Camera Shoot Out Asus Zenfone 5Q and Vivo V9

Hi Geeks! Look what we have here. Asus Zenfone 5Q and Vivo V9 which are both camera-centric phones. Let's do a camera shoot out shall we?

First off, lets have a brief summary of their specs.

Asus Zenfone 5Q sports 6 inch 18:9 Full HD+ Display with 2.5D Curved Glass. Makes use of Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Octa-Core Processor with Adreno 508 coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB Internal Storage. Runs Android Nougat topped with ASUS own ZenUI. Carries a 3300mAh Battery. As for camera, ASUS equipped it with "True Quad-Camera Setup" with 20MP (f2.2) + 8MP Wide Rear Cameras and 16MP + 8MP Wide Front Cameras.

Meanwhile, Vivo V9 comes with a 6.3 inch 18:9 FHD+ Display on 2.5D Curved GG3. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 Octa-Core Processor with Adreno 506 GPU matched with 4GB RAM and 64GB Internal Storage. Runs on latest Android 8.1 Oreo with FunTouch OS 4.0. Battery is at 3260mAh. Camera 16MP f(2.0) + 5MP Dual Rear Camera Setup and a 24MP Front Camera.

Specs wise seems they similar with ASUS offering more on the plate. However Vivo V9 is ahead in terms of software.

Moving on the Shoot Out. No Edit. SOOC. NO HDR. ALL AUTO.

We Test Daylight Shots

ASUS Zenfone 5Q

Vivo V9

Zenfone 5Q Wide

This was taken in auto mode. Highlights on the Zenfone 5Q is overexposed as seen with the lantern on the street post. Vivo V9 camera algorithm is good in detecting the scene and worked its output with better dynamic range and accurate white balance. Although Zenfone 5Q has a second wide camera which gives it an advantage as you can capture more scene.

Macro
Focus and detail can be seen with Macro Shots. Again this is taken with Auto and is point and shoot.

Zenfone 5Q

Vivo V9

Here however you would appreciate Zenfone 5Q moderation for its shadows that produce better shot for macro as details of feather popped out. Vivo V9 aggressive algorithm seems to work against it for macro as details were missed out for the price of dynamic range. Sometimes, you really need to shadows to see micro details of items. Bright is not always good.

Selfie

Zenfone 5Q

Vivo V9

Haha Kitty. Anyways here is my selfie with this adorable cat. I get brighter and vibrant images with front camera of Vivo V9 than that of Zenfone 5Q. Well Vivo does focuses more on selfies but Zenfone 5Q offers a Wide Angle Selfie Camera which you will appreciate especially for tight situations.

Zenfone 5Q Wide Selfie

Sunset Shot
Low light and colors

Zenfone 5Q

Vivo V9

Vivo V9 dynamic range shows however it lacks color. Zenfone 5Q took better shot of this sunset with its vibrant skies and details on the clouds that matched what I saw as the day ends.

Guess that concludes our shootout. Both is good depending on the scene. Vivo V9 takes brighter shots and have good dynamic range however they should adjust their camera algorithm where it adjust according to scene. Zenfone 5Q is very versatile with good color reproduction, focus and detail plus having wide cameras on the front and back gives you additional lens for capturing more.
Asus Zenfone 5Q is now priced at 12,995 while Vivo V9 is at 14,999. So what you think? Which will you buy?

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Zenfone 5 Sells Out Fast After Launch!

Zenfone 5 is Selling Like Hotcakes!

April 18, 2018 will forever go down in the history books of ASUS Philippines, as within just minutes after they revealed the official pricing of the ZenFone 5 Series, consumers went to buy the latest generation of ZenFone 5!

See: Asus Zenfone 5 Series 2018 Launch

The ZenFone 5 was declared sold out in just 45 minutes! This was also true for on-site sales during the launch event itself held at One Esplanade, Pasay City which brought the total sell-out of 1,000 ZenFone 5’s and ZenFone 5Q’s combined in just under an hour of their first day in the country.

With the demand for both phones continuously growing each day, ASUS Philippines has made sure stores in major malls have been re-stocked as early as Monday morning.

Fans who tuned in found themselves happily surprised at the official released specs of every phone, coupled with their bang for the buck prices.

