ASUS Zenfone 3 (a.k.a ASUS Zenfone 3 ZE552KL) is the most basic offering in its maker’s new Zenfone 3 family of massive handsets, but this is no ordinary device. The phablet is equipped for superb visuals and spectacular images as well as solid performance and convincing multitasking.
Design and Display
Flaunting a 7.7mm slim body, the ASUS Zenfone 3 will appeal to buyers looking for a device to show off to friends. Its front and rear panels are covered with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass which gives it gentle curves, making it a joy to hold. The durability of the handset is boosted by a metal frame.
On the front is a huge 5.5-inch diagonal display which boasts Full HD (1,080p) resolution for sharp images. ASUS says it uses a ‘Super IPS+’ display technology to ensure awesome visual experience.
Camera
What the ASUS Zenfone 3 offers in the camera department is just about the best you can expect in this range. Take a peep at the rear and you will notice a 16-megapixel camera with an f/2.0 aperture and boasting some of the features you’d expect to see only on more-expensive phones.
The shooter comes with an innovative ASUS TriTech autofocus which allows you to take advantage of laser, phase detection and continuous autofocus all in one for super-sharp shots every time.
You also get the benefits of 4-axis optical image stabilisation and dual-tone dual-LED flash. The ASUS Zenfone 3 phablet is set up for amazing selfies as well with a robust 8-megapixel camera available on the front.
Hardware and Software
Armed with a Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor, the ASUS Zenfone 3 can be expected to impress in terms of performance. ASUS says the device is the first to use this new Qualcomm CPU which offers the most among the Snapdragon 600 series chips.
This phablet will be available in two models: 3GB RAM/32GB storage and 4GB RAM/64GB storage. It will run on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow operating system featuring its maker’s ZenUI 3.0 skin.
ASUS Zenfone 3 offers dual SIM slots and 4G LTE support. It features a fingerprint sensor and a reversible USB Type-port. Connectivity features include Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with Wi-Fi Direct and hotspot.
Pricing and Availability
Asus Zenfone 3 is not yet available in Nigeria. When available, you can buy it at leading online stores in the country. Asus Zenfone 3 Price in Nigeria is expected to range from N75,000 to N100,000 depending on your location in Nigeria.
ASUS Zenfone 3 ZE552KL Specs
Here are a few specs of the ASUS Zenfone 3 Smartphone:
General Features
- Platform: Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), ASUS ZenUI 3.0
- Processor: 2.0GHz octa-core Processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon 625)
- GPU: Adreno 506
- Memory: 3GB or 4GB RAM
- Colours: Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold
- Dimension: 152.6 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm
- Weight: 155 g
- SIM Type: Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM, Dual Standby
Display
- Display: 5.5-inch Super IPS+ Touch Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (400 ppi)
- Display Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera
- Rear Camera: 16MP Camera, Full HD Video 1080p @30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Laser/Phase Detection Autofocus, Dual-LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, Panorama, HDR
- Front Camera: 8MP Camera, 1080p Video
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32GB (with 3GB RAM) or 64GB (with 4GB RAM)
- Memory Card Support: MicroSD, up to 128GB (requires SIM2 slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, up to 42.2 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: Yes, up to 300 Mbps
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 4.2, LE, A2DP
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: Yes
- USB Port: Yes USB 2.0, USB Type C
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player
- Video Player: Xvid/MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: –
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No
Battery
- Battery: Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery (Non-Removable)
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
