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Let's be honest: No one likes budgeting. Even if you're well off, it's inevitably an exercise that involves telling yourself "no." It's also pretty much the least cool thing you can do with your money, aside from making a fanny pack out of a bunch of doll...
The Asus ZenFone 2 is the very definition of a "budget" phone; it doesn't have a curved screen, it's not at all water resistant, and it certainly isn't the most attractive piece of hardware out there. But Asus found a way to pack the ZenFone 2 with a bu...
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Hands-on with Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe Asus announced the ZenFone 2 at CES back in January and its headline-grabbing feature was the fact it was the first smartphone to pack an impressive but seemingly unecessary 4GB of RAM. Nine months later and the ZenFone...
The ZenFone 2 Deluxe appears to be an update of Asus' flagship phone only in the looks department – but this isn't necessarily a bad thing. It successfully manages to make a plastic design feel a little more desirable, without coming across as cheap an...
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Asus has announced a barrage of new additions to its smartphone and tablet line-ups at IFA 2015, including the new Zenfone 2 Deluxe. The main bulk of the devices were variations to the Zenfone 2 , which was launched at MWC earlier this year. Aside from...
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Asus' 5.5-inch smartphone comes with an Intel processor and 4GB of RAM. Will its PC-like approach to creating smartphones leave you in a Zen-like state?Asus has long been a powerhouse in the computer industry. The company produces peripherals and componen...
Price, Performance, Audio quality, ZenUI, microSD support, Dual Active SIM...
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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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gadgetdaily.xyz Updated:
2016-10-29 01:43:39
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Asus' latest assault on the Android phone comes via the ZenFone 2, the successor to the ZenFone 4, 5 and 6. The previous generation devices had 4-, 5- and 6-inch screens, hence the names. The ZenFone 2 has two different screen sizes, with 5-inch and 5.5-i...
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“The next billion people.” Google used that term several times during its recent developer conference, and maintains that Android's future is the future of computing, connecting the poor and disenfranchised.Lofty goals, certainly, but Google doesn't creat...
Excellent price to performance ratio, Good screen quality, Dual-SIM useful for travellers, Lots of camera settings, including a good manual mode, Fast and stable, Good battery life, Exhaustive North American LTE network support...
An absurd amount of bloatware pre-installed, Camera quality is inconsistent and often poor, Large and heavy frame...
The ZenFone 2 is Asus's finest mobile product to date, and an intriguing and welcome addition to the Canadian smartphone canon. It's got some quirks, and a boatload of bloat, but much of it can be forgiven (and eliminated) with a bit of time investment.A...
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canadianreviewer.com Updated:
2016-10-29 01:43:39
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ASUS has made one of the most compelling 5.5-inch smartphones in the market today. The Zenfone 2, which comes to Canada this June, is designed as an affordable and contract-free option for anyone looking for a larger Android smartphone with all the power...
The ASUS ZenFone 2 is an impressive device, and not just from a value for money standpoint. By offering a large display, powerful processor and expandable storage space as well as a solid camera and software combo, ASUS is really trying to give users the...
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Most people recognize Asus from its laptops and a smattering of Android tablets, but outside the United States, it also sells a lot of phones – 10 million to date, in fact. Its ZenFone smartphone lineup promises solid performance and a well-rounded featu...
Outstanding value, Powerful hardware, Pleasing 1080p screen, Decent battery life...
Pretty large, even for a phone with a 5.5-inch display, Bland design, Average camera, Software bloat...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2016-10-29 01:43:40
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You could reproach the ZenFone 2 for its lack of originality: Asus seems to have more or less copied the design from LG's G3, with the volume buttons on the back, within easy reach of your index finger. The lock button, though, is on the top, nicely out o...
Quality finish, Full HD screen with good picture quality, Fluid OS, Battery life, DualSIM, Simple and friendly ZenUI, Camera's lowlight performance...
Poor max brightness, Quite large, Nonremovable battery, A few too many obligatory Asus apps...
The spec sheet was full of promises, but we weren't at all let down. The Asus ZenFone 2 performs well pretty much across the board, and even offers dual-SIM functionality. At this price, it's a serious competitor to the excellent OnePlus One...
