Smartphone Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML: reviews of the owners

The company Asus, judging by the success of their tablets in the mobile market, can produce high-quality electronic devices. Here, due attention is paid to the design of the device, its technical stuffing, while optimizing all processes to the maximum level.

It's no surprise that now the company is trying to extend its sphere of influence to a relatively new industry - smartphones. Evidence of this can be both the development of the Zenfone line, and the preparations for the launch of three models of the second generation of this series as a whole.

In today's review, we'll talk about one of the three versions of devices that the company prepares for its fans. Meet, it's about Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML. Feedback on the model, its characteristics, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the device, we will try to maximally compactly fit into this article. And so you yourself, based on the information received, will be able to draw the appropriate conclusions. So, let's get started.

Positioning

The presentation of the model took place in 2015. On this occasion Asus held a large-scale conference, during which three models were immediately presented: ZE551ML, ZE550ML, ZE500CL. Distinguish between the designated phones with technical capabilities and a set of characteristics. As for appearance, all three are identical.

From this line of Zenfone 2, the smartphone, which is the main character of our review, is positioned as the flagship. The result is the corresponding price for the Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML. The feedback that we had to analyze when preparing to write an article claims that in general, the possibilities of the model cover its cost, and thus the phone is worth its money. And if this is really so, let's be sure, after reading this review.

About the price and opportunities

In order not to think and not to guess how much money is required to purchase the Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML (reviews characterize it as an available device), we immediately note that at the time the device was released to the market, its price was about 350 euros. For this cost, the user receives a powerful processor from Intel, an attractive design, a colorful screen, a large number of functions and technological capabilities. Do you feel that you are using something compromise? No, by no means. Describing the work with Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML reviews prove that the phone is executed at the highest level and justifies the image of the developer company in full. So let's start by describing our model directly.

Appearance

Traditionally, such reviews need to start with the appearance of the device in question. Therefore, considering this, I would like to note right away that the design of the Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML 32Gb phone, which we are reviewing, received the iF Design award. Of course, very few of us in general are familiar with the way in which such prizes are awarded and what they represent. Simply, this fact can be stated as recognition of the qualitative development of the company at the world level.

And we should agree, there is something to see. The smartphone has a special, in some ways even unique (in comparison with the bulk of the "bricks") shape, which is expressed by the faceted rear of the device, which is represented in one of five color solutions (gray, golden, red, black and white). The back cover is made of plastic, although it externally casts a special, metallic luster. It, by the way, gives a thin case of the smartphone (only 1,09 cm) a special elegance. By the way, the shape of the device is such that a noticeable decrease in its thickness (up to 3.9 mm) occurs closer to the corners.

An interesting solution of the developers can be called the fact of the transfer of all navigation elements from the side panels. So, the key to turn on the screen has moved to the upper edge, and the "swing" of the sound level adjustment - to the back panel, directly under the camera's eye. Describing Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML 32Gb reviews of owners can not give a definite answer to the question of whether such a configuration of controls is convenient or not. On the one hand, the solution is unusual and, of course, innovative; On the other hand, perhaps the familiar layout of these buttons on the sidebar is more convenient. This is a kind of a field for discussions.

In addition to these, there are also physical buttons under the phone screen. They include standard "Back", "Options", "Home". Under them is an attractive shiny panel that shimmers in the light.

Display

The screen on Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML 16 GB, about which we managed to find exceptionally positive, has a diagonal of 5.5 inches. This, you can say, is slightly more than the classic size of the smartphone. Despite this fact, the device lies in the hand more than convenient.

The display operates on the basis of IPS-technology, differing brightness, saturation of transmitted colors and depth of the image. The screen resolution is 1920 by 1080 pixels, which at such a physical size gives a good indicator of the image density. Also with a diagonal of 5.5 "smartphone Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML (reviews it is confirmed) has an excellent color transfer when tilting the device, changing the viewing angle (the screen does not fade and does not get dark). The frames here are thick enough, but the visually dark color hides them, giving the impression of a full coverage by the display of the front of the device.

CPU

The Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML 32Gb Ram, whose reviews we are primarily interested in, is based on Intel's processor. To be more precise, the 64-bit Atom 3580 is preinstalled here - a chip with a clock speed of 2.3 GHz. In pair with it the graphic processor Power VR G6430 works. The tests in Antutu, which we conducted during the writing of the survey, show the high performance of the smartphone and, accordingly, the wide possibilities for working with mobile games that absorb a large amount of resources. However, this is not terrible for Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML 32 GB. Reviews of people working with this device, claim that the smartphone really reproduces even the most top-end games at the maximum parameters smoothly and smoothly.

Also not the least role in this is played by the amount of RAM. According to the technical specifications, the latter is 4 GB.

operating system

On the device, released, as already noted, in 2015, was preinstalled the most current (at the time of presentation) version of the Android OS - 5.0 Lollipop. It is possible that now there was another update, during which the smartphone received a 6.0-version of the firmware. However, as noted about the Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML 6A176RU reviews, this is not so important in practice, since the phone still functions on the basis of an individual graphic interface from the manufacturer - ZenUI. This graphics package has a lot of positive ratings from the owners of devices and is generally considered a worthy solution for the smartphone. Obviously, it differs from the "bare" Android Android visually and in the question of some menu panels also on the structure. However, even if you have never dealt with this shell, you will get used very quickly.

Sensors

Since the Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML smartphone, which is recommended to be reviewed before purchase, is a strong enough product, a powerful high-tech solution, it is not surprising that it also has a large number of recognition and reaction systems that make working with it more comfortable.

