ASUS Zenfone 2

[jmksqjt]

My zenfone 2 system alone is taking up aboyt 1gb of the ram usage, is this common? And when i open just a few apps jt gets a little laggy. My previous phone did not take up so much...

can give more details?like what are the apps u opened to casue the lagging?
i am considering if to purchase the phone,which variant of phone are u using?

 

[waterballoon]

wah I really wanna buy the 4GB RAM one sia... hoe's the battery life and camera? those are most important to me...

 

[caterham7]

wah I really wanna buy the 4GB RAM one sia... hoe's the battery life and camera? those are most important to me...

have you taken a look at reviews?

 

[waterballoon]

have you taken a look at reviews?

yeah I have watched/read Android Authority's.. but I realised a lot of reviews inconsistent leh. I prefer to hear from those who are using it as daily driver rather than specially for reviews...

 

[caterham7]

fyi, not everyone here is a bonafide end-user

lots of clone accounts, company marketing people, etc.

my approach to a product
1. read lots of online reviews
2. drill to specific issues & google for more details, e.g. from forum posts
3. use the actual device at telco shops or showrooms, including bluetooth transfer the photos to own phone to bring home to analyse

bobian, have to do proper "homework", no shortcuts or spoon-feeding

 

[bumdssa]

so anyone knows where is the cheapest one can get it for? ZE550ML.
Mobile stores are all selling at $280.

 

[kokitty]

so anyone knows where is the cheapest one can get it for? ZE550ML.
Mobile stores are all selling at $280.

our very own hwz marketplace? usually can bargain $5 to $10
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/m.../wts-bnib-asus-zenfone-2-ze550ml-5048671.html

carousell selling between $265 to $280

mobilesquare selling $275
http://list.qoo10.sg/item/ASUS-ZENFONE-2-LTE-DUAL-SIM-ZE550ML/426260816?sellerview=on

 

[bumdssa]

our very own hwz marketplace? usually can bargain $5 to $10
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/m.../wts-bnib-asus-zenfone-2-ze550ml-5048671.html

carousell selling between $265 to $280

mobilesquare selling $275
http://list.qoo10.sg/item/ASUS-ZENFONE-2-LTE-DUAL-SIM-ZE550ML/426260816?sellerview=on

i was looking at lazada. never use before.
Although it is $299 but if i use their mastercard promo, i get 10% off.
top it up with shopback, i get another 5%.

But i dont know how reliable they are.

 

[kokitty]

i was looking at lazada. never use before.
Although it is $299 but if i use their mastercard promo, i get 10% off.
top it up with shopback, i get another 5%.

But i dont know how reliable they are.

lazada is hit or miss. Never had a problem with them but there are many who complain like hell over their delivery.

If you use lazada, have to wait till monday for their mastercard promo, earliest you can get the phone would be also next Wed/ Thur?

Really depends on how eager you want to get your hands on the phone. For me, if +$10, if i'm able to get it faster elsewhere, i usually would

 

[Abyssal.Xuan]

Not sure about others but I'm using the ZE551ML
4GB/32GB
Space silver from the launch day deal, bought for $429

Do note I'm mere just sharing my experience and definitely subjective. Do feel free to ask any questions. I'll try to aid. Take note that i might not be able reply or carry the request fast as I'm usually in camp. I am by no means a paid reviewer(I wish I was paid! Hah!) Nor a brand fanboy.



So moving on, I was using a Nokia lumia 1020 previously.(battery life was horrendous though)


+
Been enjoying the screen so far. Really clear.

The phone is fast and responsive

4GB ram is definitely enough to leave many apps on. But of course do make a habit to clear em one in a while.



-
Camera: well, its easy to say because my previous phone had a good camera I'd put this phone's camera down. But the thing to note is that the picture come off grainy despite the optional tweaking and lighting. But that being said, it isn't the best of camera. But also not the best hahah.

Battery life: truth be told I was looking forward to having a good battery life. But I find myself having fluctuating usage from day to day. Granted my reception in camp could cause the battery drain to go down fast but it definitely isn't the best. In fact, I'm still wondering how you guys can get 0.++% battery drain when your phone is in idle. My battery drops around 6-7% overnight. For a 3000mah batt, I was really hoping for more. And yes I am aware of the android battery drain issue so I do hope that'll be fixed☺

The battery issue could be only on my set so who knows? And also partly for reception and usage.

