🥌 Review Zenfone 3 Ze552Kl Indonesia

Jangan bingung dulu! Sebelumnya Asus emang pernah merilis Zenfone 3 tapi dengan seri ZE520KL. Nah, sekarang Asus ngeluarin lagi Zenfone 3 tapi dengan seri ZE522KL yang membawa peningkatan di beberapa fiturnya. Desain Keunggulan tampilan desain yang mewah masih ditampilkan di Zenfone 3 ZE522KL. Bodinya pada bagian frame menggunakan metal frame yang terbuat dari bahan aluminium all ASUSZenfone 3 ZE520KL dengan ZE552KL, Bedanya Apa Sih? - Kalau kamu menaruh perhatian pada Zenfone 3 versi "normal", mungkin kamu akan dibuat sedikit bingung dengan arti dari "nomor seri" atau model dari perangkat tersebut yang ternyata mempunyai dua seri yang berbeda yakni ZE520KL dan juga ZE552KL. KelebihanAsus ZenFone 3 yaitu mampu merekam video hingga resolusi 4K. Selanjutnya sebelumnya [nextpage title="Kinerja"] Kinerja Kinerja Asus Zenfone 3 ZE522KL disokong oleh prosesor Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 yang memiliki kecepatan hingga 2 Ghz. Juga ditopang RAM yang di seri Zenfone 3 ZE522KL sudah berkapasitas 4 GB. Pinginbeli Zenfone 3? Disini sob : mau belanja merchandise di toko official SobatHAPE : https://tees.co.id/#!/stores/SobatHAPE/Link Dibanderoldengan harga IDR4,7 jutaan diasar Indonesia, Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL masih menjadi pilihan sempurna untuk smartphone kelas menengah yang powerful. Smartphone ini menawarkan banyak fasilitas dan fitur unggulan didalamnya, muali dari desain premium dengan material kaca 2,5D Dilapisi Gorilla Glass Depan dan belakang. Setelahsebelumnya merilis Zenfone 3 (ZE520KL & ZE552KL) serta Zenfone 3 Deluxe (ZS570KL), Asus kembali menghadirkan satu lagi produk Zenfone 3 mereka, yaitu ZC553KL. Produk yang satu ini sudah diperkenalkan secara terbatas ke beberapa media, termasuk Jagat Gadget, dan kami pun sudah mendapatkan info harga produk yang satu ini. ZC553KL Zenfone . Performance Popularity % Display 1920 × 1080 px Chipset Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Memory 3072 / 4096 MB Storage 32 / 64 GB Camera 16 MP OS Android Each benchmark score shown on this page is the median of all the results submitted by users for this device. For popular models, the median scores are calculated from thousands of benchmark results. Some people test their device under less than ideal conditions. For example, the device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background. These results tend to lower the average score, but we include them in the calculation because it provides a better indication of real-world performance. You may get a higher score when testing your own device under optimal conditions. The battery life shown for a device is the median of all benchmark results for that model. Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness. While we recommending calibrating the screen brightness to 200 cd/m2 nits when testing battery life, this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app. As a result, the range of battery life scores submitted by the public is much wider than that seen when testing under controlled conditions. The popularity rating is based on the total number of benchmark results submitted across all tests in the last 30 days. This page is updated daily. Performance 3DMark for Android Sling Shot Extreme OpenGL ES Score 469 Physics score 2005 Graphics score 386 Graphics test 1 3 FPS Graphics test 2 1 FPS Physics test part 1 36 FPS Physics test part 2 21 FPS Physics test part 3 11 FPS 3DMark for Android Sling Shot Extreme Unlimited Score 531 Physics score 1989 Graphics score 439 Graphics test 1 4 FPS Graphics test 2 1 FPS Physics test part 1 40 FPS Physics test part 2 19 FPS Physics test part 3 11 FPS 3DMark for Android Sling Shot Score 853 Physics score 2027 Graphics score 732 Graphics test 1 5 FPS Graphics test 2 2 FPS Physics test part 1 39 FPS Physics test part 2 21 FPS Physics test part 3 11 FPS 3DMark for Android Sling Shot Unlimited Score 877 Physics score 2022 Graphics score 759 Graphics test 1 6 FPS Graphics test 2 2 FPS Physics test part 1 40 FPS Physics test part 2 20 FPS Physics test part 3 11 FPS PCMark for Android Work Score 4881 Web Score 4651 Video Editing Score 5472 Data Manipulation Score 3683 Writing Score 3904 Photo Editing Score 7576 PCMark for Android Work Score 4259 Work Battery life 4h 51min Web Browsing score 4291 Video Editing Score 5495 Data Manipulation Score 3071 Writing Score 3255 Photo Editing Score 6773 PCMark for Android Computer Vision Score 2016 TensorFlow 576 ZXing 64 Tesseract 2951 PCMark for Android Storage Score 3199 Internal sequential read 232 MB/s Internal random read 18 MB/s Internal sequential write 118 MB/s Internal random write 2 MB/s External sequential read 252 MB/s External random read 18 MB/s External sequential write 126 MB/s External random write 2 MB/s SQLite read 3055 IOPS SQLite update 67 IOPS SQLite insert 50 IOPS SQLite delete 65 IOPS Details General Chipset Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 CPU Up to GHz octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 GPU Adreno 506 Memory 3072 / 4096 MB OS Android Data 2G network varies by model 3G network varies by model 4G network varies by model Connectivity Bluetooth WLAN USB Yes, Type-C Media Internal storage 32 / 64 GB External storage microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC Primary camera Yes, 16 MP Secondary camera Yes, 8 MP GPS Yes Assisted GPS Yes Radio FM Radio Compass Yes Physical Dimensions / / mm Weight 155 g Display type IPS LCD Display size Display resolution 1920 × 1080 px Display protection Multitouch Yes Battery 3000 mAh Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL Review Specs inch display 1920 x 1080 pixel Super IPS+ LCD resolution Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor Android Up to 4GB of RAM Up to 64GB of RAM 16MP rear camera with Sony IMX298 sensor WiFi Bluetooth Up to Cat. 6 LTE 3,000 mAh battery USB Type-C connector Gold, blue, black, or white colors available Price $249 and up Overview The Zenfone 3 ZE552KL is the mid range offering from this years Asus Zenfone line-up. This model is but Asus also offers a smaller Zenfone 3 ZE520KL model which shares the same specs but just in a smaller size. The ZE552KL offers solid build quality, specs and price. It’s built to offer the best value in this price range of phones. At the time of this review, the availability is a curious thing in North America. The US market does not have either the ZE552KL or the ZE520KL. The Canadian market however does have the ZE552KL available. In case you are in the US and are wondering why you cannot get this phone, we don’t have an exact answer. According to Asus the situation is unlikely to change. So if you live in the US and want this Zenfone 3 model, you will need to look at Canadian retailers like or eBay sellers who ship this North American variant to the US. Your other option in the US is to look at the Zenfone 3 Deluxe ZS550KL which is significantly different looking and but maintains a mid range price compared to the other Zenfone 3 series offerings. First Impressions Asus has a proven track record on innovation thanks to great engineers and design teams. If you look across the entire Zenfone 3 line-up, they deserve some real credit on what they have achieved. The evolution from Zenfone 2 to Zenfone 3 is remarkable in terms of design and looks. The Zenfone 3 is a beautiful smartphone. The Gorilla glass which covers the front and rear gives this phone a real precious look. Having glass surrounding a smartphone is not a common design and in terms of uniqueness, Asus scores big here. There are a couple concerns though when handling the Zenfone 3. The back of the phone gives it a sense of fragility. For example, placing this glass backed phone on surfaces does cause concerns of scratching. Additionally we found the full glass design to be slippery and slick. Sure that means without a case or cover it can slide nicely and easily into a pocket, but by the same token it also means that it can slide out just as easily. So from a cosmetic perspective, the design looks gorgeous. However from a practical viewpoint, this phone needs some protection on it because a drop on the glass backing will result in dire consequences. Gorilla Glass sounds great in theory, but it’s not armor. It’s not going to save this phone from cracking badly and we’ve seen evidence of this from a YouTube drop test. Additionally a case or cover will give it some needed grip. The design on the front of the Zenfone 3 gives a hint of the Samsung Edge design, but the curvature is far less dramatic or noticeable. This is a good thing in our books because the Samsung Edge design is dramatic and seems gimicky. Asus refers to this design as a display because of this curved edge effects utilizing Gorilla Glass on the front and rear. The chrome trim looks sharp and accents both the edges and camera hump on the rear of the phone. Sand blasted edges make it super