Smartphone Asus Zenfone 6 ZS630KL- advantages and disadvantages

ASUS does not often release new smartphones on the market. Despite this, all its models are highly popular, as they not only always correspond to modern trends, but also surprise with unique features and cool characteristics, which allows them to occupy the highest positions in the ranking of high-quality and advanced devices. So, having released the ZenFone 5 and 5z models that were successful and popular among the modern population, already in May 2019, ASUS introduced a new, radically updated smartphone ZenFone 6z or 6 ZS630KL. This article provides an overview of the company's new flagship, which is significantly different from the advanced models of other brands.

A little about the manufacturer

ASUS received its name from the word Pegasus (Pegasus), which is called the ancient Greek image of a horse with wings, which is the personification of wisdom and knowledge. It originates in 1989 as the idea of ​​several Taiwanese engineers to organize a small and beautiful company. And within eight months they have been developing and producing two advanced motherboards for PCs (IBM and ALR) cache 386/33 and ISA 486/25. And thanks to the popularity of these products, Taiwan is becoming a world center for high-quality IT products.

For the next five years, ASUS has established itself in the digital technology market through the production of updated and improved motherboards. In addition, in 1992, the company establishes an official partnership with Intel. And then the manufacturer expands its product range by launching

• in 1997, the first laptop ASUSP6300;
• in 2002, the world's first PDA for an Intel processor: ASUS MyPal A600A;
• in 2003 the first ASUS 3G flip phone: J100;
• in 2007 the first ASUS cameras: BrightCam AF-200 and MF-200;
• in 2008, the first ASUS All-ln-One touchscreen PC;
• in 2010, the first feature-packed Windows smartphone: Garmin ASUS Nuvifone M

The basis of the successful development of ASUS is the use of innovative technologies. Throughout its history, Taiwan's IT industry has experienced tremendous growth, becoming one of the top manufacturers in the global market.

Today the company is a manufacturer of almost the entire range of products in the field of information technology: computer components and peripherals, laptops, tablets, servers and smartphones.Among the manufacturer's revolutionary products are the PadFone smartphone and the hybrid mobile solutions TAICHI and Transformer Book released after it. Zenbo robots, ZenFone smartphones and ZenBook ultrabooks should also be noted.

In 2018, ASUS products won several thousand prestigious international awards. The current staff of the company has more than 16,000 employees and over 5,000 high-class developers around the world. The average annual turnover from the sale of its own products in recent years has reached 13 billion US dollars.

Review of the smartphone Asus Zenfone 6 ZS630KL

Equipment

By purchasing Asus Zenfone 6 ZS630KL complete with the device, the user receives:

• charger unit;
• USB Type-C medium cable;
• a headset with support for DTS Headphone XTM 7.1 technology and a set of different-sized ear pads;
• standard plastic case.

The phone is packed in a black cardboard box of compact size. The smartphone also comes with a user manual and a warranty card.

Design

In 2019, Asus Zenfone 6z in midnight black and twilight silver colors can be purchased in retail and online digital equipment stores. There is information that the manufacturer also produces white (pearl), red (cherry) and gold (champagne) smartphones.

Speaking about the smartphone Asus Zenfone 6 ZS630KL, first of all, it should be noted two features of its design that are radically different from other flagships:

1. Completely frameless screen. The device does not provide a cutout on the screen, even under the front camera, which actually does not exist (which does not mean that you cannot take a selfie on it).
2. The device is equipped with a unique PTZ camera.In other words, the device is equipped with a single dual module for shooting photos and videos, which can be manually adjusted by choosing the desired angle.

As a result, it turns out that I decided in my own way to achieve the modern trend of the lack of frames around the display, removing the “eyebrow” and cutout from the front panel and creating a rotary camera. This is a personal unique development of Asus, which did not use the well-trodden technology of other brands (OPPO, Vivo and OnePlus) in the form of a retractable front camera.

