ASUS ZenFone High-Value Smartphone Line Announced

At CES 2014 ASUS has announced ZenFone, its latest high-value smartphone line that contains ZenFone 4, ZenFone 5, and ZenFone 6 at present. If you’re curious, let’s go on checking. ZenFone 4 is a 4-inch smartphone that features an Intel Atom Z2520 1.2GHz quad-core processor, two built-in cameras including a 5-megapixel rear camera.

ZenFone 5 sports a 5-inch IPS display with ASUS PenTouch and GloveTouch technology, an Intel Atom Z2580 2GHz quad-core processor, 2-megapixel front facing camera and 8-megapixel PixelMaster rear camera with IS, BSI sensor and f/2.0 lens. Moreover, ZenFone 6 smartphone highlights a 6-inch HD display, Intel Atom Z2580 2GHz quad-core processor, 2-megapixel front camera and 13-megapixel main camera with ASUS PixelMaster technology. Apart from that, the three Android phones run Google Android 4.3 Jelly Bean mobile operating system, come with 1GB RAM and custom designed ZenUI interface.

ASUS ZenFone Android phones will be available starting at $99 USD. If you’re interested, jump to ASUS official site for more details.

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ASUS PadFone Mini Smartphone with Tablet Station Announced

ASUS has also announced its new hybrid smartphone with tablet station – PadFone mini. If you don’t need to use your smartphone and tablet at the same time, the hybrid Android phone may be suitable for you. ASUS PadFone mini is a sleek 4-inch Android smartphone along with a dedicatedly designed tablet station.

The Android phone measures only 6.3mm at its thinnest edge, weights just 116g, and runs Google Android 4.3 Jelly Bean mobile operating system, moreover, PadFone mini is powered by an Intel Atom Z2560 1.6GHz processor, and comes with 1GB DDR2 RAM, 8GB internal storage, 4-inch TFT LED backlit WVGA IPS+ display with 800 x 480 pixels resolution, 2-megapixel front-facing camera and 8-megapixel radar camera with BSI sensor and f/2.0 five-element lens. Most importantly, the smartphone features a detachable tablet station with 7-inch TFT LED backlit WVGA IPS+ display with 1280 x 800 pixels resolution so you can simply insert your PadFone mini smartphone into the docking station, and turning it into a 7-inch Android tablet.

ASUS PadFone mini will be available worldwide from Q2 this year, but the pricing hasn’t been unveiled. If you’re interested, jump to ASUS official site for more details.

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Sony Xperia Z1s Android Phone Announced

Sony has also announced two new Android phones at CES 2014, including Xperia Z1s and Z1 Compact. Now let’s go on checking their new flagship smartphone Xperia Z1s at first. Sony Xperia Z1s is a high professional, waterproof phone that measures 5.74 x 2.91 x 8.55mm and weights 5.71 ounces. The Android phone features gorgeous ultra-thin design, and the front and back panels are made of durable tempered glass, while its waterproof casing allows the smartphone to be kept under 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Moreover.

Sony Xperia Z1s runs on Google Android 4.3 Jelly Bean mobile operating system, and comes with Qualcomm MSM8974 2.2GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, 5-inch full HD TRILUMINOS display with X-Reality picture engine and 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution, and its rear camera also features 20.7-megapixel camera with 1/2.3″ 20.7-megapixel Exmor RS image sensor, f/2.0 27mm wide angle lens and BIONZ mobile image processing engine in order to bring you high quality phones. Apart from that, other specs include WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, microSD card slot and 2300mAh rechargeable battery.

Sony Xperia Z1s will be available exclusively at T-mobile. The version without contract costs $528 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Sony official site for more details or check out the following demo video first.

httpv://www.youtube.com//watch?v=7HT3jzknQ-g

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