smooth to handle. It’s not clever marketing when Asus touts the smooth edges. They did something amazing here. When I first put the Zenfone 3 in my hand, it definitely feels light and thin. It’s very comfortable to hold with the rounded edges and the glass build gives it a slick feeling. I’ve been used to a Nexus 5 which has a more tacky feel which made me realize that the Zenfone 3 in its bare form could be slippery in the wrong pocket. The volume rocker and power button are on the right side of the Zenfone 3. People in other reviews have made mention of the Zen like “concentric circle” design on these buttons. Big deal? Well the fact is the buttons are grooved with those circles. You can feel the ridges under finger which give a more solid and less slippery response. The click response is excellent. Asus really deserved some props here on a nice looking and premium design and feel. People have voiced some displeasure about the price increases from Zenfone 2 to Zenfone 3, but the reality is the design has truly evolved. It’s very unique and thought out. In a way it’s a shame to cover up a lot of the subtle design features with a bumper case which so many of us end up doing. The model we are reviewing is actually called Dark Blue or Sapphire Black depending on what spec sheet or website you’re looking at. The reality is that in North America, this color model is being sold as Dark Blue even though on the Asus website there is no such color listed. There are three colors listed on the Asus website which include White, Gold and Black which is actually Dark Blue. Most markets will not get all three colors. In Canada the Dark Blue and White colors are available. The box contents of the Zenfone 3 ZE552KL includes a headset, USB-C charge cable and power adapter, sim card tool, phone serial and IMEI number stickers and tiny users manual. If you want to actually read a real user’s manual with more in-depth information, then you will need to download the PDF which we have for you here. Using the Zenfone 3 ZE552KL On first boot up there are the typical greeting pages and setup requirements. If you want to utilize the free 100GB Google online storage you can set that up during the initial setup. Additionally, there is a wizard if you already have an Android phone and want to easily transfer everything to this Zenfone 3. When you first start using the Zenfone 3 ZE552KL you are greeted with a number of quick tip tutorial pop ups. Most of these can be easily skipped, but it is an annoyance albeit a short live one. The operating system only prompts the tutorials on first run so it’s not an ongoing issue. Depending on your level of comfort with Android and Asus devices, these tutorial may actually be considered a benefit rather than a hassle. The Zenfone 3 ZE552KL runs Android along with ZenUI We will get deeper into ZenUI later in this review, but for now think of this as a layer of the operating system that Asus added to Android. It’s a deeper amount of settings, customizations and personalizations than the pure Android OS provides. If you fear a mid range processor like the Snapdragon 625, don’t. Performance is snappy and the 4GB of RAM rounds out the competent hardware inside the Zenfone 3 ZE552KL. Under heavy loads the phone runs colder than many of its counterparts. I’ve seen some comparison temperature testing and the ZE552KL runs cooler than most which helps maintain a good battery life. The capacitive navigation buttons like “home”, “back” and “recent apps” are not back lit, but you can see the buttons are clear to see with the silver on black. The Zenfone 3 comes with a fingerprint sensor which is located on the back of the phone. One shortcoming with the fingerprint sensor is the location. For example when you place the phone on a table you can’t access the fingerprint sensor without picking up the phone. Not a deal breaker, but an inconvenience for sure. Display If you look at most polls, the most valued aspect of a smartphone is a cheap price followed by battery life. Where is the love for a great display? After using the Zenfone 3 ZE552KL for good amount of time, I found the display as strongest aspect of the phone. It’s the level of brightness where this display really impresses. If you dare to max out the brightness, the screen really pops. With a resolution of 1920 x 1080 it’s not at the top of class 2560 x 1440 level, but the Zenfone 3 ZE552KL does share the same resolution as the popular iPhone 7 Plus. If it’s good enough for Apple then it should be good enough for Asus right? To give a technical look at brightness, let’s look at nits ratings. If you look at the competing smartphones, they are top end, premium priced flagship models. With the much cheaper price of the Zenfone 3 ZE552KL it’s impressive to get such a quality display. Brightness Comparison 672 nits – iPhone 7 Plus 610 nits – Galaxy S6 Edge 603 nits – iPhone 7 600 nits – Zenfone 3 535 nits – LG G4 442 nits – Zenfone 2 Audio The Zenfone 3 ZE552KL comes with a 5-magnet single mono speaker. Asus claims that the speaker design fetches a 40% performance improvement. I can verify that the speaker provides crisp clear sound without distortion. It can also provide more than enough volume for most environments. Having a mono speaker versus a pair of stereo speakers should not be a deal breaker. Look no further than other flagship smartphones from Samsung and Apple that also make use of a single mono speaker. Given the speaker location on the bottom end of the phone there would ultimately be very little stereo separation and even then the audio is directed out the sides of the phone and not towards your ears. Clarity and volume are key. Headsets and external speakers are for when sound is of the utmost importance. I used various external audio accessories including portable Bluetooth speakers, headsets and headphones. Under those scenarios the Zenfone 3 performed very well. In fact the built in Asus Audio Wizard app provides great functionality and scope of sound when you are using an external audio solution. Battery Life With the Zenfone 3 ZE552KL having a mid ranged Snapdragon S625 processor, Asus was hoping for solid battery life performance. After using the phone over a good amount of time I can verify Asus achieved their goal. First let’s talk about charge times. There is some misinformation about the Zenfone 3 ZE552KL having a quick charge technology. This is simply not true. When you look at my findings in terms of charge times you will see that quick charge technology is not essential. 0% to 100% – 2 hours 25% to 100% – hours 60% to 100% – 1 hour 0% to 60% – 1 hour 80% to 100% – 30 minutes Standby time is another aspect of battery life that is sometimes overlooked. In my tests, for a 8-hour overnight period I would see around a 3% battery drop. This is a typical scenario with the phone making use of wifi and in a normal performance mode. There are a number of variables involved and if you leave apps open then the battery is going to lose more than 3% in an 8-hour period of time. Asus does include some nice power saving options. If you have a set sleep schedule, you can go into the settings and have the phone enter a more robust power saving mode via a timed schedule. You can also simply set the phone to use a “Power saving” or “Super saving” mode. Using these specialized saving modes you get through 8-hours without losing a percentage of battery life. When it comes to battery life performance for watching video and playing games, I set up some typical scenarios. One set of tests would use full brightness with a second test under the same conditions except with brightness down to 50 percent. It’s worth mentioning that you could very easily go lower than 50 percent brightness in dim environments which will decrease battery consumption even more. 2hr movie 1080p at 100% brightness used 16% of battery 2hr movie 1080p at 50% brightness used 12% of battery 2hr movie played from online streaming service at 100% brightness used 18% of battery 2hr movie played from online streaming service at 50% brightness used 10% of battery Gaming tests were conducted by playing graphically intensive and performance demanding games. These results are essentially a worst case scenario. If you prefer light gaming then your battery consumption will be far less significant that these test results. 