ASUS best-value Zenfone 3 Max is now available, beautifully designed with 2.5D Contoured Glass that sits on metal curved on the sides and has a smooth polish back accented with lines.
Heavy Duty Zenfone 3 Max is now reduced to 5.2 inch HD IPS Display that is powered by 1.5GHz MediaTek MT6737T Processor, Mali-720 MP2 GPU with 3GB RAM and 32GB Internal Storage. Features a 13MP Rear camera 5P Largan Lens but with f/2.2 aperture. Front Camera is only at 5MP. Still it should be able to take decent shots especially if you know how to use Manual Mode. Anyways, it's main feature is its 4100mAh battery . Yeah, it may have gone down from 5000mAh of the old Max but at lower screen size and newer processor, Zenfone Max 3 will still give out longer battery life which is perfect for long hours of playing (ehem Pokemon Go), internet and telephony. Oh since it will have a 5V 2A 10W Charger then it charges faster. It supports Reverse charging or to say may act as a powerbank for your other devices.
Connectivty that covers the regular WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. Supports USB-OTG hosting for your usb peripherals. Dual Sim Dual Stand By, although with Hybrid Sim Slot, you may give up the dual sim feature for additional storage.
Runs on the latest Android Marshmallow 6.0 with ASUS ZenUI 2.0. Comes with same bloats as seen with Zenfone 3.
Priced 8,995 for Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL. Now available at your selected Asus Concept Stores and Dealers.
It is also available via Lazada Philippines if it is not yet available in your area. Comes in Grey and Silver Colors.
ASUS Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL Android 6.0 Marshmallow ASUS ZenUI 2.0 5.2 Inch Full HD 1080p IPS Display Mediatek MT6737T Quad-Core Processor Mali-T720 MP2 3GB RAM 32GB Internal Storage Expandable via MicroSD 13MP Rear Camera f/2.2 aperture, 5P Largan Lens, Manual Mode Full HD Video Recording Dual Real-Tone LED Flash 5MP Front Camera f/2.0 aperture Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual LTE LTE / HSPA+ / 3G / 2G WiFi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth V 4.0 +EDR GPS/AGPS MicroUSB 2.0 Supports USB-OTG Reverse Charging 3.5mm audio jack 5-Magnet Speakers ASUS SonicMaster 3.0 FM Radio Sensors: Accelerator/E-Compass/Gyroscope/Proximity sensor/ Hall sensor/Ambient light sensor/RGB sensor/Fingerprint 4100mAh Lithium Battery 5V 2A 10W Charger
A few days before Zenvolution, we got our hands on with the NEW Zenfone 3 ZE552KL!
Coming in chrome chamfered accented metallic frame sandwiching two 2.5D contoured Gorilla Glass 3 complimented with Zenfone signature concentric circles, the Zenfone 3 is sexy and stunningly gorgeous.
Top lies the 3.5mm Audio Jack while at the bottom lies the USB Type-C port and Audio Speakers. Power/Lock and Volume rockers returns to the sides (right) while on the left side lies the compartment for Hybrid SIM/MicroSD tray.
This is the 5.5 inch model which has a Full HD IPS Display. Powering the device is Snapdragon 625 Octa-Core Processor complimented with 4GB RAM and 64GB of Internal Storage. Although it did'nt top benchmarks scores but with real time usage and gaming it perform better. Here is Antutu Scrore and Gaming Test.
As you can see, it played NBA 2K16 flawlessly in High Settings. Compared to some of its local competition with high antutu score yet lags in this same gaming test.
Zenfone Zen UI 3.0 gets cleaner, flatter and with shadow highlights. We wished they removed some bloats but hey you could always disable or uninstall them. There is a new feature Game Genie so you could share your gaming experience with your friends by streaming directly to YouTube or Twitch.
The Zenfone 3 camera now packs Sony IMX 298 Sensor with its 16MP Rear as well as feature TriTech focusing system with use of Laser, Contrast and Phase Detection AF. Has 4 Axis OIS to prevent those blurred shots and takes steady videos. Front camera it at 8MP for more detailed selfie. 4K Video recording is supported. See Samples Below.
As you can see, outputs have quite a detail to them. This is due to good control of highlight and shadows that lets you see those details in shade and cloud formations. Lines are straight and no distortions. Colors are on point and not overly saturated.
The second photo proves Zenfone 3 has good focus as minute details pop out as the circles of stirrer are visual whilee background is blurred out. Some people say MegaPixels should be disregarded but it should be as when you zoom in details come to light and with the busy cityscape you can still see the small crane when you zoom in as taken by Zenfone 3.
Front camera does a swell job as well again with detail and on point color reproduction.
