Asus Zenfone 5 16GB

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Key Specs

Android v4.3 (Jelly Bean)

Performance

(Avg)
  • Intel Atom Z2560
  • Dual Core, 1.6 GHz
  • 2 GB RAM

Display

(Excellent)
  • 5.0 inches (12.7 cm); IPS LCD
  • 720x1280 px (HD)
  • Gorilla Glass 3 Protection

Rear Camera

(Good)
  • Single Camera Setup
    • 8 MP Primary Camera
  • LED Flash
  • Full HD @30fps Video Recording

Front Camera

(Below Avg)
  • 2 MP

Battery

(Very Good)
  • 2110 mAh

General

  • SIM1: Micro, SIM2: Micro
  • 5G Not Supported
  • 8 GB / 16 GB Storage, Expandable upto 64 GB
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Asus Zenfone 5 16GB Prices in India

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Asus Zenfone 5 16GB Expert Review Summary

Expert Rating:

8.0/5

Deepak Dhingra
by  Deepak Dhingra , 12 Jul 2014
Editor-in-Chief with 25+ years in tech, reviewed 1000+ gadgets.

Verdict

The 8GB variant of the Zenfone 5 will be yours for Rs 9,999, while you can opt for the 16GB version if you’re willing to shell out Rs 12,999. At this cost, it’s a worthy alternative to the Moto G (review), which has so far been ruling the roost in this price bracket. The Zenfone 5 trumps over it because of the larger screen and double the RAM, not to mention a better camera. The other 5-inch options available in a similar price bracket as the 16GB Zenfone 5 include the Huawei Honor 3C (first impressions) and the Micromax Canvas Turbo, but the Zenfone 5 still stands out thanks to its camera... Read Full Verdict

The 8GB variant of the Zenfone 5 will be yours for Rs 9,999, while you can opt for the 16GB version if you’re willing to shell out Rs 12,999. At this cost, it’s a worthy alternative to the Moto G (review), which has so far been ruling the roost in this price bracket. The Zenfone 5 trumps over it because of the larger screen and double the RAM, not to mention a better camera. The other 5-inch options available in a similar price bracket as the 16GB Zenfone 5 include the Huawei Honor 3C (first impressions) and the Micromax Canvas Turbo, but the Zenfone 5 still stands out thanks to its camera and software features. And if you consider its 8GB variant, it hardly has any rival in the sub-Rs 10,000 range that can match its specs.From a capable shooter to its smooth performance, and a software interface that’s not only refreshing, but also offers loads of useful apps and features, the ASUS Zenfone 5 is a solid option that looks like great value for money. As we write this, the Xiaomi Mi 3 hasn’t landed in India yet, and that also looks like a game-changer for the specs it offers and for the price it’s listed at. However, that doesn’t take away anything from the fact that ASUS has managed to come up with a very worthy option if you’re looking for a capable daily driver.

    Pros

  • Stylish looks
  • Smooth performance
  • Lovely display
  • Feature-loaded and capable snapper
  • Fresh-looking UI with tons of useful features
  • Host of handy apps

    Cons

  • The design`s mainstay, the concentric circle pattern, is prone to scratches
  • Average battery life

Specs at a glance

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5-inch, 1,280 x 720 display

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Ups the ante in the looks department

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Clad in matte black (it comes in other colours like white, red and gold too), the Zenfone 5’s chassis is made out of polycarbonate, and features a curved rear that feels quite ergonomic in the hand. In fact, it reminds us of last year’s HTC One, and at first glance, looks like it sports a similar unibody design.

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A yummy screen that’s a visual treat

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The 5-inch screen size, once considered to be quite large, has now become the bread-and-butter offering from most smartphone vendors. While we still consider 4.7-inches to be the sweet spot, 5-inch displays are quite handy too – not too small to make usability an issue and not too large to affect portability and handling. The ASUS Zenfone 5 offers exactly this, and the resolution it sports is 1,280 x 720 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 294ppi.

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Master of pixels, and a creature of the night

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ASUS touts the 8-meg shooter on the Zenfone 5 as one of its highlights. Sporting a 5-element optical formula lens and an f/2.0 aperture, it also comes loaded with PixelMaster tech that promises great low-light imaging.

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A state of Zen

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Samsung has its TouchWiz. HTC has its Sense. These, and quite a few others, have figured out that UI skins are a great way to differentiate. Even domestic vendor XOLO has been teasing its HIVE UI. ASUS’ effort is termed ZenUI, and it runs on the Zenfone 5 (and on the other models in the range) in all its colourful glory. ZenUI offers colourful icons, but its mainstay is the feature-set it brings to the table, both with the help of stuff which is baked in and also via preloaded apps. In the case of the Zenfone 5, this skin runs atop Android 4.3, and there will be a KitKat update for the device eventually.

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Intel inside, smiles outside

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The Zenfone 5 is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Z2560 processor clocked at 1.6GHz, which is mated to 2GB of RAM and PowerVR SGX544MP2 graphics. While it doesn’t support USB OTG, you do get either 8 or 16GB of internal storage depending upon the variant you buy, and thanks to the presence of a microSD slot, can add up to 64GB more. Our review unit was the 8GB variant, and offered about 4.8GB available to use for apps, files and media.  

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Asus Zenfone 5 16GB Specifications

General Performance Display Design Rear Camera Front Camera Battery Storage Network & Connectivity Multimedia Sensors

General

Operating System Android v4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Custom UI Zen UI

Performance

(Avg)
Chipset Intel Atom Z2560
Processor Dual core, 1.6 GHz, Intel Atom
Architecture 32 bit
Graphics (GPU) PowerVR SGX 544
RAM 2 GB
RAM Type LPDDR2

Display

(Excellent)
Display Type IPS LCD
Screen Size 5.0 inches (12.7 cm)
Resolution 720x1280 px (HD)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Pixel Density 294 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) 63.73 %
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass v3
UI Screenshots

Design

Height 148.2 mm
Width 72.8 mm
Thickness 10.3 mm
Weight 145 grams
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Rear Camera

(Good)
Resolution
CameraMPAperture
Primary8 MPf/2.0
Autofocus Yes
Flash Yes, LED Flash
Image Resolution 3264 x 2448 Pixels
Settings Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Macro Mode
Camera Features Digital Zoom
Auto Flash
Digital image stabilization
Video Recording 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
1280x720 @ 30 fps

Front Camera

(Below Avg)
Resolution
CameraMP
Primary2 MP

Battery

(Very Good)
Capacity 2110 mAh
Battery Type Li-Polymer
TalkTime Up to 18.5 Hours(3G)

Storage

Internal Storage 8 GB / 16 GB
Expandable Storage Yes, Up to 64 GB

Network & Connectivity

SIM Slot(s) Dual SIM
SIM Type SIM1: Micro, SIM2: Micro
Network Support 5G Not Supported
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
Wi-Fi Features Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth Yes, v4.0
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass

Multimedia

Audio Jack 3.5 mm

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor No
Other Sensors Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass

Asus Zenfone 5 16GB User Reviews

4.1/5
Based on 53,003 ratings

Asus Zenfone 5 16GB Key Highlights

Processor Intel Atom Z2560
RAM & Storage 2 GB RAM + 8 GB
2 GB RAM + 16 GB
Display 5.0", 720 x 1280 Resolution
Rear Camera 8 MP
Front Camera 2 MP
Battery 2110 mAh
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Asus Zenfone 5 Price In India

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Asus Zenfone 5 (2 GB + 8 GB) ₹8,499

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