ASUS Zenfone G552K smartphone - advantages and disadvantages

ASUS is a world famous corporation. The range of its production starts with smartphones and ends with the most powerful system units. It is sad to realize that mobile phones from ASUS are not very popular, since their active sale in the CIS countries occurs with a half-year delay. That is, there are modern gadgets from Apple and Samsung on the market that have advanced functions. And only six months later, a similar development appears in smartphones from ASUS. This is especially true of Zenfone, the company's most successful line of telecommunications devices.

One of the best phones that managed to collect their share of fans and at the same time create a little competition with the flagships of other companies is the ASUS Zenfone G552KL. First of all, this is due to the fact that the announcement of this device in the CIS countries happened a few weeks later than other smartphones, and not six months later, as it usually happens. The phone attracted a fairly large audience, and the first users noted excellent ergonomics and prompt high-speed work. With all its features, the low price also plays a huge role. Devices with similar characteristics are priced 20-25% higher.

General phone features

The ASUS Zenfone G552KL smartphone is a 5.5-inch touchscreen phone. Works on the basis of the Android operating system, version 7.0. A smart and convenient gadget that allows you to get all the most important functions that are required from a modern phone. Has a slot for two SIM cards. They work in a variable mode. That is, you cannot accept a call from another SIM card if the first one is involved. It has a good camera module with 8 megapixels on board. The front camera has only a five-megapixel module. Built-in memory - 16 GB, of which a third is occupied by the operating system. RAM - 1 GB. There is also a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB.

In principle, a good average, which will not yield to some flagship phones of other corporations.

Screen

The ASUS Zenfone G552KL smartphone has a high-quality IPS-screen with an extension of 1440 × 720 pixels. One inch contains 293 pixels. That is, during use, the integrity of the picture will be perfectly visible. Only if you look closely, you can see the dots.

The IPS screen delivers beautiful pictures with crisp and accurate detail. When using the gadget in a bright room or in the sun, an automatic backlight is activated, due to which all inconveniences will disappear. Some customers say that while using the phone, the screen did not cause any complaints.

The only thing that is a little confusing about the screen is the viewing angles. Due to the peculiarities of the matrix, nothing will be visible at some angles, a negative effect will be created, where most colors will be distorted.But it makes no sense to refer to it as a disadvantage - this is the sore side of all screens.

With an aspect ratio of 18: 9, you can get the most out of your videos and movies. There is also an auto-rotate screen, so that most of the applications and games will work correctly.

Camera and multimedia

Since this gadget is considered a budget option for a low cost, the following characteristics are extremely modest. The smartphone has a main camera of 8 megapixels. This allows you to take good pictures in good lighting. However, at night or indoors, the photos are not good enough. Due to the lack of the required amount of light, the pictures are slightly blurred, and the borders of the shot objects blur against the general background. There is no optical stabilization that prevents excessive twitching. It is generally not recommended to shoot in motion.

The front module is even more modest. On board there are only five megapixels, you should not rely on high-quality selfies. Only in excellent lighting conditions. Broadcasting on social networks and so on with such a camera will not work, since the image will be very blurry. Both modules have video recording function.

The sound solution is represented by two speakers - one for conversations, and the other for multimedia. Both speakers work fine without a squeak. While watching a video, a stereo speaker effect is created, which is not often found in flagship phones.

The presence of a 3.5 mm headphone jack, which is out of fashion now, is also good news. That is, you can easily connect headphones, an acoustic system to a smartphone, without any pairings and configurations between devices. It is much more convenient and practical.

The only thing that is not suitable in this case is the use of headphones during sports. The wires will get in the way a little, so the device has the ability to connect via Bluetooth version 4.1.

Communication methods

The smartphone supports all standards of modern communication lines, from the GSM 980 generation to high-speed data transmission using LTE technology. On the territory of the CIS countries, this device has shown itself perfectly as a phone with an excellent built-in 3G module. That is, long-term use of ASUS Zenfone G552KL as a data transfer modem did not cause any problems and difficulties.

Due to the modern data transmission capabilities, the phone has a bandwidth: up to 300 Mb / s for reception, and up to 150 Mb / s for transmission.

Also integrated into this elegant body is an excellent GPS transmitter equipped with A-GPS function. This feature will allow you to connect to a satellite in a matter of seconds, which will allow you to use a whole package of specific applications. It usually takes a few minutes for the smartphone to connect to the satellite.

To transfer multimedia files, the already mentioned Bluetooth 4.1 and the Wi-Fi module according to the "N" standard are used. That is, the phone downloads and transfers videos, music files and images to other devices with a good speed.

Also, the smartphone is equipped with a micro-USB connector for comfortable data transfer to other devices.

