondary sensor. For selfies, the Zenfone 5 Lite sports a 20MP primary sensor and wide-angle secondary sensor. The smartphone comes with a rear-facing fingerprint sensor and also supports Face Unlock.
It supports dual SIM dual standby and comes with basic connectivity options. With all these specs, the Zenfoen5 Lite is backed by a 3,300mAh non-removable battery with fast charging support via USB Type-C port. The device runs on the latest Android Oreo with ZenUI 5.0 laid on top.

The Mobile World Congress 2018 conference is still a couple of days away from concluding and we have already seen some of the most powerful smartphones of the year. Although brands like Samsung, LG, Sony and HMD are already out with their best offerings, Asus is one such brand that was yet to showcase its smartphones.
The Taiwanese tech firm, following the tradition, has this time unveiled what it calls is its most powerful mobile device for 2018 -Zenfone 5Z. However, alongside the 5Z the company also debuted the Zenfone 5 , which is essentially the same in design but with sligthly less powerful innards. Gadgets Now got some time to spend with the Asus Zenfone 5, which now has a new design and a better display than ever before. The handset is confirmed to hit the Indian shelves sometime this year.
Until that happens, here’s our first impressions of the Asus Zenfone 5, giving you a fair idea of what the smartphone-maker has in store for its fans. If you are familiar with Asus’ Zenfone lineup, it would only take you seconds to realise that the Zenfone 5’s design is a massive take off from that of the Zenfone 4 series or even the Zenfone 3. It is more block-shaped this time giving a better grip. Many may say it looks like the Apple iPhone X but then Asus tells us that even with a ‘notch’ at the top of the screen and the vertical rear camera setup, it has delivered an even better mobile device than the iPhone X. The Zenfone 5’s 6.2-inch canvas seemed the most impressive among everything else in the limited time we spent with the smartphone.
The screen shows content in full HD+ resolution and is also arguably world’s first to sport 19:9 aspect ratio display. For reference, the Galaxy S9 has 18.5:9 aspect ratio. The Zenfone 5’s IPS display reproduces content impressively and the so-called ‘notch’ is smaller than that of the iPhone X , showing tad bit more information than the Apple’s flagship. Running Android 8.0 Oreo (ZenUI 5.0), the smartphone’s UI is cleaner now. The notification tray, camera UI and everything else is implemented keeping the ‘notch’ in focus.
The executives told Gadgets Now that they have worked hard on removing the number of preloaded apps on the smartphone, something we have been complaining about in almost all our Zenfone reviews. The preloaded apps have gone down to just nine this time. We even got a glimpse of the smartphone’s AI capabilities. The executives say that this time Asus has given special attention to AI and has integrated it even deeper than before. Most of the AI features are designed to work offline as well, something that for now sounds impressive if nothing else. Of course, you’ll get Google Assistant for everything else.
Since we were with the Zenfone 5 for a limited time, nothing much can be said about its processor performance or the battery performance. But in case you are wondering, the Asus Zenfone 5 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, while its more powerful variant, the Zenfone 5Z runs on the Snapdragon 845. The former comes in 4GB or 6GB RAM variant clubbed with 64GB inbuilt storage, while the latter only comes with 8GB RAM in tow along with 256GB inbuilt storage.
As for the battery, both the Zenfone 5 and the 5Z use a 3300mAh battery. Besides the inbuilt storage, RAM and processor, everything else stays the same in both the handsets. The camera is another factor in the new Zenfone lineup that is being marketed heavily. The Zenfone 5 smartphones boast of a dual rear camera. One is the 12MP Sony IMX363 sensor with f/1.8 aperture while the other one has a 120-degree wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture.
Selfie lovers get an 8MP camera with f/2.0 aperture. Not only you get sharp shots courtesy the 3-axis sensor but now you can also shoot 4K videos at 60fps. To make Zenfone 5 a complete multimedia smartphone, Asus says it has worked on the speakers too. The company, which until the Zenfone 4 series didn’t give much attention to the audio, has this time used a dual 5-magnet speaker with NXP amplifiers to make your Netflix watching experience better.
So, if we were to tell you in a few words how our first impressions have been about the Zenfone 5, we would simply say that the handset does have a potential to outdo its competition in the given segments. However, a lot of it depends on the price of the smartphone too. Asus in the past couple of years has tried its best to shed its image of a company that only makes budget devices. But looking at the prices of the Zenfone 3 Deluxe, which was above Rs 60,000, we are keeping fingers crossed on this one.
Pricing the Zenfone 5 around Rs 25,000 would prove to be a threat to Motorola and mid-range Samsung Galaxy smartphones. The Zenfone 5Z, if priced between Rs 40,000-50,000 will give the Google Pixel 2, OnePlus and the Galaxy handsets a run for their money. Whatever may be the case, we will have wait and see if Asus gets all its moves right this time around.

