Asus ZenFone Zoom S ZE553KL

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78% Asus ZenFone Zoom S Review: Parts are Greater than the Sum!
Source: Tech PP Archive.org version
The problem confronting it is that while its parts are very good, the entire sum of them does not gel as well as some of its competitors. We got a much smoother overall experience from two of its closest rivals, the Moto Z2 Play and the Honor 8 Pro, with the latter packing in a higher res display and more consistent cameras as well as a large, if slightly smaller, battery. Also looming on the horizon in this price segment is the OnePlus 3T which has got a price cut and in spite of its advancing months, remains a formidable performer. The ZenFone Zoom S has a lot going for it in terms of individual parts, but unfortunately, nothing that makes it compelling on its own. It is a very good option but stops just short of being a great one.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 75% performance: 80% workmanship: 85%

70% ASUS ZenFone Zoom S review: Stiff competition and unexceptional camera make this device redundant
Source: Tech2 Archive.org version
The ZenFone Zoom S isn’t particularly well built and neither does it have a great camera or zoom feature. To top it off, the price is rather high at Rs 27,000, pricing the device just shy of the OnePlus 5. The device’ competition in this price range includes the Honor 8 Pro and the Oppo F3, both of which, I believe, offer a more compelling feature-set and better camera system.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 75% display: 70% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%

70% Asus ZenFone Zoom S review: This dual camera phone's loyalties lie elsewhere
Source: India Today Archive.org version
Its dual camera system, said to be the main highlight of the phone, still needs a lot of work. But then that's the case with every other dual camera phone. Even the mighty iPhone 7 Plus. Take the second camera away, and the ZenFone Zoom S doesn't necessarily disappoint. It does not have a ground-breaking camera -- the Honor 8 Pro is miles ahead for instance -- but let's just say, you won't be buying this phone for its camera alone. In fact, I advise you not to buy the ZenFone Zoom S for its camera. Buy it for the other things that it brings to the table: a premium all-metal design, an eye-popping AMOLED display, a tried and tested mobile processor with good amounts of RAM and internal storage, quite the latest in software and a massive 5,000mAh battery. If I were to be a little more precise, buy it for the all-round package.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%

60% Asus Zenfone Zoom S smartphone review: The “can do better” smartphone
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
So, if you talk about the overall package, the device falls slightly behind the likes of Honor 8 Pro or the Moto Z2 Play. The latter two are known for their good cameras, sleek design and stock Android OS. But if you are a photography enthusiast or a heavy user, the Asus Zenfone Zoom S's camera and battery can be said to be the reason why the smartphone is almost there yet falls short of ticking all the boxes.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%

71% Asus Zenfone Zoom S Review
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
The Asus Zenfone Zoom S is the best Zoom phone from Asus till date and even at its slightly higher price tag manages to be good option in the sub-30K smartphone category. It offers a good camera, a decent build quality, dependable battery life and a reliable performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/13/2017
Rating: Total score: 71%

80% Asus ZenFone Zoom S Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
The Asus ZenFone Zoom S is another good option in the sub-Rs. 30,000 price segment. It’s also attractively priced at Rs. 26,999, making it a tiny bit cheaper than the Moto Z2 Play. However, its biggest selling feature - the cameras - aren't what they are hyped up to be. While the rear camera does perform well in most lighting scenarios, light metering isn’t often a hit or miss affair, and HDR doesn’t always deliver satisfying results. We didn’t have many complaints about the other aspects of the phone though, as it’s built well, offers decent performance, has a vivid display, and good battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/04/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%

Asus ZenFone Zoom S First Impressions
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
The ZenFone Zoom S has 64GB of storage, which is expandable using a microSD card (up to 2TB). The new Asus device is available in Navy Black and Glacier Silver options. With its price and features, the ZenFone Zoom S will be competing against the likes of the OnePlus 5 and Honor 8 Pro in India. It will be interesting to see whether camera quality will be enough to set it apart from these popular options.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/21/2017

ASUS ZenFone Zoom S review: The first ZenFone with dual rear cameras
Source: Hardware Zone Archive.org version
The ASUS ZenFone Zoom S isn't exactly special or new given its design and its choice of features. We’ve already seen how it’s possible to bring a dual rear camera setup to a mid-range device from two years ago. For ASUS, their take of this feature is coupled with a premium-looking body, a good mainstream processor and a Main Camera that’s far better than its predecessor; it is also within the conventional price range for similarly classed/featured phones. Unfortunately, the S$678 ZenFone Zoom Sunder delivers for its price tier as consumers would expect more than just average capabilities.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/21/2017