That is, getting lost with this device will be oh, how difficult it is!

Memory and processor

One of the most interesting points. Despite the fact that this phone is of the middle class, you can find quite interesting things under the beautiful body. This primarily concerns its processor. There is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917, clocked at 1400 MHz. This powerful engine allows you to download and easily play complex programs, capacious games. Due to the fact that the processor does not allow the phone to overheat too much.

Sophisticated graphics and good textures of mobile applications are loaded without a long wait, if necessary, the processor uses a little more resources to overclock the phone. This need reduces the processor's lifespan and in turn allows the loading and operation of complex programs. All the load is evenly distributed between the four physical cores. A good video engine Adreno 308 copes with the visual reproduction of any information. Under maximum loads, the video remains smooth, without braking. Adreno 308 uses its full potential in order to accurately reproduce the desired information on the screen.

The combination of a versatile video processor and Qualcomm game engine creates an excellent platform to work with. Thanks to this, a person will be able to use banking applications, complex technical programs, and also use Internet resources without waiting for errors and glitches.

The amount of RAM is very modest, which can make it difficult to handle most cases of instant work with multiple applications. That is, 1 GB of RAM (half is busy with system work) will not allow the user to simultaneously listen to music, upload photos to the network and transfer money. This can lead to a slowdown in the gadget or errors in the use of the latest open applications.

The built-in memory is much better. 16 GB is a great option for such a budget employee. Despite the fact that about 4-5 GB is reserved for the system, the remaining resources will be enough in order to have a hundred and second music files, a couple of movies and a dozen medium-sized applications. Do not forget that the phone has a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB. Due to this, the smartphone will be able to store an impressive amount of information.

Battery

Modern phones are equipped with a Li-lon battery, which, despite its modest size, can hold an impressive amount of energy. Thanks to this structure, the charging battery of the ASUS Zenfone G552KL smartphone is able to withstand long and intense work without recharging.

3000 mAh is exactly the volume of the battery that perfectly combines long and autonomous work.

A micro-USB cable is used for charging. Unfortunately, the smartphone does not have a “fast charging” function, so you have to wait about 2 hours to fully charge the phone battery.

Repeated tests have shown that with one full battery charge, you can talk for up to 16 hours. In standby mode, this model can easily live on a single charge up to 480 hours. When using the phone as a source of entertainment, that is, for playing, the battery will last about 5 hours.

Additional functions

The model is equipped with some standard functions that will allow you to use it well and with increased benefit. The flashlight is represented by a good LED light bulb, as close as possible to daylight. However, it is not recommended to shine it in the eyes of a person. Blind spots will appear for two to three minutes. This is especially not recommended for drivers and others whose profession is highly dependent on eye contact.

Due to the compact and good operating system, voice dialing and further control works well. The phone executes almost all commands quickly and clearly. Voice control works especially unmistakably when choosing a contact for a call.

5 small tips to increase comfort for using the Zenfone G552KL

• It takes two hours to fully charge, but if you turn on In-flight mode before charging, the time will be reduced to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
• Double-clicking the home button allows you to quickly open the camera, however, this function can be changed to another.
• The brightness of the IPS-screen allows you to comfortably use the phone on a bright day. However, if you reduce this figure to 10% (this is the level at which it is comfortable to use the device in the evening), then you can save a good charge.
• Instead of a standard power adapter (1A), it is recommended to buy a more powerful one. This will shorten the charging time.
• If you like a tactile sensation while using your smartphone (glossy), then do not buy a cover for Zenfone G552KL, but be prepared for small scratches on the back cover.

The overall impression of the phone was positive. For that kind of money, there are much worse smartphones.

On average, you need to pay 7200 rubles for it.

Advantages

• Excellent body;
• Decent performance
• Does not heat up during prolonged work;
• High-quality gaming processor based on 4 cores;
• Large HD screen;
• There is a slot for two SIM cards and a memory card;
• Capacious battery;
• Up-to-date operating system;
• There is a fast data transfer technology (LTE);
• Decent sound;
• Wide functionality of cameras;
• Quite good opportunities for working with text editors.

disadvantages

• The camera modules (8 and 5 megapixels) are rather weak today;
• Only 1 GB of RAM;
• Expansion of the screen at 5.5 inches can be increased (1440 by 720 pixels);
• A huge percentage of the built-in memory (about 30%) is occupied by the operating system;
• When working with several applications at the same time, it starts to jitter a little;
• There is no automatic screen brightness correction when using the smartphone in daylight.

An excellent gadget for many teenagers. And in terms of functionality, it is not inferior to other analogues, and it does not hit the parents hard.