The dimensions of the device itself are large, but actually standard for many flagship models: its length is 159.1 mm, width is 75.4 mm, and thickness is 9.2 mm. The weight of the device is 190 g. The body materials of the device are very light but durable aluminum alloy and glass back. Also, the front side of the model provides a rounded protective glass Gorilla Glass (3D) version 6.

On the back of the smartphone there is a camera block, which is made of metal identical to the entire body from Liquidmetal Technologies. Immediately below is a capacitive fingerprint scanner for quick unlocking of the device. On the right side (if you look at the screen) is a programmable physical smart key.

Specifications

Display

For the Asus Zenfone 6z display, the manufacturer has provided the most running diagonal of 6.4 inches (100.5 sq. cm.) And due to the lack of frames, it occupies 83.8% in relation to the front panel of the case.The screen of the presented NanoEdge model is equipped with a modern IPS matrix and is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protective glass. The following important characteristics can also be distinguished:

• Full HD+ resolution (2340 x 1080 pixels);
• density approximately 403 ppi;
• maximum brightness of 600 cd / sq.m, which is especially important for using the device outdoors in the sun;
• color gamut - 96% NTFS, 100% DCI-P3 and HDR-10;
• depth/number of colors 24/16777216 bits/colors;
• aspect ratio 19.5:9.

In the "display settings" menu, it is possible to change the color display mode by choosing a more natural color reproduction, as well as replacing the color temperature with a "warmer" one. The screen of the device supports the multi-touch function - recognition of up to ten simultaneous touches (even when wearing gloves).

CPU

A big plus of the presented smartphone model can be called its high performance, for which the modern powerful Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 processor, made using the 7-nm process technology, is responsible. This is the fastest mobile chipset ever released by Qualcomm, with a bit depth of 64 GB and running on the ARMv8-A architecture. The device platform is represented by Kryo 485 octa-cores, which operate at frequencies: 1 at 2.84 GHz, 3 at 2.41 GHz and 4 at 1.78 GHz.

As a video accelerator responsible for displaying 3d graphics on the screen, one of the latest versions of the mobile GPU, Adreno 640, was used. The presented set of graphics chips has a high speed, which is especially important when using a flagship for active games.

Operating system and memory

The high functionality of the flagship is provided by one of the latest versions of the Android 9.0 mobile operating systems, running on the Pie shell with an individual user interface ASUS ZenUI 6. Thanks to it, the manufacturer guarantees fast and smooth operation of the device, as well as ease of use even for users who have taken it for the first time. hands smartphone.

Like most characteristics, the memory of the device also has decent performance. So, the amount of RAM (LPDDR4X) of the smartphone varies from 6 GB to 8 GB, and the built-in memory suggests 128 GB and 256 GB, respectively. The device provides for the use of additional storage capabilities by connecting to a separate slot for microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC cards with a capacity of up to 2 TB.

User interface and control

Thanks to the ZenUI shell, the presented model has significantly expanded the capabilities of standard Android and for the better. On the smartphone, the user is offered several desktops and a separate application menu, called up by swiping up from the bottom of the display. And by moving in the opposite direction (from top to bottom), you can open the curtain with notifications and a number of quick settings.

The device provides for the presence of both standard Android 9 applications (Chrome browser, Gmail mail, Google calendar and others), and individual for ZenUI: gallery, contacts, file manager, weather forecast, calculator. Among shell-based applications, the “mobile dispatcher” deserves special attention, capable of performing functions such as:

• tracking the general condition of the smartphone;
• clearing internal memory;
• battery optimization;
• speeding up programs by preloading them and storing them in memory.

ASUS ZenUI 6 also provides the flagship with the ability to create completely identical copies of applications for a number of instant messengers, social networks and YouTube. This is a very convenient option for users using two numbers with internet.