“ASUS ZenFones aim to empower luxury – this philosophy continues with the new ZenFone 5 family; especially with ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Q.” ASUS Philippines Country Manager, George Su, stated. “We want to share with everyone and, likewise, we also want everyone to enjoy the best  affordable technology the world has to offer.”

THE ZENFONE 5, A CHAMPION OF MOBILE PHOTOGRAPHY

Emir Kahn Bautista, a known Wedding Photographer and the newest name to be included in roster of Pixel Masters. - “As a professional Photographer, I find Zenfone 5 as a device that speaks art, sees art, and hears art. It's my best tool to tell stories artistically anywhere and everywhere I go,”

Internationally acclaimed photographer and long-time Pixel Master, Jasper Tejano, also chimed in, “From imagining the image to seeing the final output online, the Zenfone 5 is a joy to use as my capable creative tool in photography.”

ASUS certainly has their eyes on the prize, as they continue their development of what they were best loved for – mobile photography. The newest ZenFone 5 certainly raised the bars, entering the competition strong with its newest and latest AI camera technology that allows anyone the best photo taking experience a smartphone can offer.

The ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Q is officially available nationwide! Zero0% interest on Home Credit for 6 months. The ZenFone 5 is priced only at PHP19,995.00 and the ZenFone 5Q is for the affordable rate of PHP 16,995.00.

THE PHONES THAT ARE DRIVEN TO THE INCREDIBLE PROMO!

From April 14 to 24, buyers of ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Q get the chance to win the a brand new Toyota Vios! Find out how over at http://asusphilippinespromo.ph/!

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Asus Officially Outs Zenfone 5Q | 5 | 5z and Max M1 for Philippine Market

Asus Philippinesfinally launch their latest and intelligent Zenfones yet with Zenfone 5Q | 5 | 5Z!

Held at One Esplanade, Pasay City in a colorful mood featuring rainbow 5 marking the launch of their next generation of Zenfone 5. Back to 5 is a tribute to their much success of the old Zenfone 5 and with the latest Zenfone 5 series models, Asus is set to conquer the Philippine Market.

Asus Executives

It was graced by Top Asus Executives as well as their Zenfone Brand Ambassador, Gerald Anderson. PixelMasters Photographers also played role in educating consumers and dealers on the photographic capability of the new Zenfone 5 Series.

Gerald Anderson for Asus Zenfone 5

Zenfone Max M1

Quite a surprise, they launch the new Zenfone Max M1 which takes the crown as the new Battery King with 5.5 inch HD+ 18:9 Wide Display powered by Snapdragon 430 matched with 3GB RAM and 32GB Internal Storage. Comes Equipped with Dual Rear Camera Setup at 13MP Standard Angle Lens Plus 8MP Super Wide 120-degree Angle Lens. Front Camera is at 13MP high resolution. Carries massive 4000mAh battery and so guarantees longer battery life.

Next is the Zenfone 5Q, which also sports also a wide 6 inch Full HD+ 2K IPS Display for stunning visuals. Powered by Snapdraggon 630 with 4GB RAM and 64GB Internal Storage. Four Cameras with Dual Camera setup at Rear (20MP Sony IMX 376 + 8MP 120-degree Wide AAngle Lens) and Front (16MP Primary Lens + 8MP 120-degree Wide Angle Lens). Runs Android Nougat with ZenUI 4.5. Has Dedicated Dual Sim and MicroSD Slot. Battery is at 3000mAH which should be optimized for performance and battery efficiency.

Finally Zenfone 5 and Zenfone 5z. The top of the line Zenfone with Intelligent features. At 6.2 inch 19:9  Full HD+ Super IPS Display protected with Corning Goriilla Glass for enetertainment grade visual experience. Zenfone 5 is powered by Snapddragon 636 with 4GB RAM and 64GB Internal Storage while 5z will carry Snapdragon 845 couupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB Internal Storage. Three Cameras for this one with Dual Rear at 12M Sony IMX 363 plus 8MP 120-degree wide angle lens; Front Camera is at 8MP. Runs Android Oreo 8.0 with ZenUI 5 enhanced with Artificial Intelligence A.I.. Also has a 3300mAh Battery.

