Asus ZenFone 5 A502CG Mobile Price List in India

Asus Phones are new in the market and their new Zenfone series is brought to the news in the early CES. The market segment Asus is trying to break is the low-mid market, which is already being captured by competitors such as Lava, Micromax and Xiaomi.

So, where do Zenfone stands? Let's find out in our detailed review about ZenFone 5.

Asus ZenFone is a sleek, small monster, powered by an Intel dual-core 1.6 GHz with a beautiful 5.0 inch HD display. The IPS display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass and can display at the screen resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. The pixel density of the smartphone is 294 ppi.

The only weakness of the smartphone is its battery, which doesn't last much longer and can cripple many users in their daily routine. So, if you are a heavy user who wants to spend more time on the smartphone, then run as fast as you can from this smartphone. If you are a casual user then look no further than Asus Zenfone as it offers an array of features in the budget range of 8-10k.

But, if you really want to get your hands dirty with the latest Zenfone offering, then you can look to separately buy a power bank to go with the smartphone. Let's dive deep into the features of the smartphone.

Features & Specifications

Asus ZenFone 5comes with tons of features including a powerful processor, a dual-camera and dual-SIM capability. The Sim sizes are micro and the with the phone, you will get hold of USB Cable, Charger, and warranty card. It also includes a user manual for a quick glance on the how to get started with the smartphone.

The smartphone shines with its performance and it performs extraordinarily in the price segment the smartphone is offered. The smartphone is also fuelled with 2GB of RAM which is more than sufficient for most of the operation as a user.

The storage capacity of the smartphone is excellent too. The internal memory of the smartphone is 8GB and if you stick with the internal memory, you can easily upgrade up to 64GB using MicroSD slot.

With IPS display of 5 inches protected by Corning Gorilla Glass, you will be mesmerized with the quality of the display. At 294 ppi and HD resolution, every media on the smartphone shines.

The battery of the smartphone is only 2100 mAh and leaves a lot to be desired from the manufacturers. The battery is also non-removable and leaves users with no option to upgrade.

The connectivity of the smartphone is good and offers basic connectivity options such as GPRS, Wi-Fi, 3G and more. The smartphone runs on Android offering, the Jelly Bean, which is quite out-dated.

Design and Quality

Design and build quality of ZenFone 5is above average. The weight of the smartphone is 145 grams, which is slightly on the higher side. Currently, the smartphone is available in five colors; red, white, black, blue and purple. The volume rocker and power keys are available on the right side of the smartphone.

The front speakers are available at the top of the smartphone. The front camera is also present at the top-front of the smartphone, whereas the back camera is present just above the Asus back logo.

OS and Tech

The Operating System of the smartphone is outdated, but still the JellyBean Android Operating System offers a lot of functionality in terms of performance and features.

The smartphone is also bright on the tech side, offering top-notch performance and camera.

Camera and Multimedia

One of the greatest advantages of ZenFone 5is its camera features. There are two cameras in the smartphone, the 2 MP front camera and the backend 8 MP camera with autofocus. The cameras come with LED flash. Other features of the camera include HD video recording at 30 FPS. There are other camera features such as Digital Image stabilization, Geo-tagging and Back-illuminated sensors(BSI).

The multimedia capacity of the smartphone is good and the smartphone can play all the famous audio and video formats.

Battery and Memory

The battery of the smartphone is the real downer. With only 2110 mAh non-removable battery, its tough to pass the whole day on a single charge.

The memory capacity of the smartphone is good too. With inbuilt 8GB memory, the user can easily listen to music and watch videos. The option to increase the memory capacity up to 64 GB using MicroSD slot is another amazing feature of the smartphone.

Pros and Cons

For Pros:

• Good Display and camera
• External memory extendable to 64GB
• Powerful configuration

For Cons:

• Bad Battery, low inbuilt storage

Verdict

Asus Zenfone 5 is one of the best smartphone on the current market that provides unparalleled performance with excellent camera. Also, extendable memory adds more value to the smartphone. Asus Zenfone 5 is the best smartphone, you can ever get under the 10K budget. 

Similar phones with same configuration are Gionee M2, Xiaomi Redmi 1S and Micromax Canvas Nitro A310 (slightly costly.)