There are two options for navigating the smartphone system: using standard virtual keys at the bottom of the screen or gesture control. The real control buttons are located on the right side of the smartphone case and are designed to turn on, adjust the volume and, by default, call the Google voice assistant (it is supposed to change the function of this key and the ability to perform several actions).

cameras

As already noted, in fact, ASUS ZenUI 6 has one two-module camera (a single rotary unit), but in terms of their functionality, like any modern smartphone, there are two. The rear (main camera) consists of two lenses:

1. The first one works with the flagship Sony IMX586 photomatrix (matrix size - 1 / 2.0, pixel size - 0.8 microns) with a huge resolution of 48 megapixels (8000 x 6000 pixels) and a quad Bayer filter. It also has a large aperture of f/1.79. Equivalent focal length - 26 mm, field of view - 79 degrees.
2. The second is equipped with a 13-megapixel sensor, has an ultra-wide-angle format and a field of view of up to 125 degrees, which allows you to capture the largest number of objects and subjects in a photo. The pixel length is 1.6 microns, laser autofocus is provided. f/2.4 module optics. The equivalent focal length is 11 mm. It has the ability to correct distortion in real time.

Both modules of the camera unit are capable of shooting several video formats: /60fps, /60 / 240fps, , ; gyro-EIS (except @240/480fps). In addition, in addition to laser autofocus, they provide extensive functionality:

• burst, panorama and HDR shooting;
• digital zoom;
• digital and optical image stabilization;
• geographic labels;
• touch focus;
• face recognition mode;
• white balance and ISO adjustment;
• exposure compensation;
• fps auto timer.

The selfie (front-facing in most smartphones) camera in the presented flagship is the same two modules of the main device for filming, the same characteristics and functions.

In order to appreciate how well ASUS ZenUI 6 takes pictures, we should dwell in more detail on the special advantage of its cameras: equipping them with special modes:

• HDR+ ENHANCED for daytime shooting, which, when activated, enhances the sharpness of images by combining several photos with a short shutter speed into a single one with a perfect exposure using a specially built-in algorithm.
• SUPER NINGT for night shooting, which, when activated, produces high-quality images in low light conditions by combining several photos with different exposure values ​​and preserving fine details and vibrant colors.

How beautifully the camera of the presented model of the device takes pictures at night and an example of a daytime photo can be viewed on the official website of ASUS.

Multimedia and sound

First of all, it should be noted that the flagship is equipped with a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Also, the device provides for the presence of a built-in FM radio application and hands-free calling through a built-in dual microphone with noise reduction.

The device is equipped with two stereo speakers (on the bottom edge of the case and combined with a conversational speaker) and NXP TFA9874 intelligent amplifiers, which allow it to deliver powerful, detailed and clear sound. This is especially valuable for multifunctional games and for watching action-packed videos, but it is equally important during a conversation.

To listen to music on the flagship, it is recommended to use ZenEar Pro headphones with settings from 1MORE specialists. Headset sound quality is provided by DTS Headphone:X technology for 7.1 virtual surround sound.

Manufacturers have provided the AudioWizard sound adjustment function in the smartphone. In addition, there is support for Hi-Res Audio (HRA) 192 kHz/24-bit audio format (which is 4 times better than CD sound).

The device is equipped with a modern Qualcomm Audio codec, and is also capable of playing many audio formats: AAC and AAC + and eAAC +, AMR / AMR-NB / GSM-AMR and AMR-WB, aptX / apt-X and aptX HD / apt-X HD / aptX Lossless, FLAC, MIDI, MP3, OGG and WMA. Also, by default, the device allows you to view more than ten modern video formats, including the most popular AVI, MP4, 3GPP, MKV, DivX, Flash Video, H.263 and H.264 / MPEG-4 Part 10 / AVC video.

autonomy

During battery life in Asus Zenfone 6z, a non-removable lithium-polymer battery with a decent, one of the largest on the mobile technology market, capacity of 5000 mAh is responsible. It is very important that despite the size of the battery, manufacturers have withstood the acceptable thickness of the device (9.2 mm).

The highest battery capacity of the flagship will allow its owner not to think about frequent recharging, constantly carrying a charger or an external battery. According to the results of laboratory tests, a smartphone with the presented characteristics and the indicated battery size is able to work:

• up to 2 days with constant use;
• up to 26 days in standby mode on 4G network frequencies;
• up to 33 hours in standby mode on 3G network frequencies;
• up to 21 hours when working with Internet resources over a Wi-Fi network.

