This phone is fantastic. Let me go over all the pros and cons for this phone.
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This phone is FAST. This phone has MEMORY. This phone can MULTITASK. This phone is STABLE.
Let me go in-depth on this. I like to consider myself a power user however to some people I might just be a casual user. I'm use to rooting phones and modifying them to get more performance out of them. This phone, other than removing advertisements, I've had no desire to void the warranty and root it. Why? It's fast, it has memory, and it can multitask with stability. I've only had this phone freeze on me once. I can quickly get through multiple applications at a time, browse the web, listen to music, play a game. You'll be able to do just about anything in the world on this phone. It's performance is KILLER.
But, here is what everyone really wants to know. The BATTERY LIFE. So let me talk about that a little bit.
The battery is a 3000 mAh Li-Polymer battery. The battery size is gigantic and with good reason, you're purchasing a phone with an Intel processor in it, a lot of memory, great RAM, and a large screen. You should know my battery habits.
► I forget to charge it at night.
► I charge all day at work (9AM-5PM)
► I use it frequently at school (5-6PM or 7PM)
► I use it a little less frequently with friends (7-10PM or 11PM)
► I use ASUS's built in power management option on the "Power Saving" option that disables all networks while screen is off.
The fast charger is fantastic (64GB model only). I can go from 20% battery life up to a little more than half (60~70) in a matter of less than an hour and it HOLDS ONTO THE CHARGE. That's probably the most fantastic thing. Now, from 100% battery going down, while at school, I'll typically browse the web. I don't often play games on my phone but I'm able to keep up on all of my conversations throughout school. When I'm out with friends I typically don't use it as much but I can definitely keep up on all of my conversations all day with power left for the evening and the morning. My typical battery usage looks like this...
► 12AM to 9AM - Woke up at about 7 not charging with about 60-40% battery life. I typically leave a youtube video to play on the bathroom counter while I shower. I'll leave the home with about 30-20% power.
► 9AM to 5PM - Charged all through work. 100% charge by about 10AM to 11AM.
► 5PM to 7PM - Went through all of my classes for the day. Will usually leave class with about 80% power.
► 7PM to 11PM - I'll usually be hanging out with friends unless I went home to work on homework. I'll typically end hanging out with my friend at about 70-60% power.
The battery on this phone is actually pretty great. For anyone reluctant to purchase this phone due to the battery, I'd say not to worry too much about it. ASUS's built in power saving management modes are actually pretty nice and help you to keep a lot of power throughout the day. Anyone wondering about a performance hit for power management, I do not notice one at all.
I need to say this about the battery though... LET THE PHONE CHARGE FOR 8 HOURS BEFORE USAGE, EVEN IF THE PHONE BECOMES 100% CHARGED. The reason why I say this is because for the first few weeks of owning this phone, once I got to 40% power, the phone would just about skip through every percentage of power down to a fully dead battery in a matter of minutes. I talked with ASUS and they recommended to fully discharge the battery then fully charge it for 8 hours. Basically, LET IT CHARGE OVER NIGHT FOR 8 HOURS. This is just to make sure your battery is properly calibrated. If you don't do this and are experiencing battery issues, don't worry. Just let it discharge till it's dead. Try to turn it on it. If it turns on, let it die again. Otherwise, begin the charging process. Wait till that is done then start your phone. Probably a good idea to let it almost fully discharge then recharge to 100% again.
These are all of the pros I can think of for this phone.
Cons
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This phone is hard to find any faults in. To begin, the phone is a little heavy. This is not a big problem at all. I personally do not see it as a problem, but I'm sure some people out there will. The phone is also big. Again, I don't see this as a problem. However, some people will. If a big and heavy phone is a problem to you, you probably shouldn't look at "Phablet" devices (phone/tablets).
There is a duality to the battery life of this device. If you're using it incredibly frequently, you're going to kill your battery fast. This is true of any device though. Like I said, I use my phone pretty frequently with web browsing and such. If all you're doing is web browsing and messaging, you'll be fine most of the day. You may need to charge it for a little bit at some point during the day. The fast charger should really help you out there.
ADVERTISEMENTS! This is not even a problem with the phone but more of a problem with Android and Google. Because you cannot root this phone (if you care about a warranty) then you'll be hit by ads from many different applications. It'll be very annoying if you're annoyed a lot by ads. There are some apps out there like "AdGuard" that can block ads without root but does require a subscription if you want EVERY ad blocked. Otherwise, it'll only block ads in compatible browsers.
GSM ONLY PHONE - Anyone looking to buy this phone should look this part over. The phone will not work for any CDMA carrier, that includes Sprint, Verizon, and anyone under Sprint and Verizon like Virgin Mobile or Boost Mobile. ASUS has a list of compatible cellular carriers for this phone listed on their website. Just remember, you can only take this phone to T-Mobile and AT&T and any carrier that piggybacks under them and allows you to "bring your own phone" to them. Do your own investigating. I'm currently on T-Mobile with Wal-Mart's plan for $30 a month with unlimited data up to 5 gigs (throttled after 5) and unlimited messaging with only 100 minutes of talk time.