1 hour at 100% brightness used 20% to 24% of battery 1 hour at 50% brightness used 16% to 18% of battery If you need a smartphone to get you through a day, the Zenfone 3 ZE552KL is going to serve you well. With a few heavy tasks and a lot of light tasks like social media and internet usage, I found the battery life to be very good. I never had situations where I was scrambling for a charge during a day. If you need the Zenfone 3 ZE552KL to last beyond a day under heavy use, then reducing brightness to 50% is a very reasonable solution. With the super bright display, being at 50% is still quite bright. If done right you can dim the screen while still maintaining functionality. With reduced screen brightness you can cut battery consumption by around half in comparison to running at full brightness. Operating System The Zenfone 3 ZE552KL runs Android Marshmallow along with the Asus ZenUI integration. At the time of writing this review, Asus has already made moves on the Android Nougat update and it was available in the Philippines market. Asus has since paused the rollout to fix bugs and issues. However it’s apparent that the Android update is right around the corner. Asus has taken a lot of hits in the PR department regarding bloatware. It’s obviously a very touchy subject with consumers. Aside from the “pure” Google phones, every other smartphone out there has some sort of modified Android operating system. Companies integrate some of their own apps and customization into Android. This is an industry standard but Asus took on some bad press with the Zenfone 2 pre installed apps situation. With the Zenfone 3 series it does appear Asus listened to their customer base. However a certain amount of stigma still exists. Other Zenfone 3 reviews out there are critical of the bloatware on these phones and largely I would suggest this is a misleading criticism. I went through every pre installed Asus app on the Zenfone 3 ZE552KL and you could disable them all and a few you can uninstall completely. Sure, it takes about 5 minutes to disable the apps but after that’s done, there is no clutter. You can make the apps pages bare. You can have just the Google apps on this phone if you so choose to do so. Here is the truth of the matter. A lot of the pre installed Asus apps are excellent and there is no need to disable or remove them. The only app that requires a slightly less conventional disabling is the “Game Genie” but even then it’s just a matter of going into your settings to disable it. The majority of pre installed apps on the Zenfone 3 ZE552KL are perfectly fine. If customization and personalization is important to you, then you will enjoy the Asus ZenUI capabilities. Themes, wallpapers, fonts and other aspect can be altered to your liking. Asus has a simple theme store which provides a nifty preview mode. If you like a bland or clean viewing experience, no problem. If you want to dazzle your eyes with a unique looking operating system you can certainly do that too. If there is one complaint about ZenUI it’s in the layers of options or redundancies. There are many different paths to the same end point. For example, the swipe down quick launch menu is very handy but there are far too many apps listed and no option to reduce the icons. A little bit more flexibility could help lighten the load in ZenUI and allow for less clutter. If you compare to a pure Google Android OS experience, you will see that less can be more. Check out the two screenshots of the Quick Settings menu which is found by swiping down on the screen. The second screenshot shows some of the options that you can add to the menu. There are even more options than what you see in the screenshot if you scroll each section. Asus divided these into “items” and “tools” and you are stuck selecting a certain number of each. You cannot reduce the number of items/tools unfortunately. It’s nice to have good flexibility in the Quick settings menu, but there are a lot of icons and there are some items that are necessary in my opinion. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen A swipe from the bottom of the screen can bring up another quick launch style menu. Although at first this may seem like a redundancy, the bottom swipe menu is actually more convenient when holding the phone. Rather than needing two hands to get into system settings, the bottom swipe menu is easier to manage with one hand. I think it’s also prudent to mention that Asus has provided a good number of firmware updates to improve the phone. These regular firmware updates can improve camera performance or other optimization related improvements. Asus has rolled out 12 firmware updates since July 2016. But obviously the software update everyone wants is the Android Nougat update and that appears to be on the cusp of being released globally. By February 2017 is should be available in all markets. Overall, ZenUI is a plus and not a negative. It adds some personality to an otherwise bland Android experience. As for the criticism you may read on other reviews or in comment sections, I would suggest taking those with a grain of salt. I believe a lot of the criticism you may read about the Asus Zenfone series is dated and not accurate. A lot of reviews don’t delve into ZenUI deeply enough to see just how many Asus apps can be disabled or removed. Benchmarks As a mid ranged phone, the Zenfone 3 ZE552KL has average, if not higher than average benchmark results. Gleaming insights from benchmarks is also a big difficult. More expensive mobile phones have the best Snapdragon processors and these are the phones that top the benchmark results. It almost goes without saying. A more expensive device that has the top end hardware is going to be at the top of benchmark results and mid ranged hardware is going to fetch mid level benchmark results as a comparison. AnTuTu 62728 – Moto Z Play 60007 – Nexus 6P 58382 – Galaxy S6 57786 – Zenfone 3 ZE552KL 50888 – iPhone 6 49480 – Nexus 6 41442 – Zenfone 2 Basemark OS II 1894 – Nexus 6P 1767 – Galaxy S6 1243 – Zenfone 2 1239 – iPhone 6 1229 – Zenfone 3 ZE552KL 1074 – Moto Z Play Vellamo Metal 2361 – Nexus 6P 2237 – Galaxy S6 1662 – Moto Z Play 1589 – Zenfone 3 ZE552KL 1368 – Zenfone 2 Vellamo Browser 5751 – Galaxy S6 4703 – Nexus 6P 3507 – Moto Z Play 3407 – Zenfone 2 2917 – Zenfone 3 ZE552KL PCMark for Android – Work Performance 5600 – Zenfone 2 5498 – Zenfone 3 ZE552KL 5180 – Galaxy S6 4786 – Nexus 6P 4660 – LG G4 PCMark for Android – Work Performance 4395 – Galaxy Note 5 4380 – Galaxy S6 3869 – LG G4 3746 – Zenfone 2 3698 – Nexus 6P 3516 – Zenfone 3 ZE552KL Geekbench 4 – Single-Core 1857 – Galaxy S7 Edge 1549 – Pixel XL 1263 – Nexus 6P 834 – Zenfone 3 ZE552KL 796 – Moto Z Geekbench 4 – Multi-Core 5569 – Galaxy S7 Edge 4175 – OnePlus 3T 4066 – Pixel XL 4040 – Zenfone 3 ZE552KL 3979 – iPhone 6S 3506 – Nexus 6P When you crunch the overall findings, the Zenfone 3 ZE552KL is right in the midst of the expensive flagship phones that were released in 2015. Also in no benchmark comparison did the Zenfone 3 ZE552KL fail miserably. The overall benchmark results suggest the Zenfone 3 ZE552KL is a solid performer. Benchmark Results Screenshots Camera Asus touts the Zenfone 3 ZE552KL as “Built for Photography”. Specs wise, the rear camera is a 16MP Sony IMX 298 sensor with a front facing 8MP camera. The rear camera is capable of video recording up to 4K 3840 x 2160 at 30 frames per second. If you look at some of the photo samples featured on the website then there is something to what they are suggesting. However if you’re like me, the world of manual camera settings can be overwhelming. Thankfully Asus comes to the rescue and includes some nifty presets and easy to use functionality for people who are not expert photographers. After using the Zenfone 3 camera in a variety of situation and environments we were most impressed with the quick laser focus. Asus employs the touch focus technology which is common among smartphones. With close up photos, choosing a focal point with create blur or a depth of field quality to the photos. When dealing with challenging lighting, touching on the screen in different places can help you quickly fetch the best lighting for the photo. The video capturing capabilities of the Zenfone 3 are impressive. You can take up to 4K video but it’s the stabilization technology that really makes the video shine. There is far less shake than what you might expect from a smartphone camera. An added bonus is that you can take still photos while recording video. I mentioned the Asus camera presets earlier. In total there are 18 presets, including manual mode. We spent some time experimenting with the various presets and our favorite was “Depth of Field”. This preset makes objects in the background blur while keeping your foreground subject in focus. This is particularly helpful when taking close-ups of flowers or other object that you want to be central in a photo. If there is a photo effect you can think of, Asus pretty much has it covered with one of their presets. This is a perfect solution for those of us, including me that need a helping hand when trying to get the best possible photos. By default you aren’t going to get the biggest or highest quality images or videos. I needed to go into settings and make a few tweaks just to ensure I was getting the best possible results. It’s always curious the decision making when it comes to setting defaults. It makes one wonder what other reviewers are using in terms of their settings. When shooting outdoors I found best results with the HDR