ASUS Zenfone 5 (2018)

Asus Zenfone 5 (2018) is an attractive looking handset that runs Android 8.0 Oreo out-of-the-box and offers a 6.2-inch HD+ display. It has dual 13+5MP camera setup at the back with an 8MP camera at the front. The device is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 636 processor which is coupled with 4GB RAM. It has 64GB internal storage with further expandability support up to 200GB using a microSD card. Powering the phone is a Li-Ion 3,300mAh battery. The other Asus mobile phones you may be interested in are the Asus Zenfone Max M2, Asus Zenfone 5Z and the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2.

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Processor : Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
RAM : 4 GB
Storage : 64 GB
Battery : 3300 mAh battery
Camera : Single (8 MP, f/2.0 Camera)
Display : 6.2 inches (15.75 cms)
SIM : Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Hybrid)
Operating System : Android v8.0 (Oreo)

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Asus Zenfone 5 2018: Pros & Cons

8.8
out of 10
MSP SCORE
Pros
The Zenfone 5 2018 is an excellent value thanks to its fast UI, excellent primary camera, and great audio quality.
Cons
The front camera on this phone could have been better. Furthermore, the phone's performance is slightly lower compared to the Zenfone 5Z.
Verdict
The Asus Zenfome 5 is quite similar to the Zenfone Max Pro M1. The noticeable differences are that it offers a notched display and comes with a slightly smaller battery size. As such, the performance is commendable and the software experience is enjoyable. It is a well-rounded package that comes in an attractive looking body.

ASUS Zenfone 5 (2018) Details

Introduction and Performance
The Asus Zenfone 5 (2018) looks similar to the Apple iPhone X but in fact is a cutdown variant of the Asus Zenfone 5 Lite in terms of imaging capabilities. The Zenfone 5 (2018) features a similar notch at the top which has been integrated to fit the front-facing shooter and the earpiece. The device sports an edge-to-edge display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. Also, the smartphone features a fingerprint reader which is located at the back. Asus has also taken to Apple in terms of the placement of the dual rear shooters. At its heart, the smartphone is armed with an octa-core Snapdragon 636 chipset which is coupled with 4GB of RAM to ensure a seamless and lag-free smartphone experience.
Display and Camera
The Asus Zenfone 5 (2018) flaunts a 6.2-inch HD+ IPS display which is coupled with wide viewing angles and has great colour reproduction which makes images look lively. The screen on the handset also features Corning's Gorilla Glass protection. For imaging, the Asus Zenfone 5 (2018) is equipped with dual 13+5-megapixel shooters at the back. At the front, to shoot wide angle selfies and video calls, the smartphone packs an 8-megapixel front-facing shooter. 
Platform and Storage
The Asus Zenfone 5 (2018) runs the Android 8.0 Oreo operating system out of the box and ships with an onboard storage space of 64GB. This can be further expanded up to 200GB via a microSD card as per the user's requirement.
Battery and Connectivity
The Asus Zenfone 5 (2018) is fuelled by a non-removable Li-Ion 3,300mAh battery which, under normal usage, might last throughout the day. To help you remain connected to the world, there are options like 4G with VoLTE support, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth 4.2, and a microUSB 2.0 port. Users also get the option of using two networks simultaneously as the Asus Zenfone 5 (2018) comes with dual SIM support.  

ASUS Zenfone 5 (2018) Specifications

Summary

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
Display 6.2 inches (15.75 cms)
Storage 64 GB
Front Camera Single (8 MP, f/2.0 Camera)
Rear Camera Dual (12 MP, f/1.8 Camera + 8 MP, f/2.0 Camera)
Battery 3300 mAh
RAM 4 GB

General

Launch Date June 20, 2019
Dimensions 6.02 x 2.98 x 0.31 inch (153 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm)
Weight 155 grams
Face unlock Yes
Colors Meteor Silver, Midnight Blue

Processor

Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
No of Cores 8 (Octa Core)
CPU 1.8GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 + 1.6GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260
Architecture 64-bit
Graphics Adreno 509

Software

Operating System Android v8.0 (Oreo)
Custom UI Zen UI

Storage

Internal Memory 64 GB
RAM 4 GB
Expandable Memory Yes, microSD, Up to 2 TB (Hybrid Slot)

Display

Resolution 1080 x 2246 pixels
Size 6.2 inches (15.75 cms)
Display Type IPS LCD, 2.5D Curved Glass
Aspect ratio 19:9
Bezel-less display Yes, with notch
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass
TouchScreen Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction 16M Colors
Screen to body percentage 83.64 %
Pixel Density 402 pixels per inch (ppi)

Camera

Flash Rear (Dual-color LED Flash)
Rear Dual (12 MP, f/1.8 Camera + 8 MP, f/2.0 Camera)
Front Single (8 MP, f/2.0 Camera)
Camera Features Auto Flash, Auto Focus, Face detection, Touch to focus
Shooting Modes Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Image Stabilization Yes, Optical Image Stabilization(OIS), Electric Image Stabilization (EIS)
Video Rear: 3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 1920x1080 @ 60 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps

Battery

Type Li-ion
Capacity 3300 mAh
Removable No
Fast Charging Yes
Wireless Charging No

Connectivity

SIM Configuration Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Hybrid)
Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.0
Wi-Fi Yes with a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz
Network 4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Voice over LTE(VoLTE) Yes
Wi-fi features Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared Yes
USB USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging
NFC Chipset Yes

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor Yes, Rear
Other Sensor Light sensor, Proximity sensor, rgbw sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope

Sound

Speaker Yes
Audio Jack Yes, 3.5mm
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