ZenFone Zoom is the world’s thinnest 3x optical-zoom smartphone with an innovative 10-element HOYA lens arrangement for crisp detail — and up to 12x total magnification.
Creating the world’s thinnest 3x optical-zoom smartphone demands serious engineering — but ASUS is always in search of incredible. Now you no longer need to carry a traditional digital camera to see the world up close: with ZenFone Zoom’s 3x optical-zoom and rock-steady optical image stabilization (OIS), dual-LED Real Tone flash for perfect lighting and revolutionary 0.03 seconds laser auto-focus, you’ll shoot in total clarity every time.
ZenFone Zoom comes equipped with an incredible 3x optical-zoom by 28-84mm focal length. Greatly shorten the visible distance from where you stand to the object you wish to see. Capture clear images like never before and transcend the way you see the world.
ZenFone Zoom’s innovative 10-element lens was created by HOYA, the Japanese optics experts. Together, we created an aspheric, molded-glass lens system, finished using a technique we call the “D-cut”— a world first. This is paired with dual high-precision stepper motors and arranged in an innovative periscopic arrangement to maximize incoming light and capture best possible photo quality — and allow 3x optical-zoom for close-up clarity.
All comments (22)
visitor33
30 Aug 17#1
this or the lenovo p2
Maskarova to visitor33
30 Aug 17#3
I'm also looking for a new phone and seriously miss their old 3 pricing..... :persevere:
robertfrancis1975
30 Aug 17#2
The camera looks good on this, OIS and 3x Zoom
damadgeruk
30 Aug 17#4
Looks interesting (FHD) though Intel processor and lollipop. Bit behind.
AndyRoyd to damadgeruk
31 Aug 17#10
It's had official Marshmallow for over a year.
jnm21 to AndyRoyd
31 Aug 17#18
While that is good to know, it also implies that it doesn't have Nougat & not having Nougat by now likely means it won't get it. :disappointed:
escortboy
30 Aug 17#5
There was a popup saying you get £5.99 off for subscribing....
visitor33
30 Aug 17#6
I've subscribed and they offer £10 off £450 not great
Dusty
30 Aug 17#7
Doesn't have B20. Shame, looks a cracking phone!
jnm21 to Dusty
30 Aug 17#8
Yes it does!
Dusty to jnm21
31 Aug 17#9
Cool! Specs I looked at were showing 28 (700)
jasee
31 Aug 17#11
28-84mm is a 35mm equivalent, so it's actually a very useful range. Actually 4-11.
markianedwards
31 Aug 17#12
No fingerprint reader.
celeronmanuk
31 Aug 17#13
On paper this looks great! Anyone got one?
mdinch
31 Aug 17#14
HK based company with very poor reviews...
jnm21 to mdinch
31 Aug 17#19
While true, they are quite quick to deliver (about 8 to 10 days, sent from Manchester) & use a UK credit card (must not be a partner card) for Section 75 protection & you should sidestep the warranty issues.
zedf
31 Aug 17#15
which would be better this or Global Version Xiaomi Redmi Note 4GB 64GB (Band 20) 5.5" Snapdragon 625, 13MP camera, Fingerprint ID, Gold £137 @ AliExpress/XiaomiMCstore?
jnm21 to zedf
31 Aug 17#17
Silly question - like asking which is better a motorbike or a small car - if you need quick acceleration the motorbike will win, but if you need to take 4 passengers, probably not!
What is your usage? The N4 will be below average for the camera.
topazz
31 Aug 17#16
Strikes me as similar to the Galaxy S4 Zoom sell off. Bit of a niche product. A zoom camera strapped on the back of a smartphone has been tried before without much success, Never was going to sell many at full price but for £112 it packs an awful lot of tech.for the price. Tempted myself but cannot help think that after a few months it will start gathering dust at the back of a drawer.
BadBrainz
31 Aug 17#20
The camera and screen both get subpar reviews
fergal24224
2 Sep 17#21
Try code Chkout5 for £5 off
Dusty
2 Sep 17#22
Still tempted, not sure if there anything with similar specs for the money. Just a pain the Barclays Mobile Banking app won't work. Finger up the proverbial!
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Creating the world’s thinnest 3x optical-zoom smartphone demands serious engineering — but ASUS is always in search of incredible. Now you no longer need to carry a traditional digital camera to see the world up close: with ZenFone Zoom’s 3x optical-zoom and rock-steady optical image stabilization (OIS), dual-LED Real Tone flash for perfect lighting and revolutionary 0.03 seconds laser auto-focus, you’ll shoot in total clarity every time.
ZenFone Zoom comes equipped with an incredible 3x optical-zoom by 28-84mm focal length. Greatly shorten the visible distance from where you stand to the object you wish to see. Capture clear images like never before and transcend the way you see the world.
ZenFone Zoom’s innovative 10-element lens was created by HOYA, the Japanese optics experts. Together, we created an aspheric, molded-glass lens system, finished using a technique we call the “D-cut”— a world first. This is paired with dual high-precision stepper motors and arranged in an innovative periscopic arrangement to maximize incoming light and capture best possible photo quality — and allow 3x optical-zoom for close-up clarity.
All comments (22)
What is your usage? The N4 will be below average for the camera.