Mode enabled. You can see in these two images the difference and accuracy of the sky. The HDR Mode photo keeps the definition of the sky intact whereas the regular mode photo washed out the details in the sky and clouds. HDR off HDR on Setting sun with no HDR Setting sun, HDR mode on Selfie cameras are important these days, and here are a few sample photos. Best results were outdoors which shouldn’t be surprising. I enjoy my privacy so I snapped some selfies using American Girl dolls. Low Light, Sun Setting Late afternoon, sun setting, auto mode Below is an photo using my favorite preset mode, “Depth of Field”. You can achieve a dSLR effect with this preset and this works ideally in bright lighting conditions. In some low light indoor situations a bit of patience is required and you may not get the perfect shot on first try. Summary and Conclusion We are quickly approaching that stage where the hardware exceeds the demands that we are placing on it. The point being that current day hardware is capable of handling the demands of most people. Heck, even phones that are two years old can still manage most every task and app. Yes you can pay more for something even faster, but the compromise is that battery life will take a hit for that higher performance. Calling this a mid ranged smartphone may imply shortcomings but don’t be fooled. With 4GB of RAM and a Snapdragon S625 the Zenfone 3 ZE552KL is going to be sufficient for most everyone. The hardware isn’t the big selling point of this smartphone but it’s certainly not a liability either. Asus has an incredible design team and the Zenfone 3 ZE552KL is a gorgeous smartphone. The only issue I have is that it’s very fragile and slippery. As a result, a protective case is virtually mandatory. Given the fact the phone looks great I would recommend getting a clear case only. Why cover up something that looks so good? Asus has taken a bad wrap in the past with pre installed apps bloatware on their Zenfone 2 models. With the updated Asus ZenUI the fear of bloatware is largely overrated. I was able to quickly disable the Asus apps which put them out of sight, out of mind. However some of the Asus apps are excellent and are completely worth keeping and using. If you prefer the Google apps, those can be installed and used instead. You are not locked into Asus apps at all. So if software concerns you about the Zenfone 3 ZE552KL it shouldn’t. Apprehension about future Android updates and the timing of those updates is a legitimate concern. Take comfort in knowing that Asus has already begun rolling out of Android Nougat for their Zenfone 3 series. By the time you are reading this review, it’s entirely likely that the ZE552KL has the Android Nougat update. Expect a global update to roll out in February 2017. All in all, the Zenfone 3 ZE552KL hits the mark in terms of price, hardware and looks. It’s an affordable unlocked smartphone that won’t break the bank yet it has a flagship quality design and feel. More Photos of the Zenfone 3 ZE552KL Model Number ASUS_Z012D ASUS_Z012DA – TW/HK/JP/Europe ASUS_Z012DB – ID/IN/TH ASUS_Z012DC – BR/US ASUS_Z012DE – CN Official Price At Launch Taiwan – TWD 9,990 Thailand – THB 14,990 Europe – EUR 399 Canada – CAD 429 Indonesia – IDR Russia – RUB 27990 India – INR 27,999 Video of Zenfone 3 ZE552KL Zenfone 3 ZE552KL Images More Images – Click on image below to see color specific images White Blue Gold Black Reviewers Liked Gorgeous design, Smooth performance, Excellent battery life, Good front and rear camera Competitors and Related Products Our editors hand-pick these products using a variety of criteria they might be direct competitors targeting the same market segment, or they could be devices that are similar in size, performance, or feature sets. 89 OnePlus 3T 84 Huawei Mate 9 81 LG V20 74 Meizu Pro 6 Plus 79 Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 73 Vivo V5 Expert reviews and ratings By on December 18, 2016 75 Asus Zenfone 3 is the amazing device which has kept things to my expectations. Also, I would have this year Asus tried to be from much at Elite budget to the Flagship last budget. I would like one who buys he/she is not going to regret. Things have... By GoldFries on December 02, 2016 96 The ASUS ZenFone 3 retails at RM 1,699 – definitely worth the price when you consider how beautiful it looks, the great specs it has and how well it performs. goldfries rated this... By Android Authority on November 26, 2016 82 The ZenFone 3 looks modest on the specifications sheet, and it will be a mistake to judge it purely by that. It's a reliable daily driver with a brilliant camera and battery life, and damn it looks... By on October 19, 2016 88 The ZenFone 3 has many selling points done right, like its camera, screen, specifications, and battery. The materials used are subjective, and so is the slippery glass sandwich design. Personally speaking, there is no denial that the ZenFone 3's design... By on October 10, 2016 98 The Asus Zenfone 3 does hold its ground as Asus tries to take on the premium smartphone market with incredible storage capacity and new UI. It has a very beautiful design which is well accompanied by a powerful hardware. The camera is one of the best in... By on October 10, 2016 82 ASUS's latest successor to their ZenFone line is a significant step up for them in many ways. Rather than the plasticky designs of its predecessors, the ZenFone 3 sports a flagship-class, bespoke glass and metal build which looks and feels exceptionally... By PCMag IN on September 06, 2016 60 With a price tag of Rs 27,999, you'd really have to be an Asus fan to own the ZenFone 3 over OnePlus 3. It isn't a bad phone, it's just that the competition is way... By TopNewReview on April 02, 2018 The Zenfone 3 is a phone that hits a lot of the right spots, and is definitely a nice phone to have and... By on March 25, 2018 Not that long ago, with a budget under 300 dollars you could only afford a borderline-decent smartphone, with a low performance, a weak camera and overall, there was a mile between it and the more expensive, high-end flagship phones. But, a couple of... By on December 20, 2016 The Asus Zenfone 3 is quite an interesting phone since it has a midrange-level chipset but the flagship-grade real life the phone has a nice and premium-looking design, excellent display, great audio quality and a very capable... By Tech ARP on December 08, 2016 The ZenFone 3 smartphone family represents a concerted effort by ASUS to break into the premium smartphone market. The ASUS ZenFone 3 ZE552KL model itself represents the tip of the spear. After all, it is the most affordable variant in the By on November 28, 2016 SpecsSpecs honor 8 ZTE Axon 7 ASUS Zenfone 3 OnePlus 3 OPPO F1 PlusDimensions x 71 x mmWeight 153 gOperating system Android MarshmallowDisplay LTPS FHD displayProcessor Hisilicon Kirin 950GPU Mali-T880 MP4Memory 32GB... By Ocaholic on November 25, 2016 With the Zenfone 3, ASUS created a solid device that is quick and it can be found with a price of 360 Euros on Geizhalseu Apart from that there are a few minor flaws which are mainly linked to the design of the smartphone We liked for instance that the... By Tudocelular on May 09, 2017 60 O Zenfone 3 sofreu grande evolução em design e hardware, mas seu software, infelizmente, não acompanhou tal... Designer piece. Asus has treated the ZenFone 3 to premium looks while keeping performance and configuration in mind. The outcome is a good and affordable mid-range smartphone that hardly exhibits any shortcomings in the the original German review, see here. With the ZenFone 3 ZE552KL, Asus sends a mid-range smartphone into the race, which is supposed to convince primarily with its two 8 and 16 megapixel camera modules. However, that alone is not enough to outclass the opponents in the hard-fought market sector of up to around 400 Euros ~$440. Therefore, Asus has provided the ZenFone 3, officially priced at 359 Euros ~$395, other virtues, as well. With a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core SoC, integrated Qualcomm Adreno 506 graphics chip, and generous 4 GB of RAM, the ZE552KL is based on a very solid platform that fits well into the smartphone's mid-range positioning. The other configuration specs are also impressive 64 GB of storage, a Corning Gorilla glass-protected IPS panel with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, the latest Android and a wireless module with Wi-Fi and LTE. Asus offers other configurations besides the ZE552KL. Starting with the almost technically identical but marginally smaller ZenFone 3 ZE520KL. It is based on the same SoC, but only sports 3 GB of RAM. The battery capacity is also a bit lower 2650 mAh vs. 3000 mAh. The other two members of the ZenFone 3 family make use of the superlative The ZenFone 3 Deluxe configuration of 6 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage makes it the premium model of the lineup and is allegedly on par with high-end