Dual camera It sounds strong like the big photographic bet on smartphones, and ASUS has lit the fuse with a The official teaser which directly points to a new Zenfone with this system. The clue comes from a short video the brand has released, which, in addition to its slogan, hints at significant changes in the design and photography of the next iteration of the family.
It seems that the novelty of smartphones next year will be the dual camera. Yeah I know before we have been able to talk about the new Huawei Honor 6 Plus, now it's the turn of new Asus Zenfone smartphone which is expected to be launched at CES in January. The company has released a video that may be confirming this new feature.
Asus has published a new video on its official Facebook account in which, although you cannot see precisely the design of the smartphone or the new camera that it will have, it seems clear that it is a dual camera. Furthermore, we do know that the smartphone will be a new Zenfone, although it probably won't be the entry-level Asus Zenfone 4 we talked about just a few days ago. However, it wouldn't be surprising if the company unveiled several smartphones in the Zenfone series, with the most notable one being the one with the dual camera.
Teaser: "See What Others Can't See" and what it reveals
The video also includes a phrase: "See What Others Can't See", which can be translated as "See what others can't see"This motto reinforces the focus on photography and fits with typical features of dual-sensor systems: depth measurement for portraits with bokeh, a posteriori approach or even captures with 3D effect. The clip hints at elements close to the camera module that could correspond to a double sensor or, failing that, to a dual LED flash placed under a main chamber, a hypothesis that some analysts have considered. There are also nods to water resistance already a possible combination of new materials for the chassis, in addition to a potential button repositioning in the style of some competing models.
And this dual camera will probably add some features to the smartphone, such as the possibility of focus a photograph after it has been captured, thanks to the fact that it has two cameras, which are capturing two different photographs, so to speak, or one 3D photograph. The Huawei Honor 6 Plus has previously been presented with two very similar cameras, and before that, the HTC One M8 arrived, also with a second camera that allowed the photograph to be focused after it has been captured. However, many more could arrive in the coming months, as it seems that this feature could be one of the new features of smartphones of the next generations. The cameras already have high-resolution sensors, so it is logical that they will start to have news that does not depend only on the resolution.
Dual camera or software advantages? Real possibilities
Starting from the double camera hypothesis, the idea is that the sensors work together to record more information about the scene: depth to separate subject and background, better Dynamic range, and creative combinations. If what was finally shown was a dual flash and not a second camera, the brand could rely on its software pixelmaster to improve the low-light performance and maintain the slogan without having to duplicate sensors. In any case, the desired result is the same: sharper and more versatile photos in complex situations.
What ASUS suggests about format and hardware
As usual with the brand, ASUS is releasing previous videos to the fair with design details and a star specification. Everything indicates that we will see several Zenfone at the January meeting and, as has already happened in previous generations, some could approach the format phabletIt is also plausible that the company will maintain its commitment to Android and by Intel hardware in certain configurations, a common combination in part of its catalogue.
On social media, ASUS accompanied the teaser with hashtags directed at its Zenfone fans and explicit references to the fair, reinforcing that the presentation will take place in the CES of Las VegasIn other developments, the brand suggests a careful construction with a mix of materials and, as some media point out, a change in the button ergonomics to improve handling.
Other photography-focused Zenfones: key background
ASUS has already explored several avenues in mobile photography within its catalog. Two examples help explain where this dual-camera Zenfone could be headed:
Zenfone Selfie
- 13 MP front camera with Real Tone dual LED flash and also 13 MP behind with autofocus laser.
- Features like Zen Motion (activate the selfie camera by drawing an “S”), HDR, and selfie panorama from 88° to 140°.
- Screen 5,5 inch IPS Full HD with 178° of vision, technology ASUS TruVivid y Gorilla Glass 4.
- Snapdragon 615 64-bit, options 2/3 GB of RAM y 16 / 32 GB with microSD up to 64 GB; LTE 4G and Android 5.0.
Zenfone Zoom
- 3X optical zoom in a body thin (11,95 mm) and lightweight (158,9 g), with 13 MP camera, opening f/2.7–4.8, OIS y AF laser.
- Modes macro y manual, Real Tone dual flash and promise of up to 400% more light in difficult conditions.
- Screen 5,5″ Full HD IPS, 3.000 mAh battery, LTE, NFC, WiFi ac, Bluetooth 4.0 and Android 5.0.
- Starting price of $399 and expected availability for the second quarter.
Presentation, availability and what to expect
The new Asus Zenfone smartphone will arrive on month of January, in the CES, as stated in the Facebook post itself. Given the brand's pattern of releases, it's reasonable to expect them to be announced. several models and the focus will be on the one that integrates the dual camera system or the outstanding photographic improvement of the year. Regarding prices and markets, the company usually staggers the availability by region, so it's worth keeping an eye on local ASUS announcements after the keynote.
Source: Asus (Facebook).
If everything hinted at is confirmed, the next Zenfone will adopt a clear strategy: reinforce the camera experience With hardware (dual sensor or optical zoom in other models) and software (PixelMaster, smart focus, and specific modes) to "see what others don't." The combination of advances in photography, a carefully designed format, and the momentum from CES should make it one of the Zenfone series launches to watch.