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When it comes to smartphones, all conversations should start with the HTC One M8 ($649, £549 and AU$899 off-contract) and the iPhone 6 (starting at $199 on-contract, £539 and AU$549 off-contract).Attempting to enter the arena of the big dogs, Asus' new Ze...
Stunning design, Fast processing speed, Innovative functionality...
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Despite its heft and thickness you'll love the Asus Zenfone 2 for its innovative features and pretty design...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2016-10-29 01:43:40
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When it comes to smartphones, all conversations should start with the HTC One M8 ($649, £549 and AU$899 off-contract) and the iPhone 6 (starting at $199 on-contract, £539 and AU$549 off-contract).Attempting to enter the arena of the big dogs, Asus' new...
Stunning design, Fast processing speed, Innovative functionality...
Weight, Thickness...
Despite its heft and thickness you'll love the Asus Zenfone 2 for its innovative features and pretty design...
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Let me qualify this first look at the Asus ZenFone 2 right from the start: it isn't a full review in any sense, because all the phone samples at the launch at CES 2015, were shackled to cords. Plus I've only had a limited amount of time to play with the d...
It's got the specs, the looks and the price - and so far it lives up to the promise, too...
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Asus ZenFone 2 – First Impressions The most headline-grabbing smartphone launch from Asus at CES 2015 may be the optical zoom-sporting ZenFone Zoom , but the ZenFone 2 is also very worthy of attention thanks to a solid feature set and low asking price of...
The ZenFone 2 looks set to be a very good choice for those wanting a large, relatively premium handset without spending megabucks. It's attractive looking and comfortable to use and its feature set is very well balanced for its price point. Definitely on...
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Asus has unveiled the ZenFone 2, a brushed-metal successor to the first ZenFone that debuted at last year's CES. We've spent a few minutes with the 5.5-inch device and can confirm it looks and feels great. The ZenFone 2 features a 5.5-inch Full HD displa...
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They don't make smartphones like they used to anymore. Not in a bad way, because Asus is about to create more waves in the industry with its Zenfone 2.The newly unveiled Android smartphone is setting the trend that we've already been seeing - bigger, bett...
Asus Zenfone 2 hands-on Asus has consistently thrown a few impressive announcements over the years, mostly along the affordable angle. The Zenfone 2's starting price of US$199 and the above average hardware that comes with it are head-turning, but as wit...
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hungrygeeks.ph Updated:
2016-11-19 01:10:02
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Need a good performing phone for less than 10k budget? you might want to consider last year's best-selling ZenFone 2 ZE551ML 32GB with 4GB RAM for Php6,995. Considerably, it's still better than most phones offered in the same price range for less than 10k...
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chip.com.my Updated:
2016-11-19 01:10:03
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Many of you have noticed by now that ASUS's ZenFones tend to all look similar. How then will the ZenFone 2 Deluxe stand out from its other ASUS sibling?As expected, the ZenFone 2 Deluxe's design hasn't change much from the ZenFone 2's. The model we receiv...
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Not a very exciting smartphone, but it's a decent upgrade over its other counterparts and an able device on its own.(previously published in issue March 2016)...
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jamonline.ph Updated:
2016-11-19 01:10:03
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Hardware and DesignThe design of the Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe Special Edition is very similar to the Zenfone 2 Deluxe but this one features a red accent along with two plastic back covers that can't be found on other Zenfones. The first back cover has a carb...
The smartphone doesn't have the best performance and the best camera but having a special edition of the smartphone is something to brag about. I mean, the back cover of the smartphone is really beautiful and eye-catching. Actually, a lot of people have a...
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This phone is intended to exude ASUS' premium touch when it comes to their high-end offerings and it does so in a couple of ways starting of with the packaging. The ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe Special Edition is packaged in a carbon fiber-themed box with a slig...
Solid performance, 256GB of storage space, Dual SIM, Fast camera, Large online storage bonus...
Plastic feel, Drift Silver back cover is scratch prone, Battery life could be better...
The ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe Special Edition pushes the Zenfone 2 to flagship smartphone territory wherein the likes of LG, Samsung, HTC, etc. compete and provided its specs, it does so to some degree. As the Zenfone 2 alone, the phone is quite competitive a...
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ASUS Philippines just introduced its Zenfone 2 Deluxe Special Edition which builds on top of the Deluxe that we saw earlier this year. The limited edition handset comes with slightly tweaked processor, 256GB of total storage, and a few other special goodi...
