Thursday, December 10, 2015
Asus Zenfone 2 Review: Pros and Cons
Review of Asus Zenfone 2 at a Glance:-
The Asus has launced Zenphone 2 with flagship of 4 GB RAM along with features such as 64 GB Internal memory, 13 MP primary camera, Intel 2.3 GHz Quad-core processor and 3000 mAh battery. The design of handset is nearly same as previous Zenphone series Smartphone; curve on the back make its grip better; the body is made by quality plastic with faux metal polish. The dimension 152.5x77.2x10.9mm doesn’t feel so bulky because of its unique curved back.
IPS LCD screen has a resolution of 1080x1920 and 403 ppi pixel density; which make Images look crisp with good viewing angles but the phone screen brightness is slightly dull even in highest brightness.
Its CPU is one of the most impressive addition in this Smartphone; 2.3 GHz Intel processor with 4 GB of RAM makes it super smooth for multitasking. The android Lollipop is modified by Asus as Zen UI also allows many customizations. 3000 mAh battery runs normal in this handset gives average battery backup.
Specification of Asus Zenfone 2
Operating System
OS- Android
OS Version- v5.0 (Lollipop)
Chipset
CPU- Intel Atom Z3580 (4 GB RAM model)
Clock Speed- 2.3 GHz (4 GB RAM model)
Core- Quad-core
GPU- PowerVR G6430
Screen and Display
Type- IPS capacitive touchscreen
Size- 5.5 inches
Display Reinforced- Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Display Density- 403 ppi
Camera
Rear- 13 MP
Front- 5 MP
Max. Video Resolution- 1080p
Max Video Frames- 30fps
Form and Dimension
Phone Dimension- 152.5 x 77.2 x 10.9 mm
Form- Bar
Weight- 170 gram
Data Connection and Connectivity
4G- LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
3G- Yes
Bluetooth- v4.0
WiFi- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Headphone Jack- 3.5 mm
Sensors
Proximity- Yes
Accelerometer- Yes
Light- Yes
Gyroscope- Yes
Memory and RAM
Internal (ROM)- 16/32 or 64 GB
External (SD)
RAM- 2 or 4 GB
SIM
SIM Type- Micro-SIM
SIM Support- Dual SIM
Battery
Capacity- 3000 mAh
Stand By-
Talktime-
Phone’s Available Colour- Osmium Black, Sheer Gold, Glacier Gray, Glamor Red and Ceramic White
Variants of Asus Zenphone 2
1. ZE551ML (with 4GB of RAM, 64GB ROM, 5.5-inch full-HD screen and 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3580 SoC)
2. ZE551ML (with 4GB of RAM, 32GB ROM, 5.5-inch full-HD screen and 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3580 SoC)
3. ZE551ML (with 2GB of RAM, 16GB ROM, 5.5-inch full-HD screen and 1.8 GHz quad-cores Intel Atom Z3560.)
4. ZE550ML (with 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, 5.5-inch HD screen and 1.8 GHz Quad-core Intel Atom Z3560)
Pros of Asus Zenfone 2-
- Its supports NFC.
- Dual mode flash helps for making perfect skin tone shots.
- Doesn’t lag like other android good for multitasking.
- It Supports OTG cable.
- Voice quality, Call quality, external speaker quality, headphone quality is good.
- The narrow sides and the convex back make it solid and catchy in-hand.
- Boost Master charge 60% in 39 Minutes (2.3GHz/4GB ZenFone 2 model only).
- The double tap screen gesture wakes it up right away and the quick screen gestures for faster access of different programs.
Cons of Asus Zenfone 2
- Non Removable Battery.
- Average camera quality while its 13 MP.
- The screen brightness seems slightly dull.
- SIM 2 only supports 2G.
- Average battery backup.
Solution of Problems in Asus Zenfone 2
Memory leak problem-
This problem is not related to Hardware it has addressed in Android Lollipop 5.0 version only; it can be Resolved in Lollipop 5.0.1 upgradation.
Why to buy and Final words about Asus Zenfone 2
This handset is one of the best option having powerful CPU under mid range price segment. The game enthusiastic person can buy this Smartphone for best gaming experience. If you are going to buy this handset for quality photography it may disappoint you to some extent; although design, performance and backup is impressive.
Price- 16400
