Recently, ASUS has announced that they are going to update Android 8.0 (Oreo) for their Zenfone 4 and ASUS Zenfone 3. With the updated OS, what is new with this phone features? Will this handset get Project Treble? Check out in our article below.
ASUS Zenfone 3 receiving Android Oreo
ASUS launched the Zenfone 4 Series a few months ago and has even produced some other phones out of the Zenfone 4 Series: Zenfone 3. However, all these phones come with Android Nougat for the operating system. Luckily, ASUS has just announced that Zenfone 4 series and Zenfone 3 will get Android Oreo soon. As being shown in the image of phone display after receiving Android Oreo, Zenfone might not include picture-in-picture mode. It is obvious that the updated devices will not get Project Treble because these phones do not receive Android 8.0 (Oreo) at first.
Let’s have a closer look at one of the most popular Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL. For Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL specs, this smartphone offers a 5.5-inch Super IPS+ capacitive touchscreen with 1080p resolution and 401ppi density. There is also a Gorilla Glass to protect this phone from scratching. As for the processor, Asus phone owns Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, 3GB or 4GB RAM. Regarding internal memory, Asus phone offers 2 options: 32GB and 64GB ROM, expandable.
For the photography department, ASUS Zenfone 3 cameras include a 16MP main camera with f/2.0 lens, OIS and 8MP front camera with f/2.0 lens (85°). When it comes to the battery, this phone packs a 3,000mAh battery, with fast charging capability. Moreover, this phone also owns a Fingerprint reader. Other connectivity options also available on the phone such as 3G, Wifi, Hotspot, Bluetooth.
Zenfone 3 Running Android Oreo availability
We expect the phones with Android latest version come in June 2018. For the cost, Zenfone 3 price is around $250 ~ Rs. 16,138. What do you think about this ASUS phone? Let’s hope that the OS update might come soon!