Smartphone ASUS ZenFone Live ZB553KL 16Gb – advantages and disadvantages

Today, almost every person cannot imagine himself without a smartphone. And the breadth of the range makes it difficult to choose the right model. It is worth noting that there is no single decision on how to choose a phone, which brand, company, manufacturer, which one is better to buy. It is necessary to research different models, brands and stores for a long time and carefully, because there is no best device, there are those that will suit a particular buyer. This article will discuss 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, they have almost the same shell, and the differences are visible only in the fact that ZenFone Live has a little more budget stuffing.

CPU

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

Screen

If you take ZenFone Live to watch movies, videos or view pictures on the Internet, then it will definitely fit. A sharp image on a 5.5-inch screen with curved edges will help you experience the whole palette of amazing colors, and this becomes possible thanks to a 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 (Many events must coincide for you to look at the phone from such an angle, therefore this angle is considered the maximum).

Approximately at this angle

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

Communications 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 loading and lags or go to your favorite game, will not leave you alone with boredom, and with 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 was called "Safeguard".

cameras

If the question arose: “How does he take pictures? And at night? How many megapixels? - then you are exactly at the right place! The rear camera of 13 megapixels will help to capture every significant moment with high quality. And the SelfieMaster tool from the manufacturer will improve the quality of the portrait on selfies, videos and live broadcasts. The front camera, which, by the way, is also 13 megapixels and has an autofocus function, takes excellent pictures not only during the day, but also at night. Why? Yes, because the phone has a LED flash (Softlight), which will surprise you with functions:

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

A set of built-in effects is suitable for girls, and if you get used to it, you can boast of more beautiful photos than your girlfriends.

Yes, look at the photo examples for yourself:

An example of a snapshot from the main camera

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

Video camera

Although the photos on this camera are simply excellent (in good lighting), the video shot on it leaves much to be desired. The declared maximum quality is 1920×1080 and 30 fps. are not actually released. The smartphone, alas, fails the selection criterion "video filming".

Two SIM cards

Now you will need to go to the operator’s office 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 put a tariff on the other, which will allow you to speak freely on the phone and not worry about insatiable phone bill.

Design

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

Battery

A 3000 mAh battery can last from 10 to 16 hours without recharging with continuous use, which is definitely a plus for him, because. You don't have to constantly look for an outlet.

Sound

The sound here is pleasant, both in headphones (the main thing is that they are not cheap consumer goods), and in 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 be a kind of antenna.

Additional functions

1. In addition to the fact that the smartphone is equipped with a fingerprint scanner, it also has such a nice feature as launching a smaller screen, 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 a mobile dispatcher. It has control over data transfer, power consumption, notifications, storage and permissions. At the same time, phone acceleration and application startup control are available directly from the notification shade.
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 speak. It also supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Dimensions

The above functions fit in the dimensions of 75.9 × 155.66 × 7.85 mm with a weight of 144 grams, this lightness is due to the fact that the back cover cannot be removed, that is, the battery cannot be removed, maybe it’s 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 the smartphone, because. in the pocket, it is practically not felt and does not pull the pants. Due to the thickness of 7.85 mm, it fits easily in the hand, both in the male and female.

Performance

The overwhelming majority of applications are able to pull a smartphone, but the trouble is with games. Or rather, with games that require high device characteristics. 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 at the minimum graphics settings.Let's say right away that the device is not designed for active games and high performance will be only until the moment you load the phone with something “heavy”.

Charger

The basic configuration provides charging with a cord length of 60 cm per 1 ampere, which will fill the battery by 100% in 4-4.5 hours, the fast charge functionality is not implemented.

Speakers

The speaker is one, located on the bottom panel on the right, the sound turns out to be some kind of one-sided without headphones.

According to the results of the test in benchmarks

The Antutu score of 36,500+/-100 points is a poor result when looking at it in 2018 at this price point. In simple terms, it is enough just to sit in the social. networks, in Youtube - watch videos, stick to light games and that's it.

Test in Antutu

In a phone box

The company “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, people like ASUS ZenFone Live (even if they bought it last year for 11 thousand), just a couple of people point out the shortcomings in the form of small lags, scratching of the back panel and long recharging. Summing up, from the disadvantages and advantages can be called 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);
• Glass with an oleophobic coating is resistant to scratches and damage;
• Bright and saturated picture, excellent resolution;
• Instant fingerprint scanner;
• Excellent sound quality in headphones.

• Combined tray for SIM cards and memory cards;
• Gets very hot when loaded with tasks;
• Can easily slip out of hands due to streamlining;
• When turned off, the alarm does not work;
• To implement some functions, you need to additionally install 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 using 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 to take selfies, everyone loves to sit on the Internet.
2. Suitable for those who often go on trips or business trips to America, because. the phone supports their frequency standards and it will be easier to get a connection there.
3. Just for adults, because its functionality and nimbleness will give a lot of opportunities, starting with a comprehensive connection, ending with the use of additional programs for any purpose.
4. Moviegoers. Yes, yes, do not be surprised, the phone is absolutely suitable for movie lovers who do not 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 so much is not enough for you, then connect at least 2 more terobytes, the technical specifications allow.

Who absolutely does not fit

1. Teenagers and children, because there is no way to play heavy games on it (the graphics will be medium or low, and if a game hangs 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 your phone, then please take it and use it!

Judging by the average price of 7-8 thousand rubles for 2018, then it’s worth taking, provided that you don’t rely on performance and a camera, like, for example, on the Iphone.

So this article has come to an end, we wish each of you not breaking, not sinking and not lagging phones!