Battery life. The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver

First of all, the body size and weight have been reduced. Zenfone 3 has following parameters: 152.6×77.4×7.7 mm and 155 grams. Thus, the thickness has decreased by a noticeable 30%. In addition, the smartphone’s case materials have been updated – now it uses not plastic, but metal (in the frame) and glass (Gorilla Glass 3 on both the screen and the back). Wherein windshield has a so-called 2.5D format, when it is smoothly rounded at the edges. As a result, the device looks noticeably more expensive. By the way, Zenfone 3 fits well in the hand. We can also mention a slightly protruding camera, but less than that of the same iPhone 6s.

Screen

Zenfone 3 has a 5.5-inch IPS display with Full HD resolution (1920×1080). This gives excellent image clarity, with a pixel density of 401 per inch, comparable to . In addition to clarity, the display boasts high brightness, the manufacturer promises a figure of 600 nits. This solves one of the problems of previous generations - a dim screen.

Camera

Zenfone 3 has 16 and 8 MP cameras, a noticeable improvement. In addition, the new product has added additional features for photography: laser/phase focusing and a four-axis optical stabilization system. According to the manufacturer, these systems allow you to focus on the subject in a maximum of 0.03 seconds and take clear pictures (and videos) even in motion. The main camera has a wide aperture – f/2.0. The lens is also covered with sapphire crystal, this should protect it from scratches and damage to pictures.

The main camera is capable of shooting video in 4K.

Communications

The Zenfone 3 communications suite is standard for a modern smartphone:

• Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band and high-speed
• Bluetooth 4.2
• IR port
• USB Type C
• support for two SIM cards (Nano and Micro).

The presence of an infrared port is somewhat surprising, but the USB Type C connector has already become common for new products in 2016.

Battery

Like most modern models, Zenfone 3 is equipped non-removable battery, its capacity is 3000 mAh. This value in itself does not mean high autonomy, but with the transition from Atom chipsets to Qualcomm, the situation will most likely change, and the new product will finally surpass its predecessors, which did not shine in this parameter.

Performance

The smartphone uses a 64-bit eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 with a frequency of 2.0 GHz. As a result, although the Zenfone 3 doesn't quite have the stars, it offers sufficient performance for most smartphone tasks. Just keep in mind that the size of RAM depends on the amount of internal memory: with 32 GB you get 3 GB of RAM, with 64 GB - 4 GB, respectively.

If this performance is not enough for you, then consider the Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe model, its performance will be higher.

Memory

Zenfone 3 received 32 or 64 GB permanent memory, as well as the ability to increase it using a memory card up to 256 GB. But keep in mind that the memory card slot is combined with the SIM card tray, so you will have to choose between them.

When computer and component manufacturers entered the smartphone market, the task seemed quite simple. Here is our own element base and connections with suppliers, here are sales channels, here is experience in creating conveyor production of any caliber. Make it and sell it.

But in reality, smartphones are more than just the right set of components. And the vast experience in PC production turned out to be, let’s say, not entirely useful. It took time before it was possible to catch up with the original “telephone” companies and those who started making big bucks earlier.

ASUS soberly assessed the costs, and for several years became Intel's de facto laboratory for the development of mobile devices. And, I must say, we have achieved considerable success. The latest creation of this collaboration, ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe, it turned out to be very cool for its time, and even now I .

But about a year ago, Intel decided to slow down work on processors for smartphones (which is very strange, given the availability of a fully-ready Atom with very serious characteristics), and ASUS moved to the Qualcomm platform. The move began at the beginning of 2016, and the announcement of the ZenFone 3 line became a kind of final chord.

It should be noted that there are quite a few ZenFone 3s, and they are very different from each other. For example, ZenFone 3 and ZenFone 3 Deluxe are simply different devices in all respects, and they cost very differently. This time we will talk about ZenFone 3 ZE552KL – a strong mid-ranger. But, I hope, in a month they will get around to Deluxe.

That a good average product is in great demand in our difficult times, although review authors write about them relatively rarely. You want technical miracles, but here everything is quite simple and predictable. However, the ZenFone 3 is definitely worth a review because it doesn't look budget-friendly and has a number of features typically reserved for the high-end segment.

I think it’s worth starting with the exterior. ZenFone 3 ZE552KL lives in a glass case coated with Gorilla Glass 4. The glass is slightly rounded at the edges, which, on the one hand, makes the device more slippery, and on the other, improves the tactile sensations of the palm (however, the cool synonym for the raised turnover “fits well in the hand ?). The frame of the device is aluminum, which gives the design strength and beauty. The smartphone has the most “premium” look, but the glass, as you would expect, collects fingerprints very well, and literally begs to be purchased for a solid leather back.

