Closing on the heels of Zenfone 3 series launched not long ago, it seems to be the right time for Asus new smartphone which is estimated to take mid-range level.
Asus new smartphone: Asus Z01B
This mysterious Asus new smartphone was spotted on GFXBench with a model number of Z01B. It is said that the Z01B number refers to the Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL. From GFXBench specs sheet, the Asus new smartphone will flaunt a 5.5-inch full HD display along with at least 5 fingers gesture support. This handset is much similar to the latest Asus smartphone Zenfone 3 which has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 to protect its touch screen.
Moving on Asus new smartphone specs, considering the Adreno 505 GPU, it must be either the Snapdragon 430 or Snapdragon 435 will be sported in tow. It also packs 2GB of RAM alongside an octa-core processor clocked at 1.4GHz. One more resemblance between Asus new smartphone and Zenfone 3, they both run on Android Mashmallow, which is believed to be updated to the latest Android N.
As far as the cameras are concerned, Asus new smartphone boasts a combo of 12MP/7MP shooters on the rear and the front. This couple of cameras seem a bit lower than Zenfone 3 with 16MP/8MP resolution. GFXBench also provides us with some information about the standard assortment of connectivity features, like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth of undisclosed versions.
Asus new smartphone: price and release date
Since being spotted on GFXBench, Asus new smartphone name and release date will be definitely announced soon. Regarding some reports, this upcoming smartphone will be another budget-friendly handset belonged to the Taiwanese company. It is expected to be released side by side Zenfone 3 in this July and Asus new smartphone price will be at $164 (Rs 10990). What do you think about it? This is the piece of information that I have heard about the handset, if you know more, we can discuss below in the comment section.