For example, among these are light and proximity sensors, a compass, and a built-in gyroscope. These modules are standard, and you can find them on many smartphones; On ZE551ML they are supplemented with a magnetometer and a large number of supported navigation systems (GLONASS, GPS, SBAS, BDS, QZSS).

Camera

The smartphone, as it became customary, is equipped with two cameras located on the front and back panels. The latter (which can also be called the main one) has a matrix resolution of 13 megapixels. Coupled with the unique image stabilization and focusing system Asus PixelMaster, this camera is capable of making high-quality images in any lighting conditions. Also contributes to this presence of 5 lenses.

Particular attention deserves a shooting mode, which is called HDR. The essence of its action is to make several (3-5) pictures at a time, applying different lighting settings. After that, the system connects the received images in such a way that in the end the user receives the highest quality photo. HDR mode is not something new or unique, you can find it on many devices besides Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML 32Gb Gold (reviews about any other model of the same class will confirm this). Also make a cool photo in the dark helps the presence of a flash.

Customer reviews note that the front camera (the one that creates the Selfie) also makes good photos. Given the built-in system of software image stabilization, as well as the resolution of the matrix of 5 megapixels, you can safely say that this is true.

Battery

The battery built into any smartphone, directly determines the duration of a particular device. In the case of the ZE551ML, the battery has a capacity of 3000 mAh, which is a good enough indicator for a smartphone. For example, some 7-inch tablets are offered with batteries of this level and have an excellent battery life.

Speaking about this model, I would also like to mention a special function of fast charging. It is described superficially on the phone's promo page, where it is indicated that with this option (called it Asus BoostMaster) the smartphone is able to collect about 60% of the charge in 39 minutes.

Connectivity

For more convenient communication, the phone supports two SIM cards. They are located in special jacks directly above the battery. The network formats supported by the device can be called classic - it is a GSM connection, as well as work in 2G / 3G / 4G networks (this can be judged by the name of Asus Zenfone 2 32Gb ZE551ML LTE). Reviews of information about some failures or malfunctions when working with the network, as often happens in budget smartphones, are not noted. Therefore, we can conclude that the communication modules of the phone are stable.

In addition to these options, you can also work with other Bluetooth-enabled devices (or a wireless headset). To establish a connection to the wireless Internet, the phone has Wi-Fi access.

Accessories

It is noteworthy that during the presentation of the described device, accessories for him were also demonstrated. These include, for example, a cover-book, which protects the phone from impact. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that its front part has a rounded hole intended for viewing information on the display. Original design, quality materials make it an excellent addition to the Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML 32Gb Silver.

Reviews also report on the photo accessory - a specialized flash Zenflash. It is compact, works with minimal consumption of charge, but has increased brightness. With its help, the user has the opportunity to shoot colorful photos even in dark rooms.

Another interesting addition to the smartphone can be a portable charger. In essence, it is an analog of Powerbank, developed exclusively for the Zenfone line. Its capacity allows you to fully charge the device twice while on the road for example.

Reviews

In the course of writing the review, we were able to find a few reviews on this device. They are mostly positive: people who bought a smartphone are satisfied with its service and leave the best estimates of ZE551ML. In particular, they note the same advantages that we mentioned earlier: a colorful display, a powerful camera, a fast processor and a capacious battery. Design and good ergonomics can also be attributed to the list of advantages that the model has.

As for the negative aspects of the device, they can be identified just by using the feedback. This is exactly what we did as part of the writing of the article - they began to look for information about what exactly does not suit the users of the smartphone.

One of the drawbacks is common for Android-devices. It's about the battery. Despite the fact that it is quite capacious and, as a result, it would have been supposed to provide the phone with the opportunity to work for a long time, the reviews say the opposite. They note that the smartphone is not always able to work as much as it needs, so an accessory like ZenPower with its 10 500 mAh will be welcome.

The second point, which I would like to draw attention to, is the placement of the camera's eye. We managed to identify reviews, which noted that the glass of the main chamber is strongly exposed to external factors. In particular, when you put the phone on the back, the glass comes into contact with the surface of the table or other object, and as a result, scratches are formed on it. It can fight with this unless a protective cover. Probably, the developers could fix this problem by simply drowning the camera in one level with the case.

In the reviews, the imbalance in the weight of the model is noted. In particular, we mean the problem that the top of the phone is heavier than its lower part, because of what during the conversation the device and strives to fall out of hand. Additional precautionary measures are necessary to avoid this.

Among users who criticize the model, there are also many that mention the original form of the phone as its lack. Like, because of its unevenness to put a smartphone on a flat solid surface is somewhat problematic, since it lies not stable enough.

Of course, there can be many shortcomings in any phone. Some of them are really relevant, the other can be far-fetched. Therefore, we recommend not to trust this information to the fullest, but to check how the phone is in your hand, and whether it's true that it is so uncomfortable to call it.

Conclusions about the device

The model from Asus really turned out to be attractive. At an affordable price, this smartphone offers the buyer much more than some even more recognizable and expensive models. This is an indicator that the manufacturer of Asus obviously deserved special attention to each device.

Therefore, given the negative and positive feedback we found on the phone, and also reviewing the characteristics of the device, we can conclude that this model is the optimal, the golden mean between top devices and affordable, but not so productive gadgets.

Our smartphone Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML 32Gb, reviews about which you are now known, can be called reliable, high quality, functional and attractive appearance. This is our final verdict to the apparatus.