ASUS Zenfone 2: atomic Zen with sharp-eyed camera

Review ASUS Zenfone 2: atomic Zen with sharp-eyed camera

Series ASUS Zenfone proved extremely popular and it would be a mistake not to develop it. The new generation of rulers called Zenfone 2 and includes several modifications: ZE500CL, ZE550ML, ZE551ML. Models of different characteristics, and not weak, but they are united by design and proprietary technologies. Our material is written by the top model ZE551ML with 4 GB of RAM.

Specifications ASUS Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML):

 Network: GSM / GPRS / EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), WCDMA / HSPA (900/2100 MHz), FDD-LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20 WW); The platform (at the time of the announcement): Android 5.0 Lollipop, Zen UI interface; Display: 5.5 ", 1920 x 1080 pixels, IPS, 401 ppi, Gorilla Glass 3; Camera: 13 megapixel, autofocus, dual LED-flash different colors, f / 2.0, 5-lens optics, sensor Toshiba; Front camera: 5 megapixel, f / 2.0, 85 ° angle; CPU: 4 cores, 1.8 / 2.3 GHz, 64-bit, Intel Atom Z3560 / Z3580; Graphics chip: PowerVR G6430; Memory: 2/4 GB LPDDR3; ROM: 16/32/64 GB; Memory cards: microSD; GPS and GLONASS; Wi-Fi (a / b / g / n / ac); Bluetooth 4.0; 3.5mm audio jack; microUSB; NFC; Two SIM slots; Battery: removable 3000 mAh; Dimensions: 152,5 x 77,2 x 10,9 ~ 3,9 mm; Weight: 170 g.

Design and equipment:

The official Russian kit includes documentation, charging, microUSB cable and a headset. 2 colors at Zenfone five - red, white, gold, silver and black. Our sample in silver color performance and looks, he must say, great. Housing made of plastic, but it looks like from the metal (and the touch can be deceived because of the effect of grinding). A similar effect was at the cover LG G3.

Speaking of LG! Taiwanese designers clearly inspired by the South Korean flagship. Otherwise difficult to explain the transfer of the volume buttons on the side faces the back. The full range of LG devices with the design and it is on this dog ate the chip, so that the keys the new LG G4 very comfortable. Zenfone 2, alas, boasts comfortable ergonomics can not.

Volume is expected to regulate not separate buttons and a tight and narrow non-intuitive rocker shape. Power key was moved to the center of the upper end and interact with it very uncomfortable not only because of its location, but because of its performance - it is tight, thin and slightly protruding (even a free hand to press uncomfortable).

LG explained the transfer of control to the back of a decrease in the chance of dropping the device when operating them, but ASUS clearly stood in front of another goal - the realization of the buttons have Zenfone 2 clearly does not contribute to a more secure grip. Quite the contrary.

In the treasury of design flaws can also make huge by today's standards framework (almost half a centimeter on each side, Carl!), Thicker (10.9 mm in the center), an annoying reflection decorative element under the screen (symbolizing waves of Zen stones) and an impressive weight (170 g). 

The miscalculations design software features several leveled. To activate the screen, just double-tap the glass. To lock is also not necessarily reach to the imposition of harm's way power key - just Tapan twice an empty area on the desktop or the status bar.