Asus zenfone selfie zd551kl 16gb smartphone blue. ZenMotion gesture control

About a year ago, the Asus brand replenished a very interesting ZenFone line with five new gadgets, each of which is designed for its own category of users. ZenFone Selfie ZD551KL (16Gb) is clearly intended for the most beautiful half of humanity: excellent front camera performance that raises the quality of selfies to unprecedented heights, as well as the presence of bright and "fun" color options for the device. In addition, the gadget received a very good filling and a sensible display.

So, the subject of today's review is the ASUS ZenFone Selfie ZD551KL (16Gb) smartphone. Reviews, specifications, design and equipment, as well as the advantages of the device along with its disadvantages will be discussed in our article.

Contents of delivery

The gadget is packed in a quite nice box made of thick cardboard, which contains all the most remarkable characteristics of the device. The color of the package is made in the same range as the purchased model ASUS ZenFone Selfie ZD551KL (16Gb). The owners' reviews noted this moment very warmly - you do not need to open every box in the store in order to check and feel the color, because the bare name on the package like Blue or Gold will not tell you about the details. In any case, this nuance will very much help to quickly determine the choice of a gadget.

In the box you will see:

• aSUS ZenFone Selfie ZD551KL itself (16Gb);
• customer reviews and advertisements on numerous brochures;
• short manual in Russian;
• mains charger;
• micro USB cable.

The package bundle can be called weak, but maybe it's for the better, because many people prefer to buy additional accessories on their own to their taste and color, and an extra "chip" in the kit significantly raises the already rather big price.

Design

The ASUS ZenFone Selfie ZD551KL (16Gb) phone is a 5.5-inch gadget with an original back cover and a “feminine” color scheme, which can be called the main design decision. In general, the gadget looks quite solid, and to call it cheap or passable language simply does not turn, the appearance is five points.

Color aside, the design is identical in design to the previous generation ZenFone. As for the location of the functionality and the main controls, here we see the classic Asus: the volume rocker is in the center of the rear panel, the on / off button is on the top. This arrangement has its share of practicality, that is, when working with a gadget, with either hand, a finger always reaches out to the main elements of the ASUS ZenFone 2 Selfie ZD551KL (16Gb). The owners' comments on this matter unanimously note that all interfaces are distributed sensibly and ergonomically.

Design features

The front of the gadget, regardless of the chosen color, is always black, which creates a positive contrast to the overall appearance. Under the back cover you can see a removable battery (many thanks to Asus for that) and slots for micro SIM cards.

The décor is typical of this range, with a concentric pattern on the lower front. Above the screen of the device, the front camera stands out, which cannot be called small, and on both sides of the eye there is a flash and an earpiece, and, interestingly, they are the same size for ASUS ZenFone Selfie ZD551KL (16Gb). The reviews from the owners of the relative appearance of the smartphone are generally positive: all the colors turned out to be pleasant and soft, and the size and location of the interfaces fully correspond to the dimensions of the gadget.

Ergonomics

The phone feels quite comfortable even in the thinnest female handle, but it's not very convenient to operate it without the help of another. Alternatively, you can turn on the function that allows you to work with the gadget with one hand, where the active screen area is set in the menu. The mode can be easily turned on and off with the usual double tap on the Home key.

The body has rounded corners, which "slims" the smartphone a little, but still eleven millimeters thick is a bit too much for a device designed for a female audience. But in any case, for a 5.5-inch gadget, the model meets all ergonomic standards: it fits perfectly in the palm of your hand due to the specific rear panel, and the sensible arrangement of the interfaces allows you to operate the device with one hand, even with a special mode turned on.

Screen

The smartphone itself just begs for all sorts of praise for a really high-quality IPS-matrix that easily copes with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, and this is with a very good pixel density of 403 ppi. The picture remains clear and understandable, even if you bring the ASUS ZenFone Selfie ZD551KL (16Gb) as close to your eyes as possible.

The view of the corners is also at the proper level for the matrix, so you can easily flip through photos or watch a video of a group of girlfriends and friends. The maximum tilt degree at which the picture starts to darken is 45 °. In addition, the screen was distinguished by natural color reproduction and a high-quality oleophobic coating, coupled with a proprietary anti-glare film, specially designed specifically for ASUS ZenFone Selfie ZD551KL (16Gb).

Reviews of the owners are full of positive context regarding the characteristics of the screen: the image is clear, saturated and moderately contrasting. Not without a fly in the ointment - it's too little backlight brightness supply. If you set even the maximum value, then in order to read the data in the sun, you have to significantly strain your eyes.

