ASUS launches budget smartphone at Rs.5,299 in India

New Delhi: Taiwanese smartphone and notebook maker ASUS on Monday launched a Rs.5,299 3G-enabled budget smartphone with 4.5-inch display in India. The Zenfone Go 4.5 2nd generation - ZB452KG varient will be available on e-tailers Flipkart, Snapdeal, Amazon, PayTM, Shopclues and at ASUS exclusive stores. The device is available in two different camera specifications: 0.3 MP + 5 MP (front and rear camera) priced at Rs.5,299 and 2 MP + 8 MP (front and rear) priced at Rs. 5,699. "The Zenfone Go 4.5 2nd generation embodies the ASUS spirit of providing luxury at an affordable price. The smartphone packs in high-end specifications in an aesthetically appeasing design," said Peter Chang, regional head (south Asia) at ASUS India, in a statement. The device offers features like low-light mode, backlight (HDR) mode, zero-shutter lag and beautification modes for improved pictures. Equipped with ASUS’ “PixelMaster” technology, the smartphone offers 16 special camera modes to help users capture sharp and crystal-clear images. The device will be available in six colours - Glamour Red, Ceramic White, Yellow, Silver Blue, Gold and Silver. The device runs on Android Lollipop 5.1, comes with a memory of 8GB and offers Micro SD card support up to 64 GB in addition to a 100 GB lifetime ASUS web storage.