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ASUS ZenFone 4 variants and prices get leaked in full

Published

August 9, 2017

Michael Josh Villanueva

After a bit of wait, the ASUS ZenFone 4 is launching in Taipei on August 17.

If previous launch dates are taken into account, the ZenFone 4 is delayed by three months, but its new timing could be more strategic than you think.

New release schedule

In the smartphone world, phones are usually released between two important periods, one per half of the year. The first happens between January to April, sandwiched by events like the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and Mobile World Congress (MWC). And the second comes much later, from late August to sometime in October around the time of the IFA trade show in Berlin and iPhone launch.

These launches are planned around the availability of smartphone components like processors (which are also updated yearly), and are carefully timed so as not to overlap with competing brands. A properly timed launch means you get the best components and can hog the media spotlight and public’s attention.

For ASUS, both reasons could have factored into play when determining the ZenFone 4’s new launch and release schedule.

Last year, many of their phones were released many months following their actual launch, long after the buzz around these phones had died down.

Streamlined lineup, but still way too many skews

This time it seems like they’re ready to both launch the ZenFone 4 — a complete lineup in fact — and have these phones hit retail shelves shortly after.

According to the latest reports, the following ZenFone 4 models are to be expected next week: the top-of-the-line ZenFone 4 Pro, ZenFone 4 (two variants — why ASUS?), ZenFone 4 Selfie, and the already announced ZenFone 4 Max.

Higher price points

And here’s rumored pricing for Taiwan:

ZenFone 4 Pro — NT$ 18,990 (approx. US$ 629)
ZenFone 4 (S660) — NT$ 13,990 (approx. US$ 463)
ZenFone 4 (S630) — NT$ 10,990 (approx. US$ 363)
ZenFone 4 Selfie — NT$ 9,990 (approx. US$ 330)
ZenFone 4 Max — NT$5,990 (approx. US$ 198)

If these prices turn out to be accurate, ASUS will continue on what appears to be a global trend of price increases. The upcoming Galaxy Note 8 from Samsung, for example, is expected to be priced in the area of US$ 1,000.

Last year’s entry-level ZenFone 3 debuted in Taipei for NT$ 7,990, while its flagship Deluxe model was priced at NT$ 15,990.

This doesn’t take into consideration higher pricing in markets outside of Taiwan. Last year pricing in India, the Philippines, and even the US were priced significantly higher.

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GadgetSnaps: Malaysia shot on the Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G

Beyond charging tech

Published

April 24, 2024

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The Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G prides itself in its charging technologies. But what about its camera capabilities? Well, here’s a quick round-up of the many photos we took around the time the Note 40 series was launched in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.

The NOTE 40 Series features a 108MP main shooter with 3x Lossless Superzoom. It also has OIS for steadier shots when taking videos.

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Infinix Note 40 Pro series launch day

Kwai Chai Hong/ ‘Little Ghost Lane’

Petaling Street (Chinatown)

In and around Central Market

Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery

Istana Negara entrance

Merdeka Square

Malaysian Bak Kut Teh and more

Petronas Twin Towers at night

Steady shooter

The Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G isn’t a stellar shooter. But at its price point, it’s pretty darn decent for capturing different scenarios. Take these photos into some editing software and you can certainly elevate their look.

The NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G is priced at PhP 13,999. It may be purchased through Infinix’s Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop platforms, where customers can get up to PhP 2,000 off. Additionally, the first 100 buyers can get an S1 smartwatch or XE23 earphones. Alternatively, customers may opt for the Shopee-exclusive NOTE 40 Pro (4G variant) for PhP 10,999.

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LOQ and LOAD: The Lenovo LOQ 2024 is for gaming and more

Your entry to PC Gaming

Published

April 23, 2024

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Get your game on with the Lenovo LOQ 2024. This capable laptop is your entry point to PC Gaming and a lot more.

It comes an absolutely affordable price point: PhP 48,995.

You get capable hardware and the hood to support gaming and more. The Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9I runs on the 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and Intel Arc Graphics.

Those are key to bringing unreal graphics to this segment. Supporting latest tech like DirectX 12 Ultimate, players are able to enjoy high frame rates on the Lenovo LOQ.

Creating content? It comes with AI Advantage to help boost performance. Engines and accelerators boost the media processing workloads especially for creatives. It also works with Intel’s X Super Machine Learning, Leading to images that are as close to reality.

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Videos come out clear, crisp, and realistic. Audio is punchy and as loud as it gets. Windows Sonic elevates it more when you use headphones. And it just takes a few minutes to render HD videos on editing software.

As it runs on Windows 11, if you are going to use it for work, you can take advantage of various features. The Lenovo Vantage Widget is there for constant reminders, Copilot will help you organize your tasks, and Microsoft Edge is there for casual browsing.

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This feature is a collaboration between GadgetMatch and Lenovo Philippines.