Platform

The model runs on the Android 5.0 platform with the Lollipop mark on the ZenUI proprietary shell. The interface proved to be quite fast, and ASUS ZenFone Selfie ZD551KL (16Gb) did not have any freezes, brakes or other lags. User reviews especially note a very successful solution for the function of flipping home screens - I want to do it again and again, especially since the manufacturer has equipped the platform with a whole heap of animated slider options.

In addition, if you are not satisfied with the basic settings of application grids and the order of their grouping, then you can transfer everything at your discretion. Nevertheless, the standard arrangement principle turned out to be quite successful and mostly thematic: the "Social" folder contains all known clients of networks for communication, and in the "Photos" section you will find a shortcut to "Instagram" and other services for working with pictures.

Utilities and Applications

The branded utilities of the brand look interesting and beautiful, which are also scattered thematically, ranging from a file manager to a task scheduler with an alarm clock. In general, the set of pre-installed applications is quite impressive in ASUS ZenFone Selfie ZD551KL (16Gb / Gold). Owner reviews noted the most interesting third-party utilities: Amazon Kindle - "reader", Zinio - magazine store, TripAdvisor - travel manager, and Dr.Safety - virus fighter.

The user has the opportunity to choose the system for arranging desktops: in the "one layer" mode, the icons will be arranged in the usual way on the home screens, and in the "two layers" there will be a button for the applications menu, which is very convenient if you are "plushkin" and install everything.

Performance

Unlike its predecessor, the selfie-version of the ZD551KL instead of the Atom chipset from Intel received an eight-core Snapdragon 615 series processor operating at 1.7 GHz. A rather nimble accelerator "Adreno" from the 405 series is responsible for the graphics component.

The gadget has 3 GB of RAM, which is quite serious, although much more modest than that of the flagship of this series. As for the built-in memory (16 GB), some will miss it, so you can immediately buy a flash card (up to 128 GB) if you are not satisfied with the basic ASUS ZenFone Selfie ZD551KL (16Gb) phone.

It is very interesting to keep track of how the company is developing in a particular area. Take, for example, the same ASUS. About three years ago, the Taiwanese released a single smartphone - expensive and complex. It was called Padfone, its main feature was the ability to transform into a tablet that could turn into a netbook. Yes, that's so complicated and confusing. And, what is most offensive, expensive. In terms of characteristics, however, it was quite comparable to the flagship smartphones of its time, but this was not enough for success.

After a while, ASUS engineers had to give up and start making "standard" smartphones. However, the Taiwanese company realized that this market is rather crowded and it will not work just like everyone else. Here Apple and Samsung already ruled, and in order to grab some piece of the market from these giants, it was necessary to come up with their own "chip". And the price has become such a "chip" in Zenfone. The whole point of this series is that the user can buy a smartphone with high performance and near flagship characteristics for the price of a mid-range gadget. That is, the calculation was done primarily on the geek boys. To recall an excerpt from the official Zenfone 2 press release: “ASUS believes the ZenFone 2's unique selling point is its price. This smartphone has many features that are usually only found in models that cost almost twice as much. "

Now, a gadget with the self-explanatory name Zenfone Selfie has appeared in the company's rapidly growing model range - and here it will probably appeal to girls. Its main feature is a 13 megapixel front-facing camera with autofocus and dual LED flash. The smartphone is also available in blue and pink colors. At the same time, Zenfone Selfie's technical characteristics are still very good, and its cost at the start of sales does not exceed twenty thousand rubles.

⇡ Specifications

⇡ Appearance and ergonomics

Externally, Zenfone 2 practically does not differ from Zenfone Selfie. Selfie remains as massive and unwieldy as the original second Zenfone. For a large male palm, it is just right, it even turns out to be operated with one hand - the thumb reaches all corners of the display; but for a fragile female hand, it may turn out to be somewhat too big. The device weighs 170 grams, the case thickness is 10.8 millimeters. You cannot call it thin and light. At the same time, the device looks slim due to the rounded back and side edges.

It is very strange that ASUS engineers did not try to reduce the dimensions of Zenfone Selfie - a device with an obvious target audience. All that was required of them was to make the bezels around the display a little thinner or remove the physical keys navigating the operating system by moving them to the screen, - and the device would immediately become a little more compact and more convenient to use.

