Smartphone ASUS ZenFone Live ZB553KL 16Gb - advantages and disadvantages

Today almost everyone cannot imagine themselves without a smartphone. And the breadth of the assortment makes it difficult to choose the right model. It should be noted that there is no single solution on how to choose a phone, which brand, company, manufacturer is better, and which one is better to buy. You need to research different models, brands and stores for a long time and thoroughly, because there is no better device, there are those that are suitable for a specific buyer. This article will review the ASUS ZenFone Live ZB553KL 16Gb, released in 2017, its advantages and disadvantages.

Specifications

The ASUS manufacturer is quite in demand, and the ZenFone model line is also popular. ASUS ZenFone Live ZB553KL 16Gb does not differ much from its brother ZenFone 4 Selfie, their shell is almost the same, and the differences are visible only in the fact that ZenFone Live has a slightly more budgetary filling.

CPU

It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor that combines high performance with low power consumption. Android 7.1 OS will allow you to go through light (in terms of processor load) games, install a lot of additional software that is right for you. The memory is of good quality - the developers have tried hard for 16 GB, but more is allowed, because there is a slot for an additional memory card.

Screen

If you take ZenFone Live for watching movies, videos or viewing pictures on the Internet, then it will certainly do. The crisp 5.5-inch display with curved edges will help you experience a full palette of amazing colors, and this is possible thanks to the resolution of 1280 × 720 pixels. The screen has an angle at which, in most cases, it will not reflect in the sun, equal to 30 degrees (There must be a lot of events for you to look at the phone from this angle, so this angle is considered the maximum).

At about this angle

A vision protection mode is provided, which is called a blue filter in the settings, and, of course, there is, as in all ASUS handsets, a nice interface design. With all this, you will not find a single pixel on the screen.

Communication and GPS

4G with an average speed of 100 MB per second will help you stay connected at any time, will give you the opportunity to watch videos without downloads and lags or enter your favorite game, will not leave you alone with boredom, and with the help of the built-in GPS it will be very difficult to get lost even in someone else's city. ASUS also provided a means of communication in case of getting into a dangerous situation, which is called "Safeguard".

Cameras

If you have a question: “How does he take pictures? And at night? How many megapixels? " - then you are exactly at the right place! The 13MP rear camera will help you capture every moment of your life. And the manufacturer's SelfieMaster tool will enhance portrait quality in selfies, videos and live broadcasts. The front camera, which, by the way, is also 13 megapixels and has an autofocus function, makes excellent pictures not only during the day, but also at night. Why? Because the phone has a LED flash (Softlight), which will surprise you with the following functions:

1. Improving the quality of the photo at the time of the picture;
2. Display of all tones and semitones as close as possible to reality.

A set of built-in effects will suit girls, and if you get used to it, you can boast of more beautiful photos than those of your friends.

Look at the examples of the photos for yourself:

Sample shot from main camera

We do not argue that the 5-lens camera is made with a bang, but there is a minus - the image noise in dim light. So, in theory, you will have to use a flash 24/7 or walk around with studio lighting.

Camcorder

Although the photos on this camera are excellent (in good lighting), the video captured on it leaves much to be desired. The declared maximum quality is 1920 × 1080 and a frequency of 30 frames / sec. in fact are not issued. The selection criterion "video shooting" smartphone, alas, fails.

Two sim cards

Now it will be necessary to go to the office to the operator at least 2 times less, because it becomes possible, for example, to set up one SIM card with a tariff plan for Internet services, and set a tariff on the other that will allow you to speak freely on the phone and not worry about insatiable phone bill.

Design

A plastic case with a metal edging is designed for the smartphone. In addition, the protective glass gives the appearance both style and safety, the back panel is simply beautiful, and the way in which the ASUS logo is applied looks attractive. Another plus is that there is a choice of 4 available colors.

Battery

The 3000 mAh battery can last from 10 to 16 hours without recharging during continuous use, which is definitely a plus for it. you do not have to constantly search for an outlet.

Sound

The sound here is pleasant, both in the headphones (the main thing is that they are not cheap consumer goods), and in the dynamics. The bass is well heard in the headphones, and without them the sound does not wheeze even at maximum volume. There is a radio, but it can be used, as in all phones, only with the help of headphones, which will act as a kind of antenna.

