Sony Xperia Z4 vs ASUS ZenFone 2 (ZE551ML): high-end phones battle!

Today we come up with the battle between Sony Xperia Z4 vs Asus ZenFone 2 (ZE551ML). To be honest, this is gonna be tough as they both look premium and powerful.

Sony Xperia Z4 vs ASUS ZenFone 2 (ZE551ML)

sony xperia z4 vs asus zenfone 2

We can’t deny that ASUS ZenFone 2 looks completely high-end with its brushed metal appearance, but when you hold the device, it’s plastic. Of course plastic doesn’t mean it feels cheap! However the point is that it’s not in the premium league you would find in the Sony Xperia Z3 Plus+, HTC One M9, Galaxy S6 or LG G4. Other than that, ASUS ZenFone 2 with the curved back makes it easy to be held, though it’s obviously thicker than Sony Xperia Z3+.

sony xperia z4 vs asus zenfone 2

In terms of Sony Xperia Z4 vs Asus Zenfone 2 battle, there will be many people vote for Xperia Z4 due to its design, but it is not 100% sure to win the specs department and absolutely the pricing aspect. Let’s take the first look at the screens. Both devices use the FHD LCD screen tech and are quite similar in the size: 5.2″ vs 5.5″ for Sony and ASUS device, respectively. Nonetheless, if looking closer, we’ll see that the LCD display on the Xperia Z3 Plus is a little higher in quality (424ppi to be specific) than ZenFone 2 (403ppi).

sony xperia z4 vs asus zenfone 2

Secondly, both Sony Xperia Z4 vs Asus Zenfone 2 offer users large amounts of RAM, but in fact ZenFone 2 has already won this RAM game since it boasts 4GB RAM, more powerful than 3GB RAM built in Sony Xperia Z3 Plus.

Other than that, ASUS ZenFone 2 (ZE551ML) is also better in terms of expandable battery. Their batteries cannot be removed. With 3,000mAh batt, ASUS ZenFone 2 is a bit stronger than Xperia Z3+ 2,930mAh one. However, in fact, Sony can really squeeze the most out of the batteries.

sony xperia z4 vs asus zenfone 2

As for camera comparison between Sony Xperia Z4 vs Asus Zenfone 2, the main ZenFone 2’s snapper owns a 13MP sensor with autofocus and a dual-tone LED flash. It is sure that Zen will be good enough for phone users to take decent photos, but still cannot beat the Xperia Z3 Plus’s 20.7MP sensor. Z3 will bring you great experience in taking wonderful pictures.

sony xperia z4 vs asus zenfone 2

Despite some differences, Sony and ASUS smartphone share some things in common such as Android 5.0 Lollipop, Wi-Fi, GPS, FM radios, and microUSB port for charging and transferring data. Besides, each phone sports a Quick Charge feature as well.

sony xperia z4 vs asus zenfone 2

For a general view of the differences as well as similarities in the specs of Sony Xperia Z4 vs Asus Zenfone 2, let’s have a look at the following table:

Sony Xperia Z4 (aka Z3 Plus) ASUS ZenFone 2 (ZE551ML)
Display 5.2” FHD, ISP LCD, 424ppi 5.5” FHD, ISP LCD, 403ppi
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.0 Lollipop
Camera Rear: 20.7MPFront: 5MP Rear: 13MPFront: 5MP
Processor 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994, 2GHz 64-bit Intel Atom Z3560, 2.3GHz
Battery 2,930mAh 3,000mAh
Weight 144 grams 170 grams
Thickness 6.9mm 10.9 mm
RAM 3GB 4GB
ROM 32GB (expandable) 16/32/64 GB, 2/4 GB RAM (expandable)
Connectivity 4G LTE 4G LTE
Color Black, White, Copper and Aqua Green Osmium Black, Sheer Gold, Glacier Gray, Glamor Red and Ceramic White

sony xperia z4 vs asus zenfone 2

Talking about price between Sony Xperia Z4 vs Asus Zenfone 2, you can find various ASUS ZenFone 2 prices here, ranging from PHP 7,990.

For Sony Xperia Z4, we are looking for its Philippines arrival in June with Sony Xperia Z4 price of about $630 (PHP 28,400) off-contract. That is not a small number at all, especially in comparison with ASUS ZenFone 2.

