Display
As we already mentioned, ASUS decided to use a SuperIPS+ panel measuring 5.2-inch diagonally with Gorilla Glass protection. The pixel density is 401 ppi which is what you get in the case of FHD resolution. Color reproduction of this display is great and only in the case of black we'd wish for it to be darker, since there is a grey tint to it. The brightness is high enough to use the Zenfone 3 outdoors, when the sun is directly shining on the panel. Looking for the backlight sensor, which is crucial for quick brightness changes, we find it in the upper part of the frame and the response time for automatic adjustments is average compared to other products we’ve tested. Apart from that the feedback by the touch screen is perfect, which makes the Zenfone 3 feel very responsive. The graphics chip inside the SoC is an Adreno 506, which is pretty quick.
Audio and Reception
The sound quality of the Zenfone 3 is not on the same level as the display. While the audio from the speaker was as expected, the same can't be said for the headpiece but at least it's comfortable. The speaker is placed in the back part of the device next to the fingerprint reader, perfectly integrated into the design of the phone. The Zenfone 3 features LTE, A-GPS, GLONASS, WiFi and more. Also the accuracy of the GPS signal is good, finding a location is done quickly.
Specifications
| Model |
Zenfone 3 |
| Software |
Android Marshmallow 6.0 |
| Display |
5.2", 1080 x 1920 pixels, 401 ppi, Super IPS+ |
| Input |
Touch Screen, Status LED, Fingerprint |
| SoC |
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53) |
|
Graphics Unit |
Adreno 506 |
| Memory |
3072 MB |
| Storage |
64GB, up to 256GB |
| Rear Camera |
16 MP, f/2.0, 2160p, laser/phase detection autofocus, OIS (4-axis), dual-LED (dual tone) flash |
| Front camera |
8 MP, f/2.0, 1080p |
| GSM / UMTS / LTE / NFC |
Yes |
| WiFi |
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth |
v4.2, A2DP, EDR |
| GPS |
A-GPS, GLONASS/ BDS |
| USB |
USB Type-C 1.0 |
| Infrared |
No |
| SIM card |
2x Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM |
| Battery |
2650 mAh |
| Diemensions |
152.6 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight |
155 g |
| Bundle |
- Zenfone 3
- Headset + Adapter Type and Plug + USB On-the-go cable
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| Price |
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