handsets such as Samsung's Galaxy S7. If a smartphone cannot be big enough, the ZenFone 3 Ultra is a genuine phablet with a screen. Back to the ZE552KL We let our review sample compete against the identically configured Honor 8, OnePlus 3, Samsung Galaxy A5 2016, and ZTE Axon inch 169, 1920 x 1080 pixel 401 PPI, 10 finger-touchscreen, glove mode, IPS, Bluelight filter, glossy yesStorage64 GB eMMC Flash, 64 GB , GB freeConnections1 USB 1 Infrared, Audio Connections mm headset jack, Card Reader micro-SD max. 2 TB, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor, Sensors accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, Wi-Fi Direct, USB-OTG, DLNA, Miracast, Qualcomm Quick Charge a/b/g/n/ac a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/, Bluetooth GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz, UMTS 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz, LTE Cat. 4 800, 850, 900, 1800, 1900, 2100, 2600 MHz, max. download 150 MBit/s, max. upload 50 MBit/s, SAR W/kg, Dual SIM, LTE, GPSSizeheight x width x depth in mm x x = x x inBattery3000 mAh Lithium-IonOperating SystemAndroid MarshmallowCameraPrimary Camera 16 MPix f/ dual-LED flash, autofocus, HDR, optical image stabilizer, 4K video recordings 3840 x 2160 Pixel/1080p/720p at 30 FPSSecondary Camera 8 MPix f/ max. video recordings 1080p at 30 fpsAdditional featuresSpeakers mono, Keyboard virtual, Keyboard Light yes, USB Type-C cable, modular power supply, in-ear headphone, quick start guide, Asus ZenUI 24 Months Warranty, USB Type-C, fanlessWeight155 g = oz / pounds, Power Supply 35 g = oz / poundsNote The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar slim ~ in casing of Asus' ZenFone 3 is completely made of metal that is glass protected on both the front and rear. The sleek surfaces display some more fingerprints than smartphones with a matte or rubber-coated back cover would. However, this is not a drawback in terms of feel. The smartphone could be held safely in the test, and it never conveyed the feeling that it would slip out of our hands. Furthermore, the material composition of glass and metal give the ZE552KL high stability - even stronger warping attempts did not affect the smartphone. Nevertheless, the ZenFone 3 is not invulnerable as we accidentally found out The smartphone sustained some minor injuries after falling from a table. These were, however, limited to superficial scratches on the display's lower right edge see third screenshot in the gallery. In total, the ZE552KL looks very high quality. The Corning Gorilla glass-protected IPS panel contributes to this to some degree. The screen surface is lightly curved at the corners and edges, and it is inserted seamlessly into the slightly lower surrounding metal bezel. A fingerprint scanner is situated on the rear below the primary camera. It not only allows unlocking the smartphone, but also launches the camera, allows taking photos, and accepting incoming calls. Asus offers the ZenFone in four different colors Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold, Aqua Blue and Sapphire Black. The latter adorns our review sample. Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL OnePlus 3 Honor 8 Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 DIN A6 ❌ mm / inch mm / inch mm / inch 155 mm / inch mm / inch mm / inch 161 mm / inch 71 mm / inch mm / inch 153 mm / inch 71 mm / inch mm / inch 155 lbs148 mm / inch 105 mm / inch 1 mm / inch lbsQualcomm's Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor clocks inside Asus' ZenFone 3. It can fall back on 4 GB of LPDDR3 RAM. Technically, the CPU, as well as the integrated Adreno 506 graphics chip, is situated in the mid-range. Applications should thus run just as smoothly as graphically demanding games. Almost 52 GB of the 64 GB storage in the ZE552KL are available out of the box. The internal storage can be expanded via a micro-SD card when the dual-SIM feature is not used. A maximum of 2 TB is possible. The micro-SD could only be formatted as portable storage and not internal storage in the test. Moving apps to the micro-SD card App2SD was thus not possible. In return, the ZE552KL supports DLNA that Asus calls "Digital Media Server", and Miracast "PlayTo". Both are found in the settings in the menu item "more". Asus' handset does not support NFC. A USB port is situated on the smartphone's lower edge. It can be used for connecting peripherals via USB OTG. Furthermore, the USB port is implemented as Type-C, which allows connecting plugs with either side since both sides are the same. The USB Type-C port also provides the basis for another convenient feature The Quick Charge technology by Qualcomm. It takes advantage of the higher voltages and electric currents that USB Type-C can provide in contrast to a standard USB port. The deactivated smartphone only needed a bit less than two hours to recharge ships the ZenFone 3 with Android Marshmallow. Rather than the stock user interface, Asus installs its self-developed ZenUI ZenUI does not change the fundamental handling compared with the proprietary GUI. However, it involves a slightly different design and interesting additional features. Furthermore, the latest iteration of ZenUI is also a bit more colorful than the former ZenUI For example, animated backgrounds and the app "Game Genie" that allows streaming games via YouTube and Twitch are new. "Mobile Asus Manager" is also preloaded. This is a kind of tuning app that, for example, frees storage, regulates power consumption, and scans the smartphone for security risks. The tool collection also includes known applications, such as the "Laser Ruler". This app uses the ZenFone 3's laser autofocus to measure the distance between the smartphone and a determined object. However, this only functions over short distances of up to meters ~ feet. Besides many practical apps, Asus has also preloaded a number of niche apps, like TripAdvisor, Puffin or MiniMovie, on the smartphone. Less would have been more here since these apps cannot be uninstalled, but at most disabled and thus unnecessarily reserve storage ZenFone 3 supports the a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi standards in the and 5 GHz networks. Although data sharing via our Linksys EA8500 was very stable, it was also disappointingly slow. The smartphone barely surpassed 30 MBit/s. Rivals, such as OnePlus' 3 and ZTE's Axon 7, are pretty much exactly ten times faster in Wi-Fi. Our ZenFone 3 review sample is the international version supporting up to LTE Cat. 4 150 MBit/s max. down; max. 50 MBit/s up. According to the specifications, the same smartphone for the Chinese market supports speeds of up to LTE Cat. 7 300 MBit/s down; 100 Mbit up while certain Asian territories like Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, Philippines, and Singapore support Cat. 6 300 MBit/s down; 50 MBit/s up.Networking iperf3 transmit AX12OnePlus 3Adreno 530, 820 MSM8996, 64 GB UFS Flash 323 MBit/s ∼100% +935%ZTE Axon 7Adreno 530, 820 MSM8996, 64 GB eMMC Flash 298 MBit/s ∼92% +855%Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KLAdreno 506, 625, 64 GB eMMC Flash MBit/s ∼10% iperf3 receive AX12ZTE Axon 7Adreno 530, 820 MSM8996, 64 GB eMMC Flash 337 MBit/s ∼100% +924%OnePlus 3Adreno 530, 820 MSM8996, 64 GB UFS Flash 320 MBit/s ∼95% +873%Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KLAdreno 506, 625, 64 GB eMMC Flash MBit/s ∼10% The ZenFone 3 can utilize GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, and BDSS for localization. In the test, the smartphone found our position quickly and with high accuracy no matter if we were indoors or out. We tested how well the ZenFone 3 fares in practice on our approximately 12-kilometer bike test route alongside Garmin's Edge 500 professional GPS for comparison. The ZE552KL did a good job although it sometimes placed us slightly off-route. In the end, the smartphone and professional navigation system only deviated by approximately 200 meters ~220 yards on the total route. This is negligible in view of the distance. Thus, the ZenFone 3's GPS is sufficient for everyday app surprises are not expected from a phone app Contact list, keypad, and call lists - Asus' ZenFone 3 also provides this. When using two SIM cards, one can be preferred for telephony or be set up for call forwarding in case the other card is not available. The ZenFone 3 made a good impression in calls. The voice quality was impeccable during the test regardless whether the contact used the landline or a mobile network connection. Interfering background noises were not an issue during the calls. The speaker's position in the ZenFone 3 proved advantageous in hands-free mode. The contact is clear even when the ZenFone 3 is placed on a table since the small sound membranes are situated on the smartphone's lower ZenFone 3 has an 8-megapixel webcam with an f/ aperture, which promises decent light sensitivity. In fact, the webcam produces satisfactory pictures at