So, we just wan to bring you some overview of some different and similar points between these to flagship smartphones. Hopefully it would be helpful for your choice!

Which one is your winner? Tell us!

7 amazing smartphones with 4GB RAM to launch in 2015 – Part One

Zenfone 2 with 4GB RAM has brought the mobile industry up to a whole new level. Ever since, users have been falling in love with and seeking for devices with the same powerful RAM. Let’s take a look as the 7 4GB RAM smartphones in 2015:

Lenovo Vibe X3

1. ASUS ZenFone 2: pioneer in bringing 4GB RAM to smartphones

The Taiwanese company had made a huge hit in terms of sales since they introduced the Zenfone 2 with 4GB RAM. The phone soon went to other international markets and was welcomed excitedly by customers. Until now, the Zenfone 2 is still one of the hottest devices of 2015. Asus Zenfone 2 4GB RAM prices start from as low as 280 USD.

Asus Zenfone 2 specs

Device Asus Zenfone 2
Display 5.5″, 1080p
Thickness 10.9mm
Weight 170 grams
Camera 13MP rear, 5MP front
Processor Quad core 2.3 GHz Intel Atom Z3580
RAM 4GB
Storage 16/32/64GB (microSD up to 64GB)
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop with Zen UI
Battery 3,000 mAh battery
Connectivity 4G LTE
SIM Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
ColorOutstanding feature: Metal with 5 colors: Osmium Black, Sheer Gold, Glacier Gray, Glamour Red and Ceramic White.1st smartphone with 4GB RAM

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Asus Zenfone Selfie: 64 bit, Snapdragon and fantastic 13MP selfie camera to launch in July

At Computex 2015, Asus has unveiled a dream flagship, a new Zenfone that is dedicated to taking the best selfie shots. You are right, it has been leaked over the internet for the past couple of days: the Asus Zenfone Selfie. Though the press release did not reveal details about its launch, according to Asus CEO Jerry Shen, the smartphone can be available starting July, 2015. Hopefully we will have Asus Zenfone Selfie Philippines soon this year.

Zenfone Selfie

Asus Zenfone Selfie: See the perfect you

As the name suggests, Zenfone Selfie packs 13MP cameras on the front and back. The selfie shooter comes with a number of face-enhancing features such as real-time ‘beautification’, dual real-tone flash and laser focus for sharper face snaps. Also, this is the world’s first smartphone to have laser auto focus for selfies. Asus says that these features are ideal for “capturing life moments”, planning to make their fans amazed!

“I’m not the only narcissist in this room, we all want to be beautiful, right?” Asus’s design director, Jen Chuang, shared at the press release, just before she held up the device and snap a selfie of herself.

Zenfone Selfie

“At night or in a party, you might not usually be able to capture anything, but with our colour-merging tech, we can increase light sensitivity by 400 percent,” added Chuang. “Macro focusing goes as close as 6cm to bring all the details out you don’t see” – perhaps she is knowing the customers’ concern too well!

Asus ZenFone Selfie: Asus Zenfone 2 with enhanced cameras

In term of specs, the ZenFone Selfie is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, not Intel Atom processors like other Zenfone 2 series. Other Zenfone Selfie specs are pretty much the same from Zenfone 2. The new device features  5.5-inch IPS display with 1080 x 1920 pixels, LTE, 2GB RAM and updated Android Lollipop.

Zenfone Selfie

Asus ZenFone Selfie specs

Device Asus ZenFone Selfie
Display 5.5”, 1080×1920 pixels, IPS capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors. Corning Gorilla Glass 4, oleophobic coating
Thickness 10.8mm
Weight 170g
Camera REAR=FRONT: 13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, laser autofocus, dual-LED flash
Processor Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615, Quad-core Cortex-A53 & Quad-core Cortex-A53
RAM 2/3 GB
Storage 16/32GB expandable up to 64gB
OS Android Lollipop, v5.0
Battery Li-Po 3000 mAh battery
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
SIM Dual SIM
Color options Pure White, Chic Pink, Aqua Blue

 

Zenfone Selfie

For now, we don’t know anything about Asus ZenFone Selfie Philippines price yet. But compared to other variants of the Zenfone 2, we assume the Zenfone Selfie price won’t be more than $300, which is around 13,5K in our currency. Also, keep in mind that, there is no news about in which countries the device will be available, but we hope to have Zenfone Selfie Philippines one day in the near future.

