[Review by AppGuru Taiwan] Cheap mobile phone market recruits another hair! ASUS Although the phone work for years, but in the global market share performance has not been very brisk, the CP with Intel to jointly build high-value mobile phones, and named ZenFone as a separate series, trying to sprint global smartphone board diagram. The Egg fortunate to borrow to ZenFone 5, to share with you the actual experience.
You can see the words on the big boxed ZenFone 5, but also put a desktop gadget Zen UI, emphasizing the design of the new user interface
In the box there are a variety of mobile phones measuring surface features, including cameras, music, 3G Internet, Bluetooth 4.0, it is interesting boxed drawer carton design, so pack a 7 hole dug in particular to highlight these features, be Packed in a little small thinking
Packed side reiterated the words ZefFone 5
Packed with detailed ZenFone 5 behind the hardware specifications, as well as the origin of the Chinese mainland manufacturing
Out of the box! Phone wrapped in a protective plastic sleeve inside, printed above ZenFone
Packed inside the charger, micro USB cable, headphones
Charger output 1.35A
ASUS erosion within the micro USB transmission line logo, design has taken into account the small details
Containing wire supplied earphones / microphone earbud headphones, the sound quality is not bad with texture
Protagonist appeared, ZenFone 5, which is a 5-inch smartphone, equipped with 1280 X 720 resolution, IPS screen
Above have the handset, light sensor, proximity sensor, warning lamp, 2-megapixel front camera
Below are three physical buttons induction, unfortunately did not do backlight design, the evening can only rely on their memories users to become familiar with the location of these keys
There are concentric lines designed to make the button below to add points to the texture
5 inch mobile phones, ZenFone 5 body count rather long and weighs 145 grams moderate, IPS screen stunning performance, color saturation, wide viewing angle, full-fit design allows visual operation more intuitive. ZenFone 5 is equipped with three generations of Corning Gorilla Glass screen there is a certain level of anti-scratch
On the right side is the power button with the volume key
Key features, the top has to do the same concentric lines
On the left side are reserved for the back cover with a hole to facilitate open. ZenFone Although the thickness of up to 10.34mm, but the edge has to do the design of the income side, the visual upgrade has now feel
Top is the headphone jack
The bottom is a micro USB charging hole
Behind equipped with 8 megapixel camera Pixel Master and fill light. Under relatively light gray printed with Intel inside ZenFone logo, then the following is speaker
ZenFone 5 cover can be removed, but can not replace the battery
Demolition of the back cover is mainly to users placing two micro SIM (3G +2 G) with the micro SD card replacement
About ZenFone ringer volume test, I used Carly Rae Jepsen's call me maybe do the test, ZenFone loud speaker 5 is about 84.8 db, considered moderate performance
HTC One is about 99.6 db, for your reference
First entered ZenFone, appears set to select the input method as well as a network connection, you can see the phone in the picture is almost below the following characteristics should ZenFone
Zen UI design of the keyboard is five lines, including digital, I like the keyboard. Start setting would first ask you whether you want to log in or join ASUS Member
Other cloud, community, e-mail can also be set at the outset
Zen UI unlock screen gadget has a very large combined in a transparent screen, time, day, alarm clock messages, as well as one of my very favorite new gadget called the "what's next", it uses a vertical timeline concept to alert the user is currently underway and the next calendar of upcoming events. Three circles shortcuts (think boxed circle logo) can drop down directly enable this feature
Zen UI using a large number of small transparent tool that allows desktop featured a more complete presentation
Weather on your desktop that you can click to see more detailed information
Zen UI drop-down menu is very interesting, is a means to pull down the notification message on the left, but you can see now with tomorrow's weather, in the drop-down bias to the right, then it is a built-in fast switching, including wireless hotspots, wireless screen MiraCast switches, etc.
