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Powered by Intel. The Asus ZenFone 2 Deluxe is pretty well-equipped: Intel quad-core processor, 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, dual-SIM and PixelMaster camera. Has the manufacturer created a convincing overall package?...
interesting design, dual-SIM + storage expansion via microSD, 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage...
comparatively high color deviations, battery integrated, even though the rear cover can be removed, wobbly volume rocker at the back, rear cover made of simple plastic, Android buttons not illuminated...
At the beginning of the test, we raised the question whether the Asus ZenFone 2 Deluxe is a convenient package. The answer is yes, because there are no real drawbacks. But let us have a look at the positive aspects first. The highlight of the ZenFone 2 De...
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The ZenFone 2 is the new smartphone from ASUS, with a Full HD (1920 x 1080) 5.5” screen, 4 GiB of RAM, 32 GiB of storage,13 Mp rear and 5 Mp front cameras, Intel Atom Z3580 quad-core 2,3 GHz CPU, support to 4G LTE and Android 5.0 “Lollipop” operating syst...
Great cost/benefit ratio, Big screen with Full HD resolution, Sturdy, Great design, Excellent performance, 5 MP front camera, 13 Mp rear camera, Supports microSD memory card, Support for two SIM cards, Supports 4G LTE, Supports NFC, Fast battery charge...
Could be thinner, Does not record movies at 60 fps or at 4K, Shop Related Products, Ads by Amazon, ✕, Thank you, This will help us improve your ad experience. We will try not to show you such ads again, Report a problem, This item is, Not relevant, Ina...
Launched last year, the ZenFone 5 was intended to be a smartphone with great cost/benefit ratio. In that, it was successful. Now, ASUS launches this new device, the ZenFone 2, which is very superior to its predecessor, not even being a replacement or a co...
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A lot of manufacturers claim to pack as much into a given price tag as possible, and when that price tag is modest, it's rare to see that claim lived up to. With the ZenFone 2, though, ASUS has proven that it is possible to give people more than they're e...
Offers great specs for its $200 price, Crisp 5.5inch 1080p display, Great realworld performance, no visible reduction in performance after a month of hard use, Dual SIM capabilities, ASUS' launcher offers good customization, Very easy to root and unlock t...
Depending on how the phone is held, the touchscreen can be a little finicky when entering a pin, Like me after takeout, this phone arrives bloated...
Since we're nearing the end of the review and I still haven't touched on the ZenFone 2's camera, I'll do that now. During the time I've had with the phone, I didn't put too much emphasis on photo snapping simply because it became obvious quick that this p...
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Despite not being well known as a smartphone manufacturer, Asus has had a long history in the smartphone field. Starting in 2006, the company released various phones and pocket PCs running Microsoft's Windows Mobile OS. In 2012 the company released the Pa...
Price, Performance, Audio quality, ZenUI, microSD support, Dual Active SIM...
Ergonomics, Display brightness...
Its camera may be average, but its audio quality and system performance rival those of flagship devices for only a fraction of the cost. The 1080p 5.5-inch IPS display is incredibly sharp and it comes with 4GB of RAM; features you do not usually find at...
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Use coupon code “JD888” to save $20 (USD) on orders $100+, valid till 31th, August.VIDEO REVIEW!:The phone comes in quite a stylish box and inside of it you can find some documentation, USB charging plug along with the USB cable. Keep in mind that we are...
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Although its been a while since ASUS unveiled its ASUS Zenfone 2 flagship, the device is still powerful enough to compete with recent flagships. Thanks to its aggressive pricing, the Zenfone 2 is still one of the best value for money devices that you can...
The Asus Zenfone 2 may not be newest device on the block but it is certainly worth your attention for a lot of reasons.First of all, the build quality and choice of materials are great. However, the design part is kind of love it or hate it. The phone is...
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The ASUS ZenFone 2 (ZE551ML) 4GB RAM is the top-spec ZenFone-series model, but the ZenFone Selfie (ZD551KL) has more features that I would consider to be better than the ZenFone 2.For more in-depth write-up, read my reviews on ZenFone 2 and ZenFone Selfie...
Normally, I would vote for the phone with higher-speed processor. In this case, however, my vote goes to ZenFone Selfie because of numerous hardware improvements, especially the front-camera, which makes it a more desirable device for photoshoot lovers. I...
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What does the Android community think of the ASUS ZenFone 2?Recently, ASUS and Android Central got together and gave away a slew of ZenFone 2 phones to the community . ASUS is rightfully proud of their new phone (and we think it's pretty good, too) but we...