How much would you pay for this new smartphone?

 

 

 

Asus Zenfone 4, 5 and 6 officially get Lollipop update. Time to enjoy the new OS

Asus Zenfone series all get update to Android Lollipop

Asus Zenfone 2 has been receiving flows of attention over the internet lately with amazing 4GB RAM and newest Android Lollipop that users love. At the same time, other previous Asus smartphones Zenfone 4, Zenfone 5 and Zenfone 6 still stuck with Kitkat.

Interestingly, from the beginning of June 2015, Asus officially started to update all of the three devices into Lollipop via OIA and direct download from Asus’s forums. The update includes improvements, additions, and even some removals.

Asus Zenfone

With the new OS update, changes Asus Zenfone series get are:

  • Removal of pre-installed apps like battery widget, PhotoFrame widget, Movie Studio, Cloud Print, CMClient, and Magic Smoke Wallpapers
  • New lockscreen with removed standalone wallpaper and weather details
  • Revamped Dialler and Contacts
  • Removal of in-call animation and cover
  • Addition of My Ocean wallpaper
  • Day Scene Live Wallpaper
  • TripAdvisor
  • ASUS auto-start service manager app
  • Improved VOIP phone call and music function

Asus Zenfone

The Zenfone 5 A500KL was the first to receive Lollipop, followed by the Zenfone 5 A500CG and the A501 CG are also receiving updates via OTA and direct downloads. The Zenfone 4 AC400CG also gets Lollipop, under the same method.

For the Asus Zenfone 6, only direct downloads are available to update the A600CG and A601CG

Asus Zenfone

With the latest update of Lollipop, ASUS has officially brought their previous Zenfone series to a whole new level. This is obviously great news for those who own one of these devices. We hope you will enjoy the treat and share with us your experience with the new updates. Great jobs Asus, keep doing more of these to upgrade your product quality and customer service.

Asus Zenfone

For direct downloads you can visit the official Asus Zentalk Forum.

Links for: Asus Zenfone 4 direct download – Asus Zenfone 5 direct download – Asus Zenfone 6 direct download

 

 

Lenovo A7000 vs Asus Zenfone 2 (550ML): Who wins the battle of powerful budget phones?

If you have been following the news lately, you would know 2 of the most talk-about devices in the mid-ends smartphone market: Lenovo A7000 vs Asus Zenfone 2 (Ze550ML)

The 2 Giants: Lenovo from China and Asus from Taiwan stirred up the internet multiple times with awe and excitement when launching their recent flagships. People still talk about Asus Zenfone 2 (Ze551ML) with powerful 4GB RAM and Lenovo K80 with amazing 4000 mAh. Now, once again, we would like to put 2 of their latest handsets as competitors in a very harsh battle, for you to decide which one should be the better to own. GO!

Lenovo A7000 vs Asus Zenfone 2

Lenovo A7000 vs Asus Zenfone 2: Dolby ATMOS vs Intel core

We have to confirm one more time that, both of the devices, Lenovo A7000 vs Asus Zenfone 2 goes with very great kits of specs. Forget about the cheap prices, they are packed with some of the newest technology applied in mobiles.

However, each of the two cater a different strenghth to compete with each other. Asus Zenfone 2 is powered by famous Intel Atom processor with Quad core, while Lenovo A7000 still goes with Octa core. To fight back, Lenovo equipped their device with Dolby ATMOS sound technology, first to be found in smartphone, giving user a whole new sound experience.

Lenovo A7000 vs Asus Zenfone 2

 

Lenovo A7000 vs Asus Zenfone 2: Plastic vs Metal casing

Both Lenovo and Asus focus on designing premium appearance for their competitors in other to better cater the customers. However, Lenovo A7000 still feature plastic casing while Asus Zenfone 2 has a metal one, making it look much more elegant and high-class.

