ASUS ZenFone 7 and 7 Pro receive Android 11 update
What's the story
ASUS has started releasing the Android 11 update for its flagship ZenFone 7 and 7 Pro smartphones in Taiwan. As per the official changelog, the firmware brings one-time permissions, chat bubbles, support for Bluetooth connectivity during Airplane mode, and a revamped quick settings panel. It also bumps up the Android security patch level on the devices to March 2021. Here are more details.
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Everything to know about the update
The update carries version number 30.40.30.93 and is being rolled out in a phased manner via over-the-air method. Users can manually check for the update by going to Settings >About >System Update.
Design and display
The handsets flaunt a 90Hz Super AMOLED display
As far as their specifications are concerned, the ASUS ZenFone 7 and 7 Pro feature a metal-glass body with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and an all-screen design which is achieved by adopting a rotating camera setup. The smartphones bear a 6.67-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) Super AMOLED screen with a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 90Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support.
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There is a triple camera setup on the rear
The ASUS ZenFone 7 and 7 Pro offer a triple rear camera system that includes a 64MP (f/1.8) primary sensor, a 12MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide lens, and an 8MP (f/2.4) telephoto shooter. This setup automatically flips to the front and serves as a selfie snapper.
Internals
The handsets support 30W fast-charging
The ASUS ZenFone 7 and 7 Pro draw power from a Snapdragon 865 and Snapdragon 865+ chipset, respectively, coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. Under the hood, they pack a 5,000mAh battery with 30W fast-charging support. For connectivity, the duo offers support for Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, 5G, and a Type-C port.