The 5 best smartphones ASUS

If you think of today’s smartphone manufacturers, many names come to mind. The Taiwanese company ASUS should also be mentioned among others. It started releasing smartphones back in the days of the Windows Mobile operating system. Later on the manufacturer has bet on Android, and did not make a mistake at all. Can’t say that ASUS has any serious share in the smartphone market. But some customers still like this company’s products. For what? Let’s find out by getting to know the best ASUS smartphones.

Rating of the best smartphones Asus

ASUS ZenFone 5Z ZS620KL 6/64GB

Rating: 4.9

It seems that already none of the manufacturers of smartphones did not do without the release of at least one model with a so-called monobrow. Here’s ASUS some time ago introduced the ZenFone 5Z. On the front panel of this device is a 6.2-inch IPS display, with a shaped cutout at the top. Inside it there are not only all sorts of useful sensors with a conversation speaker, but also an 8-megapixel front camera. I don’t think there’s much that will surprise you. It simply creates good pictures. It is able to provide quality video communications.

If you turn the device upside down, you can see already two lenses. Yes, the rear camera here is a dual. Moreover, it is complemented by artificial intelligence. If the manufacturer is to be believed, it will gradually learn to take better and better photos. It recognizes what’s happening – as a result, some settings will be chosen for snowy landscapes, others for macro shots, and others for portraits. By the way, there are no problems with background blurring – an auxiliary 8-megapixel matrix is built in to create such an effect. As for the main module, it includes a 12-megapixel sensor, f/1 aperture.8 and optical image stabilizer. Well, the capacity of the processor Snapdragon 845 is more than enough to record video in 4K resolution. It is interesting that the same artificial intelligence is able to recognize the action scene, which will be filmed with increased to 240 fps.

But the camera is not the only good thing about this smartphone. It has many wireless modules at its disposal. And almost all of them support high-speed standards. This allows you to watch videos right on the street – even on YouTube, even in an online cinema. And the manufacturer did not forget about NFC. So, the device can replace your bank card, paying for purchases contactless.

The smartphone easily copes with the launch of absolutely all modern games. And not just with the launch. You definitely do not have to reduce the graphics level to achieve an acceptable FPS. And you will definitely have enough space for videos and photos. And if you run out of 64GB, you can use the card for microSD, which slot is combined with a slot for a second SIM-card.

Now ZenFone 5Z – this is the best that the company ASUS is capable of. Such a device will definitely not disappoint, as it does not have any serious shortcomings. The company did not even abandon the 3.5-mm audio jack, which is now a trend. And it also endowed its creation with support for fast charging technology. The connection of the network adapter, by the way, is made through a USB Type-C connector.

Advantages

• There is a fingerprint scanner;
• The high-capacity battery supports fast charging;
• USB Type-C port is used;
• A large amount of memory;
• Extremely powerful processor;
• Supports LTE-A and Wi-Fi 802.11ac;
• There’s NFC;
• Built-in stereo speakers;
• FM-radio is not forgotten;
• Remarkable dual camera;
• Not a bad “front camera”;
• Good IPS-display;
• Three colors to choose from.

Disadvantages

• High cost;
• In active use, the charge runs out by evening;
• No moisture protection.

ASUS ZenFone 4 ZE554KL 6GB

Rating: 4.8

This is a much more affordable device. For it in Russian stores are asked about 18 thousand. rubles. This device has a standard appearance. That is, you are waiting for the side frames, albeit not particularly wide. Also here are preserved areas above and below the display. A few years ago Samsung produced smartphones with the same design. The similarity of the appearance can be felt in the physical button “Home”, which at the same time playing the role of a fingerprint scanner. It must be said that putting a finger on the area below the display is the most convenient – a rare person will claim otherwise.