ASUS ZenFone Zoom S review: The first ZenFone with dual rear cameras
Source: Hardware Zone Archive.org version
The ASUS ZenFone Zoom S isn't exactly special or new given its design and its choice of features. We’ve already seen how it’s possible to bring a dual rear camera setup to a mid-range device from two years ago. For ASUS, their take of this feature is coupled with a premium-looking body, a good mainstream processor and a Main Camera that’s far better than its predecessor; it is also within the conventional price range for similarly classed/featured phones. Unfortunately, the S$678 ZenFone Zoom Sunder delivers for its price tier as consumers would expect more than just average capabilities.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/04/2017

Foreign Reviews

Asus ZenFone Zoom S
Source: Allround-PC.com DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/09/2017

81% ASUS ZenFone Zoom S, análisis: el verdadero súper poder no es ver el doble, es durar el triple
Source: Xataka ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 80% display: 83% mobility: 95% workmanship: 80%

Asus Zenfone Zoom S, Review Y Unboxing
Source: Game IT ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent cameras; solid workmanship; long battery life; good price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2017

ASUS Zenfone Zoom S
Source: Geeknetic ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good cameras; great built quality; decent hardware; long battery life; good speakers. Negative: Weak connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/24/2017

[Reseña] Asus Zenfone Zoom S Tras 10 días de uso, [con vídeo]
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Slim size; nice display; long battery life. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/13/2017

85% Review – Asus Zenfone Zoom S
Source: PC Guia PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 85%

Análise Asus Zenfone Zoom S: Asus no seu melhor
Source: Mais Tecnologia PT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; long battery life; decent display; good cameras. Negative: High price; no NFC.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/03/2017

84% Recensione Zenfone Zoom S di Asus: un device completo ed equilibrato
Source: Tecno User IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 85% performance: 75% display: 90% mobility: 10%

80% Asus Zenfone Zoom S - Recensione
Source: Techstation.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/02/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

81% Recensione Asus Zenfone Zoom S – Il Miglior Connubio Tra Autonomia E Fotocamera
Source: Techzilla.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/31/2017
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 75% display: 80% mobility: 97% workmanship: 67%

78% Recensione Asus Zenfone Zoom S, lo smartphone duro a morire
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/06/2017
Rating: Total score: 78%

77% Recensione ASUS Zenfone Zoom S
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 77% price: 70% features: 75% display: 80% mobility: 85% ergonomy: 80%

80% RECENSIONE Asus Zenfone Zoom S
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 68% display: 85% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%

Recensione Asus Zenfone Zoom S con Android Nougat
Source: Pianeta Cellulare IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good cameras; solid workmanship; nice performance. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/31/2017

Zenfone Zoom S: Asus ci crede davvero
Source: Panorama IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent cameras; good price; new design.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/05/2017

ASUS ZenFone Zoom S recensione: camera phone da 5.000 mAh
Source: Leonardo.it Tech IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display; good cameras; fast fingerprint sensor. Negative: Short battery life; mediocre design; no backlit keys; poor connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/17/2017

70% Review ASUS ZenFone Zoom S: mid-ranger met goede camera en accuduur
Source: AndroidWorld.nl NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%

60% Asus Zenfone Zoom S - Oude tijden herleven
Source: Computer Totaal NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/07/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%

60% Test Du Asus Zenfone Zoom S : Un Photophone À Moitié Convaincant
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/04/2017
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 60% display: 60% mobility: 60% workmanship: 70%

88% Recenzja Zenfone’a Zoom S – zaskakująco kompletnego smartfona od Asusa
Source: Tabletowo PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/11/2017
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 90%

Test Zenfone Zoom S. Rewelacyjny aparat i ogromna bateria
Source: Antyweb PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent cameras; long battery life. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/12/2017

71% Asus ZenFone Zoom S İncelemesi
Source: Chip Online TR TR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/05/2017
Rating: Total score: 71%

Asus Zenfone Zoom S kamerası testte
Source: Teknolojioku TR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive cameras; good price; great built quality; beautiful design.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/12/2018

85% Test Asus Zenfone Zoom S
Source: Tek.no NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 85%

78% Asus Zenfone Zoom S i test
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 78%

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Qualcomm Adreno 506: Integrated graphics card in the Snapdragon 625 SoC and based on the new 500-series architecture with support for Vulkan, OpenGL ES 3.1 + AE (3.2) and UBWC.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

625: Mid-range octa-core SoC with eight ARM Cortex-A53 cpu cores at up to 2 GHz, an Adreno 506 GPU, a DDR3L-1866 memory controller and a X9 LTE (Cat 7) modem. Manufactured in the modern 14nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

5.50":

It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.

Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.

75.57%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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