up to 3264x2448 pixels, which can also be prettied up via additional photo modes, such as beautify especially for selfies, HDR or GIF animations. The webcam records videos at up to 1920x1080 pixels and 30 frames per second. The 16-megapixel primary camera also relies on an f/ aperture. The camera lens is Sony's IMX298 with six camera lenses and optical image stabilizer. The focus system is a triple mechanism called "TriTech", in which a contrast-based autofocus works together with a laser autofocus and phase detection autofocus. According to the spec sheet, it focuses within 30 milliseconds - it functioned impeccably in testing routine. Other features are a dual-LED flash, a selectable HDR function and the option of setting important photography parameters like sensitivity, white balance, and exposure time manually. Photos in the native resolution 4656x3492 pixels are only possible in the 43 format. The resolution has to be reduced to 12 megapixels for 169 photos. The video quality can be increased up to 4K 3840x2160 pixels. At first glance, the 16-megapixel camera delivers good photos with vivid colors. The photos are not bad even when looking closer. However, fine image details are only displayed more or less faded up to frayed in every single test photo. ZTE's Axon 7 and OnePlus' 3 do a much better job here, and they both add a bit more dynamics. Then again, Asus' handset fares well in night shots although image noise becomes apparent fairly quickly. Image ComparisonChoose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test 1Scene 2Scene 3click to load images Besides our test photos, we check the sharpness and colors in defined test conditions. For this, we photograph ColorChecker Passport and our test chart as full-frame as possible. The photos are not edited afterward. The ZenFone 3 reproduced colors are a bit too warm and saturated - although this does not really look natural, the photos look good with it. Users can set the color temperature manually if the reproduction does not appeal to them. The ZenFone 3's definition is satisfactory although the transitions between the single photo elements are always slightly ships the ZenFone 3 with a modular power supply, USB Type-C cable, an in-ear headset, a quick start guide, and warranty card. The manufacturer does not offer any product-specific accessories for its smartphone on its website. The ZenFone 3 comes with a 24-month warranty. The battery and included accessories are only covered for 6 months. Please see our Guarantees, Return Policies & Warranties FAQ for country-specific capacitive touchscreen in Asus' ZenFone 3 offers the fingers little resistance and can process up to 10 inputs simultaneously. The Full HD panel implements commands very quickly and accurately up into the corners. This even worked when wearing gloves. The ZenUI interface can then be used just as smoothly. Stutters or other interruptions of any kind were not noticed during the test. The virtual keyboard's diverse input options are praiseworthy. It fades in a number bar and facilitates handling via swipe inputting and word suggestions by default. The keyboard can be scaled up by up to two-thirds of the screen optionally, but not much of the screen content remains then. The Android buttons are implemented as sensor keys below the screen, but they are unfortunately not backlit. One screen setting that could contribute to more comfortable operation is the blue light filter that can be activated via screen and quick settings. It reduces blue light to prevent eyestrain. SubpixelsThe IPS panel in Asus' ZenFone 3 has a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels and achieves a high pixel density of 401 PPI, which results in a razor-sharp reproduction. Furthermore, a very homogeneous illumination of 93 percent and high brightness, on average cd/m², very clearly outperforms the competition. OnePlus' 3 and Honor's 8 are the first to follow at quite some long distance with 431 cd/m² and 443 cd/m². The ZenFone 3 can automatically adapt the screen brightness via its ambient light sensor so that it does not get too bright. For a change, the ZE552KL does not present a top rate in black level with cd/m², but its high contrast of 9971 compensate this. Users can choose among the four display color modes "Balance", "Blue light filter", "Vivid", and "Adapted". The relatively color-neutral "Balance" mode is set by default while switching to "Vivid" visibly brightens up the reproduction. 635cd/m²634cd/m²651cd/m²630cd/m²658cd/m²636cd/m²625cd/m²610cd/m²620cd/m² Distribution of brightnessX-Rite i1Pro 2Maximum 658 cd/m² Nits Average cd/m² Minimum cd/m²Brightness Distribution 93 %Center on Battery 658 cd/m²Contrast 9971 Black cd/m²ΔE Color Greyscale Zenfone 3 ZE552KLIPS, 1920x1080, 3Optic-AMOLED, 1920x1080, Galaxy A5 2016Super AMOLED, 1920x1080, 8IPS, 1920x1080, Axon 7AMOLED, 2560x1440, middle658419 -36%378 -43%451 -31%328 -50%Brightness633431 -32%380 -40%443 -30%334 -47%Brightness Distribution9384 -10%91 -2%93 0%88 -5%Black Level * 39%Contrast9971128 13%Colorchecker dE 2000 * 16% 60% -10% 6%Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * -32% 66% -9% -62%Greyscale dE 2000 * 43% 68% -16% 52% 97% 105% 103% 94% 96%CCT7840 83%6550 99%6376 102%8262 79%6612 98%Color Space Percent of AdobeRGB 1998 Space Percent of sRGB100* ... smaller is betterExamining the ZenFone 3's subjectively impeccable reproduction in an objective test using a spectrophotometer and professional CalMAN software exhibits some weaknesses after all. The shifts in the color and grayscale reproduction are both higher than ideal DeltaE <3 in the preset "Balance" mode. The color temperature of 7840 K also clearly overshoots the target 6500 K, which lets the image look slightly too cool. Then, all aberrations are even a bit higher in "Vivid" mode. However, the measured inaccuracies are virtually not noticed in everyday use, especially since the color reproduction can be set at will. Display Response TimesℹDisplay response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry ghosting. Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times. ↔ Response Time Black to White36 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 15 ms rise↘ 21 ms fallThe screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for comparison, all tested devices range from minimum to 240 maximum ms. » 92 % of all devices are means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices ms. ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey56 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 17 ms rise↘ 39 ms fallThe screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for comparison, all tested devices range from minimum to 636 maximum ms. » 91 % of all devices are means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices 35 ms. Screen Flickering / PWM Pulse-Width ModulationℹTo dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation PWM . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering flickering / PWM not detectedIn comparison 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 19024 minimum 5 - maximum 3846000 Hz was measured. Thanks to the screen's high brightness, the viewing angle stable Asus ZenFone 3 is very suitable for outdoor use. Of course, the reflective glass surface is distracting in unfavorable light conditions, but it ultimately does not affect use decisively. The ZenFone 3 also reaps in good ratings in viewing angle stability thanks to its IPS panel. The screen only looks a bit brighter or darker in extreme viewing perspectives, but this does not have an impact on by Qualcomm's mid-range Snapdragon 625 and 4 GB of RAM, Asus' ZenFone 3 achieves a decent performance that always ensured a smooth workflow in the test. The benchmarks illustrate the smartphone's real potentials. The ZenFone 3 places itself just before Samsung's Galaxy A5 2016 but cannot catch up to the overall slightly faster Honor's 8 and OnePlus' 3 in the synthetic tests. The same impression as in the synthetic tests arises in the browser benchmarks. Again, the ZenFone 3 passes the finish line before the Samsung Galaxy A5 2016. However, Honor 8 and OnePlus 3 are already waiting and writing data is one of the ZenFone 3's favorite tasks. It sometimes gets Honor's 8 in difficulties in sequential and random data transfer, and it can even surpass OnePlus' 3 in sequential write. Samsung's Galaxy A5 2016 cannot quite keep up, but it still achieves an above-average write/read performance. This is just as true for the ZenFone 3 when looking at the micro-SD performance. Although Asus' smartphone cannot fully exhaust the potential of our Toshiba Exceria Pro M401 max. 95 MB/s read, max. 80 MB/s write, reference card, it achieves good rates with MB/s in read and MB/s in write. Asus' ZenFone 3 smoothly runs up-to-date Android games. Even hardware-driven games like "Asphalt 8 Airborne" can be played in a higher resolution without the frame rate coming close to the boundary of playable and jerky. The Full HD panel and its tremendous pixel density will also satisfy fans of strategy games, adventures, and MMOs. The ZenFone 3 even clearly displays small yet important image details, such as hit-points, hex grids or percentage values in the character screen, for example in the strategy role game "Banner Saga 2". Asphalt 8 Airborne SettingsValue high29 fps very low29 fps Temperature With a maximum temperature of °C °F, the ZenFone 3 is one of the smartphones that barely heat up even during full load. It is even just °C °F/back and 33 °C °F/front on average in idling or when using standard apps. As the stress test with GFXBench illustrates, the ZenFone 3 not only pretends to run smoothly. The SoC did not throttle for potential thermal reasons but always stably maintained its high-performance even after running the T-Rex test 30 times. °C100 °C101 °C101 F °C99 °C98 °C100 F 36 °C97 °C97 °C98 F Maximum °C = 101 FAverage °C = 99 F °C94 °C97 °C102 °C95 °C97 F38 °C100 °C94 °C95 F36 °C97 F Maximum °C = 102 FAverage 36 °C = 97 F Power Supply max. 33 °C = 91 F Room Temperature °C = 71 F Voltcraft IR-260± The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is °C / 99 F, compared to the average of °C / 91 F for the devices in the class Smartphone.