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Lenovo A7000 vs Asus Zenfone 2: PHP 3,000 difference in price

Lenovo A7000 price at retail is PHP 7,390. The device has 2 color options: White and Yellow.

At the same time, Asus Zenfone 2 550ml price is PHP10,400. It is available in Black and Red

Again, one more time, just like in the previous battle between Asus Zenfone 2 vs Lenovo K80, Lenovo wins 1 point for better price.

Lenovo A7000 vs Asus Zenfone 2

Lenovo a7000 vs asus zenfone 2: Full specs comparison

Device Lenovo A7000 ASUS Zenfone 2 (Ze550ML)
Display 5.5”, 720 x 1280 pixels. Dolby Atmos sound tech 5.5″, 720 x 1280 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Thickness 8mm 10.9mm
Weight 140 grams 170 grams
Camera Rear: 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flashflash. Front: 5MP   13MP rear, 5MP front
Processor Octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 Quad-core 1.8 GHz Intel Atom Z3560
RAM 2GB 2GB
Storage 8GB (microSD up to 32GB) 16GB (microSD up to 64GB)
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.0 Lollipop with Zen UI
Battery Li-Po 2900 mAh battery Non-removable Li-Po 2900 mAh battery
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Casing White, Yellow. Buy White version Here. Buy Yellow version Here. Metal with Black and Red color options. Buy Black version Here. Buy Red version Here.

What do you say? With PHP 3,000 in difference of price, will you choose the cheaper one or go with the other ? Share with us your preference 🙂

 

Asus ZenFone 2 4GB RAM 128GB is coming: Isn’t it cool?

As mentioned in our previous article, Asus Zenfone 2 launch date in Phi is May 16, 2015. Well, the internet has not cooled down yet. But this latest news will give customers even more “WOW”:

ASUS ZENFONE 2 4GB RAM 128GB IS COMING TO TOWN!

ZenFone 2 4GB RAM 128GB

Yes, you are reading it correctly! Indian retailer Flipkart has posted an Asus Zenfone 2 4GB RAM with 128GB built-in storage. According to Asus, the product will be introduced to other countries in the near future.

Asus ZenFone 2 4GB RAM 128GB goes with the exact same specs of premium fellow Zenfone Ze551ML flagship: 13mp rear camera, dual card, Android 5.0….ZenFone 2 4GB RAM 128GB What does this mean? Same powerful device you have been loving. Same super strong 4GB RAM and specs for tech lovers. But even cooler with double memory storage.

Asus Zenfone 2 4GB RAM 128GB is expected to solve most of your problems

128GB memory gives generous spaces for all the apps, games and files you want without having to insert an extra micro SD card. And the phone still runs smoothly thanks to 4GB RAM.

ZenFone 2 4GB RAM 128GB

However, this is still not official yet. We haven’t got complete details about Asus Zenfone 2 4GB RAM 128GB launch date in Phi.

The expected Zenfone 2 4GB RAM 128GB price in Phi is PHP 21,000. This is quite a lot compared to other versions. Zenfone 2 4GB prices in Phi for the 64GB and 32GB versions are PHP 16,000 and PHP 13,990 respectively.

ZenFone 2 4GB RAM 128GB

Device ASUS Zenfone 2
Display 5.5″, 1080p
Thickness 10.9mm
Weight 170 grams
Camera 13MP rear, 5MP front
Processor Quad core 2.3 GHz Intel Atom Z3580
RAM 4GB
Storage 128GB (microSD up to 64GB)
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop with Zen UI
Battery 3,000 mAh battery
Connectivity 4G LTE
Casing Metal with 5 colors: Osmium Black, Sheer Gold, Glacier Gray, Glamour Red and Ceramic White

When you consider the price, please note that Asus Zenfone 2 have a lot of versions. Check out some of our previous articles to know more.

Asus Zenfone 2 launch date in Phi: May 16, 2015. Let’s count down!

Asus Zenfone 2 launch date in Philippines

Asus Philippines has just confirmed the official date for its famously popular Zenfone 2 launch in the country: May 16, 2015.

So mark your calendar and get your wallets ready, guys! There are just a few more days to go until we can really grab this long-awaited flagship.