Asus has competitively priced these new generation of Zenfone 5.
Zenfone Max M1 - 8,995
Zenfone 5Q - 16,995
Zenfone 5 - 19,995
Zenfone 5z - 29,995

Well it great to see Asus turn things around and offer decent speced at affordable price which was pretty much their DNA in smartphone market. Great turn out on sales with Sold out at the launch. Let's see if they can improve on their market share for Philippine Market.

ASUS ZenFone 5 | 5Z
Android 8.0 Oreo
ZenUI 5 + A.I.
6.2 inch 19:9 Full HD+ Super IPS Display
2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass Front and Back

Zenfone 5
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Quad-Core
Adreno 509
4GB RAM
64GB Internal Storage

Zenfone 5Z
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Quad-Core
Adreno 630
6GB RAM
128GB Internal Storage

Expandable via MicroSD for up to 1TB via hybrid slot

Dual Rear Camera
12MP (Sony IMX363 sensor)
 1/2.55" large sensor size, 1.4µm large pixel size, F1.8 Aperture, 6P Lens,
4-axis EIS| OIS
8MP 120° Wide Angle
With LED Flash
8MP Front Camera
Dual SIM Dual Standby
2G / 3G / 4G
WIFI 802.11ac
Bluetooth 5
GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Sensors: Accelerator/E-Compass/Gyroscope/
Proximity sensor/Ambient light sensor/Fingerprint
NFC
NXP intelligent amplifier
Hi-Res Audio certified
DTS Headphone: X
Dual speakers
Dual Noise Reduction Microphone
3300mAh Battery

Asus Zenfone 5Q Specs
Android Nougat 7.0
6 inch 2K FHD (2160 x 1080) 18:9 IPS Display
2.5D Contoured Glass
64-bit Snapdragon 630
Adreno 508
4GB RAM
32GB Internal Storage
Rear Camera:
Main - 16MP Standard Angle PDAF
120° Wide Angle Camera
Front Camera:
Main - 20MP Sony IMX 376 f/2.0
120° Wide Angle Camera
Expandable via MicroSD
Dual Sim, Dual Standby
4G LTE | HSPA+ | 3G | 2G
WCDMA: Band: 1/5/6/8/19
FDD: Band: 1/2/3/5/7/8/18/19/28
TD: Band: 38/39/41
Wi-Fi 802.11a / b / g / n / ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz
Bluetooth 4.1
GPS, aGPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC
Micro USB
3.5mm Audio Jack
Sensors: Accelerator/E-Compass/Gyroscope/
Proximity sensor/Ambient light sensor/Fingerprint
3300mAH Battery
5V 2A 10 W

Asus Zenfone Max (M1)
Official Philippine Specs
Android 8.0 Oreo
Zen UI 5
5.5 inch HD+ 18:9 Display
Octa-Core Snapdragon 430 Processor
Adreno 505 GPU
3GB RAM
32GB Internal Storage
Expandable Via MicroSD Slot (Dedicated)
Dual Rear Cameras:
13MP f/2.0 Aperture Standard Angle
8MP 120-Degree Wide Angle
Supported with LED Flash
Front Camera
13MP F/2.0 Aperture
Dual Sim (Nano) Dual Standby
4G LTE/HSPA+ / 3G / 2G
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, aGPS, Beidou
Rear Fingerprint Sensor
MicroUSB
USB-OTG
4000mAh Battery

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New Zenfone, New Car! Back to 5 with Zenfone 5Q | 5 | 5Z

Asus is feeling generous as it seems they will be sharing the blessings to Filipinos with their launching of their latest and smartest zenfones  yet with Zenfone 5Q, Zenfone 5 and Zenfone 5Z plus get a chance to win a new Car! Guess this is also a celebration of their placement in Philippine Smartphone Market in 5th place.

You heard it right you get a chance to win a brand-new Toyota Vios 1.3 E/AT worth Php 841,000.00 for your purchase of Zenfone 5Q, 5 or 5Z.

This Promo is open to all customers who will purchase any Zenfone 5 Series Smartphone, either a ZenFone 5 (ZE620KL) or a ZenFone 5Q (ZC600KL) at official ASUS and ZenFone Concept Stores, ASUS Kiosks, accredited Multi-brand Stores nationwide, official ASUS Store in Lazada (http://bit.ly/ASUSOfficialOnlineStore), and official ASUS online store (http://store.asus.com/ph) from April 14 – 24, 2018.