Screen diagonal 5.5 inches, Full HD resolution. The IPS matrix is ​​as good as a matrix of this type can be. Of course, I would like to add the old joke “Your screen is good, ZenFone 3, but not Super AMOLED! Alas, there were only enough Amols for the Deluxe version. No, the screen is good. Bright, rich colors, viewing angles are fine. And even the lighting is perfectly uniform. But against a dark background it is noticeable that the black color is still not perfect, and in the dark the screen is perceived by the eyes more harshly than AMOLED. Control buttons are located on bottom panel and do not take up screen space.

ZenFone 3 ZE552KL runs on SoC Snapdragon 625 with 8 cores and a maximum frequency of 2 GHz. The chipset is not flagship, but in combination with 4 gigabytes of RAM and a non-exorbitant screen resolution, it copes with its duties perfectly. The device turned out to be very fast. Both launching applications and switching between them occurs instantly. Network interfaces correspond: there is 802.11ac (up to 433 Mbit/s) and LTE Advanced with speeds up to 150 Mbit/s (up to 300 Mbit/s in the Asian version).

Very important point– ZenFone 3 can work with a second SIM card in 3G mode, which makes possible use Moscow Tele2 as a second operator (in the capital, Tele2 does not support 2G, which is why it is useless to install it as a second SIM card in most devices; it will not even register on the network). Also, 3G on the second SIM card will allow you to enjoy HD Voice, improved voice transmission.

Instead of a second SIM card, you can install a flash drive of any existing size (they promise to work with at least 2 terabytes, but I haven’t come across anything like that), but the onboard memory capacity is 64 GB, which is enough for the vast majority of users. Personally, I fit into it with a reserve, and only a solid video library requires more.

According to benchmarks, of course, the device is inferior to models based on top-end Exynos and Snapdragon. But you will only notice this... quite rightly, in the benchmarks themselves, because applications and games are completely satisfied with the Snapdragon 625. Still, they are made for the masses, and most people use smartphones that are infinitely far from the performance of ZenFone 3. Nice bonus 625 is that it is made using 14-nanometer technology and hardly heats up under load. So no burns on your fingers while playing.

The speaker of the smartphone is loud, but with a fairly narrow frequency range. I still wouldn't listen to music on it. For voice communication and dubbing games is fine; for movies it’s better to wear headphones too. The sound in them will please you.

The ZenFone 3's description talks a lot about its photographic capabilities. There is a 16-megapixel Sony IMX298 module, 4-axis optical stabilization, dual autofocus (laser plus phase detection), and a color correction sensor... The module itself is really not bad, but it is still not intended for flagship cameras. Yes, during the day the camera takes pictures quickly and well. But as soon as twilight thickens, even high ISO values ​​do not rid the images of “shaking.” The pictures are, on average, better than in similarly priced devices, but you still shouldn’t fall for marketing texts and expect too much from the camera. Last year's Samsung flagships and LG at the same price shoot better.

When shooting in the evening, the camera cranks the ISO up to 2900, but this is not always enough.

There are no questions about daytime photographs - they convey the atmosphere accurately and in detail.

The front camera has a resolution of 8 megapixels and nothing else stands out.

The fingerprint scanner works perfectly and is located on the rear panel as conveniently as possible. It is not combined with the power button, as is often done on other smartphones. So the usual set of buttons - power plus volume - lives on the right side.

The battery capacity of this model is 3000 mAh, which, in combination with a modern, but not the fastest processor and a reasonable screen resolution, provides a guaranteed working day from full charge. By the evening I usually had about 40% of the battery left, and this was with a constantly connected smartwatch.

The only thing I can’t understand is why this version doesn’t have ZenFone 3 NFC support. The benefits of such a module are increasing every year, from charging a travel card to pairing with all sorts of devices, and it seems to cost little money. ZenFone 2 had a module that was not compatible with the Troika card, but otherwise it worked well. I don’t know why they didn’t install it in ZenFone 3. Maybe they forgot?

Total

During the time when ASUS worked with Intel, it had the opportunity to offer " more smartphone for less money." That is, in the same price category more memory, more megapixels, better screen etc.

The accumulated experience now allows us to make completely uncompromising smartphones, however, the price is already, as they say, “in the market.”

Smartphone supports fast charging, but the kit contains the usual Charger. But we didn’t forget about the headphones.

An official copy of ASUS ZenFone 3 ZE552KL will cost 27,990 rubles, and the “gray” one costs from 22 thousand. The price is adequate, but in this price range there are many comparable offers - both modern mid-rangers and last year’s flagships. The ZenFone 3 ZE552KL can counter this diversity with its solid exterior (they want taste and color, as they say), work with a second SIM card in 3G mode and 64 GB of on-board flash memory.