A list of built-in applications
For less common application users can freely choose to hide
Classification to download the application, including the gadget also has done such a classification
Zen UI keyboard has many fast switching, sliding around the spacebar to switch input methods. Dialpad support smart phonetic / English dial
Zen UI built-in color temperature adjustment, as well as different music mode switch
Zen UI which includes SIM card settings, you can define the default voice, Internet, data usage will also be able to set an upper limit for individual
An Bunny detailed specifications glance, ZenFone 5 is equipped with Intel Atom CPU Z2580 dual-core processor, built-in 8GB ROM, the actual available space about 5.1GB, RAM memory 1GB, android 4.3
Although ZenFone 5 with Intel dual-core processors, but the school can be measured is above the red rice with MediaTek quad-core processor, scored 20,785 Points
Pictures ZenFone 5 right-hand side of the interface is the camera shutter switch Turbo mode (continuous shooting), up to 100, but the continuous shooting just 2-megapixel resolution, this reminder. ZenFone 5 sensitive design wise, if the environment is dark, it will automatically prompt you to switch to a low-light mode (that is, by the lovely owl)
In addition to the automatic mode, the user can also switch itself to a variety of modes more attractive photo shoot
Switching the left hand side there is the fill light set, front and rear lens switching, filter effects
Setting is very rich in detail, adjustable white balance, ISO, exposure
Anti-shake, touch shutter
Recording can record Full HD movies
Videos can also start anti-shake function
There are more settings including selectable camera shutter setting off location services, anti-dodge (fluorescent)
There are volume keys to set the shutter button
The following is a real shot in automatic mode, tap the photo to view the original image file
Start low light mode
Overall, ZenFone 5 this hardware appearance, have a good level of detail, there are mid-range phone with a sense that some of the design elements, the software interface is different from the experience of the past PadFone series, the new flat design of the wind with a large number of transparent elements gadget is very delicate, practical gadgets like what's next this is my personal favorite design, for a day trip rich people especially useful. Color screen is very satisfied with the performance, comparable to the standard of the various flagship machine, only make up less than the 720P. The camera's performance has exceeded my expectations, especially in low-light environments, beyond the general performance of the sensitivity of the performance of entry-level handsets. Of course ZenFone 5 or some fly in the ointment, if not support USB OTG, and play heavy 3D games will lag (I used to do the testing Gameloft's Asphalt 8), of course, mild game no problem. Today ZenFone 5 on the first day on sale, it is understood priced at 4990, PCHome 15:00 on sale, grab red rice, M320, I personally consider very recommended to start.
You can see the words on the big boxed ZenFone 5, but also put a desktop gadget Zen UI, emphasizing the design of the new user interface
In the box there are a variety of mobile phones measuring surface features, including cameras, music, 3G Internet, Bluetooth 4.0, it is interesting boxed drawer carton design, so pack a 7 hole dug in particular to highlight these features, be Packed in a little small thinking
Packed side reiterated the words ZefFone 5
Packed with detailed ZenFone 5 behind the hardware specifications, as well as the origin of the Chinese mainland manufacturing
Out of the box! Phone wrapped in a protective plastic sleeve inside, printed above ZenFone
Packed inside the charger, micro USB cable, headphones
Charger output 1.35A
ASUS erosion within the micro USB transmission line logo, design has taken into account the small details
Containing wire supplied earphones / microphone earbud headphones, the sound quality is not bad with texture
Protagonist appeared, ZenFone 5, which is a 5-inch smartphone, equipped with 1280 X 720 resolution, IPS screen
Above have the handset, light sensor, proximity sensor, warning lamp, 2-megapixel front camera
Below are three physical buttons induction, unfortunately did not do backlight design, the evening can only rely on their memories users to become familiar with the location of these keys
There are concentric lines designed to make the button below to add points to the texture
5 inch mobile phones, ZenFone 5 body count rather long and weighs 145 grams moderate, IPS screen stunning performance, color saturation, wide viewing angle, full-fit design allows visual operation more intuitive. ZenFone 5 is equipped with three generations of Corning Gorilla Glass screen there is a certain level of anti-scratch
On the right side is the power button with the volume key
Key features, the top has to do the same concentric lines
On the left side are reserved for the back cover with a hole to facilitate open. ZenFone Although the thickness of up to 10.34mm, but the edge has to do the design of the income side, the visual upgrade has now feel