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Snappy and rare high-end Intel processors and plenty of RAM. Handy gestures can launch specific apps from standby. Fully customizable skin. Ultra-cheap, considering what you get. Comes with 5GB of free cloud storage forever, and 100GB of Google Drive stor...
Snappy and rare highend Intel processors and plenty of RAM. Handy gestures can launch specific apps from standby. Fully customizable skin. Ultracheap, considering what you get. Comes with 5GB of free cloud storage forever, and 100GB of Google Drive storag...
Large bezels, poor choice of materials, and too large of a body. So much plastic! Heavy, hard to work with one hand. Capacitive buttons are not illuminated. Comes with a ton of redundant apps that are a chore to get rid of...
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Another inexpensive phone that competes way above its classCan a $300 smartphone stand up with the best Android devices out there from heavyweights like Samsung, LG, and HTC? That's what Asus is trying to answer with the ZenFone 2. It's not alone either —...
Appealing low price, Fast, lag-free performance, Asus' software allows deep customization...
Disgusting amount of bloatware, Camera falls apart outside of ideal conditions, Generic design with bad button layout...
More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...
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I did not like the Asus ZenFone 2 at first. It looks chunky and feels cheap, and the user interface reminds me of all the annoying ways companies take advantage of Android's open nature.But after some time with it, the ZenFone 2 eventually grew on me. I u...
Generous amount of storage offered—64GB in addition to a MicroSD expansion slot, The UIs native theming capabilities are seriously so cool...
Too. Much. Bloatware, It isn't the prettiest phone on the block, but it will do...
If you're looking for something a little more powerful than the Moto G with a slightly better camera, the ZenFone 2 is worth considering...
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As more people are fed up with smartphones that cost well over $600, some manufacturers are taking notice. ASUS brings us the ZenFone 2, a $299 phone with internal specs that easily trump its competitors. But to get the price that low, surely cuts had to...
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ASUS is mostly famous for its notebooks and desktop components, but recent changes in the market pushed the company to enter the mobile segment. The ever growing mobile industry attracts a lot of vendors. Furthermore, expensive and high-end smartphones se...
Good build quality and sleek design, Great price, Excellent battery life, Good UI with handful of features, Lots of internal storage (64GB) and RAM (4GB), Fast charging, Dual-SIM card support...
Impractical design, Low maximum screen brightness, Comes with a lot of pre-installed bloatware...
Even though ASUS isn't renown with its mobile devices, we are sure that the Taiwanese company is on the right track. ASUS' flagship smartphone might be missing some key features that are present in today's top-tier handsets like the LG G4, Samsung Galaxy...
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Want to buy the latest flagship phone from Apple, HTC, or Samsung? You'll have to spend $600 or more. Want the latest flagship from Asus? You can pick one up for $299 or less .But can a phone in that price range be any good? Yes.The Asus Zenfone 2 is a sm...
The Asus Zenfone 2 is a pretty good phone with some features that make it borderline great. It has a processor that's fast enough to handle anything you can throw at it, a big screen that looks great for reading, web surfing, gaming, or watching videos...
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When I first heard about the Zenfone 2 from ASUS I was eager to check it out given its mix of solid specs, nice appearance, and a startlingly low price. ASUS has created something that has the potential to transcend the disruptive nature of a phone like t...
I was extremely impressed with the Zenfone 2 overall, and after a couple of weeks of constant use I find that I could easily make this my daily driver. From the snappy processor to the fantastic touchscreen (with an excellent IPS display panel under it)...
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The rate at which the industry is pumping out smartphones these days is staggering. Even more impressive is the rate at which truly outstanding phones are shipping, even from names that weren't significant just a few years ago. BLU, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and A...
Great display, Enjoyable ZenUI overlay, Great design and build quality, Solid overall performance, Fantastic $299 price point unlocked...
Battery life, Middling graphics performance, Lackluster camera...
The ZenFone 2 isn't as powerful as the Samsung Galaxy S6 nor the HTC One M9, but it's also half as expensive. When you consider the value proposition (or bang for your buck, as it were), it's hard to really knock Asus' latest. While it occasionally falls...
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When I think about ASUS, the first thing that comes to mind are their PC components like motherboards, GPUs and the like. I also think of their desktop and laptop computers. Part of that is probably due to my longstanding interest in PCs and PC gaming, bu...
Throughout the course of this review you may have noticed that I often compared the ZenFone 2 to high end smartphones like the Galaxy S6, the iPhone 5s and 6, the LG G3, etc. You may have felt that it was unfair to do so, as those smartphones will cost an...
