ASUS recently unveiled the new ZenFone 5 series at Mobile World Coference 2018 with a range of four phones to suit different budgets and needs – and there may be something for small businesses as well. The Zenfone 5 and 5Z attract the most attention because of the features and price, as well as the same notch as on the iPhone X.

A look at the ZenFone 5 series

The 5Z is the premium version of the new ZenFone line, and comes with high-end specifications apparently designed specifically to compete with other flagship phones. The ZenFone 5, on the other hand, has lower specifications while keeping the same form factor with similar displays, battery and operating system.

For small businesses looking for something more economical than the flagship phones at a price of $ 1,000, the ASUS ZenFone 5 series has a few options to consider. The company said it was pricing the 5Z with a configuration of 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM at $ 584, according to a press release. And the rest of the device specifications may also be worth considering by small business owners.

In the release, ASUS CEO Jerry Shen pointed out that the ZenFone project was launched four years ago with the idea of ​​creating a luxury for everyone . He added: "Today, the ZenFone 5 series is the most intelligent ZenFone series of all time, using advanced AI algorithms and large data analytics to offer users a unique range of smart functions. "

The ZenFone 5 and 5Z

Both phones have the notch made famous (or infamous) by Apple. If you can go past the notch, the Super HD + (2246 x 1080) Super IPS + 6.2-inch display has a screen-to-body ratio of 90%, which means the glasses are small.

Some of the other specifications that the phones share are the OS Oreo Android 8.0, the rear IMX363 12MP (with 1.4 μm pixels) and the secondary cameras at 120 °. The phones also feature an 8-megapixel front camera, a 3,300 mAh battery, a USB-C, a fingerprint sensor, a camera 39; a 3.5mm headphone jack and a near field communication.

The company introduces AI features designed to enhance image processing. This includes AI scene detection for 16 different scenes and objects, AI Photo Learning, real-time portrait, and real-time embellishment.

The differences are in the processors, RAM and storage. The 5Z comes with the latest Snapdragon 845 with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The ZenFone 5 has the Snapdragon 636 with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

ASUS has not announced the price for the top configurations of the 5Z or ZenFone 5 nor the exact date of their availability.