Eyecatching back cover, Freedom from worrying about storage space, Ample RAM for taskheavy processes, Good camera, LTE support, NFC support, Android Lollipop out of the box, Nice, simple ZenUI, Longer battery life than Deluxe, (adsbygoogle = window.adsbyg...
A little bit on the heavy and chunky side, Nonremovable battery, Lower benchmarks than Deluxe...
If you're looking for a smartphone with big storage and at the same time is a capable performer, the Deluxe will be a good choice at Php17,995. Although if you're aching to stretch your storage further, the Special Edition is your next bet although it wil...
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Yesterday ASUS Philippines unveiled their last offering for the year, the ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe Special Edition . Why is it “special”? It comes with two stunning back covers, a more polished design, and thanks to a bundled 128GB microSD card, has 256GB of...
We live in the age already when all Android phones are starting to offer the same things. This is why price and design are now becoming much more important than ever. ASUS is on the right track because they're keeping the prices very competitive while mak...
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If there's one thing that I want to be known for as a tech blogger, it is that I always do my best to connect directly with my readers and followers as I empower them with relevant information on various tech issues and gadget releases...
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We've had our takes on the latest Zenfone 2s namely the Selfie and Laser. Now we have the high-end variant among the series which is the Deluxe. It's basically the Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) model that we reviewed except that it has 128GB of internal storage plu...
Eyecatching back cover, Freedom from worrying about storage space, Ample RAM for taskheavy processes, Good camera, LTE support, NFC support, Android Lollipop out of the box, Nice, simple ZenUI...
A little bit on the heavy and chunky side, Nonremovable battery...
The Zenfone 2 Deluxe is a testament that the company can still push the envelope and deliver better performance than the ZE551ML which is already a solid performer. With a more attractive look thanks to its unique back cover and storage space that will gi...
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ASUS ZenFone Selfie has been launched in Malaysia at the end of August 2015. The new Android smartphone equipped with 13MP front camera with flash. How does it compare with ASUS ZenFone 2? Let's find out in this article.ASUS ZenFone Selfie launch in Malay...
ASUS ZenFone SelfieI recommend ZenFone Selfie over ZenFone 2, the former is a welcome upgrade from the already good ZenFone 2.ZenFone Selfie has better front & back cameras, tougher glass, and supports Dual 4G SIMs. These features are more important and u...
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The Asus ZenFone series of smartphones are very, very popular among consumers. This is perhaps driven by the fact that there were as many as three variations of the smartphone (4-inch, 5-inch and 6-inch) and more importantly: they offered value for money...
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Mobile88.com Updated:
2016-11-19 01:10:03
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There are a few smartphones in the market right now that packs a hefty 4GB worth of RAM and it is expected to be the norm for flagship devices in the not-so-distant future. But the phone that started the whole 4GB RAM craze is none other than the ASUS Zen...
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The ZenFone 2 is ASUS' star of the year, often hailed for its 4GB memory and camera capability. The ZenFone 2 is no doubt a great device but does it live up to the hype? What's all this “See what others can't see” thing all about? I'll get into those deta...
Video Here's a video taken with the ZenFone 2 of which I am truly disappointed with. Skip to the 5:00 mark and you'll see how it's unable to keep up with the motion. The recent update seems to have eliminated the problem but it's still far from being sati...
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Asus seems to be rebranding its devices, starting with the ZenBook, and now its ZenWatch and ZenFone 2. At first I was a little confused since the previous reiteration of the ZenFone was the ZenFone 5. Looks like Asus is sort-of rebooting its devices and...
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fhm.com.ph Updated:
2016-11-19 01:10:03
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You've probably heard about the new ASUS ZenFone 2:Officially launched internationally back in April in Singapore (we were there!), the ZenFone 2 is among the most hyped phones in recent months, primarily because of the success of its predecessor, the fir...
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The Zenfones are an amazing family of smartphones from ASUS, they are the only smartphones that pose a real threat to Chinese manufacturers. With a strong backing and huge marketing push from Intel, its really no wonder that a world's leading PC motherboa...
Fast and speedy performance, Affordable, Great touch screen response, Dual SIM 4G standby, Great camera...