Advantages: LTE which does not drain the battery. (Yes, I easily have enough for a couple of days in this form: 4g, automatic brightness, 2-3 hours of music in parallel with surfing, 5-10 calls, well, and a little social network) microSD 128gb exFAT the flight is the normal shape of the case: it sits perfectly in the hand, a good nimble launcher from the asus does not slip, and in general, not a single brake (pah-pah) the camera is ordinary. to take a picture of an important information - no problem is enough (I just need it from the phone), but landscapes, IMHO portraits should be shot only on a DSLR. good, bright LED, shines at 120 degrees or more, however, 5 meters, no more. the volume of the external speaker (mono, it means it does not pretend to sound quality, but if you put normal music on the call, the ear does not cut with squeakiness), the quality of the earpiece is the quality of the microphone (the noise reduction copes well with the wind) there are many pleasant features: recording a conversation, gloves, reducing the working area of \u200b\u200bthe screen ("one-handed operation"). works. conveniently. and further. 4g network signal reception quality pleases. does not lose signal (I compare it with iphone5s, asus572cl, lenovo of some kind.) Disadvantages: the build quality in my device is not up to par: you can hear something barely dangling, in my opinion the power button has a slight backlash. here the asus upset. the location of the volume buttons requires getting used to: they are pressed tightly, they often fell into the camera's eye instead of buttons during a conversation, the edge of the case cuts the ear. there is no MHL a lot of unnecessary software from asus (although some applications have taken root on the main desktop, for example, I liked the ability to block applications from hovering in memory and autorun) few accessories (I'm waiting for a cover with e-bay) but I would like a branded cover with a window installed instead of the back cover (at the same time, and the disadvantage that I pointed out first then would be leveled out) I do not like the weather application. to avoid the desynchronization of sound and video (1tv), I had to switch the body to high performance mode (I remembered, there was only one brake) Comment: it's nice that the device is ready to use out of the box: the customization process for yourself (synchronization of the calendar, SMS, contacts, downloading the necessary software well and all that ..) took me almost 2 hours. discharged, charged in the off state to the maximum (I did not cut it out for several hours after the green lit up) and since then I put it on charge every day (although 50-60% remains), I read an article about the fact that lithium batteries must be charged with 40-50% for their maximum lifespan. I can give a link to anyone interested .. it's a pity to overpay, of course, for the functions I don't need: laser focusing (in practice, I didn't notice any sense from it), there is also an application that allows you to measure the distance, too, in view of the fact that this laser refuses to count the distance more 50cm, and even frankly lies a lot. front camera, which, by the way, makes the animal look like the sixth stub (it looks like an apple phone button) why didn't you take the older version of zenfon? Intel processor is too gluttonous .. I thought about lg, but there the new model seemed a little expensive, and version 3 of lg does not cope with the screen resolution: they shoved QHD there (and brakes, and the battery sits down quickly, if you believe the reviews). Samsung I just dislike. I don't like the design. there is also a highsreen, but the processor there is weak, and the reception quality is not good. could we wait for boost 3? Yes, you can, but even the spare smart suddenly died (padfone E, a68 stopped turning on), which forced me to an urgent order. I did not find normal models among other manufacturers (I was looking for: 4g, 3000mAh microSD, RAM-2gb +, relative bug-freeness due to a powerful but not gluttonous processor) I am satisfied with the device, because the shortcomings are not critical for me. I will add: I began to discharge a little faster. Now it is really possible to discharge it in a day. Pah-pah brakes have not been noticed yet. Still, for one hand it is better not more than 5.3 ". Or reduce the screen frame. I also appreciated the sound quality in the headphones. Quite decent. Ears - cool monitors from Sony.

You are in the best light!

ZenFone Selfie features a high-quality 13MP PixelMaster front-facing camera with a large aperture (F / 2.2) and an 88-degree lens, and in panoramic selfie mode, it captures photos up to 140 degrees. Both the front and rear cameras of the smartphone are equipped with a two-color LED flash. Both use modern components from Largan and Toshiba, and in the rear one also implements ...

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You are in the best light!

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You are in the best light!

An innovative combination of modern technology, fashion trends and impeccable workmanship. The new ASUS smartphone has everything you need to see yourself in your best light - two great cameras with many special shooting modes, a user-friendly ZenUI interface and a high-quality screen.

Modern technologies for the highest quality pictures.

ZenFone Selfie features a high-quality 13MP PixelMaster front-facing camera with a large aperture (F / 2.2) and an 88-degree lens, and in panoramic selfie mode, it captures photos up to 140 degrees. Both the front and rear cameras of the smartphone are equipped with a two-color LED flash. Both use state-of-the-art components from Largan and Toshiba, and the rear also features a high-speed laser autofocus system.

