Asus To Debut ZenFone 4 Series In May

Asus is reportedly planning to unveil its ZenFone 4 series in May. The device is expected to powered by a 4,850 mAh battery and could sport a 5.2-inch screen.. (Photo : Asus)

After a successful stint with the ZenFone 3 lineup in 2016, Asus is likely to introduce its ZenFone4 smartphone series in the coming months.

After launching a wide variety of spin-off devices, including the ZenFone 3 Deluxe, ZenFone 3 Laser and the ZenFone 3 Zoom, the Taiwan-based company is reportedly planning to unveil the ZenFone 4 range in a few months from now.

This news comes courtesy publication DigiTimes, which cites sources in Asus' supply chain. The sources have claimed that the company would be unveiling the ZenFone 4 lineup in May.

"Asustek Computer plans to launch its next-generation ZenFone 4-series smartphones in May and aims to ship over 20 million smartphone in 2017, according to sources from Taiwan's handset supply chain," notes the publication.

The sources have also divulged that the ZenFone 4 series will pack in several improvements when compared to the ZenFone 3 lineup.

Earlier in January, Tech Times reported that Asus is targeting a shipment of 35 million to 45 million smartphones per year. The launch of the ZenFone 4 series smartphones could very well be a step in achieving this goal.

ZenFone 4 Range Of Devices

If Asus follows the trend of its ZenFone 3 line up, then it is possible that the company could introduce a standard ZenFone 4, ZenFone 4 Max and the ZenFone 4 Deluxe.

Reports suggest that the ZenFone 4 range of devices are likely to feature better hardware specifications and, therefore, a higher average selling price in comparison to the prevailing ZenFone 3 smartphones.

ZenFone 4 Rumored Specs

Information pertaining to the upcoming ZenFone 4 is pretty slim, but the newly-launched ZenFone AR may give some hints about the impending ZenFone 4 series.

The ZenFone AR is the high-end version of the ZenFone 3 line and houses a Snapdragon 821 processor, as well as 8 GB of RAM,

The smartphone boasts a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. Therefore, if any device in the upcoming ZenFone 4 lineup better these specs then fans of the series have plenty to look forward to.

Reportedly, an Asus device bearing the model number X00GD was spotted on a TENAA, the Chinese regulatory body in January. The device could possibly be a mid-range member of the ZenFone 4 lineup as it was powered by a 4,850mAh battery.

This Asus smartphone also had a 5.2-inch full HD display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels based on the listing. The alleged ZenFone 4 smartphone may also be equipped with an octa-core processor, clocked at 1.5 GHz and house either 2 GB of RAM or 4 GB of RAM. The device is also said to sport a 13-megapixel primary camera.

ZenFone 4 Series Release

Asus' supposed decision to out the ZenFone 4 series in May seems a bit baffling as the company just debuted its ZenFone 3 Zoom at the CES 2017. The smartphone is expected to hit the shelves in February. With the next-gen ZenFone 4 smartphones anticipated to debut in May, the company would likely be eating into the sales of the ZenFone 3 Zoom.

Whether Asus will officially confirm the ZenFone 4 series' launch in the coming days remains to be seen

Asus ZenFone 3 Android Nougat Update Put On Hold

Asus ZenFone 3 users have to wait a tad longer for the Android N update to arrive for the handset. Asus has put the update for the handset on hold and is working towards cleaning up the bugs. (Photo : Asus)

Those who have been eagerly waiting for the Android 7.0 Nougat update to hit their ZenFone 3 will be disappointed to learn that Asus has put a hold on the roll out.

ASUS ZenFone AR is the world’s first 8GB of RAM and the desktop-class Qualcomm® Adreno™ 530 graphics

ZenFone AR is the world’s first 5.7-inch smartphone with Tango and Daydream by Google. Tango is an exciting new augmented reality (AR) technology that changes the way you interact with the world and expands your vision. And with Daydream, you can experience high-quality, immersive virtual reality (VR) with your phone.

Asus ZenFone AR serves up Google Tango and Daydream VR in one phone (hands-on)

If you've ever wanted to try virtual or augmented reality, Asus has a phone that does both. It also might hint at where more phones are likely to be headed over the next few years.

Previously leaked by Qualcomm, the Asus ZenFone AR is indeed real and coming later this year (by the end of the second quarter, in fact -- no pricing details yet). The phone is compatible with Google's

Hands-on with the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom at CES 2017

Asus took the wraps off of a slew of products at CES 2017, and while all eyes are on the amazing ZenFone AR, the company also unveiled the official successor to the ZenFone Zoom, that will pique the interest of those looking for a great camera experience.

Here is your first look, as we go hands on with the Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom!

The ZenFone Zoom had a large and bulky optical zoom lens attached to the back of the phone, that resulted in a somewhat awkward handling experience,