Visit the Asus Promo site > http://www.asusphilippinespromo.ph/. Register your purchase with following details:

• Name (First, Middle, Last)
• Address
• Birthdate
• Mobile Number, Alternate Contact Number
• Email Address
• Unit Purchased
• Store where they purchased their Zenfone unit (Multibrand Store, ASUS Kiosk, ASUS Concept Store)
• Luzon
• Visayas
• Mindanao
• Date Purchased, Receipt Number, Serial Number (S/N), Agreed Terms and Conditions box

Must be of legal age of 18 years old and above during the date of purchase.

Employees of ASUS Philippines (directly hired or agency based), advertising agency or any of its related partners for this draw, including their relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity or affinity and any other party who are directly involved in organizing, promoting or conducting the draw are disqualified to join.

Raffle draw winner will be electronically generated and will be drawn on April 25, 2018 at 6:00PM at the ASUS Philippines Head Office in Pasig City with presence of representatives from Department of Trade and Industry.

Raffle draw winner will be announced on April 26, 2018 on ASUS Philippines Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ASUSph). Will be notified via registered mail, email, Call and SMS for claiming instructions from an ASUS Representative.

No Prices as of yet but Asus does offer awesome gift bundles for every purchase. See here:

Need to learn more on the latest Zenfone 5 series? Check out these articles:

Asus unveils Next Generation Zenfone 5 Series for MWC 2018!

5 Strong Qualities of the New Asus Zenfone 5Q | 5 Lite

Next Generation Asus Zenfone 5 Series Launching This April for Philippine Market!

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Next Generation Asus Zenfone 5 Series Launching This April for Philippine Market!

Geeks! Mark your calendars as this April 14, Asus latest Zenfone 5 Series will be introduce to the Philippine Market!

For its local launch, ASUS Philippines goes #Backto5 focused on strong mobile photography-centric smartphones with the newest ZenFone 5 series featuring premium designs as well as a new champions in mobile photography with latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology.

THE MOST INTELLIGENT ZENFONES - THE ZENFONE 5Z & ZENFONE 5

The next-generation ZenFone 5Z is flagship package that comes with a beautiful 19:9 all-screen 6.2-inch SuperIPS+ display (ASUS’s first-ever phone to have this feature) featuring a 90% screen-to-body ratio, packed in a 5.5-inch body size protected with Corning Gorilla Glass. Accented with Asus signature concentric design, it gives a distinct and classy look that will surely captivate you and match your personal style.

Many first for this smartphone, as it is also first to harness the power of the latest Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform with Kryo 385 CPU, Adreno 630 Graphics, Hexagon 685 Vector DSP, and 3rd Generation AI platform. For Memory and Storage it is at 6GB RAM and 64 Internal Storage which give you abundant resources for flawless Android Oreo Performance as well as battery efficiency.

With SOC, ZenFone 5Z also gains Snapdragon X20 Gigabit LTE modem, delivering speeds for a 'wireless fiber' experience. Packs updated wireless connection with integrated 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® 5. For direct connection, makes use of USB-Type C for faster transfer rate, charging as well as future-proof connectivity.

For the budget flagship, you might want the ZenFone 5. Also feature the an exquisitely crafted design and is powered by the latest Snapdragon 636 Mobile Platform which also supports AI systems. For an instant blast of extra power, the exclusive ASUS AI Boost (also available on the ZenFone 5Z) optimizes performance for games and other demanding tasks.

The ZenFone 5Z and 5 features intelligent dual-camera systems that adapt and learn from your photographic eye, delivering stunning photos every time. Equipped with the latest flagship Sony® IMX363 sensor with large 1.4µm pixels, f/1.8 wide-aperture lens for its main 16MP Rear Camera as well as another 120° wide-angle secondary camera for taking more scenery and more of expansive panorama shot. The four-axis optical image stabilization (OIS) helps keeps thing steady to prevent blurred output. AI-enhanced camera features — including AI Scene Detection for 16 different scenes and objects, AI Photo Learning, Real-time Portrait and Real-time Beautification — ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5 lets you focus on subjects and scene quickly and adjust settings accordingly.

