5 best ASUS smartphones

If you recall the modern manufacturers of smartphones, then many names will come to mind. Among others, the Taiwanese company ASUS should be mentioned. She launched smartphones in the days of the Windows Mobile operating system. Later, the manufacturer made a bet on Android, absolutely not having lost it. This is not to say that ASUS has some serious share in the smartphone market. But some buyers still love the products of this company. For what? Let's find out, having got acquainted with the best smartphones ASUS.

Rating the best Asus smartphones

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Rating the best Asus smartphones	1	ASUS ZenFone 5Z ZS620KL 6 / 64GB	29 990 ₽
	2	ASUS ZenFone 4 ZE554KL 6GB	16 370 ₽
	3	ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL 4 / 64GB	17 990 ₽
	4	ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite ZC600KL 4 / 64GB	15 790 ₽
	5	ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 ZB602KL 4/64	12 990 ₽

ASUS ZenFone 5Z ZS620KL 6 / 64GB

Rating: 4.9

It seems that none of the manufacturers of smartphones has done without releasing at least one model with the so-called monobrow. Here and ASUS some time ago introduced the ZenFone 5Z. On the front panel of this device is located a 6.2-inch IPS-display, in the upper part of which there is a figured cutout. Inside it there are not only all sorts of useful sensors with a spoken speaker, but also an 8-megapixel front camera. It is unlikely she will hit you with something. She just creates good pictures. She is able to provide high-quality video.

If the device is turned over, then you can already see two lenses. Yes, the rear camera here is double. Moreover, it is complemented by artificial intelligence. If you believe the manufacturer, it will gradually begin to learn to make better and better photos. He recognizes what is happening - as a result, some settings will be selected for snow landscapes, others will be selected for macro photography, and third settings for portrait shots. By the way, there are no problems with blurring the background - it is to create such an effect that an auxiliary 8-megapixel matrix is ​​built in here. As for the main module, it includes a 12-megapixel sensor, f / 1.8 aperture and optical image stabilizer. Well, the Snapdragon 845 processor power is more than enough to record video in 4K-resolution. Interestingly, the same artificial intelligence is able to recognize the emerging action-scene, which will be shot from elevated to 240 frames / s frequency.

But not this camera is good for one camera. It has many wireless modules at its disposal. And almost all of them support high-speed standards. This allows you to watch videos right on the street - even on YouTube, at least in an online cinema. And the manufacturer has not forgotten about NFC. So, the device can be replaced by a bank card, paying for purchases by the contactless method.

The smartphone easily copes with the launch of absolutely any modern games. And not only with the launch. You definitely do not have to reduce the level of graphics to achieve an acceptable FPS. And you definitely will have enough space for videos and photos. And if 64 GB still runs out, you can use a microSD card, the slot for which is combined with the slot for the second SIM card.

Now ZenFone 5Z is the best that ASUS is capable of. Such a device will definitely not disappoint, as it does not have serious flaws.The company did not even give up on the 3.5 mm audio jack, which is now the trend. And she gave her creation support for fast charging technology. Connecting the network adapter, by the way, is carried out through the USB Type-C connector.

ASUS ZenFone 4 ZE554KL 6GB

Rating: 4.8

This is a much more affordable device. For him in Russian stores are asked about 18 thousand rubles. This device has a standard appearance. That is, you are waiting for the side frames, even if they are not very wide. Also, the areas above and below the display are stored here. A few years ago, Samsung produced smartphones with the same design. The similarity of the appearance is felt by the physical button "Home", at the same time playing the role of a fingerprint scanner. It must be said that putting the finger to the area under the display is most convenient - a rare person will say the opposite.

By modern standards, the device turned out to be relatively small. Its screen has a diagonal of 5.5 inches. The resolution is 1920x1080 pixels, which makes watching videos as comfortable as possible. The display was created using the IPS technology - this means that the buyer is waiting for the maximum viewing angles and soft color reproduction. The only pity is that such a screen can not boast of low power consumption. It also uses an eight-core processor, which is also capable of devouring energy with a big appetite. As a result, even a 3300 mAh battery lasts only a day of battery life. Subject to intensive use, of course. I am glad that there is a USB Type-C connector here, so the network adapter is connected the first time.

