ASUS, the Taiwanese leader in mobile technology, today announced its partnership with Home Credit, one of India’s leading NBFCs, to offer interest free EMI on smartphone purchases. Under this association, customers can avail EMI schemes of 6/7 months.
This strategic step was taken to ensure that consumers have easier access to ASUS smartphones, enabling them to live their digital lives without any hindrances. The schemes, available across Zenfone 3 Max 5.2, Zenfone 3 Max 5.5, Zenfone 3s Max, Zenfone 3 5.2 and Zenfone 3 5.5, will enable customers to purchase these smartphones with hassle-free financing options.
Commenting on the partnership, Peter Chang, Regional Head – South Asia & Country Manager – ASUS India, said, “We have always believed in empowering our consumers with products that perfectly combine advanced technology and luxurious specs. We are very excited about our partnership with Home Credit. Consumers will be able to purchase our smartphones, while also giving them the freedom to select a financing option that suits them the best.”
Speaking on the collaboration with ASUS, Artem Popov, Chief Sales Officer – Home Credit India, said, “We are delighted to partner with a leading smartphone brand like ASUS. We are optimistic that our association to offer quick and easy loans at zero percent interest and easy EMI options will make buying ASUS phones much easier and convenient throughout our 8500 Points of Sale spread across over 70 cities in 15 Indian states.”
Scheme Details
| Zenfone 3 MAX 5.2 | Zenfone 3S MAX | Zenfone 3 MAX 5.5 | Zenfone 3 5.2 | Zenfone 3 5.5 | ||||||
| Term | 6 Months | 7 Months | 6 Months | 7 Months | 6 Months | 7 Months | 6 Months | 7 Months | 6 Months | 7 Months |
| Down Payment | 2,600 | 2,600 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 5,100 | 5,100 | 6,600 | 6,600 | 8,400 | 8,400 |
| Processing Fee | 399 | 599 | 399 | 599 | 399 | 599 | 399 | 599 | 399 | 599 |
| Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monthly Installment | 1,733 | 1,486 | 2,000 | 1,714 | 1,983 | 1,700 | 2,567 | 2,200 | 3,267 | 2,800 |
ASUS Product Specifications:
| Zenfone 3S Max | Zenfone 3 Max 5.5 | Zenfone 3 Max 5.2 | Zenfone 3 5.2 | Zenfone 3 5.5 | |
| Design | Front 2.5 D Glass,Premium-crafted metallic body, 75% screen to body ratio | Front 2.5 D Glass,Premium-crafted metallic body, 73% screen to body ratio | Front 2.5 D Glass,Premium-crafted metallic body, 75% screen to body ratio | Front and rear 2.5D Arc Corning Gorilla Glasses with aluminum alloy frame, Premium-crafted metallic diamond-cut bevels 77.3% Screen to Body Ratio |
Front and rear 2.5D Arc Corning Gorilla Glasses with aluminum alloy frame, Premium-crafted metallic diamond-cut bevels 77.3% Screen to Body Ratio |
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Poly battery, Power bank mode for reverse charging, Power Master App to extend battery backup |
4100 mAh Li-Ion battery , Power bank mode for reverse charging Power Master App to extend battery backup |
4100 mAh Li-Ion battery , Power bank mode for reverse charging Power Master App to extend battery backup |
2650 mAh Li-ion Reversable Type-C connector |
3000 mAh Li-ion Reversable Type-C connector |
| Display, Resolution | 5.2-inch HD IPS display, Blue light Filter for eye protection |
5.5-inch FHD display, Blue light Filter for eye protection |
5.2-inch HD display, Blue light Filter for eye protection |
5.2” FHD Super IPS+ display with 600nits brightness for execellent outdoor readibility Bluelight filter for eye protection |
5.5” FHD Super IPS+ display : 600nits brightness for execellent outdoor readibility Bluelight filter for eye protection |
| Touch | Front Finger print sensor unlock less than a Sec | Finger print unlock less than 0.3s, 360° recognition/ 5 fingers recognition, Multiple app integration | Finger print unlock less than 0.3s, 360° recognition/ 5 fingers recognition, Multiple app integration | Finger print unlock less than 0.2s, 360° recognition/ 5 fingers recognition, Multiple app integration | Finger print unlock less than 0.2s, 360° recognition/ 5 fingers recognition, Multiple app integration |
| Front Camera | 8 Megapixel camera | 8 Megapixels Camera | 5 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel |
| Rear Camera | 13 Megapixel PixelMaster Camera with Dual Real tone LED Flash & 12 different camera modes such as Manual, HDR Pro, 52MP Super Resolution Mode,Low light mode,QR Code, Children Mode, Beautification Mode, Panorama shot,Time Lapse, etc |
16 Megapixels camera with f/2.0 aperture with Dual Real Tone Flash ASUS Exclusive 0.03second TriTech AutoFocus system: Electronic image stabilization (EIS) for steady video, Full HD video recording |
13 Megapixel PixelMaster Camera, LED Flash | 16MP Camera (Sony IMX298), f/2.0 aperture,Sapphire cover glass, Dual-LED real tone flash , OIS for steady photos, EIS for shake-free videos, 0.03s TriTech AF system, 4K video recording |
16MP Camera (Sony IMX298), f/2.0 aperture,Sapphire cover glass, Dual-LED real tone flash , OIS for steady photos, EIS for shake-free videos, 0.03s TriTech AF system, 4K video recording |
| Performance | Octa-core 64-bit processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa-core processor | Quad-core 64-bit processor | 14nm Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Octa-core 625 2.0Ghz Processor | 14nm Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Octa-core 625 2.0Ghz Processor |
| Memory (RAM/ROM) | 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM | 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM | 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM | 3GB RAM / 32GB ROM | 4GB RAM / 64GB ROM |
| Wireless | Dual SIM Support (2G/3G/4G), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot CAT 4 LTE | Dual SIM Support (2G/3G/4G) , Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, CAT 4 LTE | Dual SIM Support (2G/3G/4G), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot CAT 4 LTE | Dual SIM Support (2G/3G/4G) Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Up to CAT 7 LTE (300/150Mbps) |
Dual SIM Support (2G/3G/4G) Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Up to CAT 7 LTE (300/150Mbps) |
| Audio | 5- Magnet Speaker, Dual Microphone with Noise Cancellation, Audio Wizard for enhanced audio experience |
ICEpower enhanced speaker, Dual Microphone with Noise Cancellation Audio Wizard for enhanced audio experience |
ICEpower enhanced speaker, Dual Microphone with Noise Cancellation, Audio Wizard for enhanced audio experience | Hi-Res Audio 192kHz/24-bit standard that is 4 times better than CD quality New 5 Magnet Speaker for louder sound and less distortion |
Hi-Res Audio 192kHz/24-bit standard that is 4 times better than CD quality New 5 Magnet Speaker for louder sound and less distortion |
| OS | Android N with ZenUI 3.0 | Android M with ZenUI 3.0 | Android M with ZenUI 3.0 | Android N with ZenUI 3.0 | Android N with ZenUI 3.0 |
