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The ASUS ZenFone V Live and Samsung Galaxy Tab E 32 GB land at Verizon

Verizon is getting two new devices right before the holidays. The ASUS ZenFone V Live and Samsung Galaxy Tab E 32 GB give shoppers budget options.

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Published onNovember 16, 2017

Verizon is announcing two new devices just in time for the holidays. The ASUS ZenFone V Live and Samsung Galaxy Tab E 32 GB are now available through the carrier.

ASUS ZenFone V

The ASUS ZenFone V Live is a Verizon Wireless exclusive. The device comes with a 5-inch 720p display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, and 2 GB of RAM. There’s 16 GB of storage which can be expanded via microSD card, a 3,000 mAh battery, and a USB Type-C port. Though the ZenFone V Live is a budget device, it didn’t skimp on the high-end features. It has a full-metal body, curved 2.5D glass display, and a fingerprint reader.

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The biggest selling point of the ASUS ZenFone V Live are the camera functions. The rear of the device houses a 12 MP main shooter and the front features a 5 MP camera. ASUS has included a feature its calling “Live Beautification” that can be utilized when streaming on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube. The feature allows users to adjust and control facial features, complexion, and skin blemishes. The camera also features low-light, super resolution, children, depth-of-field, panorama, slow motion and time-lapse modes.

Samsung Galaxy Tab E 32 GB

If you’re looking for a budget tablet this holiday season, Verizon is offering up the Samsung Galaxy Tab E 32 GB. The LTE-enabled tablet has a 5,000 mAh battery, 8-inch 1280 x 800 display, and runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat. As the name would imply, the tablet has 32 GB of storage that can be expanded by up to 256 GB via a microSD card.

Verizon is marketing the Samsung Galaxy Tab E as a great option for the entire family. The software has multi-user support so everyone can have their own individual experience. Parents can keep an eye on what their kids are up to and restrict access to apps and services they shouldn’t be accessing.

The best thing about both of these devices is that neither will break the bank. The ASUS ZenFone V Live comes in at $168 or $7/month for 24 months. The Samsung Galaxy Tab E 32 GB comes in at $249.99 full price, $149 on a two-year contract, or $10.41/month for 24 months.