Asus ZenFone 3 release date, specs news 2016: Device is set to come out in June?
Following the success of its current flagship smartphone, Zenfone 2, Asus is expected to launch a new iteration this year. Reports of its release have already hit the online tech world since early last year. Rumor has it that Asus is planning to introduce the device at the end of June 2016.
In a report by Softpedia, the director of finance at Asus, Nick Wu, has reportedly confirmed the rumor. According to Wu, the company is hoping to launch the highly anticipated ZenFone 3 at the start of the third quarter this year.
"We hope to introduce a new flagship smartphone at the end of June and start producing mass in July," Wu said.
Unfortunately for tech freaks, no other information was provided with regard to the upcoming ZenFone 3.
Meanwhile, there are speculations that the company may have an initial Southeast Asian release to determine the success of its latest iteration. Fans all over the world will have to wait as Asus is expected to roll out the device in countries such as Philippines, Thailand, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam.
Nonetheless, fans are hoping that the new flagship smartphone will be as good as its predecessor.
Although many people are still waiting for the company's official announcement with regard to Zenfone 3, fans and critics have already started to predict the specs and features of the device. According to Android Headlines, the rumored Asus device is expected to run on Snapdragon 625 processor. It will be paired with 4 GB of RAM, which is intended for users who like to multitask. There are also speculations suggesting that the device will carry a 5.5-inch screen with 1080p resolution.
The device may not have impressive specs compared to the top of the line models from other major smartphone makers; however, tech observers predict that it is going to dominate the mid-range market once it comes out.
