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| Asus Zenfone 3 5.5 |
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A few days before Zenvolution, we got our hands on with the NEW Zenfone 3 ZE552KL!
Coming in chrome chamfered accented metallic frame sandwiching two 2.5D contoured Gorilla Glass 3 complimented with Zenfone signature concentric circles, the Zenfone 3 is sexy and stunningly gorgeous.
Top lies the 3.5mm Audio Jack while at the bottom lies the USB Type-C port and Audio Speakers. Power/Lock and Volume rockers returns to the sides (right) while on the left side lies the compartment for Hybrid SIM/MicroSD tray.
This is the 5.5 inch model which has a Full HD IPS Display. Powering the device is Snapdragon 625 Octa-Core Processor complimented with 4GB RAM and 64GB of Internal Storage. Although it did'nt top benchmarks scores but with real time usage and gaming it perform better. Here is Antutu Scrore and Gaming Test.
Zenfone Zen UI 3.0 gets cleaner, flatter and with shadow highlights. We wished they removed some bloats but hey you could always disable or uninstall them. There is a new feature Game Genie so you could share your gaming experience with your friends by streaming directly to YouTube or Twitch.
The Zenfone 3 camera now packs Sony IMX 298 Sensor with its 16MP Rear as well as feature TriTech focusing system with use of Laser, Contrast and Phase Detection AF. Has 4 Axis OIS to prevent those blurred shots and takes steady videos. Front camera it at 8MP for more detailed selfie. 4K Video recording is supported. See Samples Below.
As you can see, outputs have quite a detail to them. This is due to good control of highlight and shadows that lets you see those details in shade and cloud formations. Lines are straight and no distortions. Colors are on point and not overly saturated.
The second photo proves Zenfone 3 has good focus as minute details pop out as the circles of stirrer are visual whilee background is blurred out. Some people say MegaPixels should be disregarded but it should be as when you zoom in details come to light and with the busy cityscape you can still see the small crane when you zoom in as taken by Zenfone 3.
Front camera does a swell job as well again with detail and on point color reproduction.
Camera UI has some changes with circular icons although I preferred the squarish ones with less in between. Anyways, One major change did excite me is the exposure metering on the side in Manual Mode suuch as with this when you set your setting you would know if your photos are under, over or just right exposure. This would help people learn how to use manual settings as well as get the right exposure everytime they shoot.
Moving to connectivity, the Zenfone 3 now makes use of USB Type-C port. This change bring about use of reversible data cable as well as faster charging and data transfer rates. Zenfone 3 now supports Dual Sim and the two sims both supports LTE unlike the old Zenfone 2. However, if you need additional storage, you need to give up one sim slot. Regular WiFi, Bluetooth andd GPS is of course available. However NFC is missing. USB OTG is btw supported via USB Type-C OTG cable.
Comes with near complete sensors from proximity, orientation, accelerometer, compass, magnet, light and finally working gyroscope to support VR. Fingerprint Sensor now adds a more personalize security.
Carries a 3000mAh non-removable battery.
This may yet be the Best Smartphone of the Year (Midrange it may be) for its handsome looks, up to date internals, brilliant camera optics and hopefully at a great price. So excited for its unveiling!
There is a 5.2 ZE520KL model for more compact and pocketable Zenfone 3. Similar in design and internals and only carries a 2650mAh Battery.
Will be launching this August 14 with other Zenfone 3 series phones. We will be covering the event so please do add us up by subscribing or via FB, Twitter and Instagram. Prices at 18,995 for 5.5 inch ZE552KL an 16,995 for 5.2 inch ZE520KL model.
It will be Pre-Sold during the Philippine #Zenvolution Event on August 14! The 5.5 inch and 5.2 inch!
Oh the Zenfone 3 will start selling after its launch at your authorized Asus Concept Stores, Dealers and via Lazada Philippines. Most notably from stores located at these malls.
It is already for order via Lazada Phhilippines: Product Pages Here:
Many Thanks to our dear friends at GizGuide.com for letting us have a quick hands on for Zenfone 3. Happy Anniversary GizGuide! - Kal
Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL Specs:
Android Marshmallow 6.0
ASUS ZenUI 3.0
5.5 inch Full HD IPS Display
2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass
Octa-Core 64bit Snapdragon 625
Adreno 506 GPU
4GB LPDDR3 RAM
64GB Internal Storage
Expandable via (Hybrid Slot) MicroSD up to 2TB
16MP Rear Camera
Sony IMX 298 Sensor, f/2.0 aperture, 6P Largan lens
TriTech Auto-Focus (Contrast, Laser, Phase Detection)
Dual Real Tone LED Flash
Manual Mode
Up to 32s Shutter Speed
Up to 3200 ISO
Manual Focus
4-axis, 4 Stops Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
8MP Front Camera
f/2.0 aperture
Up to 4K video recording
3-axis Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)
Dual Sim Dual Standby / Dual LTE (Hybrid Sim)
4G: FDD: Band: 1/2/3/5/7/8/20
3G: WCDMA: Band: 1/2/5/8
Wifi b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.1
GPS/A-GPS/GLONASS/BDSS
5 Magnet Speaker
Dual Internal Mic
Sensors: Accelerator, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity, Hall sensor, Light sensor, RGB sensor, IR sensor, Fingerprint
USB Type-C 2.0
USB-OTG
3000mAh Non-removable Battery
Glass finish : Sapphire Black/Moonlight White/Shimmer Gold
Dimensions: 152.59 x 77.38 x 7.69 mm
Weight: 155 g
Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL Specs:
Android Marshmallow 6.0
ASUS ZenUI 3.0
5.2 inch Full HD IPS Display
2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass
Octa-Core 64bit Snapdragon 625
Adreno 506 GPU
4GB LPDDR3 RAM
64GB Internal Storage
Expandable via (Hybrid Slot) MicroSD up to 2TB
16MP Rear Camera
Sony IMX 298 Sensor, f/2.0 aperture, 6P Largan lens
TriTech Auto-Focus (Contrast, Laser, Phase Detection)
Dual Real Tone LED Flash
Manual Mode
Up to 32s Shutter Speed
Up to 3200 ISO
Manual Focus
4-axis, 4 Stops Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
8MP Front Camera
f/2.0 aperture
Up to 4K video recording
3-axis Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)
Dual Sim Dual Standby / Dual LTE (Hybrid Sim)
4G: FDD: Band: 1/2/3/5/7/8/20
3G: WCDMA: Band: 1/2/5/8
Wifi b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.1
GPS/A-GPS/GLONASS/BDSS
5 Magnet Speaker
Dual Internal Mic
Sensors: Accelerator, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity, Hall sensor, Light sensor, RGB sensor, IR sensor, Fingerprint
USB Type-C 2.0
USB-OTG
2650mAh Non-removable Battery
Glass finish : Sapphire Black/Moonlight White/Shimmer Gold
Dimensions: 146.87 x 73.98 x 7.69
Weight: 144 g