Zenfone 2 launch

Asus Zenfone 2 Release Date Philippines

Based on previous launch events in other countries, there are several different variants to best fit each nation’s taste. Although we don’t have final details on the models in Phi yet, the confirmed models before are Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML and Zenfone 2 ZE500CL.

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Let’s count down until Asus Zenfone 2 launch date in Phi! Meanwhile you can read our previous news about 7 different variants of Zenfone 2 with specs  and previous launch event in India. Order one here.

Asus Zenfone 2 vs Lenovo K80: Amazing 4GB RAM phones!

Lately, Asus and Lenovo have been stirring up the internet with awe and excitement when launching their newest flagships: Asus Zenfone 2 vs Lenovo K80.

Asus Zenfone 2 vs Lenovo K80

Asus Zenfone 2 vs Lenovo K80: both leading the trend

Earlier this year, Asus Zenfone 2 released and became popular as the world’s first 4GB RAM smartphone. Soon after, Lenovo K80 appeared to catch up with the trend. ~~> Eversince, Lenovo K80 became a direct competitor to Zenfone 2. Interestingly, besides RAM and other similar features, Lenovo K80 battery is even more impressive than Asus Zenfone 2 battery: 4,000 mAh vs 3,000 mAh.

Asus Zenfone 2 vs Lenovo K80

 

Asus Zenfone 2 vs Lenovo K80

 

Asus Zenfone 2 vs Lenovo K80: both wow the customers

5.5” inch display, premium 13 mp rear camera, elegant designs, Asus Zenfone 2 vs Lenovo K80 make it really hard for consumers to decide which one can be their favorite. To make it better, both of the devices go with very affordable prices. Some even say they are cheaper than expected and are nice deals compared to powerful specs.

Asus Zenfone 2 vs Lenovo K80

Asus Zenfone 2 vs Lenovo K80: similar yet special in their own ways.

Although it is hard to predict who will win in this competition, we have to admit that each of the two has their own strengths regardless of the common features.

Asus wins customers’ hearts as the pioneer in creating an innovative smartphone with affordable price and beautiful designs. Lenovo fights back with even better camera optimizer and amazing battery. Asus Zenfone 2 vs Lenovo K80: the first vs the improved; better casing vs bigger battery. Which of these two awesome would you choose?

Asus Zenfone 2 vs Lenovo K80

Below, we provide this table to make it easier when you compare Asus Zenfone 2 vs Lenovo K80

Device Lenovo K80 ASUS Zenfone 2
Display 5.5″, 1080p 5.5″, 1080p
Thickness 8.5mm 10.9mm
Weight 140 grams 170 grams
Camera 13MP rear, OIS, 5MP front 13MP rear, 5MP front
Processor Quad core 1.8 GHz 64-bit Intel Atom Quad core 2.3 GHz Intel Atom Z3580
RAM 4GB 4GB
Storage 64GB (microSD up to 64GB) 16/32/64GB (microSD up to 64GB)
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.0 Lollipop with Zen UI
Battery 4,000 mAh battery 3,000 mAh battery
Connectivity 4G LTE 4G LTE
Casing 3 colors: Black, Silver and Red. Metal with 5 colors: Osmium Black, Sheer Gold, Glacier Gray, Glamour Red and Ceramic White

Asus Zenfone 2 vs Lenovo K80: Prices in Philippines

Well, we have been talking a lot about the good prices of these 2 devices. Not to keep you waiting any more, here are the prices. Lenovo K80 is expecting for sale at PHP 12,800. And the price of Asus Zenfone 2 in Philippines starts from PHP 12,999. What do you think about these beasts after all? Share with us!

Asus Zenfone 2 Launch in India: all specs and prices from the event.

As promised, the Asus Zenfone 2 Launch Event in India did take place today. The company introduced 2 models with 4 variants of the flagship killer Asus Zenfone 2. All of them will be available on Flipkart with prices ranging from Rs 12,999 (PHP 9088) to Rs 22,999 (PHP 16080).

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The Asus Zenfone 2 is easily accessible to all customers as it is not sold through a flash sale event. Two models that are brought to India this time are this highest ZE551Ml and the mid-end ZE550ML. All are called Zenfone 2 but they can be told apart by the chipset, the RAM and the internal storage.

The Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551Ml

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This model has three version. All have 5.5” fHD display, 13MP/5Mp cameras, 3000 mAh battery, Android 5.0 Lollipop pre-installed, dual SIM and LTE connectivity.

The first version, also the most powerful one, features 2.3 GHz quad-core Intel Atom A3589 processor, 4GB RAM and 64GB of on-board storage. The second version also comes with 4GB RAM but a bit lower 1.8 GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3560 processor and 32GB of on-board storage. The last version sports a 1.8 GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3560 processor, 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Memory card slot appears in all versions.

The Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML

Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML

This mid-end model still shows up in a 5.5” display but with lower resolution (1,280 × 720 pixels). the Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML runs on 1.8 GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3560 processor paired with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage (expandable via microSD card). Cameras and battery remain unchanged like the ZE551ML model with 13MP/5MP cameras and 3000 mAh battery keeping the light on.

Here we give a quick Asus Zenfone 2 specs review: All 4 variants.

Prices are included at the end of the table.

Features Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)
Dimensions 77.2×152.5×10.9 mm 77.2×152.5×10.9 mm 77.2×152.5×10.9 mm 77.2×152.5×10.9 mm
Weight 170 grams 170 grams 170 grams 170 grams
Display 5.5-inch 1080p 5.5-inch 1080p 5.5-inch 1080p 5.5-inch 720p
Processor 2.3GHz Intel Atom Z3580 quad-core 1.8GHz Intel Atom Z3560 quad-core 1.8GHz Intel Atom Z3560 quad-core 1.8GHz Intel Atom Z3560 quad-core
RAM 4GB 4GB 2GB 2GB
Storage 64GB (expandable) 32GB (expandable) 16GB (expandable) 16GB (expandable)
Rear Camera 13-megapixel 13-megapixel 13-megapixel 13-megapixel
Front Camera 5-megapixel 5-megapixel 5-megapixel 5-megapixel
Battery 3,000mAh 3,000mAh 3,000mAh 3,000mAh
Connectivity LTE, dual-SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LTE, dual-SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LTE, dual-SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LTE, dual-SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Android OS 5.0 Lollipop 5.0 Lollipop 5.0 Lollipop 5.0 Lollipop
Price Rs 22,999
(PHP 16080)
Rs 19,999
(PHP 13982)
Rs 14,999
(PHP 10486)
Rs 12,999
(PHP 9088)

All four versions of the Asus Zenfone 2 launched in India are exactly the same with what were introduced 2 days ago in South East Asia. As far as we concerned about the price, compared to the expected Asus Zenfone 2 price in Philippines, prices in India are a bit higher.

Asus Zenfone is 2 is making a huge wave when launch event happens everyday. What do you think? Do you like this world’s first 4GB RAM smartphone?

Asus Zenfone 2 launch event in SEA: 2 versions announced

Obviously, Asus Zenfone 2 is now the most anticipated smartphone in the world. This morning, Asus held an official launch for the South East Asia markets in Jakarta, Indonesia. And here it is, the 2015 flagship killer Asus Zenfone 2 finally comes to the town, Philippines included.

Two versions that are launched in this event is the highest version ZE551ML and the slightly lower-end one ZE550ML. It seems like we are not getting the entry-level variant in the occasion.

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The higher-end ZE551ML features a 5.5” fHD (1920×1080 pixels) powered by a quad-core 64-bit 2.3GHz Z3580 Intel Atom processor, a13MP f/2.0 rear camera, a 5MP front-facing camera, massive 4GB RAM. 32GB is the internal storage capacity. A premium 64GB version was introduced this morning as well.

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The mid-end variant ZE550ML also sports a 5.5” HD display but with lower specs, of course. An 1.8GHz Z3560 quad-core Intel Atom CPU is equipped inside the device paired with 2GB RAM, 16GB on-board storage (expandable via microSD card).

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Both phones will come out of the box with Android 5.0 pre-installed, ZenUI 2.0 on top, a pretty generous 3000 mAh battery and LTE connectivity. An extra 5GB ASUS web storage.is what the company offers to its loyal customers.