ZenMotion gesture control.

With support for ZenMotion gesture control, ZenFone Selfie can be set to take a selfie by simply drawing a symbol on the screen with your finger. By default, this is the Latin letter S, but you can easily replace it with any other one ..

Image enhancement tools.

The portrait enhancement function allows you to automatically beautify selfies in real time: remove skin imperfections, correct facial features, etc.

Two-tone flash.

ZenFone Selfie Dual Tone Flash brings natural color to indoor photos.

High dynamic range mode.

High dynamic range mode allows ZenFone Selfies to better capture the finest details in dark areas of a photo.

High quality in adverse conditions.

In low light mode, PixelMaster cameras resize the pixels of the image sensor to increase light sensitivity by 400%.

Panoramic selfies.

The front-facing ZenFone Selfie camera can capture panoramic selfies covering an angle of up to 140 degrees. This self-portrait will fit not only yourself, but all your friends!

Instant laser autofocus.

The rear camera of ZenFone Selfie features instant laser focusing in just 0.03 seconds, which helps you get clear pictures even in challenging conditions.

Macro photography.

Clear shots from a distance of 6 cm.

Original appearance.

ASUS ZenFone Selfie features a striking design that features typical ASUS Zen-inspired touches such as a concentric circle pattern.

Ergonomic body design.

The volume and camera buttons on the back are very easy to press with your index finger.

Flawless image.

ZenFone Selfie's IPS display boasts a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and wide viewing angles. Its high pixel density (403ppi) delivers stunningly sharp images, while exclusive ASUS TruVivid technology delivers rich, vibrant colors. As a 5.5-inch device, ZenFone Selfie is built to match 5-inch smartphones. This was achieved by reducing the thickness of the bezel, which is only 3.3 mm.

The perfect balance between performance and battery life.

ZenFone Selfie uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon 615 octa-core 64-bit processor, which combines high performance with low power consumption. Its power is enough for any mobile applications, and for fast data transfer (at speeds up to 150 Mbps), this smartphone has a built-in 4G / LTE module.

If earlier phones were used exclusively as a dialer, now their functionality can be more likely compared with the capabilities of a computer. They are convenient for watching movies, playing, taking pictures, chatting and using fast Internet. Asus Zenfone Selfie zd551kl review showed that it got this name for a reason. The smartphone is indeed equipped with one of the best selfie cameras, which is perfect for lovers of self.

Specifications Asus Zenfone Selfie:

• Processor: 1700 MHz (8-core)
• Memory: 32GB + 128GB, 3GB RAM, microSDXC, microSDHC
• Platform: Android 5.0
• Battery: 3000 mAh Li-Pol, USB charging, non-removable battery
• Screen: 5.5 ", touch, 1920x1080, capacitive, IPS, 16 million colors.
• Camera: 13 megapixels, 4096x2304, 2-LED flash
• View: Monoblock, 170 g, 156.5x77.2x10.8 mm

The package bundle will not surprise you with anything, it only includes an AC adapter and a USB cable.

Design Asus Zenfone Selfie

Asus Zenfone Selfie 32gb review we start with its appearance. The design is not remarkable. It is made in the style of all other models in the Zenfone series. The only difference is the arrangement of the keys - power management is now on the top panel, and the volume controls are on the back cover. Given the dimensions of the device, such a solution can hardly be called convenient. But it is not necessary to reach for the power key, you can unlock the display with a double tap.

The touch keys located under the display are not backlit. This is a depressing moment, because in the dark it will not be so easy to find them, you have to rely on your muscle memory.

A Micro-USB port is provided on the bottom.

3.5 mm minijack - top.

Asus Zenfone Selfie 16gb review showed that a memory card slot and two SIM cards are hidden under a removable cover.

A wide choice of colors is available for the choice of buyers. You can add extra covers to match your mood and style of clothing.

Instead of the standard cover, you can choose a smart case with a round window for quick access to various options. This is very good and comfortable, especially considering that the screens in this window are customizable at the user's discretion. You can put the most important applications for you into it. But the cover creates certain inconveniences when photographing - you have to keep it open, like a book. If you wrap it to the back cover of the phone, then the camera falls on the opaque part, and therefore the image overlaps. The manufacturer should either raise the window higher or lower the camera.

Otherwise, the Asus Zenfone Selfie zd551kl 32gb review showed that the case is stylish and thought out to the smallest detail. It is surrounded by a metal edging, which is covered inside, which prevents damage to the glass. The selfie area around the front camera is made in the style of the 80s, which is aimed primarily at the female audience.