+ The maximum temperature on the upper side is °C / 101 F, compared to the average of °C / 95 F, ranging from to °C for the class Smartphone.+ The bottom heats up to a maximum of °C / 102 F, compared to the average of °C / 93 F± In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 33 °C / 91 F, compared to the device average of °C / 91 F. Speaker characteristicsThe mono speaker in the ZenFone 3 is situated on the USB port's right and it will thus not be covered when the smartphone is placed on a table. Up to dBA can be extracted from the small speaker. As to the sound, the high tones prevail while mids are scarce and bass is heard only vaguely, at best. However, this is true for most smartphone sound systems, which only sound good when connecting a headset. Conveniently, this is part of the ZE552KL's accessories. dBA 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper rangehide median Pink NoiseAsus Zenfone 3 ZE552KLZTE Axon 7Honor 8Samsung Galaxy A5 2016OnePlus 3Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL audio analysis+ speakers can play relatively loud dBBass 100 - 315 Hz- nearly no bass - on average 33% lower than median± linearity of bass is average delta to prev. frequencyMids 400 - 2000 Hz+ balanced mids - only 4% away from median+ mids are linear delta to prev. frequencyHighs 2 - 16 kHz+ balanced highs - only away from median+ highs are linear delta to prev. frequencyOverall 100 - Hz± linearity of overall sound is average difference to medianCompared to same class» 37% of all tested devices in this class were better, 11% similar, 52% worse» The best had a delta of 11%, average was 23%, worst was 65%Compared to all devices tested» 61% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 32% worse» The best had a delta of 3%, average was 20%, worst was 65%ZTE Axon 7 audio analysis+ speakers can play relatively loud dBBass 100 - 315 Hz- nearly no bass - on average lower than median± linearity of bass is average delta to prev. frequencyMids 400 - 2000 Hz± higher mids - on average 6% higher than median+ mids are linear delta to prev. frequencyHighs 2 - 16 kHz± higher highs - on average higher than median± linearity of highs is average 7% delta to prev. frequencyOverall 100 - Hz± linearity of overall sound is average difference to medianCompared to same class» 65% of all tested devices in this class were better, 9% similar, 26% worse» The best had a delta of 11%, average was 23%, worst was 65%Compared to all devices tested» 79% of all tested devices were better, 5% similar, 16% worse» The best had a delta of 3%, average was 20%, worst was 65%Honor 8 audio analysis+ speakers can play relatively loud dBBass 100 - 315 Hz- nearly no bass - on average 24% lower than median± linearity of bass is average delta to prev. frequencyMids 400 - 2000 Hz+ balanced mids - only away from median+ mids are linear delta to prev. frequencyHighs 2 - 16 kHz± higher highs - on average higher than median± linearity of highs is average delta to prev. frequencyOverall 100 - Hz± linearity of overall sound is average difference to medianCompared to same class» 79% of all tested devices in this class were better, 7% similar, 14% worse» The best had a delta of 11%, average was 23%, worst was 65%Compared to all devices tested» 87% of all tested devices were better, 4% similar, 9% worse» The best had a delta of 3%, average was 20%, worst was 65%Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 audio analysis+ speakers can play relatively loud dBBass 100 - 315 Hz- nearly no bass - on average lower than median± linearity of bass is average delta to prev. frequencyMids 400 - 2000 Hz+ balanced mids - only away from median+ mids are linear delta to prev. frequencyHighs 2 - 16 kHz+ balanced highs - only away from median± linearity of highs is average delta to prev. frequencyOverall 100 - Hz± linearity of overall sound is average difference to medianCompared to same class» 47% of all tested devices in this class were better, 11% similar, 42% worse» The best had a delta of 11%, average was 23%, worst was 65%Compared to all devices tested» 68% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 25% worse» The best had a delta of 3%, average was 20%, worst was 65%OnePlus 3 audio analysis+ speakers can play relatively loud dBBass 100 - 315 Hz- nearly no bass - on average lower than median± linearity of bass is average delta to prev. frequencyMids 400 - 2000 Hz+ balanced mids - only away from median+ mids are linear 5% delta to prev. frequencyHighs 2 - 16 kHz± higher highs - on average higher than median+ highs are linear delta to prev. frequencyOverall 100 - Hz± linearity of overall sound is average difference to medianCompared to same class» 50% of all tested devices in this class were better, 11% similar, 39% worse» The best had a delta of 11%, average was 23%, worst was 65%Compared to all devices tested» 69% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 24% worse» The best had a delta of 3%, average was 20%, worst was 65%Frequency diagram in comparison checkboxes above can be turned on/off!Power Consumption The ZenFone 3 can fall back on a 3000 mAh, non-removable, lithium-ion battery, and it combines this with an overall low power consumption. Although the smartphone has the highest idle power consumption with watts, it belongs to the top energy-savers with watts when loaded. Samsung's Galaxy A5 2016 is most frugal with watts. The ZenFone 3 supports Quick Charge and was fully recharged in roughly two hours in the Zenfone 3 ZE552KL3000 mAhOnePlus 33000 mAhSamsung Galaxy A5 20162900 mAhHonor 83000 mAhZTE Axon 73250 mAhPower Consumption-12%9%-7%-5%Idle Minimum * 31% -16% 6% 23%Idle Average * 41% 22% 10% 60%Idle Maximum * 36% 19% 5% 59%Load Average * -74% 13% -55% -77%Load Maximum * -93% 7% -0% -91%* ... smaller is betterAlthough all comparison devices have a virtually identical battery capacity, they present very different runtimes. The ZenFone 3 and OnePlus' 3 are up front. The ZenFone 3 lasted over 13 hours in the practical Wi-Fi test, which should be enough for roughly two days of consistent browsing. Only OnePlus' 3 is better with exactly 14 hours among the comparison devices. The ZenFone played our Full HD test video "Big Buck Bunny" over 15 hours before it was depleted. Even OnePlus' 3 cannot compete with that, but it still achieves a very good runtime of 14 hours and 7 Runtime Idle without WLAN, min brightness 25h 02min WiFi Websurfing 13h 17min Big Buck Bunny 1080p 15h 05min Load maximum brightness 5h 52min Pros+ high-quality build + fingerprint sensor + very bright Full HD panel + Android + USB Type-C port + LTE and dual-SIM + long battery life + decent camera + Quick Charge poor WiFi performance - LTE not at full speed - lots of bloatware - no App2SD - no NFC - Android keys not backlit In review Asus Zenfone 3. Review sample courtesy of Asus GermanyAsus places a very stylish, smartphone at the starting line that also convinces with inner values. With Qualcomm's Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor and 4 GB of RAM, the ZenFone has plenty of power that will be enough for all up-to-date applications and games. Furthermore, features like a very bright and viewing angle stable, Full HD panel and a 16-megapixel camera that shoots satisfactory photos are also present. The good configuration also includes LTE, a dual-SIM slot, a Type-C reversible USB port including Quick Charge technology, and a fingerprint scanner. The latest Android Marshmallow, which Asus covers with the new version of its ZenUI interface, rounds off the successful package. The long battery life and low temperature development during use should not be left unmentioned. Asus has created a designer piece with its ZenFone 3. The mid-range smartphone looks considerably more expensive than it actually is. There is not much to criticize. The Android keys below the screen are not backlit and transferring data via Wi-Fi is more sluggish than fast. Asus is also a bit too generous with the software configuration and unnecessarily preloads many apps on the smartphone. In the test, we could not move apps to our micro-SD cards since they could not be formatted as internal storage. Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL - 10/21/2016 Manuel Masiero Connectivity46 / 60 → 76% Games Performance32 / 63 → 51% Application Performance52 / 70 → 74% Smartphone - Weighted Average Pricecompare My fascination for computers started with the C64. Since then, I’ve put everything that comes my way in terms of hardware through its paces. From the C64 to the Amiga 500 and the first PC with an 8088 CPU, my list of projects has grown increasingly longer. For more than 20 years now I have also turned my hobby into my profession and have been active in the mobile section of Notebookcheck since 2021. Before that, I worked as a hardware editor for IDG Media and VNU Business Publications PC professional, among others. Manuel Masiero, 2016-10-29 Update 2019-04-21 ZenFone 3 memiliki desain indah yang terinspirasi oleh keindahan alam. Sebuah keajaiban perpaduan kaca dan logam yang dapat menangkap keindahan dunia dengan jelas. ZenFone 3 merupakan smartphone luar biasa yang dapat diandalkan untuk menemani hari-hari Anda. Rp Keindahan Desain indah yang terinspirasi dari alam Anda belum pernah merasakan sebuah berlian bagaikan keindahan alam berada dalam genggaman tangan Anda. Anda belum pernah merasakan pahatan kaca yang presisi pada kedua sisi. Anda belum pernah merasakan sukacita estetika pola konsentris lingkaran signature Zen, atau kegembiraan taktil potongan ukiran yang berputar. Semua ini karena Anda belum pernah merasakan ZenFone 3. Saatnya indera Anda merasakan desain indah. Sudah waktunya untuk ZenFone 3. Pelajari lebih lanjut tentang Beauty Depan & Belakang Corning Gorilla Glass MOONLIGHT WHITE SHIMMER GOLD AQUA BLUE SAPPHIRE BLACK Craftsmanship Pengerjaan dilakukan dengan baik untuk hasil terbaik Pengerjaan ZenFone 3 dilakukan secara sempurna. Terbungkus dalam Corning Gorilla Glass dan meruncing dibagian tepi dengan ketipisan ZenFone 3 memiliki desain multi-dimensi dengan penyelesaian diamond-cut chamfer. Desain ZenFone 3 merupakan sebuah karya seni kontemporer. Pelajari lebih lanjut tentang Beauty Layar Lebar, terang, dan dikemas dengan rinci ZenFone 3 memiliki layar 5,2 inci atau 5,5 inci yang menakjubkan dengan resolusi 1920 x 1080 Full HD untuk menunjukkan setiap detail, dan intens kecerahan 600nits agar mudah dilihat dibawah bahkan kondisi cahaya terang. Dalam ruangan atau diluar, segala sesuatu yang Anda lihat akan tetap jelas pada ZenFone 3. Dan dengan bezel ultra-slim dan rasio screen-to-body 77,3% yang luar biasa, layar akan terlihat lebih penuh! * Ukuran layar ZenFone 3 bervariasi dimasing-masing negara. Pelajari lebih lanjut tentang Beauty 1920 X1080 layar Super IPS+ Hingga screen-to-body ratio PixelMaster Menangkap secara nyata, cepat, dan stabil Generasi terbaru PixelMaster 3,0 mengangkat fotografi ZenFone 3 jauh di atas standar smartphone lainnya. Untuk menangkap keaslian dunia nyata, PixelMaster 3,0 dilengkapi dengan kamera 16MP, lensa aperture f/ yang besar, dan laser auto-focus untuk setiap jarak dan pencahayaan instan yang jelas hanya dalam 0,03 detik. Dengan electronic image stabilization EIS, Anda dapat menghasilkan video bebas blur, dan sensor koreksi warna otomatis untuk menghasilkan warna sesungguhnya pada fotografi, membuat Anda lupa semua hal tentang fotografi smartphone karena revolusi PixelMaster telah hadir disini. Pelajari lebih lanjut tentang PixelMaster Sony IMX298 sensor kamera TriTech AF Fokus instan ultra-cepat dan pelacakan subjek ZenFone 3 memiliki sesuatu yang tidak dimiliki kamera smartphone lainnya yakni teknologi eksklusif auto-focus Tritech. Untuk pertama kalinya dalam dunia smartphone, teknisi kami telah menggabungkan tiga teknologi yang berfokus pada laser, deteksi fase, dan auto-focus yang berkesinambungan ke dalam satu sistem yang harmonis. Sehingga dapat diperoleh fokus yang jelas hanya dalam 0,03 detik dalam kondisi yang berbeda-beda, untuk semua skenario - dan sepuluh kali 10x lebih cepat dari kedipan mata Anda! Pelajari lebih lanjut tentang PixelMaster OIS & EIS Menangkap dengan stabil, foto dan video bebas goncangan Saat pemotretan foto, empat sumbu optical image stabilizer OIS merasakan dan mencegah gerakan tangan Anda dari foto yang blur. Dan untuk video, tiga-sumbu electronic image stabilizerEIS membuat genggaman Anda tetap stabil saat merekam video. Pelajari lebih lanjut tentang PixelMaster 8direction OIS compensation 6direction EIS compensation Realistis Foto seperti adegan yang sebenarnya Foto diambil serealistis saat Anda melihatnya, dengan teknologi trench isolation yang dalam, mencegah cahaya foto dari kehilangan dari salah satu pixel pada sensor ke lainnya, sehingga menghasilkan detail yang lebih jelas. Sensor koreksi warna mendeteksi subjek cahaya yang tidak biasa dan membuat mereka terlihat natural dalam foto Anda. Selain itu juga dilengkapi dengan resolusi super 4x, yang menciptakan foto single dengan detail yang luar biasa; dan real-time backlight Super HDR yang menunjukkan efek HDR seperti foto yang dibingkai. Pelajari lebih lanjut tentang PixelMaster Deep Trench Isolation teknologi Performa Kecepatan penuh disetiap bidang Tampaknya tidak mungkin bahwa sesuatu yang indah seperti ZenFone 3 juga bisa memberikan performa luar biasa - tapi kami telah membuat hal tidak mungkin tersebut menjadi mungkin. Penampilannya yang elegan dilengkapi dengan tenaga luar biasa, termasuk 64-bit, octa-core Snapdragon™ 625 prosesor, memori 4GB, dan kinerja grafis sekelas desktop Adreno™ 506. Prosesor ZenFone 3 juga memiliki revolusioner 14nm Fin Field Effect Transistor dengan konsumsi daya 35% lebih rendah, 300Mbps 4G LTE dan reversibel USB-C. Pelajari lebih lanjut tentang Performa Fast charging 2jam waktu bicara dengan pengisian daya 5 menit Sekuriti dengan sentuhan Sensor sidik jari untuk banyak hal Sensor sidik jari pada bagian belakang ZenFone 3 diposisikan dengan sempurna sesuai dengan cara Anda memegang ponsel Anda. Anda dapat membuka kunci ZenFone 3 dalam sepersekian detik, dan melakukan hal-hal lainnya lebih banyak lagi. Pelajari lebih lanjut tentang Performa SonicMaster Audio smartphone tak tertandingi dengan SonicMaster Ketika Anda mendengarkan dengan ZenFone 3 Anda akan mendengarkan audio yang tidak bisa Anda dapatkan dari smartphone lainnya - karena hanya ZenFone 3 yang memiliki SonicMaster dan sertifikasi High-Res Audio. Dengan konstruksi lima magnet speaker yang canggih, kumparan suara logam, dan ruang suara luas, Anda akan menikmati audio kuat dan emosional dalam setiap skenario. Ketika tiba waktunya untuk mendengarkan sesuatu yang lebih mendalam, pasangkan headphone kompatibel favorit Anda atau earbuds dan nikmati pengalaman kualitas audio High-Res kemana pun Anda pergi dengan ZenFone 3 studio-grade 24-bit/192kHz, pemutaran ini 4x lebih baik dari kualitas CD! Pelajari lebih lanjut tentang Performa ZenUI Interface baru dengan penambahan intelegensi Hardware yang luar biasa menuntut software spektakuler - dan untuk itu ZenUI meningkatkan interface standar dengan cara yang unik, dan edisi terbaru kami meliputi ide-ide baru untuk mencerahkan outlook Anda, meningkatkan produktivitas, dan membuat kehidupan sehari-hari menjadi lebih menyenangkan. Anda dapat melihat informasi cuaca dengan animasi real-time, atau memeriksa waktu dengan jam widget yang stylish. ZenUI bukan hanya sebuah interface - ia adalah sahabat yang menyertai Anda di manapun. Pelajari lebih lanjut tentang ZenUI Game Genie Game smart, win fast, stream smooth Game Genie adalah fitur baru dari ZenUI dan salah satu yang dikemas dengan fitur yang cemerlang untuk meningkatkan permainan Anda! Menampilkan pop-up search window untuk berburu tips permainan Anda, menggunakan fitur penguat untuk mempercepat aksi, atau siarkan gameplay Anda melalui YouTube atau Twitch - jika Anda berpikir Anda cukup baik! Pelajari lebih lanjut tentang ZenUI Aksesoris Aksesoris untuk ZenFone 3 Anda Kami telah membuat berbagai macam aksesoris pintar yang unik dan indah seperti ZenFone 3 itu sendiri. ZenFone 3 View Flip Cover adalah premium-crafted cover yang memberikan perlindungan ekstra dengan tampilan stylish sesuai dengan kepribadian Anda. ZenPower Pro adalah power bank yang mudah dibawa dengan baterai berkapasitas tinggi yang hanya seukuran kartu yang dapat mengisi daya smartphone Anda dengan cepat. ZenTripod yang ramping dan cerdas adalah prop portabel yang membuat ZenFone 3 berdiri pada sudut yang sempurna untuk menangkap gambar lebih jelas dan tanpa goncangan berkat bagian tepinya yang profesional!

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