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The Asus Zenfone 2 price in the Philippines is not official yet but we hope it makes no difference compared to the price in Indonesia.

Prices of Asus Zenfone 2 are as follow (prices have been converted for Indonesian Rupiah to Philippines Peso)

  • Asus ZenFone 2 ZE551ML 4GB/64GB/2.3GHz – Php15,368 (Rp 4499000)
  • Asus ZenFone 2 ZE551ML 4GB/32GB/1.8GHz – Php13,660 (Rp 3999000)
  • Asus ZenFone 2 ZE551ML 2GB/16GB/1.8GHz – Php10,245 (Rp 2999000)
  • Asus ZenFone 2 ZE550ML 2GB/16GB/1.8GHz – Php9,219 (Rp 2699000)

Some accessories are also listed, such as

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  • View Flip Cover at 159,000 Rupiah (PHP 542)
  • ZenEar S Headphones at 699,000 Rupiah (PHP 2384P)
  • ZenEar Headphones at 79,000 Rupiah (PHP 269)
  • ZenPower with 10,000mAh capacity at 269,000 Rupiah (PHP 917).
  • The LolliFlash that plugs into the Zenfone 2’s audio jack at 119,000 Rupiah (PHP 105)
  • ZenFlash at 239,000 Rupiah (PHP 815).

The Asus Zenfone 2 will go on sale in the Philippines starting this May in local stores.  But if you are too excited to own this phone, right now you can order this high-end Asus Zenfone 2 with an anticipated price here at Lazada’s mobile phone page

Asus Zenfone 2 4GB Review – A bargain compared to the 2GB version

If people remember Apple as the first touchscreen smartphone brand in the universe, Asus will be the next to surprise the world when redefining the power of smartphone with RAM up to 4GB by its latest model Asus Zenfone 2 4GB. Here are our review in order to let you know some advancements of premium Asus Zenfone 2 in comparison with a 2GB smartphone version.

Asus Zenfone 2 4GB RAM vs Zenfone 2 2GB RAM

Apparently, it is the upgraded version of Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ml. Therefore, it inherits all the outstanding characteristics from its precedent with 5.5″ FHD display, Intel Atom, camera 13MP. However, the additional characteristics will make people say “wow” when it just costs them 65$ more. Starting at the price 285USD (release price in Taiwan), Zenfone 2 4gb not only owns many better characteristics than its predecessor but also defeats a lot of competitors by being the first smartphone model in the world having 4GB RAM. And in case people complain about Asus international storage as not enough, now Asus Zenfone 2 4gb is sufficient for up to 32GB data, doubling the previous ones.

As for the design, Asus Zenfone 2 4gb has metal casing with 5 striking colors – Osmium Black, Sheer Gold, Glacier Gray, Glamour Red and Ceramic White, attracting people at the first sight along with the ultra-thin edge of 3.9 mm and concentric-circle pitch of 0.13 mm. All these features make its luxurious beauty and feel. Furthermore, thanks to a highly-intuitive control layout and a physical rear key, snapping selfies, adjusting the volume and retracing your steps become much easier.

5 striking colors of Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ml
5 striking colors of Asus Zenfone 2 4gb Ram

However, the Asus zenfone 2 4gb ram has no innovation in its battery life. Additionally, not like the Zenfone 4, 5 or 6 the power button on the top somehow makes it difficult for users to reach because of the large screen.

Power button on the top of Asus Zenfone 2 4gb
Power button on the top of Asus Zenfone 2 4gb

Now just with the device, taking super high resolution photos like by DSRL camera, running a lot of applications at high speed (2.3 GHz), reading news without zooming in at the same time is no longer an impossible thing at the very affordable price. This can be called premium quality costs minimum price. For the reason, Zenphone 2 4gb is supposed to be a scary rival to many recent flagship smartphones in the market.

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Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML review

 

Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML Hands-on: solid design, pretty good hardware, quite strong performance, LTE, affordable price tag

While we have to wait for the premium Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML 4GB variant. The ZE550ML version is now available with 3 different colors and even come with Dual Sim version with 3 different color options, too. We’ll try to take a review of the Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML in the future, but the turn belongs to Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML right now.