By today’s standards, the device is relatively small. His screen has a diagonal of 5.5 inches. And the resolution is 1920×1080 pixels, which makes watching videos as comfortable as possible. Created the same display technology IPS – which means that the buyer expects the maximum viewing angles and soft colors. The only pity is that such a screen cannot boast of low power consumption. And it uses an octa-core processor, which can also gobble up energy with great appetite. As a result even the battery capacity of 3300 mAh suffices only for a day of battery life. With intensive use, of course. Is pleased that there is a USB Type-C connector, so you can connect the AC adapter at once.

The official website of the manufacturer states that the device is designed for fans of mobile photography. In fact, it is certainly inferior in this respect to the flagships. But if you compare the device with similar cost competitors, the shooting quality can not fail to please. It uses a Sony IMX362 camera. It features a wide-open aperture (f/1.8). And the camera is equipped with optical stabilization, which is perhaps the strongest help in low light conditions. Finally got a module and an additional 8-megapixel sensor. It has wide-angle optics, thanks to which in the frame fits almost everything you see with your eyes until you turn your head. Switching to this camera is instant – in the corresponding application for this is a small button.

With the camera built in here you can not only take pictures, but also shoot 4K-video. Of course, the frequency will be limited to 30 frames per second, but do not worry about this – modern 4K TVs know how to “finish” the missing frames. If we talk about the front camera, it is limited to the standard F

l HD. Reviews show that the capabilities of the 8-megapixel module are quite enough for selfies and video calls.

This smartphone is very good sound, which is explained by the presence of stereo speakers. And it has two SIM-card slots, as well as the vast majority of smartphones sold in Russian stores. The second slot is combined with a place for a memory card. However, not everyone will need an external drive, because the built-in storage capacity reaches an impressive 64 GB. The product has also received numerous wireless modules that support the latest high-speed standards. It even has the latest generation Bluetooth! NFC-chip, which allows you to pay for purchases, is not forgotten.

Note, there are two versions of this model. They differ from each other by the processor used. We recommend looking for a variant with Snapdragon 660. However, it is impossible not to admit that the Snapdragon 630 is not too different in its processing power.

Advantages

• There is a fingerprint scanner;
• Implemented support for fast charging technology;
• USB Type-C connector is used;
• A large amount of memory;
• Quite a powerful processor;
• Supports LTE-A and Wi-Fi 802.11ac;
• It is possible to pay for purchases by contactless method;
• A remarkable dual camera with wide-angle optics;
• Not a bad display;
• Size and weight can not be called huge;
• There are stereo speakers;
• FM radio has been added.

Disadvantages

• Not the latest version of the operating system;
• A slippery casing;
• The battery consumes the battery fairly quickly.

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL 4/64GB

Rating: 4.7



As it is clear from its name, this representative of our rating has a noticeably larger screen. This is a full-fledged phablet, in its size approaching to small tablets. The diagonal display built in here reaches an impressive 6.3 inches. If it were not for the very thin side frames, it would be uncomfortable to use the device in everyday life.

The large size of the device allowed the manufacturer to introduce a high-capacity battery. It is safe to say that 5000 mAh will suffice for a day and a half or two days of moderately active use. Another advantage of the smartphone is its durability. The fact that this is a rare device equipped with protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 6. It is much harder to break than its fifth-generation counterpart. And you can forget about scratches at all! Also the smartphone made it to our rating thanks to the Snapdragon 660 processor installed here. This eight-core chipset is made by 14-nanometer process, and its power is enough to run many modern games with maximum graphics. There are exceptions, but they are very rare.

Of course, such an inexpensive device could not get a perfect camera. Nevertheless, the manufacturer has endowed it with some smart support. This means that the camera more often than not properly recognizes the type of scene you’re shooting, making the ideal setting. It uses a Sony IMX486 module, which is a dual. The main sensor has 12-megapixel resolution, and the light on it penetrates through the aperture f/1.8. It is assisted by a 5-megapixel sensor – it is designed to recognize the background, which can be blurred. Unfortunately there is no optical stabilization – the picture shake is compensated only electronically.