Camera UI has some changes with circular icons although I preferred the squarish ones with less in between. Anyways, One major change did excite me is the exposure metering on the side in Manual Mode suuch as with this when you set your setting you would know if your photos are under, over or just right exposure. This would help people learn how to use manual settings as well as get the right exposure everytime they shoot.
Moving to connectivity, the Zenfone 3 now makes use of USB Type-C port. This change bring about use of reversible data cable as well as faster charging and data transfer rates. Zenfone 3 now supports Dual Sim and the two sims both supports LTE unlike the old Zenfone 2. However, if you need additional storage, you need to give up one sim slot. Regular WiFi, Bluetooth andd GPS is of course available. However NFC is missing. USB OTG is btw supported via USB Type-C OTG cable.
Comes with near complete sensors from proximity, orientation, accelerometer, compass, magnet, light and finally working gyroscope to support VR. Fingerprint Sensor now adds a more personalize security.
Carries a 3000mAh non-removable battery.
This may yet be the Best Smartphone of the Year (Midrange it may be) for its handsome looks, up to date internals, brilliant camera optics and hopefully at a great price. So excited for its unveiling!
There is a 5.2 ZE520KL model for more compact and pocketable Zenfone 3. Similar in design and internals and only carries a 2650mAh Battery.
Will be launching this August 14 with other Zenfone 3 series phones. We will be covering the event so please do add us up by subscribing or via FB, Twitter and Instagram. Prices at 18,995 for 5.5 inch ZE552KL an 16,995 for 5.2 inch ZE520KL model.
It will be Pre-Sold during the Philippine #Zenvolution Event on August 14! The 5.5 inch and 5.2 inch!
Oh the Zenfone 3 will start selling after its launch at your authorized Asus Concept Stores, Dealers and via Lazada Philippines. Most notably from stores located at these malls.
It is already for order via Lazada Phhilippines: Product Pages Here:
Many Thanks to our dear friends at GizGuide.com for letting us have a quick hands on for Zenfone 3. Happy Anniversary GizGuide! - Kal
Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL Specs: Android Marshmallow 6.0 ASUS ZenUI 3.0 5.5 inch Full HD IPS Display 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass Octa-Core 64bit Snapdragon 625 Adreno 506 GPU 4GB LPDDR3 RAM 64GB Internal Storage Expandable via (Hybrid Slot) MicroSD up to 2TB 16MP Rear Camera Sony IMX 298 Sensor, f/2.0 aperture, 6P Largan lens TriTech Auto-Focus (Contrast, Laser, Phase Detection) Dual Real Tone LED Flash Manual Mode Up to 32s Shutter Speed Up to 3200 ISO Manual Focus 4-axis, 4 Stops Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 8MP Front Camera f/2.0 aperture Up to 4K video recording 3-axis Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) Dual Sim Dual Standby / Dual LTE (Hybrid Sim) 4G: FDD: Band: 1/2/3/5/7/8/20 3G: WCDMA: Band: 1/2/5/8 Wifi b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 4.1 GPS/A-GPS/GLONASS/BDSS 5 Magnet Speaker Dual Internal Mic Sensors: Accelerator, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity, Hall sensor, Light sensor, RGB sensor, IR sensor, Fingerprint USB Type-C 2.0 USB-OTG 3000mAh Non-removable Battery Glass finish : Sapphire Black/Moonlight White/Shimmer Gold Dimensions: 152.59 x 77.38 x 7.69 mm Weight: 155 g
Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL Specs: Android Marshmallow 6.0 ASUS ZenUI 3.0 5.2 inch Full HD IPS Display 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass Octa-Core 64bit Snapdragon 625 Adreno 506 GPU 4GB LPDDR3 RAM 64GB Internal Storage Expandable via (Hybrid Slot) MicroSD up to 2TB 16MP Rear Camera Sony IMX 298 Sensor, f/2.0 aperture, 6P Largan lens TriTech Auto-Focus (Contrast, Laser, Phase Detection) Dual Real Tone LED Flash Manual Mode Up to 32s Shutter Speed Up to 3200 ISO Manual Focus 4-axis, 4 Stops Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 8MP Front Camera f/2.0 aperture Up to 4K video recording 3-axis Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) Dual Sim Dual Standby / Dual LTE (Hybrid Sim) 4G: FDD: Band: 1/2/3/5/7/8/20 3G: WCDMA: Band: 1/2/5/8 Wifi b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 4.1 GPS/A-GPS/GLONASS/BDSS 5 Magnet Speaker Dual Internal Mic Sensors: Accelerator, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity, Hall sensor, Light sensor, RGB sensor, IR sensor, Fingerprint USB Type-C 2.0 USB-OTG 2650mAh Non-removable Battery Glass finish : Sapphire Black/Moonlight White/Shimmer Gold Dimensions: 146.87 x 73.98 x 7.69 Weight: 144 g