BUILT IN APPS - Everyone hates these. The built in amazon, the built in travel adviser, the built in... Clean Master? Okay, other than most of the pre-installed apps being garbage for most people except those who shop a lot on their phone or travel, Clean Master was probably the only app pre-installed that I was okay with. Of course, Clean Master isn't the same Clean Master from a few years ago where there were almost no ads but now the thing is riddled with ads but still gets your phone cleaned up. Anyone who does deep investigations though, check on that.
There isn't much to be done about pre-installed apps since they're installed into the /system partition on your phone and it's almost impossible to remove anything from the /system without root privileges. However! With all the memory this phone has, this doesn't become a huge problem. Believe me, going from a device with only 8GB of storage with most of it being used by Android itself to a phone with 64GB of memory is a HUGE difference.
FINAL WORDS/CONCLUSIONS
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For the price, this phone is fantastic. Virgin Mobile, my old carrier, regularly carries phones at $300 dollars that are significantly lesser in comparison to this phone. As a no-contract phone, this device has performance that you'll be incredibly happy with. The freedom to take it to any GSM carrier is great as well. I highly recommend this phone to anyone who is looking for a phone with a lot of memory and performance to be able to multitask without being slowed down throughout the day. If you are a much heavier user than I am with your phone, you'll need to do some battery budgeting or make use of the power options available to you.
In closing, I love this phone. I'm glad I purchased it. I plan to be able to hold onto it and use it for the next few years when there is a significant upgrade to the mobile device technology that makes upgrading worth it. If you're considering this phone, I recommend putting it in your serious consideration list. It's a stupendous phone.
From the manufacturer
ASUS ZenFone 2
Luxury Smartphone, Without the High Price Tag.
Unlocked/No Contract , 4G/LTE Ready
2GB/4GB RAM | 5.5 inch | Dual SIM
ASUS ZenFone 2 has a stunning, all-new design that seamlessly melds premium craftsmanship and technology together creating the ultimate balance of beauty and power, and it is affordable!
Unparalleled Performance
ZenFone 2 is powered by a 64-bit Super Quad-Core Intel Atom processor, and is the world’s first smartphone with 4GB of dual-channel DDR3 RAM (not offered on all models). Featuring LTE Category 4+ for download speeds up to 250Mbit/s, and a 60ms touch response time, ZenFone 2 gives you power beyond your imagination.
Finally, bigger and better doesn't always come with high price tag.
Features-at-a-glance
- Unlocked, No Carrier Contract required. 4G/LTE Ready
- Android Lollipop 5.0 *Marshmallow 6.0 update available in 2016.
- 5.5", FullHD 1920x1080 IPS
- Available in 2GB or 4GB RAM
- Dual SIM slots, Dual Active phone lines
- Intel Atom Quad Core (1.8 or 2.3GHz) with OpenGL 3.0 support
- 16GB or 64GB, or 128GB onboard storage
- 5GB lifetime ASUS WebStorage
- MicroSD card slot (up to 64 GB)
- Lastest WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
ASUS ZenFone 2 - Luxury Smartphone, Without the High Price Tag.
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Unlocked GSM Phone With 4G/LTE ConnectivityThe smartphone that gives you the freedom of choice. ZenFone2 is a factory unlocked smartphone that works with any carrier using GSM technology standards2. It is 4G/LTE ready for clear voice communications and super-fast on-the-move data transfers of up to 150Mbit/s3, letting you stay connected to your world no matter where you travel. *4G/LTE is limited to carrier's support, please contact your carrier for more information. |
Unparalleled PerformanceSmartphones just got smarter with Intel Inside - Great battery life that lets you listen, watch, play, and be productive wherever you go. That’s serious processing. The 64-bit Intel Atom Super Quad-Core 22nm processor inside ZenFone 2 carefully balances brilliant performance and superb power efficiency, empowered by the sophisticated Silvermont architecture. ZenFone 2 PowerVR 6430 graphics-processing unit (GPU) packs a serious punch, for computing experiences that feel like using your desktop computer. Demanding, graphics-intensive games and videos run buttery smooth and look splendid on ZenFone 2’s Full HD display. |
Worlds 1st Smartphone with 4GB RAMThe 4GB RAM version of ZenFone 2 offers incredibly smooth multitasking ability. Switch between active apps without experiencing sluggishness. With a 64-bit processor, ZenFone 2 fully unleashes the power of the Intel dual-channel RAM architecture, by delivering two simultaneous 32-bit data channels between processor and memory. *Applies to 4GB RAM ZenFone 2, please check for individual product specifications and configurations. |
Full HD IPS Crystal-clear, Vivid DisplayStunning high-resolution 1920x1080 Full HD IPS Gorilla Glass 3 display. ZenFone 2 has a 5.5-inch touch screen with remarkable 72% screen-to-body ratio, and offers wide 178-degree viewing angles. The staggering 403ppi pixel density renders every image in eye-delighting detail. The ultra-sharp display reaches 72% of the NTSC gamut so you see more colors. Photos and video are brighter, clearer and as vivid as can be. |
ASUS ZenFone 2 - Thoughtful design fits right into your daily life.