The front camera also shows a decent performance. It “sees” the world with a 13-megapixel sensor and f/2 aperture.0. Shooting results are impressive. It should be noted that the software component is endowed with a function to improve the portrait – with its application the skin is smoothed, and all of its defects almost completely disappear. Another help in creating the perfect photo can LED flash, which is located next to the lens “frontal”.

It’s surprising that ASUS smartphones are not insanely popular. ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) has a number of advantages compared to competitors. For example, the memory card slot here is not combined with a place for a second SIM-card. Also, the manufacturer has not skimped on the NFC-chip, so this representative of our rating without any problems works with Android Pay. And what a built in fingerprint sensor! Not only does it work quickly, it is also capable of wet finger detection! You can also use facial recognition unlocking here.

It’s nice that recently ASUS is doing away with its proprietary shell, which consumes a significant amount of RAM. Instead, it has a stock Android 8.0. To access the Internet, it uses LTE networks and Wi-Fi 802.11n. Perhaps not the fastest Wi-Fi is the only serious drawback. However, it won’t be noticed by the vast majority of buyers. There is another flaw – the manufacturer decided to save money on the connector, by incorporating here the aging micro-USB. Again, that’s something you can live with.

Advantages

• 64GB of permanent memory and 4GB of RAM;
• Gorilla Glass 6 glass is used;
• There is a fingerprint scanner;
• Long battery with support for fast charging;
• There is a very powerful processor built in;
• There is an LTE module and NFC chip;
• Excellent rear camera, reducing the background blur;
• Good front camera;
• FM radio is present;
• Decent IPS display;
• The price tag is not very high.

Flaws

• Built-in micro-USB connector;
• Not super-fast Wi-Fi;
• Only one speaker;
• The back panel is easily scratched.

ASUS ZenFone 5

te ZC600KL 4/64GB

Rating: 4.7



Another smartphone in our rating, which includes a very large amount of memory. 4 GB of “RAM” allows you to keep running in the background an almost infinite number of applications. Well, the 64 GB of internal storage – this is by today’s standards the ideal amount even for those people who are going to regularly engage in video.

If we’re talking about the camera, we need to tell you about the fact that it is a dual. However, there is no wide-angle optics. Instead, the auxiliary module is solely for blurring the background. In this regard, we can safely say that it is quite enough 5-megapixel sensor. As for the main module, it includes an f/2 aperture and a 13 megapixel sensor. Is pleased that it built a Snapdragon 636 processor, which is more than enough power to digest a picture with 4K resolution. The resulting video will excite you, especially when you watch it on a good TV.

The front of the smartphone is equipped with an IPS-display, the diagonal of which is 6 inches, and the resolution – 2160×1080 pixels. There is no cutout, which will please some people. Above the screen is a good 8-megapixel “frontal.

The device includes FM-radio – ASUS does not abandon it even when creating much more expensive smartphones. However, many people will listen to music in another way. Its online playback is possible without any problems, especially through LTE-networks. Well, the Wi-Fi module only has problems if you want to watch 4K video online – the 802 standard.11n is not suitable for this purpose. Finishing the list of wireless modules, it is impossible not to mention Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC – you can not find them in every competitor with a similar price tag.

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 has the usual drawback for devices of the Taiwanese company – here the micro-USB connector is used. It is used to recharge the battery capacity of 5000 mAh.

Advantages

• There is a fingerprint sensor;
• High-capacity battery with support for fast charging technology;
• A large amount of memory;
• A very powerful processor is built in;
• Not forgotten NFC;
• There is an FM-radio;
• Not a bad rear camera that can shoot 4K video;
• Good IPS display;
• Very affordable price tag.

Disadvantages

• Built-in micro-USB socket;
• Not very fast Wi-Fi;
• Only one speaker.

Conclusion

Now you understand that the released forces of the Taiwanese company ASUS smartphones are quite worthy of attention. They have balanced characteristics, and their cost is rarely prohibitive. If you buy one of the devices reviewed in this rating, you are unlikely to be disappointed in it.

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