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Potential Asus ZenFone 3 caught on benchmarks

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By Michael Heller

Updated: Jan 21, 2016, 8:06 PM

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Potential Asus ZenFone 3 caught on benchmarks

Mid-range phones keep getting better and cheaper, making them much more reliable and better purchase options for budget-conscious buyers. One of the kings of that segment has been the Asus ZenFone, and it looks like Asus might be testing out new ZenFone 3 models, because there are two versions that have popped up on a benchmarking site.

Interestingly, there are two models that have shown up -- the Z010DD and the Z012D. That alone indicates we're looking at potential ZenFone 3 models because the ZenFone 2 came with model numbers Z008 and Z00AD. Also of note, it looks like Asus is giving up on the Intel chips that it used for the ZenFone 2 and is switching to Qualcomm this time around.

The Z012D appears to be the higher-end model with a 5.5-inch 1080p display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 and 3GB of RAM to go with a 12-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front camera, while the Z010DD looks like a lower-end model. It brings a bigger display at 5.9-inches, but with a lower 720p resolution, along with a Snapdragon 615 and 3GB of RAM.

Assuming the pricing stays the same, we'd be looking at devices in the $200 to $300 range, which sounds about right for those specs. No word on when we might see them released though.

source: GFX Bench 1 & 2 via pocketnow

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Michael Heller is known for his clear and informative articles on mobile technology. He explores important topics such as the rollouts of 5G networks and the advancements in mobile payments, offering readers insights into the evolving tech landscape.