For comparison, ASUS ZenFone 3 next to Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

Is this enough for the choice to fall on the ASUS product? Don't know. I'm not selling it to you, I'm just telling you. But it is better to enter into battle on equal terms with the enemy than with weapons made of clay and sticks. IN in this case there are no reasons for leniency.

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New for spring 2018 year Asus ZenFone Live L1 G552KL LTE Dual SIM black became the first smartphone of the brand that was produced according to Android program Go. Light version of OS Android Oreo and the built-in services in it are specially optimized for budget stuffing.

Big screen without compromise

If most manufacturers budget models trying to save on screen dimensions, Asus company In its model, ZenFone Live L1 decided not to limit the user’s ease of application management. The smartphone is equipped with a large 5.5-inch screen with HD+ resolution, which provides excellent color reproduction and high contrast even at wide viewing angles. ZenFone Live L1 will become a real pocket cinema for you!

Limitless memory – limitless possibilities

The heart of the smartphone has become popular Snapdragon chipset 425 with 4 cores, clock frequency 1.4 GHz and 1 GB of RAM. By optimizing software and hardware, even heavy-duty applications run on the phone without lags or freezes.

A separate feature of the chipset is that it provides for the layout of the gadget with slots for the largest memory cards. Yes, the built-in memory is only 16 GB, but the internal storage can be expanded by... 128? 256? No - for as much as 2 TB! So in one smartphone you can store all the seasons of your favorite TV series and still have space left.

When every frame matters

The ZenFone Live L1 Android smartphone has some pretty impressive cameras for its price range. The main 8 MP photo module produces decent images even in low light, and also supports shooting modes such as HDR, Time lapse, Slow-Mo and panorama.

Smart front-camera 5 MP is used for face unlocking, and also contains various beauty filters to create the most spectacular selfies.

Not budget autonomy at all

Optimization in the smartphone clearly benefited the battery. With a capacity of only 3000 mAh, Asus ZenFone Live L1 G552KL LTE Dual sim black is capable of working for more than 1000 hours in standby mode. The smartphone will be appreciated by those who like to plunge headlong into the Internet space - in Wi-Fi mode the gadget works up to 18 hours. And avid music lovers will be able to listen to their favorite tracks for 96 hours without interruption!

The famous electronics brand Asus created a smartphone specifically for Buddhist monks. The price of Zenfone is low, but the technical characteristics guarantee full immersion into meditation. We present to the attention of domestic Zen adherents a review Chinese smartphone ASUS Zenfone G552KL.

By the way, big screen with a diagonal of 5.5 inches provides comfortable reading of the Yandex.Zen news feed. Internal built-in memory – 16GB. It will be possible to download treatises by Lao Tzu, Confucius, Osho's parables and a catalog of tantric mantras for all occasions. You can also insert a memory card with a capacity of up to 128GB into the slot. Enough to stock up on music for meditation and videos with lessons of Qigong complexes.

To prevent the enlightened user from being distracted by the mundane, the color of the device is Black. However, other color solutions are also available. Dual SIM support ensures a clear separation of contacts into the mundane and the sublime.

The ASUS Zenfone G552KL smartphone can be purchased for everyday use. Price less than 7,000 rubles for a fully functional gadget – great choice. Moreover, the Asus brand guarantees build quality and long-term operation of the device without complaints.

Photo and video camera, 3G and 4G LTE Internet, GLONASS and GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. There is everything you need for comfortable communication, business activity and pleasant entertainment.

A stylish case in the Zen form factor can be purchased at communication stores and.

Technical characteristics of the ASUS Zenfone G552KL smartphone

Some important characteristics ASUS smartphone Zenfone G552KL contains the first part of the review. Below you can find the rest of the details.

• operating room Android system 7.0.
• Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917/1400 MHz processor.
• RAM 1GB.
• Adreno 308 video chip.
• The usable screen area is 1440 by 720 pixels. The screen aspect ratio is 18 by 9.
• Rear camera 8MP, front 5MP. Rear LED flash.

There is a classic 3.5mm headphone jack in addition to a modern USB interface.

Accumulator battery 3000 mAh Li-Ion type. Provides continuous time telephone conversation until 8 o'clock. In standby mode, the phone remains operational for up to 480 hours.

What the reviews show real users Asus Zen-phone? In terms of quality, reliability, autonomy, and convenience, the ASUS Zenfone G552KL smartphone demonstrates 94 positive feedback out of 100. Excellent performance.

As you can see, only 6% of 100 who decided to buy a smartphone expressed some dissatisfaction.

Of the minuses, users pointed to a combined slot for SIM cards and CD drives. This is a really inconvenient solution for an active user.

Customers liked it most stylish design, excellent ergonomics and high performance of the device.

Conclusion. You can buy ASUS Zenfone G552KL for everyday needs, telephone communication and basic work online. Not a flagship, but the price is not bad either.

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