ASUS ZenFone 2 regional launch in Indonesia, Malaysia launch still set for 9 May 2015

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After months of build-up ASUS have launched the ASUS ZenFone 2 for the Southeast Asian region which includes Malaysia, Indonesia, Philipines, Vietnam and Thailand. We managed to catch the festivities early and ASUS made it a really big "Search for Incredible" from start till end. While local pricing and Malaysia release dates are still set for the Malaysia launch on 9 May 2015 they revealed rapidly rising rankings for mobile devices in the region, achieving number 1 or top 3 in the notebook, tablet and smartphone industries. The new ASUS ZenFone 2 in particular offers various new future proofing tech specs and features like a 64-bit Intel Atom processor, 4GB RAM, a 5.5-inch display, 4G LTE connectivity and more. They also revealed that Indonesia will be getting 4 versions from the ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE550ML 2GB RAM to the range-topping ZE551ML with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Malaysia is likely to see similar variants as well (else there may be a repeat of last year's commotion) but check out the pricing and tech specs for yourself below:

  • ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE550ML - 1.8GHz Z3560, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, 5.5-inch 1280 x 720 HD display = IDR2699000 (RM756)
  • ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE551ML - 1.8GHz Z3560, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, 5.5-inch 1920 x 1080 FHD display = IDR2999000 (RM839)
  • ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE551ML - 2.3GHz Z3580, 4GB RAM, 32GB storage, 5.5-inch 1920 x 1080 FHD display = IDR3999000 (RM1119)
  • ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE551ML - 2.3GHz Z3580, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, 5.5-inch 1920 x 1080 FHD display = IDR4499000 (RM1259)

 

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While there was no ZenFone Zoom, ASUS did also show off a number of new things for the ZenFone 2 which we should be able to expect. This includes a number of new backsides such as the dual-colour fusion covers, illusion pattern covers and new flip covers. Other extras included new accessories which included the ASUS ZenFlash, Lolliflash, ZenEar, ZenEar S and various ZenPower power banks. Pricing for the accessories are listed below:

  • View Flip Cover Deluxe - IDR159000 (RM44)
  • ZenEar (in ear headset) - IDR79000 (RM22)
  • ZenEar S (in ear headset) - IDR699000 (RM195)
  • ZenPower - IDR269000 (RM75)
  • Lolliflash - IDR119000 (RM33)
  • ZenFlash - IDR23900 (RM67)

 

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We'll be covering more on the new features coming for the ASUS ZenFone 2 with more upcoming details and hands-on pics in a bit so stay tuned for that.

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