Thanks to the support of Qualcomm QuickCharge 4.0 technology, the device's high-capacity battery charges very quickly. So already in half an hour the charge reaches 30%, and in 50 minutes - up to 70%, and then, to get a 100% charge, it will take an average of another hour. In total, the smartphone charges when using the native adapter for about two hours. At the same time, the flagship is not equipped with a wireless charging function.

Communications and network technologies

The device is equipped with the following wireless interfaces:

• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and 802.11n 5GHz, Dual band, Wi-Fi Hotspot and Wi-Fi Direct;
• Bluetooth version 5.0 with A2DP, LE and aptX HD functions.

The presented smartphone model receives signals from any mobile operators. The device is equipped with three separate slots, two of which are provided for SIM cards of the nano-SIM category (2G/3G/4G), and the third is for a microSD memory card with a capacity of up to 2 TB. The device has a built-in dual sim function.

Asus Zenfone 6 ZS630KL supports all modern communication standards:

• GSM - 2G (850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz);
• UMTS - 3G (850, 900, 1900 and 2100 MHz);
• LTE - 4G (800, 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1800, 1900, 2100, 2600 MHz);
• LTE-TDD - 4G (1900 (B39), 2300 (B40) 2500 (B41) and 2600 (B38) MHz).

Information about the speed of functioning of the standards: UMTS (384 kbit/s) and LTE Cat 18 (221.0 Mbit/s, 1.2 Gbit/s). Additional EDGE, GPRS and HSPA+ resources. Supported navigation standards: GPS, dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, BDS and QZSS.

Device cost

If we talk about how much the Asus Zenfone 6 ZS630KL costs, then you should know that it does not belong to the category of budget smartphones. It is assumed that four versions of the presented model will enter the market, which will differ in the ratio of RAM and built-in memory and in price:

• 6 and 64 GB - about 40,000 rubles;
• 6 and 128 GB - about 43,000 rubles;
• 8 and 256 GB - about 50,000 rubles;
• 12 and 512 GB - about 70,000 rubles.

The ASUS ZenFone 6 (ZS630KL) 6/128 GB smartphone is available for pre-order from May 23, 2019 at the ASUS Shop. The release of the latest version with the highest rates of RAM and built-in memory is still unknown.

Smartphone pros and cons

• original design, without inscription cutouts;
• 6.4" borderless NanoEdge display with curved Gorilla Glass (3D) version 6;
• a unique solution in the form of a rotary camera unit that performs the functions of a regular and selfie device and allows you to adjust the angle of inclination;
• high quality pictures and videos thanks to the features of a dual camera: the first with a Sony IMX586 matrix and a resolution of 48 megapixels and the second with an ultra wide-angle lens and a resolution of 13 megapixels, special modes for day and night shooting;
• high-performance flagship powered by the latest flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor;
• reliable battery with the highest capacity of 5000 mAh with Quick Charge 4.0 technology;
• convenient and multifunctional interface provided by the modern Android 9 OS and the ZenUI shell developed by the manufacturer;
• high-quality stereo speakers with NXP TFA9874 smart amplifiers, Hi-Res Audio (HRA) support;
• the optimal price for such characteristics and lower than the cost of other top flagships.

• there are no protective equipment against water and dust;
• there are restrictions on the time of video recording;
• There is no wireless charging function.

Results

Each user has their own personal criteria for choosing a smartphone. However, most of them tend to acquire modern high-tech devices. Therefore, when deciding which device of which company is better to choose and which model is better to buy, they are guided by proven popular brands and their new modernized equipment. Considering the above review, undoubtedly, when choosing a new smartphone, you should pay attention to the novelty of the well-known company ASUS, the ASUS ZenFone smartphone Asus Zenfone 6 ZS630KL, which was announced for sale in May 2019. This is a multifunctional flagship that offers the user a special camera design, original design and a high-quality set of features, including high-resolution cameras, a huge battery capacity and a powerful mobile processor. And all this is offered at an attractive price (average price 43,000 rubles) in relation to other similar modern flagships.