The official website of the manufacturer states that the device is designed for fans of mobile photography. In fact, he, of course, is inferior in this regard to the flagships. But if you compare the device with competitors with similar cost, then the quality of the shooting is good. It uses a Sony IMX362 camera. It has a wide open aperture (f / 1.8). And the camera is supplemented with optical stabilization, which is perhaps the most helpful for shooting in low light conditions. Finally got a module and an additional 8-megapixel matrix. It has a wide-angle optics, thanks to which almost everything that you see with your own eyes is placed in the frame until you turn your head. Switching to this camera is instantaneous - in the corresponding application is responsible for a small button.

With the built-in camera here, you can not only take pictures, but also shoot 4K video. Of course, the frequency will be limited to 30 frames / s, but you shouldn’t worry about it - modern 4K TVs are able to “draw in” the missing frames. If we talk about the front camera, it is limited to the standard Full HD. Reviews show that the capacity of the 8-megapixel module is enough for selfies and video conferencing.

This smartphone sounds very bad, which is explained by the presence of stereo speakers. And he also has two slots for SIM-cards, as well as the vast majority of smartphones sold in Russian stores. The second slot is combined with a place under the memory card. However, not everyone will need the external drive, since the built-in storage capacity reaches an impressive 64 GB. The product has also received numerous wireless modules that support the latest high-speed standards. Here, even the latest generation of Bluetooth is! Not forgotten, and NFC-chip that allows you to pay for purchases.

Please note there are two versions of this model.Between themselves, they differ in the processor used. We recommend looking for an option with Snapdragon 660. However, it must be admitted that the Snapdragon 630 is not too different in its computing power.

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL 4 / 64GB

Rating: 4.7

As its name implies, this representative of our rating has a noticeably larger screen. This is a full-fledged phablet, approaching small tablet computers in size. The diagonal of the built-in display here reaches an impressive 6.3 inches. If it were not for very thin side frames, it would be inconvenient to use the device in everyday life.

The large size of the device allowed the manufacturer to introduce a capacious battery. We can safely say that 5000 mAh will be enough for a half to two days to the extent of active use. Another advantage of the smartphone is its durability. The fact is that this is a rare device equipped with a protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 6. It is much more difficult to break it than an analogue of the fifth generation. And you can forget about scratches at all! Also, the smartphone got into our rating due to the Snapdragon 660 processor installed here. This eight-core chipset is made using a 14-nanometer process technology, and its power is enough to run many modern games with the maximum graphics level. There are exceptions, but they are very rare.

Of course, such an inexpensive device could not get the perfect camera. Nevertheless, the manufacturer gave it some intellectual support. This means that the camera most often correctly recognizes the type of scene being shot, setting the ideal settings. It uses the Sony IMX486 module, which is a double. The main matrix has a 12-megapixel resolution, and the light penetrates the f / 1.8 aperture. She was given a 5-megapixel sensor to help - it is designed to recognize the background, which can be blurred. Unfortunately, there is no optical stabilization here - the picture shake is compensated only electronically.

The front camera also shows its worth. She "sees" the world with the 13-megapixel matrix and f / 2.0 aperture. The result of the shooting is impressive. It should be noted that the software component is endowed with the function of improving the portrait - when it is applied, the skin smoothes out, and all its defects are almost completely lost. An LED flash, which is located next to the front camera lens, can also help in creating the perfect photo.

Surprisingly, ASUS smartphones are not insanely popular. ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) has several advantages over its competitors. For example, a slot for a memory card here is not combined with the space for a second SIM card. Also, the manufacturer did not save on the NFC-chip, so this representative of our rating works without any problems with the Android Pay system. And what a fingerprint sensor is built in here! He not only works quickly, he also has the ability to recognize wet fingers! Also here you can use unlock by face identification.

It's nice that recently, ASUS refuses to proprietary shell, which consumes a significant amount of RAM. Instead, a stock Android 8.0 is installed here. To access the Internet using LTE-network and Wi-Fi 802.11n. Perhaps not the fastest Wi-Fi is the only serious shortcoming. However, it will not notice the vast majority of buyers. There is one more drawback - the manufacturer decided to save on the connector by integrating an outdated micro USB here.Again, it is quite possible to accept it.

ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite ZC600KL 4 / 64GB

Rating: 4.7

About a couple of years ago, many Chinese companies rushed into experiments, launching smartphones with two dual cameras. Now the Taiwanese company ASUS picked up the baton, the products of which are referred to in this rating. In particular, both cameras are dual in the phone, called ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite. This allows us to hope that the device will appeal to lovers of self-shooting, and those who most often shoot at the back of the camera.

In this case, the manufacturer did not create a device with a monobrow. And since there is enough space above the screen, the introduction of a dual camera has not made any difficulties. The main lens hides under a 20-megapixel matrix. It also includes the f / 2.0 aperture - not bad for the front camera. The auxiliary sensor helps in blurring the background. However, in the first place, it serves all the same for another purpose. The fact is that the second lens has a wider angle of view - this allows you to take a picture on the front camera of a whole group of friends. And above the display you can see the flash, giving out a diffused light.

As for the rear camera, its main matrix has a resolution of 16 megapixels. When videotaping, electronic stabilization is used - this is better than nothing. However, this rule is valid for shooting in Full HD resolution. If you switch to 4K resolution, then stabilization is completely disabled - this is due to the fact that the picture begins to be read from the entire area of ​​the matrix. But the second lens here is also wide-angle. This allows, if necessary, to remove a very beautiful landscape, while holding as much space as possible into the frame.

The image here is displayed on a 6-inch display. Side frames - are present. Although it must be admitted that they turned out to be quite narrow. The screen resolution is 2160x1080 pixels, which is ideal for viewing videos and working simultaneously with two applications. Some disappointment is caused only by manufacturing techniques - this is IPS. That is, the user does not expect the ideal black color, and this display consumes energy with a decent appetite.

The buyers should also like the case. On both sides there are glass panels with rounded edges. The product also received a special optical coating, thanks to which the device shines beautifully. The disadvantage of the chosen material is the possibility of slipping out of hand - because of this, many buyers will prefer to purchase a case at the same time.

In today's ranking, many devices based on the 14-nm Snapdragon 630 processor are considered. ASUS ZenFone 5 Lite also belongs to the number of such smartphones. This means that the user will be able to run any modern games - many of them will not require reducing the level of graphics. Also, the device included 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of permanent memory. If the volume of the latter seems small, then a separate slot for microSD will come to the rescue. Also, the device can boast high-speed data transmission over LTE-networks and Wi-Fi. Not forgotten by the manufacturer and NFC - a smartphone without such a chip is now agreed to buy not every Russian.

Autonomous operation of this model provides a 3300 mAh battery. Charging is, unfortunately, through the micro-USB connector. If you agree to put up with such a disadvantage, you are unlikely to be disappointed in this smartphone.

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 ZB602KL 4/64

Rating: 4.6

Another smartphone in our rating, which includes a very large amount of memory. 4 GB of "RAM" allows you to keep running in the background of almost an infinite number of applications. Well, 64 GB of built-in storage is by today's standards an ideal volume even for those people who are going to take video regularly.

If we are talking about the camera, then you need to tell that it is a double. However, there is no wide-angle optics. Instead, the auxiliary module is designed exclusively for blurring the background. In this regard, we can safely say that it is enough for a 5-megapixel matrix. As for the main module, it includes f / 2 aperture and a 13 megapixel sensor. I am glad that the Snapdragon 636 processor is built in here, its power is more than enough to digest a 4K-resolution picture. The resulting video will delight you, especially when you watch it on a good TV.

The front panel of the smartphone is equipped with an IPS-display, the diagonal of which is 6 inches, and the resolution - 2160x1080 pixels. There is no figure cutout here that will even please someone. Above the screen is a good 8-megapixel front-facing.

The structure of the device included FM-radio - ASUS does not refuse from it even when creating much more expensive smartphones. However, many people will listen to music in a different way. Its online playback is possible without any problems, especially through LTE networks. Well, the Wi-Fi module is experiencing problems only if you want to watch 4K video online - the 802.11n standard is not suitable for this purpose. Finishing the listing of wireless modules, one can not fail to mention Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC - they are far from being found in every competitor with a similar price tag.

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 has a drawback familiar to the devices of the Taiwanese company - it uses a micro USB connector. It is used to recharge the battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh.

Conclusion

Now you understand that smartphones released by the Taiwanese company ASUS quite deserve attention. They have balanced characteristics, and their value is rarely of extreme value. If you buy one of the devices considered in this rating, you will hardly be disappointed in it.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.