On 4 January, Taiwanese technology firm Asus launched the Zenfone Max in India. Now, the company has released the new ZenWatch 2.
"Consumers today wish to use gadgets that make their lives simpler by aiding their hectic lifestyles. The Asus ZenWatch 2 achieves this through its features that make it possible for the users to manage their lives right on their wrists. Combining luxury in a slim form-factor, the ZanWatch 2 furthers our vision of providing high-end products at affordable price points," said Peter Chang, Region Head — South Asia & Country Manager for ASUS India.
The new ZenWatch 2 comes in two screen-size variants — 1.63-inch (WI501Q) and 1.45-inch (WI502Q). Both the models boast hand-polished stainless-steel casing with AMOLED display having 2.5D curved Corning Gorilla Glass 3 shield and IP67 Water-proof certifications.They also come with remote camera (smartphone) operation, find my phone, business helper, Fonehelper, mute an incoming call, fitness tracking Wellness app and other value added features.
Under the hood, they house the Snapdragon 400 SoC (System-on-Chip) with 512MB RAM and 4GB eMMC inbuilt storage.
Asus ZenWatch 2 price and availability details:
The company has confirmed that Asus ZenWatch 2 variants — 1.63-inch (WI501Q) and 1.45-inch (WI502Q) — are available on Flipkart with prices ranging from Rs 11,999 to Rs 14,999. Both will be released at Asus exclusive stores across India on a later date.
Also read: Asus launches Zenfone Max with massive battery in India
Key specifications of Asus ZenWatch 2:
Models | Asus ZenWatch 2 (WI501Q) | Asus ZenWatch 2 (WI502Q) |
Display | 1.63-inch AMOLED screen with 320x320p resolution, 2-finger touch
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1.45-inch AMOLED screen with 280x280p resolution, 2-finger touch
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OS | Android Wear | Android Wear |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 series CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 series CPU |
RAM | 512MB | 512MB |
Storage | 4GB eMMC | 4GB eMMC |
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Add-ons | IP67 Water-proof certification, 6-axis (A+G) with sensor-hub, Bluetooth v4.1, Wi-Fi | IP67 Water-proof certification, 6-axis (A+G) with sensor-hub, Bluetooth v4.1, Wi-Fi |
Strap type | 22mm(Rubber & leather) | 18mm Leather |
Dimensions | 49 x 41 mm | 45 x 37 mm |
Weight | 60 g | 50 |
Colour | Silver, Gunmetal | Silver |
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(Khaki) Silver case with Leather strap Rs. 14,999 |