Pros: 

– Great performance
–  Good camera
– LTE support
– Impressive Price
– Pre-installed Android

Cons:

– Power buttons at the top

– An average battery life

– Non-removable battery

Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML design

Looking at the new Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML, you can see that it seems that Asus still keep the same design in Asus Zenfone 4,5 and 6 but with a little bit advancements. The most outstanding is the volume key positioned at the back instead of traditional on the side. LG in 2013 was known as the first one to shift the volume buttons from the side to the back of the device.

The phone will be packed with 5.5″ HD display, make a large looking though but still feels comfortable in the hands. With a 3.3 mm of thickness, the bezels are pretty thick, however Asus said that its thickness is already narrow.

Compared to other devices, we can see that the Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML comes with bezels are slightly thicker than the HTC One M8 and nearly 3 times thicker than the 1.15mm bezel of the LG G3. The Android capacitive buttons are still located at the bottom end (Back, Home, Recent Apps) which should have been already replaced by one-screen buttons due to Kitkat/Lollipop UI implementation.

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Another thing, build quality is still good and solid. You can remove tha back color to access to the two micro SIM card slots and a microSD card slot. While the first SIM card slot can support 4G networks, the second one supports 2G networks only. The battery capacity is 3,000 mAh and can not be removable.

With 5.5″ screen, the power bottom on the top may make a slightly unconvinient for users, especially when you have small hands. Alongside with the power bottom, the 3.5mm audio port stay on the top of the device, too. With the huge move of the volume key, just below the camera and dual-LED flash, therefore, there are no buttons on the both sides of the device.

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Another disadvantage of the Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML, the back cover has a plastic cover so it can be prone to smudges with sweaty or oily fingers. (You can choose the 4GB with metal panel to improve the trouble).

In conclusion: The phone has a pretty large size so it’s quite hard to use with only one hand. However, moving other buttons to the back is quite a good idea. A small odd of the phone is about the power button at the top side.

Power Button at the top
Power Button at the top

Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML Display 

Although packing with a 5.5″ IPS LCD display and only an HD resolution but the display still looks pretty good and clear. The screen also reflect well even under the direct sunlight or low light condition. It means when you are indoor, the brightness is still good and, comfortable and the best brightness level would be roughly 70%. So you can set at a lower brightness to save the battery life of the phone.

Besides, the phone display is covered by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 so it can help you avoiding scratches on the glass panel. However, it would be better if you still put an additional tempered glass or protective film in order to keep the phone as new as possible.

Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML Camera

As we gave you some first samples of the phone before, Asus Zenfone 2 is shipped with a 13 MP rear camera. And the samples quality are quite impressive, even in poor light situation thanks to PixelMater.

Some samples of the phone

Apart from the photo quality, needless to focus on Video recording. To be honest, the video recording is apparently good at FHD but the result appears well in 720P resolution.

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Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML Performance

The ASus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML model reports an Intel Atom Z3560 quad-core processor, a full 2GB of RAM along with Android 5.0 Lollipop. Navigation and transitions is smooth and snappy. Apps and games run just fine and multi-tab browsing on Chrome is jammy.

The phone gets a bit warm when running many multi-apps but no need to notice much about that. Even running 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited and Epic Citadel, the phone has caused only slight warming of the middle section of the back side.

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About Antutu Benchmark, the 2GB was scored at 40926 points – a quite good scores to prove a strong performance of the phone.

Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML Battery Life

The phone has a sufficient 3,000 mAh Li-Po battery. If you are a Asus user, you can know that one of disadvantage of Asus phone is poor battery. But at least, Asus did try alot to improve the capacity of the battery to generous 3,000 mAh.

However, Asus supports smart charging, so you takes only 39 minutes to get 60% full battery capacity.

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Non-removable battery

In conclusion:

The standard Asus Zenfone 2 is quite good choice for us. The phone comes with a solid design, pretty good hardware and a quite strong performance, LTE support and is priced at super affordable price tag. You can pick the phone if you don’t want to take a long time to wait for the premium Asus Zenfone 2. However, we think that you can wait for 4GB Asus Zenfone 2, the phone will come with much more advancements and will also be worthy. You will take another review of the 4GB Asus Zenfone 2 right after getting in our hands the phone.

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