(Read: Asus Zenfone Selfie’s 3 GB RAM variant available for Rs 17,999)
Now more users have got selfie. Its popularity can be gauged in such a way that Oxford Dictionary in 2013 Word of the Year relaxed me. Smartphone manufacturers also have an idea of the importance of the front camera, only then they are presenting such products which have USP selfie feature. Launched recently Micromax canvas selfie And Infocus M530 Are part of this strategy.
Now the matter of Zenfone selfie device introduced by Asus. This device has a laser autofocus system which we Asus Zenfone 2 laser I was also seen in. The selfie device has a better front camera and is also better in terms of specification. Is there a matter of enticing selfie fans? We will try to know this.
Look and design
Asus Zenfone selfie smartphone The design of the Asus Zenfone 2 is based on the laser. A special type of size, circle pattern on the upper part of the device and volume rocker built on the rear, the device has been designed in such a way that it looks part of the Zenfone series.
The main difference in design is the unique color variants. Apart from this, the front camera of the selfie smartphone is bigger. It is built in the camera center and there are flash and earpieces on both sides. This phone has a hybrid-sim slot, ie SIM slot can be used as a microSD card slot. However, you will be able to use only one of the two. We have also said earlier that this feature limits you to a great extent.
Asus is a 5.5 -inch (1080×1920 pixels) screen sharp, bright and extremely details present in the Asus Zenfone selfie. This is excellent cases of viewing angles, sunlight lezibility and color reproduction.
Specification and software
Asus Zenfone Selfie uses Qualcomm Snapdrag 615 chipset, which is common for a device with less than Rs 15,000. The review unit we got has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB inbuilt storage. Another variant of the device is available for Rs 15,999 which comes with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB of inbuilt storage.
At first glance, this device of Asus looks a bit expensive, especially when it is compared to a handset like U Eureka Plus which are available in less money than this. However, one thing should be noted that Asus is taking a premium camera technology money from you.
Other specifications are 4G support on both SIMs, Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection, microSD card (up to 64 GB) and 3000 mAh batteries. This device is not the top specification from anywhere, but is completely effective in daily use.
Like other asus devices, Zenfone selfie also comes with many blotware and asus tools. Third-party apps can be removed, but you will only be able to disable Asus’ apps and services.
Camera
Asus Zenfone Selfie has a 13 -megapixel front camera equipped with F/2.2 apercher and 88 degree wide angle view feature. The rear camera also has a 13 -megapixel camera. Its lens is F/2.0 an aperture and is present along the laser autofocus system. Both cameras have 5P largan lenses, Toshiba sensors, blue glass filters and dual-tone LED flash.
Asus Zenfone Selfie’s rear camera is the same as the camera of the Asus Zenfone 2 laser device and the performance is also the same. The pictures taken in indoor settings from the camera are good, but the outdoor shots are average that looks washed out in the daylight. Indoor shots and close shots are good due to Laizer autofocus and macro focus.
It is more likely that you also use the front camera to take selfies, so we kept testing limited to this. Photos came very sharp, details and vibrant. Color reproduction and low light performance was also good. Mainly the front camera is also lacking with rear cameras. Pictures are wash out and also have problems with white saturation. Generally, it is to be used for the picture of a person standing closely, so it is a great camera. The front flash is a beneficial feature.
The camera app of the device is similar to the app of Zenfone 2 laser and it has been designed well. Automatic mode, detailed manual mode, HDR, Panorama, Smart Remov, Slow Motion, Jif Animation and Time Laps are some of the features. These mode can also be used through front cameras. Apart from this, there is also an option of selfie Panorama.
Performance
Asus Zenfone selfie is a competent smartphone in terms of daily use and the credit goes to the Snapdragon 615 chipset present in the device. Help is also available from 3 GB of RAM, which is used to smooth the device. The interface runs without any shortage. Apps and games are easily loaded and there is no problem in running. The experience of playing Dead Trigger 2 game on this device was great. However, the battery ended very fast and the back of the device is slightly warm. Our test videos also run easily on it.
In the benchmark test, the results of the selfie smartphone were better than other devices with Snapdragon 615 processor. Anyway, you are paying the price of premium camera technology, in such a situation, its performance looks meaningful to a large extent.
Battery life is also good. Asus Zenfone selfie battery lasted 11 hours 28 minutes in our video loop test. It is slightly lower than Asus Zenfone 2 laser. The battery of this device easily lasts for a day. The selfie smartphone also performed well in terms of call quality.
Our decision
Asus Zenfone selfie smartphone is a very much cheap and reliable handset whose performance is respectable and the software present in it is also satisfactory. It does not give a premium experience completely, but definitely reaches around it. It gives a good feeling in appearance and catching. Now Asus has also made an identity of his own and due to this he can increase his share in the market.
There are camera features in this phone that we usually get to see in premium smartphones. Features such as laser autofocus system, large front camera sensor and front dual tone flash are completely premium for a device for a price of less than Rs 20,000. It is not that there is no shortage in the camera, but you can expect great pictures from Asus Zenfone selfie.
If you are among those who use the camera of the smartphone, especially for taking your own pictures (selfie), then Zenfone selfie is a great option for you. It is a competent device whose rear and front camera is excellent. You will not be disappointed with this.