ASUS launched an array of products a few weeks back at its
Zenvolution event in New York City. Among them was the gorgeous
ZenBook 3 Ultrabook, the convertible
Transformer 3, and an assortment of Android-based smartphones that carried
ZenFone 3 branding. The four ZenFone 3 models that launched included the entry-level ZenFone 3 Laser, a 5.5” ZenFone 3 Deluxe, a 5.7” ZenFone 3 Deluxe, and a flagship 5.7” ZenFone 3 Deluxe Special Edition, which packs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 821 SoC.
The specifications, build materials, and pricing for the various ZenFone 3 phones that launched are all different. The ZenFone 3 Laser is a $199 phone, which the 5.7” ZenFone 3 Deluxe Special Edition commands a loft $799. The 5.7” ZenFone 3 Deluxe that we’ll be showing you here, however, hits somewhat of a sweet spot in our opinion. As you’ll see in the spec table below, the 5.7” ZenFone 3 Deluxe is packing some serious heat, which competes favorably with some of today’s best smartphones. But its price is far more palatable at
$499 - $599 (depending on capacity), unlocked. Take a look...
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ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe 5.7" |
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Specifications & Features
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| Processor |
64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon Quad-Core 820 2.15GHz Processor |
| GPU |
Adreno 530 |
| Internal storage |
UFS 2.0 32GB, UFS 2.0 64GB, UFS 2.0 256GB |
| Storage Expansion |
MicroSD - Supports up to 2TB, Google Drive with 100GB free space (2 years) |
| Weight |
172 grams (6.07 ounces) |
| Dimensions |
156.4 mm x 77.4 mm x 4.2~7.5 mm |
| Screen |
79% screen-to-body ratio, FHD (1920 by 1080) super AMOLED display, Over 100% NTSC, Tru2life technology for high contrast and outdoor readability, Slim bezel (1.3mm), Bluelight filter for eye care, 10-finger capacitive touch, Fingerprint and smudge-resistant oleophobic coating, Support glove touch
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| Battery |
3000mAh (non-removable), Quick Charge 3.0 Support |
| Rear Camera |
23 megapixels PixelMaster 3.0 camera with 1.12 µm pixel size, f/2.0 aperture, 6-element Largan lens with sapphire lens protection, Ultra-fast 0.03s instant focus and subject tracking TriTech AF system (2nd-gen laser auto-focus, phase detection auto-focus and continuous auto-focus), 4-axis, 4 stops optical image stabilization, Color correction (RGB) sensor for the best white balance and natural-looking colors, Real-time HDR, Dual-LED real tone flash, 32 sec long exposure
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| Video |
4K video recording (3840 by 2160) at 30 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps, 720p HD video recording at 30 fps, 3-axis electronic image stabilization, Take still photo while recording video |
| Front Camera |
8 megapixels photos, f/2.0 aperture, 84 degree field of view |
| Audio |
Speaker 5-magnet speakers with NXP Smart Amp for up to 4 times better performance, Audio Output Hi-Res audio 192kHz/24-bit standard that is 4 times better than CD quality, Mic, Dual internal mic with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology, VoLTE supported |
| FM Receiver |
FM Radio |
| Wi-Fi |
802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 5GHz 2x2 MIMO support (ZS570KL only), Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP + EDR, Wi-Fi direct |
| SIM |
2G/3G/4G Micro SIM Card |
| Networks |
LTE Cat12/13*: UL 100 / DL 600 Mbps, (* DL Cat 12/13, UL Cat 11), DC-HSPA+: UL 5.76 / DL 42 Mbps, 2CA/3CA support |
| Sensors |
Accelerator, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Hall sensor, Ambient light sensor, RGB sensor, IR sensor, Fingerprint |
As you can see, the 5.7” ZenFone 3 Deluxe is powered by a quad-core,
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (up to 2.15GHz), with Adreno 530 graphics, various storage options, and a copious (for a smartphone) 6GB of RAM. In terms of connectivity, the phone supports 4G LTE (various bands), 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with 5GHz 2x2 MIMO support, and Bluetooth 4.2. The chassis is all metal, and the 5.7” display uses super
AMOLED technology. Cameras include an 8MP front-facing shooter, with a 23MP rear-facing sensor, and all of the modern sensors you’d expect on current-gen smartphone are present, including a fingerprint sensor.
We’ll dive into the ZenFone 3 Deluxe’s features a little deeper on the pages ahead. Before we do, he’s a look at what’s actually included with the phone.
ASUS has done a nice job with the ZenFone 3 Deluxe’s packaging. Even the dark-blue box looks premium, and as you open the compartments, all of the accessories and documentation are presented in a neat, and clean – almost Zen-like – manner. Along with the phone itself,
ASUS includes a ZenEar S headset (with Mic), that supports Hi-res audio, a USB-C 2.0 cable, an ejector pin, a USB power adapter, and a lit pack and warranty card.
