As announced, yesterday Asus officially launched our long-awaited Asus Zenfone 2 in their domestic market. The most remarkable thing is that the official release price is even lower than our expectation. Sounds perfect ever!!!

The Zenfone 2 is a real proof to prove that most of current flagship smartphones are too pricey. The Asus Zenfone 2 is definitely an amazing device with a super-impressive cost. The phone is also the first 4GB phone in the world.

Therefore, Asus’s Chairman Jonney Shih introduced the Zenfone together with Intel Vice President Kapan Robert Swinnen and Asus CEO Jerry Shen. “The ZenFone 2 series will build on the resounding success of the ZenFone,”, and “ZenFone 2 embodies every aspect of the ASUS brand spirit—In Search Of Incredible—and we look forward to introducing this empowering luxury worldwide with upcoming launch events in China, Hong Kong, France, Russia, Japan, Indonesia, India, and the United States.”, said Mr Shinh. Unfortunately, the Phi Asus fans have to wait for longer time to get in our hands this incredible device.

The Asus Zenfone 2 will be released in 3 versions: ZE550 ML, ZE551ML as well as ZE550CL. First of all, the premium version ZE551 ML will report 5.5″ FHD display, 32 GB international storage, Intel Atom Z3580 clocked at 2.3 Ghz, 4GB of RAM or Intel Atom Z3560 clocked at 1.8Ghz, 2GB of RAM. Therein, the 4GB version will be sold at 285USD while the “less” powerful 2GB will come with 220 USD.

Secondly, the standard variant Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550 ML will pack 5.5″ HD display, Intel Atom Z3560 clocked at 1.8Ghz and 2GB of RAM and 16GB of on-board storage. The price tag of its standard version is 190 USD (cheaper near 10 USD than previous expected cost). As you probably know, the phone get over 50,000 Antutu Benchmark, and now be in the second position after Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (S6).

Finally, in our earlier reports we also mentioned that Asus will debut a smaller 5″ Asus Zenfone 2 and Asus officially confirmed this. The cheapest and smallest Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550CL reports 5″HD display, Intel Atom Z2560 clocked at 1.6 Ghz, 2GB of LDD3 RAM and 16GB storage built-in. If you think 5.5″ display one is a pretty big, the smaller 5″ variant is your perfect option.

The Zenfone 2 will support 13MP primary camera with Asus’s low light technology as well as 5MP front-facing shooter. We gave you a report in order to improve that even in low light condition, the Zenfone 2 camera is still really amazing and impressive.

In other hands, Asus compared to the Zenfone 2 in other categories as the Intel CPU to the newest Snapdragon CPU’s. Also Asus showed that the Screen to Body Ratio on the Asus Zenfone 2 can actually beat the Apple iPhone 6 Plus. Asus also launched their 9600 mAh ZenPower Bank and FlipCovers will absolutely perfect implements for Asus Zenfone 2 smartphone. Moreover, the Asus Zenfone 2 achieved new prestigious IF Design Award for 2015 also.

In March, Asus have 500.000 pre-orders Asus Zenfone 2 and they expectantly doubly sales volume in April and 3 million devices each month ups to specific demand of selected markets.

In Conclusion: There are 3 different variants of Asus Zenfone 2: ZE550 ML, ZE551ML as well as ZE550CL. Therein, the premium one ZE551ML (5.5″ FHD, 4GB, 32GB) – 285USD or PHP 12573, follow by ZE551ML (5.5″ FHD, 2GB, 32GB) – 220 USD or PHP 9705. The standard version Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550 ML (5.5″ HD, 2GB, 16GB) – 190 USD/PHP 8382. The smallest display variant Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550CL (5″HD, 2GB, 16GB) will be sold at a price tag of 158USD or PHP 6970.

Here are some pics of the official launch.

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