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Premium Ergonomic Arc DesignPremium brushed-metal finish and zen-inspired circular detailing. ASUS ZenFone 2 has a stunning, all-new design that looks as pleasant as it feels. The arc design makes the phone easy to hold and fits the palm of your hand perfectly. The rear-mounted volume control and shutter button is ideally-positioned for your index finger to snap photos, or adjust the volume naturally in your grip. |
PixelMaster - See What Others Can’t SeeZenFone 2’s 13MP PixelMaster camera with its dual tone LED flash and the f/2.0-aperture lens captures stunning, high-resolution photos with zero shutter lag. With PixelMater technology, you can capture better pictures in any light condition. Low Light mode employs pixel-merging technology to capture up to 400%-brighter photos at night or in low-light scenes, without the need for a flash. Backlight (Super HDR) mode lets you see clearly through daytime shadow and Super Resolution mode helps you to capture detailed images at resolutions of up to 52MP! Its 5MP front-facing camera allows you to take panoramic selfies up to 140 degrees, snapping yourself and all of your friends together. |
A Marvel of Craftsmanship and EngineeringZenFone 2 is a 5.5-inch smartphone with a body that’s as small as that of a traditional 5-inch device with a remarkable 72% screen-to-body ratio. Beautifully-Crafted with Ultra-Thin Edges. We moved the volume and shutter button to the back to reduce the thickness of the ZenFone 2 to a mere 3.9mm, while at the same time delivering a very comfortable user experience. Unique NCVM molding techniques are applied to achieve the mesmerizing metallic look and solid grip, while reducing weight. |
Fast Charging battery to 60% in just 39 mins!ZenFone 2 high-capacity 3000mAh battery offers and delivers the power you need to take you for a powerful and long lasting using experience, from sunrise to sunset — and beyond. With the exclusive ASUS BoostMaster Technology that can charge your ZenFone 2 at double the speed. 10 Minutes Charging Time Brings You 4 Hours of Chatting. Less time waiting, more time doing. *The 18W BoostMaster adapter is included with 2.3GHz/4GB ZenFone 2 model only. For 1.8GH/2GB model, the 18W BoostMaster adapter is sold separately. |
Your Smart Companion - A Simpler, Smarter, More Personalized ZenUI
Freedom, connection and expression form the foundation for the ASUS ZenUI mobile user interface.
Everything has a shortcut-
Simple and intuitive gestures launch apps in a snap!
The brand-new ZenUI with exquisite visual design has a variety of new features, including ZenMotion, Kids mode, SnapView, and TrendMicro Security, and ZenUI Instant Updates — that enhance usability, ensure security and privacy, and deliver a seamless user experience.
ASUS ZenUI has more than 1,000 features that improve upon the standard Android interface. You’ll enjoy a simpler and smarter experience, with a stylish new layout that expands white space for a cleaner design, placing the information you need front and center. The brand-new ZenUI is brighter, smarter, simpler and even more beautiful. It knows what you need, expresses your thoughts and feelings, and connects you wherever you go.
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What is an unlocked phone?An unlocked phone is a device that is not bound to any carrier or plan. It allows you to choose your phone first and your carrier second. Upon selecting a plan, simply insert the carrier's SIM card into the phone and you're ready to go. If you decide you want to change carriers down the road or want to take an international trip, it's as simple as replacing your existing SIM card with a new SIM and activating your new plan. |
What are the benefits of an unlocked phone?Freedom: Choose the carrier with the best service or price. If you find a better deal later, you have the ability to change to a different carrier. Travel: Take your phone internationally and use the carrier of your choice. It's as easy as inserting an active SIM card. Selection: Choose the phone with the features you want, whether or not your carrier sells it, and get more service options without a contract. |
How do I set up my unlocked phone?The first thing you’ll need is a SIM card for your desired carrier. When activated, the SIM card will let your phone connect to your carrier’s network. If you decide to upgrade to a newer unlocked phone in the future, you can easily remove the SIM card from your old phone and put it in your new phone—just make sure you get the right size of SIM card (nano, micro, or standard) for your phone. If you want to use your phone while traveling internationally, you can easily buy a SIM card for a carrier that operates where you’re traveling. As long as it’s activated, you can just swap SIM cards when you arrive at your destination. |
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