Zenvolution: Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe Launched At ComputeX For $499

By Deepak Rajawat • Updated On 20 Jul 2016

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Asus started its Computex 2016 announcements with a bang by showcasing its much-awaited beast – the Zenfone 3 Deluxe, alongside other launches. The Zenfone 3 Deluxe is Asus’s top of the line smartphone with high-end specification and premium built quality. The Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe is priced at $499 and comes in gray, silver, and gold Color options. It is expected to be available hit the stores in the Apart from Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe, it also introduced a comparatively affordable Zenfone 3 and a phablet Zenfone 3 Ultra.

At the launch event, Asus claimed the Zenfone 3 Deluxe features “Aluminum unibody” construction with invisible antenna bands. The phone houses a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with full HD resolution and 3,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. It boasts of Snapdragon 820 coupled with 6GB of RAM and Adreno 530 GPU. It comes with 128GB UFS 2.0 internal storage.

The phone also includes Asus’s Pixelomaster 3.0 enabled Cameras. At the rear side, it comes fitted with Sony’s IMX318 23-megapixel camera with 6p element lens, Sapphire cover glass, DTI technology, Advanced PDAF, 2^nd generation Laser AF and Motion AF. The Pixelmaster camera comes with 4-axis OIS for clear shake-free pictures. It also has 3-axis gyroscope. Asus has added a USB Type-C connectivity port along with Quick Charge 3.0 technology for fast charging. The fingerprint sensor on Zenfone 3 Deluxe is mounted on the back. For Audiophiles, it comes with powerful five-magnet speaker and NXP smart amplifier to deliver top notch entertainment and music experience.

Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe Specifications and Features

Model	Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe
Display	5.7-Inch, Super AMOLED display, 1080p Full HD resolution,
Processor	2.15GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, Adreno 530 GPU
RAM	6GB
Internal Storage	32GB, 100GB of cloud storage
Software	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow based ZenUI 3.0
Primary Camera	23MP, PDAF, Dual tone LED Flash, Advanced PDAF,
Secondary Camera	8MP
Battery	3000mAh battery with Quick charge 3.0
Others	4G LTE, Dual SIM, Fingerprint sensor
Price	$499

Deepak Rajawat

Deepak Rajawat is a technology journalist and editor with over 12 years of experience in both print and digital media. Before transitioning to online journalism, he contributed to renowned publications including Hindustan Times and The Statesman.

At Smartprix, Deepak reviews smartphones, laptops, TVs, and soundbars, with a focus on answering the real-world questions that matter most to consumers. Over the past decade, he has reviewed more than 1,000 devices, combining hands-on expertise with a user-first approach.

A graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication from Calcutta University, Deepak also follows emerging technologies closely—including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR). Earlier in his career, he covered sports with the same passion he now brings to tech.

He is based in Noida and joined Smartprix in September 2015.

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