ZenUI is no longer innovative, Mediocre build quality, Power button placement isn't great, Poor battery life, Loudspeaker could be better, Product variant confusing...
Dwelling on a current success is an extremely dangerous thing and ASUS have certainly been enjoying that taste of success for its last generation Zenfones, the Zenfone 2 may feature a powerful 4GB RAM and the fastest processor that Intel has ever made how...
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Asus really did gathered a lot of attention when they've announced the very first smartphone with 4GB of RAM, the Asus Zenfone 2. That declaration really did excite a lot people, which made the device easily one of the most highly anticipated smartphone e...
Large and sharp display, Curvy profile for good ergonomics, Seamless multitasking, 4G network capable, NFC, Fast charging, Great camera, Easy to use gestures...
Hard to reach home/power button, Nonremovable battery, ZenUI may not be for everyone, Low audio volume...
Yup, this device really lived up to its promise. The promise to bring something extravagant on the table, without the exchange of a hefty amount of cash. And just like its other brothers, the Asus Zenfone 2 is clearly, if not the best, one of the most com...
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When it first came out, the ASUS ZenFone range of smartphones made a huge impact as devices that looked as good as flagship smartphones with nearly as good performance and features yet were priced for the entry-level to midrange. Obviously, the ASUS ZenFo...
Overall, the ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE551ML is our pick for the flagship phablet killer of 2015 as at just RM1099 it offers unbeatable value, features and performance. As of the time of writing this review, it remains the only smartphone with 4GB of RAM and offer...
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It's finally here. The highly anticipated ASUS ZenFone 2 has been with me for some time now, and here are all the data I gathered. It's all for your viewing pleasure. The ZenFone 2 has improved in almost every aspect from its predecessor – from the packag...
The ZenFone 2 is near perfect – it's beautiful, comfortable, and the user experience is just amazing. Sure, there are some of the things that I can nitpick about, like the small but loud rear-facing speakers which is oftentimes covered by my palms while h...
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ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE551ML Unboxing and Initial Impression We have witnessed the unveiling of the ASUS ZenFone 2 twice, one during its regional launch in Jakarta, Indonesia and another one during its local launch in World Trade Center. We even did a quick rev...
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dronthego.net Updated:
2016-11-19 01:10:03
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Last month, I posted a few comparison photos taken with the iPhone 6, Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Asus Zenfone 2. I've been using the Zenfone 2 as my main smartphone for the past few weeks and figured I should do a comparison test again with the iPhone 6. I...
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Asus quite hit a pot of gold with the recent global hit handset called Zenfone 2. If it's the fanfare that the Taiwanese outfit is up to, then it scored A+ in terms several factors. For one, the smartphone is offered in a number of variants for perspectiv...
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These are only some of the questions that Pinoy Asus fans have been asking me ever since the much-talked-about ZenFone 2 was launched in the country last May 16, 2015...
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Since the launch of the Zenfone 2, ASUS has been doing very brisk business selling their newest family of devices . If all things go according to plan, the company may just hit their ambitious 1 million Zenfone target for the PH this year. Of course other...
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Like what I always tell you guys, I go to tech events in and outside the country with the main goal of bringing the events to you through my blog posts, photos, and videos. I feel very fortunate to have a profession that's indistinguishable from my passio...
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Asus ZenFone 2 has just been officially launched in the Philippines via a grand consumer event held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City that attracted Asus fans from across the archipelago. The local release of this much anticipated handset happened e...
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We've brought you 3 separate reviews of the Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL, ZE500ML, ZE551ML). This time, we consolidated the reviews to give you a video version for easier consumption.Click on the link below to watch the video.More reviews:Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551M...
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thetechnoclast.com Updated:
2016-11-19 01:10:04
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It would be pretty ballsy to dub this phone we've just reviewed as “The Best Smartphone Package You Can Buy Right Now,” but it is no hyperbole. Times have changed. The processor arms race has plateau'd and we're not seeing a difference in performance betw...
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We're fortunate enough to get early access to it, so we can offer our first impressions and thoughts on this Asus' new flagship.The first thing you'll notice with the Zenfone 2 is the design. The curved soft touch plastic back cover with brushed-metal fin...
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After the regional launch of Zenfone 2 in Jakarta, Indonesia in April, it is finally coming to the Philippines tomorrow, May 16, 2015.The biggest launch of Asus Zenfone 2 is happening at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, Philippines.Asus Philippines s...