Top is the headphone jack
The bottom is a micro USB charging hole
Behind equipped with 8 megapixel camera Pixel Master and fill light. Under relatively light gray printed with Intel inside ZenFone logo, then the following is speaker
ZenFone 5 cover can be removed, but can not replace the battery
Demolition of the back cover is mainly to users placing two micro SIM (3G +2 G) with the micro SD card replacement
About ZenFone ringer volume test, I used Carly Rae Jepsen's call me maybe do the test, ZenFone loud speaker 5 is about 84.8 db, considered moderate performance
HTC One is about 99.6 db, for your reference
First entered ZenFone, appears set to select the input method as well as a network connection, you can see the phone in the picture is almost below the following characteristics should ZenFone
Zen UI design of the keyboard is five lines, including digital, I like the keyboard. Start setting would first ask you whether you want to log in or join ASUS Member
Other cloud, community, e-mail can also be set at the outset
Zen UI unlock screen gadget has a very large combined in a transparent screen, time, day, alarm clock messages, as well as one of my very favorite new gadget called the "what's next", it uses a vertical timeline concept to alert the user is currently underway and the next calendar of upcoming events. Three circles shortcuts (think boxed circle logo) can drop down directly enable this feature
Zen UI using a large number of small transparent tool that allows desktop featured a more complete presentation
Weather on your desktop that you can click to see more detailed information
Zen UI drop-down menu is very interesting, is a means to pull down the notification message on the left, but you can see now with tomorrow's weather, in the drop-down bias to the right, then it is a built-in fast switching, including wireless hotspots, wireless screen MiraCast switches, etc.
A list of built-in applications
For less common application users can freely choose to hide
Classification to download the application, including the gadget also has done such a classification
Zen UI keyboard has many fast switching, sliding around the spacebar to switch input methods. Dialpad support smart phonetic / English dial
Zen UI built-in color temperature adjustment, as well as different music mode switch
Zen UI which includes SIM card settings, you can define the default voice, Internet, data usage will also be able to set an upper limit for individual
An Bunny detailed specifications glance, ZenFone 5 is equipped with Intel Atom CPU Z2580 dual-core processor, built-in 8GB ROM, the actual available space about 5.1GB, RAM memory 1GB, android 4.3
Although ZenFone 5 with Intel dual-core processors, but the school can be measured is above the red rice with MediaTek quad-core processor, scored 20,785 Points
Pictures ZenFone 5 right-hand side of the interface is the camera shutter switch Turbo mode (continuous shooting), up to 100, but the continuous shooting just 2-megapixel resolution, this reminder. ZenFone 5 sensitive design wise, if the environment is dark, it will automatically prompt you to switch to a low-light mode (that is, by the lovely owl)
In addition to the automatic mode, the user can also switch itself to a variety of modes more attractive photo shoot
Switching the left hand side there is the fill light set, front and rear lens switching, filter effects
Setting is very rich in detail, adjustable white balance, ISO, exposure
Anti-shake, touch shutter
Recording can record Full HD movies
Videos can also start anti-shake function
There are more settings including selectable camera shutter setting off location services, anti-dodge (fluorescent)
There are volume keys to set the shutter button
The following is a real shot in automatic mode, tap the photo to view the original image file
Start low light mode
Overall, ZenFone 5 this hardware appearance, have a good level of detail, there are mid-range phone with a sense that some of the design elements, the software interface is different from the experience of the past PadFone series, the new flat design of the wind with a large number of transparent elements gadget is very delicate, practical gadgets like what's next this is my personal favorite design, for a day trip rich people especially useful. Color screen is very satisfied with the performance, comparable to the standard of the various flagship machine, only make up less than the 720P. The camera's performance has exceeded my expectations, especially in low-light environments, beyond the general performance of the sensitivity of the performance of entry-level handsets. Of course ZenFone 5 or some fly in the ointment, if not support USB OTG, and play heavy 3D games will lag (I used to do the testing Gameloft's Asphalt 8), of course, mild game no problem. Today ZenFone 5 on the first day on sale, it is understood priced at 4990, PCHome 15:00 on sale, grab red rice, M320, I personally consider very recommended to start.