Asus this year has given limelight on the numerous custom AI features carried out by the new-launched Zenfone 5, Zenfone 5Z and the Zenfone 5 Lite . These artificial intelligence quirks are said to have been integrated into the Asus’ new ZenUI 5.0 version. The company even confirmed to Gadgets Now in an interview that most of these features are designed to work offline, making it less dependent on online connectivity.
If you are one of those Asus fans who is delighted to hear what the AI can do in the new handsets and is expecting it to reach your Zenfone as well, here’s some bad news.
In an interview, Asus India’s director of mobile product centre, Dinesh Sharma flat out said “No” when asked if these AI functions will be reaching older Zenfone smartphones. The custom AI features, as Sharma said, is made to enhance the overall productivity in the Zenfone 5 ( First Impressions ) series and later models. Sharma did not reveal why Asus took the decision though. There may be reasons like lack of hardware/software support or a strategy to make more users buy the Zenfone 5 models instead of the older versions.
Both make sense if you think about it. Whatever may be the case, Sharma did add that AI will be one of the most important factors in Asus smartphones going forward. The firm might bring these to future budget Zenfone devices as well.
Although depriving old Zenfone devices may put the Taiwan-based tech firm in a bad light, what may keep the hopes high for fans is the consistent OS updates for flagship devices, said Sharma. In addition, what adds as a plus point in this year’s Zenfone models is the reduced number of pre-installed apps, meaning slightly more spare storage space and less clutter than before. Asus has not yet revealed when it will be launching the new Zenfone 5 line up in India.

Asus has officially confirmed to unveil its next-gen smartphones at the MWC 2018. From the teaser image, we can confirm them to be the Zenfone 5 series devices. While we have seen leaks about the Zenfone 5 Lite and Zenfone 5 Max smartphones, now we got some details about the other Zenfone 5 smartphones. The company is said to launch only half the number of devices that we have seen in 2017.
Just yesterday, we have reported about the possible launch of gaming-centric smartphone from Xiaomi’s Black Shark. Now, Asus will also launch its own high-performance gaming smartphone. Just like Razer, Asus also has experience in making gaming laptops under the ROG brand.
As of now, there is not much information available about the Asus’s gaming smartphone. Instead of the Zenfone brand, we hope to see the company’s first ever gaming-centric smartphone under the ROG brand. Talking about the high-end Zenfone 5 smartphones, the company will be launching Zenfone 5, Zenfone Max Pro M1, and Zenfone 5z in the first half of 2018. All three devices will be offering dual cameras on the rear and 18:9 full-screen display on the front.
While the Zenfone 5 and Zenfone Max Pro M1 will go on sale in March, the Zenfone 5z will be coming later in June. The company will be unveiling these devices at the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2018. Coming to specification, the ZenFone 5 and ZenFone Max Pro M1 will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 octa-core mobile platform with custom Kryo CPU and Adreno 509 GPU. On the other hand, the Zenfone 5z will be powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 octa-core processor.
All the Zenfone 5 smartphone will be running on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box with custom Zen UI laid on top. The recent leaks revealed the Zenfone to come with iPhone X-like notch on the top. Looking at several leaks, the Zenfone 5 devices might come with metal frame and glass back body. Stay tuned on PhoneRadar for more details!

Last month, the Asus Zenfone 5 Lite was spotted on the Russian certification website with the model number ZC600KL. Now, the first look and few other details of the Zenfone 5 Lite are leaked online. Asus already confirmed its presence at the MWC 2018. The teaser image posted on the company’s social media handles hints the launch of Zenfone 5 devices on the show floor. Asus might unveil the earlier leaked Zenfone 5(2018), Zenfone 5 Max, and Zenfone 5 Lite smartphones. Talking about the Zenfone 5 Lite, the smartphone will be coming with an 18:9 display with Full HD+ (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution.
Based on the earlier leaks, it might come with a 6-inch display covered with a 2.5D curved glass on the top. In the camera department, the smartphone will be offering 16MP dual rear cameras and 20MP dual front cameras. Both the front and rear cameras on this device come accompanied by a LED flash. The Zenfone 5 Lite will be the first Asus smartphone to offer quad camera setup. Honor and Gionee have already launched a couple of smartphone with dual cameras on the front and rear. From the image, the Zenfone 5 Lite seems to offer metal frame with glass back body. There is also a circular fingerprint sensor placed on the rear of the device. While the USB port and speakers are placed on the bottom edge, the 3.5mm audio jack is on the top edge.
On the right edge, we can spot the power button and volume rocker. Alongside the Zenfone 5 Lite, we also expect the other Zenfone 5 smartphones to offer 18:9 displays and dual cameras. Since the launch event is just a couple of weeks away, we might get more leaks in the coming days. Stay tuned on PhoneRadar for more details!

Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer Asus is all set to launch its latest handsets at the MWC 2018. It is expected, at the event, Asus will announce the ZenFone 5 series of smartphones. The company has already released an invitation for its MWC conference that is scheduled for February 27. And ahead of the launch, diagrams of one of the upcoming ZenFone 5 models have surfaced online.
As per a report by Winfuture, several images captured from a manufacturer's manual showcase the upcoming ZenFone 5 handset bearing the model name X00PD. The leaked images suggest the ZenFone 5 will sport a 5 .7-inch bezel-less display with 18:9 aspect ratio and a dual rear camera setup. The renders reveal a smartphone featuring minimal bezels at the top and bottom. Due to the thin bezels, the fingerprint scanner appear to be positioned at the back. Meanwhile, the top bezel seems to have a camera, sensors, an earpiece, and a notification light.
In the leaked images, Asus appears to have stayed with the headphone jack. However, the key change is that the dual-camera setup in the smartphone is now vertically placed, similar to the Apple iPhone X. Additionally, there is an LED light and a micro-USB port as well. Asus' official invitation hints the launch of the ZenFone 5 series as it comes with the #BACKTO5 hashtag. It also features a "We Love Photo" tag that was originally used at the time of launching the ZenFone 4 lineup in 2017. It is interesting to note that the model number ASUS X00QD had recently received a certification from the Wi-Fi Alliance. The smartphone is rumoured to be unveiled as the Asus ZenFone 5 Max, the successor of the last year's ZenFone 4 Max.
It runs Android 8.0 Oreo and comes with a dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi support, as per the certification. Additionally. Asus may also announce another model called ZenFone 5 Lite that recently received a certification in Russia. That handset is expected to feature a 6-inch display with 18:9 aspect ratio and a Snapdragon SoC. As is the case with leaked renders, it is mere speculation and should be taken with a pinch of salt.
Asus with officially make the announcements at the MWC 2018 keynote on February 27 (12am IST, February 28). Apart from Asus smartphones, other handsets that are expected at the event are: Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, Sony Xperia XZ Pro, and Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S. Even Nokia is also expected to launch its latest range of Android-powered smartphones at the mega event.

Price and style often go hand in hand when shopping for a new laptop. In general, the more money you’re willing to plop down for a machine, the better it’s going to look and feel. As Asus highlights with its latest Ultrabook, however, that doesn’t always have to be the case.

The Asus VivoBook S is an affordable machine that looks way more appealing than its price point would suggest. It features a modest 15.6-inch matte display with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 driven by either an Intel Core i5-7200U or Core i7-7500U processor, Intel HD graphics and 8GB (or up to 32GB) of RAM.

Local storage is handled by a 128GB M.2 SATA solid state drive and a 1TB 5,400 RPM hard drive although again, for a bit more coin, you can upgrade to a pair of 1TB SSDs (there’s also an SD card reader for easy expansion / file transfers).

Windows 10 comes standard, as does the 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1 wireless connectivity and 42WHr, 3-cell li-ion battery. You also get a full complement of I/O ports including USB 3.1 Type-C, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI and a combination audio jack.

What sets the system apart from most budget laptops is the beautiful brushed aluminum chassis and slim measurements. The VivoBook S measures 14.2 inches wide and 0.7 inches thick with a bezel of just 0.3 inches which Asus says affords an 80 percent screen-to-body ratio.

Pricing starts at just $699 (Core i5, 8GB of RAM and a 1TB hard drive) although I’d highly recommend springing for a model with a solid state drive (starting at $799). Systems are available as of writing from several retailers including B&H and Newegg as well as directly from Asus .

Asus Zenfone AR is the second smartphone, after Lenovo Phab 2 Pro, which comes equipped with Google aspirational project, Tango.

Seems like Asus is getting ready to launch the Asus Zenfone AR smartphone soon in India. The company has shared a teaser post on its social media platforms including FaceBook and Twitter along with a video which reveals that the Asus Zenfone AR is launching in India soon. 

The post says "We’re ready to change the way you see smartphones. The world’s first 8GB RAM phone is all set to land in India. #StayTuned". While an exact launch date is not revealed at the moment but seems like the company will soon launch it as OnePlus 5 with 8GB RAM is also set to launch in India tomorrow.

The phone is already up for sale in Taiwan but is not yet available in other markets. Zenfone AR is expected to launch the device in multiple markets in the coming months, including North America and Malaysia.

Asus had unveiled the world's first Tango-powered and Daydream-ready smartphone, the Zenfone AR at CES 2017 show held earlier this year in January. Asus Zenfone AR is the second smartphone, after Lenovo Phab 2 Pro, which comes equipped with Google aspirational project, Tango. The smartphone also supports Google Daydream VR, which makes it the first smartphone to feature both Tango and Daydream technologies.

Asus Zenfone AR is the second smartphone, after Lenovo Phab 2 Pro, which comes equipped with Google aspirational project, Tango. The smartphone also supports Google Daydream VR, which makes it the first smartphone to feature both Tango and Daydream technologies.