Asus zenfone 2 review - Reviews 2024

Asus is challenged to eat the world of smartphones with its new 5 and 5.5-inch ' Zenfone 2 ' series with HD resolution, 64-bit Intel processor, 2GB / 4GB of RAM, Android Lollipop 5 operating system and a 13MP camera. This time I bring you the analysis of the most logical option: ZE550ML that for just € 240 will captivate and dazzle any user. Do not miss this analysis, it is not wasteful to know this bargain of smartphone.

Asus Zenfone 2 overview

The Asus Zenfone 2 is broken down into three models with very special features.

ZE551ML also known as the standing beast. It incorporates a 2.3Ghz quad-core Intel Atom Z3580 processor, 5.5 ″ IPS screen with FULL HD resolution, 4 GB of RAM in Dual Chanel, 32 GB of internal memory, 4G LTE connection, 13 mp camera and battery 3000 mAh. Approximate price: € 349

ZE550ML which is the ideal option for any user. Also with a quad-core Z3560 processor but at 1.8 Ghz, 2 GB of RAM, 5.5 ″ HD screen (1280 x 720), 32 GB of internal memory, 4G LTE connection, 13 mp camera and battery 3000 mAh. Approximate price: € 240.

ZE500CL: Here we find the bargain among the bargains. Intel Atom Z2560 1.60 Ghz dual-core processor with 4 threads, 5-inch HD display, 8 or 16 GB of internal memory (depends on version), only accepts a SIM card, 4G LTE, 8-megapixel camera and a 2500 mAh battery. Approximate price: € 180.

Technical characteristics Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML)

ASUS ZENFONE 2 FEATURES (ZE550ML)
Processor and graphics card.	1.8Ghz Intel Atom Z3560 processor and PowerVR G6430 GPU with OpenGL 3.0.
Memory	2 GB RAM.
screen	720 x 1280 pixels at 5.5 inches Gorilla Glass 3 display
Internal memory	16GB expandable via microSD up to 64 GB.
Camera	13 MP rear and 5 MP front.
Connectivity	2G: GSM 850/900/1800 / 1900MHz 3G: WCDMA 850/900/1900 / 2100MHz 4G: FDD-LTE 1800 / 2100MHz
OS	Android Lollipop 5.0 with ZenUI interface.

Asus Zenfone 2

The presentation of the product is quite minimalist. Combine black and white colors . While on the cover we have an image of the smartphone and in the back area the specifications and basic information of the terminal. The bundle is made up of:

Asus Zenfone Smartphone 2.Instruction manual.USB cable and power adapter.Helmets.

The new Asus Zenfone 2 is built with a plastic chassis that simulates brushed aluminum available in different colors: black, red, gold, gray and white. Its design is quite avant-garde with the volume button on the back with double LED flash. While on both sides of the Zenfone 2 we do not find any buttons and… Where is it? We have it located in the upper area next to the audio jack output. Already in the rear area we have the power plug.

When analyzing the intermediate version (ZE550ML) it mounts an IPS screen of 5.5 inches and resolution 720 x 1280 pixels (403 ppi) for a perfect image quality and considerable battery savings. The size of the terminal is 152.5 x 77.2 x 10.9 mm and a weight of 170 grams.

Inside it houses a powerful processor from the blue giant in a 22nm Tri-Gate process and the Silvermont microarchitecture: Intel Atom Z3560 / Z3580 formed by four 64-bit cores The use of said processor has allowed Asus to equip its smartphone with 2 GB of RAM to this cheaper version, while its superior version has 4GB but in Dual Chanel which increases performance considerably. As a graphics card, it has the PowerVR G6430 with OpenGL 3.0 support that will allow us fluidity, multi-task performance and next-generation games.

Regarding its internal storage there are several versions, this specifically has 16GB expandable to 64GB via microSD. We also have the option of 5 GB of free Asus cloud storage: “ WebStorage”.

Regarding connectivity, we have support for both 2G / 3G / 4G LTE lines, WiFi 802.11 AC connection, FM Radio, Direct, NFC and A-GPS / GLONASS. We will not have any problem in Spain with this version, we detail the supported frequencies:

2G: GSM 850/900/1800 / 1900MHz 3G: WCDMA 850/900/1900 / 2100MHz 4G FDD-LTE: 1800 / 2100MHz

It has a 3000 mAh battery that does not allow us to remove it. The autonomy is quite good with almost 5 hours of screen at maximum performance and an autonomy that under normal conditions lasts up to a day and a half or two days at best. If we are able to debug the system or fix the bug that exists in Lollipop 5.0 we will get much more out of this fantastic Zenfone 2.

ZenUI operating system and interface

On the operating system we have the popular Google Android in version 5.0 Lollipop and the custom interface of Asus: ZenUI with an attractive design and very good performance as has already been demonstrated in previous Zenfone. Very comfortable and full of applications that will help us optimize the phone to the maximum.

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Camera

The Zenfone 2 optics are not far behind with a 13-megapixel main sensor with PixelMaster technology to capture more light and f / 2.0 aperture, it is also equipped with a dual LED flash configuration to allow good captures in low-light situations. It also has a 5-megapixel front camera for video conferencing and selfies.

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Final words and conclusion

It is not the first contact with a Zenfone smartphone, we already tested the first version and the 2014 generation with excellent sensations. As you have seen in this analysis, the Zenfone 2 is a high-end terminal with a mid-range price. Among its most important features are a 4-core Intel processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal memory expandable via microSD and the Lollipop 5 operating system.

One of the most relevant points is the ZenUI interface with a fluidity and a very interesting set of app to get the most out of our smartphone. I really liked its performance, which is at the height of terminals such as the Sony Xperia Z3, One Plus One or the Samsung Galaxy S5 itself.

The camera has made the cut both in day and night photos. We have already seen the results in the small gallery that I always leave you in the analysis. Refreshing the memory we have 13 MP with double LED flash, f / 2.0 aperture and PixelMaster technology.

It is currently on amazon or Gearbest for a price of € 245 this version. The most basic at € 175 and the highest at € 340. After two weeks of use… I can't be happier with it.

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ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ SCREEN 5.5 INCHES.	- IT IS MISSING AN ALUMINUM CASING AND IT WOULD BE THE FINAL SMARTPHONE.
+ HARDWARE COMPENSATING.	- THE BUTTONS ARE NOT LIGHTING.
+ CAMERA.
+ RADIO, 4G AND DUAL SIM.
+ EXPANDABLE STORAGE VIA MICROSD.
+ FLUID OPERATING SYSTEM.