Additional functions

1. In addition to the fact that the smartphone is equipped with a fingerprint scanner, such a nice function as launching a reduced screen has been added to it, which is convenient because not everyone can reach the native “back” button and have to take the gadget with both hands.
2. The most important software tool from the manufacturer is the mobile dispatcher. It has management of data transfer, power consumption, notifications, storage and permissions. At the same time, accelerating the phone and managing auto-launching applications is available directly from the notification curtain.
3. It guarantees the Internet (3G, 4G, LTE) and perfectly catches the connection, because it supports the GSM 900/1800 technology, it is at this frequency that all of Russia and the countries of the former CIS speaks. In addition, it supports Wi-fi and Bluetooth.

Dimensions

The above functions fit into dimensions of 75.9 × 155.66 × 7.85 mm with a weight of 144 grams, this ease is due to the fact that the back cover cannot be removed, that is, the battery cannot be removed, maybe this is not bad so that excess dirt does not clog under the cover (in some This means that the phone is more reliable). But you also have to be careful not to accidentally bend your smartphone. in the pocket, it is practically not felt and does not pull the pants off. Due to the thickness of 7.85 mm, it fits easily in the hand, both in a peasant's and in a girl's.

Performance

The overwhelming majority of applications can be pulled by a smartphone, but the trouble is with games. Rather, with games that require high performance of the device. For example, poor performance is seen in WoT: Blitz and Asphalt 8 or Asphalt Extreme.Assasins creed works only on medium smoothly and without sagging, and in GTA: San Andreas, without lags and falling into textures, it is possible to play only on the minimum graphics settings. Let's say right away that the device is not intended for active games and high performance will be only until the moment when you load the phone with something "heavy".

Charging

In the basic configuration, charging is given with a cord length of 60 cm per 1 amp, which will fill the battery 100% in 4-4.5 hours, the quick charge functionality is not implemented.

Speaker

There is only one speaker, located on the bottom right panel, the sound is somehow one-sided without headphones.

Based on test results in benchmarks

Antutu scores 36,500 +/- 100 points, which is a bad result when you look at it in 2018 at that price. In simple terms, it's enough just to sit in the social. networks, on Youtube - watch the video, play light games and that's it.

Test in Antutu

In a box with a phone

The firm "regretted" putting headphones and some cheap case in a huge box, which would not be superfluous at all. There is only the phone itself and the charger.

Conclusion: Advantages and Disadvantages

If you read the reviews, then people like ASUS ZenFone Live (even if they bought it for 11 thousand last year), literally a couple of people call the shortcomings in the form of small lags, scratching the back panel and a long recharge. To summarize, among the disadvantages and advantages are such as:

• Beauty, subtlety and style;
• Availability - cost up to 10 thousand rubles with fairly good characteristics;
• Pure Android without unnecessary presets;
• High performance (but not for "heavy" games);
• Oleophobic coated glass is scratch and damage resistant;
• Bright and rich picture, excellent resolution;
• Instant fingerprint scanner;
• Great headphone sound quality.

• Combined tray for SIM cards and memory cards;
• Heats up a lot if loaded with tasks;
• Can easily slip out of hands due to streamline;
• When turned off, the alarm does not work;
• Some functions require additional installation of applications;
• The camera module sticks out strongly against the background of the case;
• There is no NFC function that allows you to pay for purchases with your phone.

Who will like the device

1. The female half of the planet, because These cute creatures love to be photographed and even if you don't like taking selfies, everyone loves to sit on the Internet.
2. Suitable for those who often travel or business trips to America, because the phone supports their frequency standards and it will be easier to pick up a call there.
3. Just for adults, because its functionality and nimbleness will give a lot of opportunities, starting with a comprehensive communication, ending with the use of additional programs for any purpose.
4. For moviegoers. Yes, don't be surprised, the phone is absolutely suitable for moviegoers who don't want to pay money for it. Thanks to its built-in memory of 16 GB, it can be used as a flash drive, but if that is not enough for you, then connect at least 2 more tebytes, the technical characteristics allow.

Who is categorically not suitable

1. Teenagers and children, because there is no opportunity to play heavy games on it (the graphics will be medium or low, and if there is a game in the background, the phone will also sag).
2. Programmers, for the same reason as children, but if you will not write code or program on the phone, then please take it and use it!

Judging by the average price of 7-8 thousand rubles for 2018, then it is worth taking, provided that you do not rely on performance and a camera, as, for example, on the Iphone.

So this article has come to an end, we wish each of you phones that do not break, do not sink and do not lag!