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Ever wonder why we're seeing fewer high-end phones nowadays? Well, when there's an abundance of high-performing entry-level smartphones permeating the space of late, like the Alcatel Onetouch Idol 3 for example, there's no wonder why there's been a shift...
Aggressive $199/$299 price, Deep & thought out ZenUI experience, DualSIM, Speedy recharging time, Camera can take some nice looking HDR photos...
Conventional looking design, Call quality can be challenging, Not as smooth with gaming, Thin sounding speaker quality...
Asus is smart for attacking the entry-level segment of the market, as opposed to breaking into the high-end, which means tangling against some of the juggernauts floating about right now. Spending an intimate amount of time with the Zenfone 2, we're confi...
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In the US, the concept of the “$200 smartphone” isn't likely to bowl anyone over. After all, carrier subsidies routinely bring retail prices at least that low for some of the fanciest devices around, and for many people that's enough. But when you break o...
Outstanding software performance, Dual-SIM support with microSD expansion, Solid camera for the money, Excellent value overall...
Dim display, Unremarkable industrial design, Below-average audio performance...
Like any smartphone, the ASUS ZenFone 2 is a complicated instrument – and given a more conventional price tag, it would be something of a mixed bag. But append its actual price to the end of any shortcoming, and it becomes pretty tough to dwell on any...
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The last time Asus launched a smartphone in North America, it was a complete failure. Do you even remember the PadFone 2 ? No? Of course you don't. It was a silly product.The ZenFone 2 is a back to basics approach: $199 gets you an unlocked 5.5-inch smart...
Fast, smooth operating system, Powerful Intel Atom processor, Tons of RAM, Display has really wide viewing angles, Long battery, Dual SIM cards...
Weak camera, Weird power button location, Outdated ZenUI launcher, Somewhat bulky design, Display isn't bright enough...
For $300, the Asus ZenFone 2 gets you super fast performance, a nice 5.5-inch screen and all day battery life...
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I can't believe the Asus ZenFone 2 costs $299. In terms of sheer power per dollar, it's unmatched. The ZenFone 2 has everything and the kitchen sink: 64GB of storage plus a memory card slot, two SIM slots, enough RAM to flip between several large games at...
Amazingly fast and powerful for the price. Good camera. Dual SIMs. Lots of memory.
Big and heavy. Dim screen. Heavy Android skin. Too much bloatware...
The Asus ZenFone 2 is the most powerful smartphone you can get for $299, but it isn't the most aesthetically appealing one...
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The ASUS ZenFone 2 is an impressive device. Packed with Intel's Atom processor, 4GB of RAM, and Android Lollipop, it's a phone to be feared. Also, it's only $249! Our review of the ASUS ZenFone 2 is in the works, so stay tuned!Don't forget to VOTE! Each w...
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4 GB of RAM! We all knew it was inevitable, but it's finally here -- the first major consumer smartphone with 4 GB dual-channel DDR3 RAM. Not only that, but it can also be had for just $300. Is this 5.5-inch monster enough to lure users away from popular...
Attractive design, Massive 4 GB of RAM, Fast system performance, 1080p IPS display with high contrast, Dual-SIM support, Rigid chassis, Clear speaker and reception...
Faux brushed metal; Plastic and polycarbonate materials, Thicker than competing 5.5-inch models, Below average battery life, Average display brightness, No CDMA version, Soft pictures from camera, No USB 3.0 or MHL, Non-removable battery...
Asus ZenFone 2. Test model provided by GearBest.com. The 4 GB Gray model is available for $275 with coupon code ASZ4GBFor a $200 to $300 smartphone, the ZenFone 2 makes a strong case against more expensive 5.5-inch devices, especially from a design and pe...
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Earlier this week ASUS launched the Zenfone 2 and we were able to get our hands on this brand new smartphone that costs less than $300 outright. Yes, we are talking $299.00 unlocked smartphone here that doesn't require a contract that will work on the AT&...
If you are looking for an affordable unlocked phone with near-flagship hardware specifications running on Android 5.0 it is hard to ignore the ASUS ZenFone 2. The Zenfone 2 has the large 5.5-inch display that is craved by many these days and the user expe...
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Phones like the Oneplus One and Alcatel Onetouch Idol 3 exposed a weakness in flagship smartphone elitism by offering very competitive packages for significantly less money. But Asus' Zenfone 2 may be the dagger in the heart. Not only is the Zenfone 2 the...
Flagship-level performance and 4GB of RAM, Micro SD storage with two micro-SIM slots, Solid performance, Robust camera features, Just $299 unlocked...
Mediocre battery life, Weak speakers, Awkward power-button placement, A bit heavy...