I, therefore, conclude that Asus has successfully made it to the smartphone business. The Zenfone 2 is the first-ever smartphone with 4 Gigabytes of RAM. The same RAM I have in my 13-inch Macbook Air. Imagine how much processing power the Zefone has. You...
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Last month we were honored to attend our very first international tech event in Jakarta, Indonesia courtesy of ASUS' ZenFone 2 regional launch. During that time we were lucky to get experience the most and highly anticipated smartphones from the Taiwanes...
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You don't have to give up an arm and a leg to get a power-packed flagship anymoreTo say that people are interested in ASUS Zenfone 2 is the understatement of the year. We've had our website crash multiple times whenever any kind of Zenfone 2 related story...
The Zenfone 2 isn't a perfect smartphone, but then again you'd be hard-pressed to find one that is. ASUS has certainly made a concerted effort to find the right balance in design, specs, performance and price, and we can confidently say that they've succe...
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To say that people are interested in ASUS' upcoming Zenfone 2 is the understatement of the century . Any time any kind of bang for the buck or mid-range phone is mentioned here on the site, it's almost always compared to the Zenfone 2. We've seen our site...
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Aside from writing a very lengthy review for the Zenfone 2 ZE551ML, we also worked on a video review that better demonstrates some of the points and issues that we were talking about with the phone. The video review, which you can watch below, shows just...
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The ZE551ML is the high-end variant of the Zenfone 2 family. There's the ZE500CL which is a 5-incher and then the ZE550ML which sports up to 2GB of RAM and a 1.8GHz quad-core processor with 720p display.We already have a separate full review of the ZE500C...
Very affordable, Great performance, Good camera, LTE support, NFC support, Android Lollipop out of the box, Nice, simple ZenUI...
A little bit on the heavy and chunky side, Below average battery life, Nonremovable battery...
It's no secret Asus has generated a lot of interest in the Zenfone 2, fueled by their earlier success with the Zenfone 5 last year. The Zenfone 2 ZE551ML promises a significant upgrade to the Zenfone line-up.It comes with a familiar and solid design, pret...
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The rise of the ZenFone series has been one of the more pleasant surprises of recent memory. The three handsets released last year brought ASUS' mobile division to greater prominence, and the Taiwan-based company wants to build on that. The ZenFone 2 and...
All things considered, the ZenFone 2 matched our expectations and even exceeded some, such as the camera quality and multitasking performance. We weren't able to secure numbers for benchmarks and battery life, but we'll save that for our full review. We a...
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Currently the only smartphone in the world with 4GB RAM remains the ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE551ML . Featuring a 64-bit 2.3-GHZ quad-core Intel Atom Z3580 processor and high-end PowerVR Rogue G6430 graphics, quite a lot of people have been interested to see how i...
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The Asus Zenfone 2We managed to get hands-on time with the new Asus Zenfone 2 and we can honestly say without any hesitation that this device is shaping up to be the best bang-for-your-buck smartphone under Php10,000.It's a monster piece of tech that will...
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The newly announced ASUS ZenFone 2 and ZenFone Zoom smartphones are making waves around the world as ASUS have opted to make one really good ZenFone instead of a new version for each of the three previous original ZenFone smartphones. Due to the 5.5-inch...
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We'll be honest here - you won't find any design breakthrough with the Zenfone 2. The same DNA from its previous Zenfones are apparent here, so you get the same easy handling with the Zenfone 2.If you're looking for that cool, metallic feel, search no mor...
Asus has consistently thrown a few impressive announcements over the years, mostly along the affordable angle. The Zenfone 2's starting price of US$199 (RM710) and the above average hardware that comes with it are head-turning, but as with all affordable...
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While we've already had some hands-on time with the ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE550ML , this time around we managed to try out the red ZenFone 2 ZE551ML along with some gaming and even VR (Virtual Reality). As per the previous ZenFone series, low-light performance i...
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With today's very innovative world where people keep on looking for something greater than what they presently have, tech companies like ASUS are always on the move, continuously searching for incredible things.And though ASUS Zenfone 2 is one of the best...
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 Dual SIM Android 5.0 4G Micro-USB 4 GB 128 GB 3000 mAh Silver (ZE551ML-2J762WW)")
