We have been watching ASUS release little teasers for their upcoming Android Wear powered smartwatch, the ASUS ZenWatch, for the last coupe of weeks. We knew they would be making their official announcement at IFA, which is well underway in Berlin right now. ASUS has made the device official, at least in terms of specs and pricing in Europe.
Actual hardware specs we are looking at the following:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor at 1.2GHz
- 512MB RAM
- 4GB internal storage
- 1.63″ AMOLED display (320×320 with a 278ppi)
- 2.5D curved Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- 9 Axis sensor and Bio Sensor
- IP55 rated water resistance
- Measures in at 50.6 x 39.8 x 7.9 – 9.4 mm
- Weighs 50g, Strap weighs 25g
- Comes in Silver and Rose Gold with a brown leather strap
ASUS expands Android Wear a little and tosses in their own little software flares. Such as being able to cover the watch’s face to silence an incoming phone call, trigger your devices camera from the ZenWatch, Tap Tap and Find My Phone helps you locate your phone from the watch and it also has a suite of health apps through the Wellness manager. ASUS also tossed in over 100 combination watch faces to give it the look that is right for you when you want it.
If ASUS pushes it under the $199 barrier int he states, will it entice your wallet, or is the Moto360 still the Android Wear device of the year to beat? Even though we know very little about it.
Source: ASUS
Pricing courtesy of Phandroid