With a world's-first 4GB of RAM and U.S.-first Intel Atom CPU, the Asus Zenfone 2 goes toe to toe with other flagship phones for less than half the price...
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ASUS is not new to the smartphone market. Since the days of Windows Mobile (not the new Windows Mobile) they've been selling smartphones. But when it comes to Android devices they've been primarily focused on tablets. ASUS worked with Google to design and...
Based on the time I've spent using the ZenFone 2 so far, I'm impressed with what ASUS and Intel have managed to create within their price constraints. In some respects, the ZenFone 2 competes with phones that cost substantially more money. In others, it d...
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The Zenfone 2 family was announced a couple of months ago, but the rollout has been slow. Asus has a few different SKUs and different price points, but today we will be looking at the mid-tier Zenfone 2 with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.Right o...
The new Asus Zenfone 2 is a step in the right direction. Asus does not want to take on the big players head on, at least not in the flagship segment, so the Zenfone 2 is going after the pseudo-flagship or upper mid-range market. This means it doesn't exac...
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At CES in Las Vegas this year Asus announced the Zenfone 2, the followup to the successful line of Zenfone smartphones it produced last year. The last time we were graced with the opportunity to review an Asus phone was back in October last year , and now...
Asus has absolutely knocked it out of the park with the Zenfone 2. With the push to include higher quality components without sacrificing the overall price, Asus has shown it can push the boundaries of what we thought was possible as a given price rang...
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The Asus Zenfone aimed to disrupt the phone market and I believe they've done a sterling job. Here is our full review of the Asus Zenfone 2.Asus knew what was needed to grab headlines when announcing their new flagship phone. First of all they went and ga...
Amazing Performance, Great Price, Feature Packed, Good updates...
Camera is hit and miss, Not the most stylish...
The Asus Zenfone 2, in my opinion, is the OnePlus One of 2015 (until the OP2 is released). It is a absolute bargain of a phone when you see what the phone has to offer for the money, but has fewer issues than the OnePlus phone. It might not be the best...
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I've been using the Asus Zenfone 2 now for a week and already have the full review well underway, but to keep you going I thought to give you all my first week impressions of the phone.The Asus Zenfone 2 is a lot of phone for very little money. My version...
So far it is only the camera which has let the Zenfone 2 down for me. If Asus can manage to sort it out in an update then I would be on board with the flagship Asus and happily use it as my main device. GPS can be sorted I'm sure and the bezels I can live...
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“The world's first smartphone with 4GB RAM. But is that all there's to the ZenFone 2? Our review has the answer”While the likes of Motorola and Xiaomi were in the spotlight last year because of their market-defining actions such as helping define the budg...
Ergonomic design, Loaded internals, Expandable storage, DualSIM support with compatibility for 4G networks (on the primary SIM slot)...
Average battery, ZenUI subdues Material Design language...
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“The ZenFone 2 looks impressive on paper. But can the same be said about its real-life performance? Let's find out with a short review”When ASUS re-entered the smartphone arena in India in July last year, it kept it simple with its naming convention. Targ...
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The Asus Zenfone 2 is a big deal for Asus and for smartphone fans around the world. Our review model just arrived yesterday, and here is our hands on video and first impressions.The Asus Zenfone 2 is a big deal for the Chinese smartphone market, and a pho...
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“The ZenFone 2 is impressive when we talk about its innards. But what about its camera performance?”Even with an 8-megapixel shooter, the middle member of the first-gen ASUS ZenFone series, the ZenFone 5 (review), offered impressive results, and became a...
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During CES 2015 back in January, Asus introduced the follow up to its affordable Zenfone smartphone series with the Zenfone 2 . To start of, it has to be mentioned that there are actually three variants of the device that share the Zenfone 2 name, with th...
Great build quality, Bright and vivid screen, Fast charging technology, Customizable UI, Fantastic performance, MicroSD expansion, Affordable, 4 GB of RAM...
Mediocre battery, Average camera, Weak speaker...
8.5 Apart from a few drawbacks that can be fixed with software updates, the Asus Zenfone 2 brings a lot to the table in terms of build quality, specifications, and features, and could prove to be very disruptive in the smartphone market with its budget-fr...
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When we covered the launch of the ASUS ZenFone Zoom , everyone clamoured to review it. It was literally the ultimate ZenFone smartphone – with its powerful Intel Atom processor, 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB of internal storage and a 13 MP camera with 3X optical zo...
When we first saw the ASUS ZenFone Zoom, we knew we had to review it. It is a remarkable combination of innovation and art. With its ox leather back, it looks like an ultra-premium version of the ASUS ZenFone 2 smartphones that came out in the past year o...
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