Asus ZenFone AR with 8GB RAM launched in India: Price, offers, specifications and more

NEW DELHI: ASUS has launched unveiled its flagship 'ZenFone AR' smartphone in India on Thursday. First showcased at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2017, ZenFone AR is the world's first Tango-enabled and Daydream-ready smartphone, with a massive 8GB of RAM. The smartphone has a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display. It comes with a unique rear tri-camera system consisting of three rear cameras — a motion-tracking camera, depth-sensing camera and high-resolution 23MP PixelMaster 3.0 camera — which provide input to Tango, enabling smartphone AR experiences for users. The tri-camera system has 23MP main camera, a depth-sensing camera and motion-tracking camera with a "Super Resolution" mode that can create massive 92MP image and capture 4K-UHD video. ZenFone AR features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor that has been optimized for the demanding, real-time calculations of AR. It also features the desktop-class Qualcomm Adreno 530 graphics-processing unit (GPU). Thus, Asus says the smartphone is designed with the latest, top-of-the-line components to provide high-quality AR and VR experiences. ZenFone AR houses a 3,300mAh battery pack with Quick Charge 3.0 which enables 60% battery charge in only 45 mins. Paired with the Daydream View headset and controller, ZenFone AR will be able to let users explore new worlds, kick back in their personal VR cinema, and play games that put them at the center of action. A five-magnet speaker driven by a powerful "NXP smart amplifier" delivers clear, expansive sound. Asus Zenfone AR also boasts a 'Super Resolution' mode that creates ultra-high resolution that creates ultra-high resolution, 92MP photos by capturing and combining four native 23MP photos to create a single image with exceptional clarity, greater detail, and less noise. ASUS ZenFone AR priced at INR 49,999 will be available exclusively on Flipkart. OFFERS Flipkart is offering Rs. 2500 off on Google Daydream View VR Headset along with purchase of ZenFone AR. Additionally, the consumer can avail no cost EMI offer upto 9 months. Every Jio and Zenfone AR user will get up to 100GB additional 4G data and complimentary Jio Prime membership. The user can avail the additional 4G data in the form of one additional 10GB data voucher per recharge or Rs 309 or above, for a maximum of 10 recharges till March’18. This data is over and above the benefits of the pack. SPECIFICATIONS: Display: 5.7-inch Super AMOLED WQHD; Tru2Life Technology; Corning Gorilla Glass 4; 79% Screen to Body Ratio; 3,000,000:1 contrast ratio Processor: Qualcomm 14nm Quad-core Snapdragon 821 @ (2.34GHzx2 + 1.6GHz x2), Optimised for Tango AR and Daydream VR; Adreno 530 @ 653MHz Memory & storage: 8GB LPDDR4 RAM; 128 GB UFS 2.0 storage; 2 TB Expandable Main camera: 23MP ASUS PixelMaster 3.0 camera (Sony® IMX318 sensor); F/2.0, 6p Largan Lense, Sapphire lens protection, Dual-tone LED flash TriTech 0.03-second autofocus (contrast / phase / 2nd-gen laser) 4-axis OIS for photos, 3-axis EIS for videos, Color-correction sensor, 4K Video Recording, 20 PixelMaster modes, includes - 92MP Super Resolution mode, HDR Pro mode & Manual mode with 32sec exposure Supporting AR cameras: Motion-tracking camera, Depth-sensing camera with IR rangefinder Front camera: 8MP, f/2.0, 85-degree wide FOV, 10 PixelMaster modes, Includes - Beautfication mode, HDR Pro mode, Low-light mode, Night mode, Selfie Panorama Audio: Five-magnet speaker, NXP smart amplifier, Hi-Res Audio, DTS Headphone:X 7.1ch virtual surround sound over headphones Dual microphone for active call noise cancellation Wireless: Wi-Fi: Dual-band 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO, 4G LTE: Up to Category 13 with 3CA Fingerprint sensor: Home button fingerprint sensor, 5-finger registration / 360-degree recognition Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C (USB 2.0) SIM / SD slots: Dual SIM, 2G/3G/4G, Dual SIM, Dual Standby GPS: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Gallileo OS: Android 7.0 (Nougat) with ASUS ZenUI 3.0 Generic Sensors: Accelerometer, E-Compass, Proximity, Barometer, Ambient Light, Gyroscope, Hall-effect sensor Battery: 3300mAh with Quick Charge 3.0 Color: Black