I know it may seem like I dislike the phone a lot because i typed a lot for my negatives but i just thought it would be good to justify why I didn't like some parts rather than tell you what you already might know.

trust me. I really love using the phone. I'd use it more if it weren't for the battery drain actually hahaha.but aside from that, I'd give it a thumbs up for the specs at the given price range.

I'll attach my battery stats so far.

Sent from Zenfone 2 using GAGT

 

[yusoffb01]

Bought mine ze550ml localset from Lazada 269 minus 49 18m1anniv discount (not even m1 customer). Plus another $15 off new shopback account created with hardware zone referral link.

Don't see the purpose of 4gb ram on this or even 1080p on such small screen

For those who have rooted, there's like 36 apps u can safely disable (or remove) using root app delete. Your app drawer will have much less icons

 

[yusoffb01]

Can share the link for procedure to root zenfone 2? Thanks

Did u even read the post below it

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/93841051-post909.html

 

[galapogos]

yeah I have watched/read Android Authority's.. but I realised a lot of reviews inconsistent leh. I prefer to hear from those who are using it as daily driver rather than specially for reviews...

Have a look at the HWZ presents microsite for the zenfone 2. There are a few reviews there, including mine.

 

[NaT]

Did u even read the post below it

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/93841051-post909.html

Sorry, I missed it. Thanks for the linking to the post.

 

[moejoseph]

can give more details?like what are the apps u opened to casue the lagging?
i am considering if to purchase the phone,which variant of phone are u using?

I am using ze550ml. I did not do anyhing, jut open the few social medias, internet and messaging apps, and my ram usuage is like 1.5gb+, but then when i check the system uses up around 1gb...coz i cleared all apps only freed up to 900mb at most

 

[yusoffb01]

I am using ze550ml. I did not do anyhing, jut open the few social medias, internet and messaging apps, and my ram usuage is like 1.5gb+, but then when i check the system uses up around 1gb...coz i cleared all apps only freed up to 900mb at most

Is this the first time u use phone with 2gb ram?

 

[bumdssa]

Bought mine ze550ml localset from Lazada 269 minus 49 18m1anniv discount (not even m1 customer). Plus another $15 off new shopback account created with hardware zone referral link.

Don't see the purpose of 4gb ram on this or even 1080p on such small screen

For those who have rooted, there's like 36 apps u can safely disable (or remove) using root app delete. Your app drawer will have much less icons

bro, can share the link you brought it from? got local warranty?

 

[etherealism]

not sure if anyone noticed, but the 4GB ZE551ML on lazada writes:
Intel Atom Quad Core Z3560 (1.8GHz), PowerVR G6430, with OpenGL 3.0 support

wasn't it supposed to be Z3580 (2.3Ghz)?
hopefully its just a typo

Link:
http://www.lazada.sg/asus-ze551ml-zenfone-2-4gb32gb-silver-498414.html

 

[sunow]

Sigh I wanted to get the 550CL from lazada at $229 but while waiting for white colour to be available price went up. Any chance it will go back down?

Wat is this shopback discount? Can I use it wif my $50 Masterpass voucher?

 

[yusoffb01]

bro, can share the link you brought it from? got local warranty?

More expensive now from this seller. Should have local warranty because is ww not cn version under settings
http://www.lazada.sg/ori-comms/

not sure if anyone noticed, but the 4GB ZE551ML on lazada writes:
Intel Atom Quad Core Z3560 (1.8GHz), PowerVR G6430, with OpenGL 3.0 support

wasn't it supposed to be Z3580 (2.3Ghz)?
hopefully its just a typo

Link:
http://www.lazada.sg/asus-ze551ml-zenfone-2-4gb32gb-silver-498414.html

CPU should be typo. There isn't another slower version with 4gb ram

Sigh I wanted to get the 550CL from lazada at $229 but while waiting for white colour to be available price went up. Any chance it will go back down?

Wat is this shopback discount? Can I use it wif my $50 Masterpass voucher?

Why color so impt? Just buy replacement back cover from eBay