CAPTURE THE VIBRANCY OF LIFE THROUGH THE ZENFONE 5Q
The ZenFone 5Q is a youthful 6-inch smartphone featuring the world's first globally-announced true quad-camera system with high-resolution and wide-angle cameras at both front and rear.

ZenFone 5Q removes the limits on photographic creativity, with a high-resolution main camera — 20MP Sony at the front, 16MP at the rear — and, uniquely another secondary 120° wide-angle camera at both front and rear. Each camera works independently every time for perfect selfies, wefies, landscapes, portraits or groups shots.

The 6-inch Full HD+ IPS display has a Full View 18:9 aspect ratio and an ultraslim bezel, making the pocket-friendly ZenFone 5Q as compact as a standard 5.5-inch phone.

Powered by the Snapdragon 630 Mobile Platform, ZenFone 5Q delivers incredible performance and optimized power efficiency. Comes with advanced security - face unlock and fingerprint recognition and upgraded connectivity features — WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, LTE and has triple-slot SIM/microSD card — for a complete mobile experience like no other.

MARKET AVAILABILITY
The ZenFone 5 series has sparked the interest of many as comes with great design, upgraded internals, complete connectivity options and AI-Centered UI. This ZenFone generation pushes the envelope particularly ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5 being dubbed as the first ever line-up of most Intelligent ZenFones.

Full specs, pricing, online reservation of units and the bundled freebies will be announced in the next few days, so stay tuned to the ASUS Philippines Facebook Page and the ZenTalk Philippines Forum. Check out the event page here and join the fun.

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Asus unveils Next Generation Zenfone 5 Series for MWC 2018!

MWC 2018! Asus Jerry Shen, unveils the latest next generation Zenfone 5 Series with Zenfone 5Z, Zenfone 5, Zenfone 5Q / 5 Lite.

Zenfone 5z | 5

Starting with high end, the Zenfone 5z offer flagship grade experience packing the latest technologies, internals and features. Zenfone 5z sports a 6.2 inch IPS display on a  first-ever 19:9 all-screen display that makes for a 90% screen-to-body ratio fitted on 5.5-inch body. It is powered by the latest Snapdragon 845 that comes with the Qualcomm Artificial Intelligence Engine coupled with 6GB RAM and 64GB Internal Storage.

Moving to Next Generation Zenfone 5 base model, it also feature a 6.2 inch 19:9 IPS Display but is powered by more midrange Snapdragon 636. This soc does support exclusive ASUS AI Boost that optimizes the smartphone for efficient performance.

As for camera, Zenfone 5Z and 5 makes use of Sony® IMX363 sensor with 1.4µm pixels, an f/1.8 wide-aperture lens, 120° wide-angle 8MP secondary camera, four-axis optical image stabilization (OIS) and AI-enhanced camera features - AI Scene Detection, AI Photo Learning, Real-time Portrait and Real-time Beautification.

Zenfone 5Q | 5 Lite

Still on a budget? Then you might want to check out Zenfone 5Q (Philippine Market) and Zenfone 5 Lite (for other markets). Zenfone 5Q is a 6 inch smartphone that gets the title  as world's first globally-announced true quad-camera system with high-resolution and wide-angle cameras at both front and rear. The 6-inch Full HD+ IPS display has a Full View 18:9 aspect ratio housed in a 5.5 inch body.  Makes use of Snapdragon 630 Processor matched with 3GB RAM and 32GB Internal Storage.  High resolution cameras with 20MP Sony at the front, 16MP at the rear — and a secondary 120° wide-angle camera at both front and rear. Complete connectivity and security feature from WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC plus triple slot for Sim cards and MicroSD. Fingerprint and Face Unlock is supported.

These Next Generation Zefone 5 Series carries 3300mAh battery. They run the latest Android Oreo with AI at the center of attraction for ZenUI. Asus is also bringing in their new ZeniMoji!

Zenfone 5 Series is said to be available in the Philippine within the second quarter of the year! Zenfone 5z June, Zenfone 5 April and Zenfone 5Q March. Zenfone 5Z price starts at $479!

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