Display

Asus Zenfone Selfie zd551kl 16gb review moves on to examining its display. It is quite large here - 5.5 inches, although by modern standards this is rather the norm. With FullHD resolution, a high pixel density of 400 ppi was achieved, so the picture is clear and highly detailed. Asus Zenfone Selfie smartphone reviews demonstrate that the color gamut and coverage are imperfect, but using the pre-installed Splendid application, you can correct the situation by setting your own saturation, color balance and color temperature of the display.

Pixels cannot be seen even at the minimum distance from the eyes.

The display is covered with a protective glass Gorilla Glass 4, which prevents scratches during use. The display also has its drawbacks - the brightness margin is far from ideal. In everyday use, you are unlikely to set it less than 60-70%, and it will be very inconvenient to use your smartphone in the bright sun.

When tilted over 45 degrees, the picture darkens noticeably, but this is not critical.

Asus Zenfone Selfie performance and software

The technical characteristics of the Asus Zenfone Selfie zd551kl 16gb are based on the Snapdragon 615 processor, working in conjunction with the Adreno 405 video accelerator. This is the optimal filling if we consider it in terms of performance and power consumption. Not all Qualcomm chips can boast of this, but unlike the flagship 800-series solutions, the Snapdragon 615 works more economically in all use cases. Its architecture has 8 cores with a frequency of 1.5 GHz. Asus Zenfone Selfie zd551kl specifications make it a good option for games and all kinds of entertainment.

The speed of the interface is high, due to the presence of 2 or 3 GB of RAM (depending on the modification). The user can comfortably work simultaneously with several applications and enjoy the smooth operation of even the most demanding games. Smartphone Asus Zenfone Slfie zd551kl characteristics allow it to cope with both games and any daily tasks.

In the younger version, there is not much internal memory - only 16 GB, but you can install a memory card. Smartphone Asus Zenfone Selfie zd551kl 16gb review showed that out of the box it works on Android 5 version with ASUS Zen UI proprietary shell. It has many settings and simplicity at the same time. The system is well optimized and consumes system resources economically.

Asus Zenfone Selfie review showed that the smartphone has support for two SIM cards working simultaneously, which is very rare today. Hot swap SIMok is supported, which is very convenient. Asus Zenfone Selfie 3 16gb review revealed the presence of a child mode, which looks bright and contains only the most necessary applications. Parents can set restrictions on access to some programs and for the duration of their operation.

Autonomy

Asus Zenfone Selfie zd551kl review in Russian goes to its battery, which can withstand about 7 hours of intense loads. As you can see, the 3000 mAh capacity provides average autonomy. You can count on a day without recharging, but nothing more. As shown by the smartphone Asus Zenfone Selfie zd551kl 32gb review, the battery is drained by the camera application, consider this point.

Cameras

Asus Zenfone Selfie zd551kl camera review fully revealed its capabilities, because there is a good 13 megapixel main module with f / 2.0 aperture. Good shots can be obtained in all shooting conditions, although there is little noise at night. The camera captures details well and maintains natural color reproduction.

Sample photo:

Smartphone Asus Zenfone Selfie zd551kl 16gb review showed that the camera interface offers many shooting modes, among which there are very interesting options. Professionals will immediately notice the manual mode with tons of settings that can be specified depending on the shooting conditions. Asus Zenfone Selfie zd551kl camera specifications provide for the presence of HDR mode, which allows you to get bright and rich pictures. At night, the low-light mode, which suppresses noise, helps. Also, many will be interested in slow-motion photography, with which you can capture very interesting shots.

Camera interface:

Asus Zenfone Selfie zd551kl 32gb customer reviews speak very well about the front camera, because this is the main feature of the device. It has the same resolution as the main module. Due to this, you can get decent pictures that you will not be ashamed to show your friends. There is a special mode that hides skin imperfections and a wider selection of filters. The smartphone has become one of the few that uses a front-facing flash, which allows you to get high-quality selfies even at night. You just need to get used to not squinting your eyes, as it is very bright.

Conclusion

Asus Zenfone Selfie features and price make it one of the brightest offerings. In taking selfies, he definitely has no equal, but the front camera turned out to be quite good. This complements the nice interface and the good technical part.

Advantages:

• Decent performance and autonomy;
• Excellent front camera;
• Many settings and the ability to manually shoot the main camera;
• Good price.

Disadvantages:

• The display lacks brightness in bright sunlight.

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