Asus Zenfone 4 - a quality camera phone with a good iron

The presentation of Asus Zenfone 4 was noisy and in a big way. Journalists from world renowned publications were invited to Rome. The presentation turned out to be interesting, and the smartphone itself turned out to be a rather serious device with a dual camera and a good filling. More details in the Asus Zenfone 4 review.

Specifications

The model was presented by the manufacturer as a camera phone, for this reason he has two cameras. One of them is equipped with optical stabilization, which is already a plus in itself. The second is wide-angle. Included Asus Zenfon 4 in addition to the standard set there is a silicone case. Characteristics of the Asus Zenfone 4 phone in the table below.

Specifications	Zenfon 4
Materials	Metal, glass Gorilla Glass
operating system	Android 7.1.1
CPU	Snapdragon 630/660
Ram	4/6 Gb
ROM	64 Gb + microSD 2 Tb
Wireless Standards	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, BDS, NFC, Glonass, LTE
Display	5.5 inches, Super IPS, FHD
Camera	12 + 8 Mp, 8 Mp
Battery	3000 mAh
Dimensions and weight	155 * 75 * 7.5 mm, 165 grams

An interesting feature in the Asus Zenfone 4 smartphone is the presence of modifications with two processors. The model is equipped with an NFC chip, which pleases, because even in 2018, and the fourth Zenfon came out earlier, not every manufacturer considers it necessary to install this wireless module.

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Design

The design of modern devices is fairly standard and is not significantly different. In the case of the phone, Asus Zenfon 4 is a metal frame and glass on both sides. Used Gorilla Glass, which promises high reliability from scratches and resistance to fingerprints. These are reliable excuses. The model turned out very resistant to damageAnd there is no special need for a case.

The reverse side is decorated with brand rays, diverging from the inscription Asus in different directions. The pattern shimmers beautifully in the sun. In general, the device looks quite nice, though not unique. The device is not slippery, the sloping edges do not stick into the hand.

The location of controls and modules is standard. On the front panel under the screen is an oval home button. It has a built-in fingerprint scanner, it works quickly, the press is smooth.On the sides of the scanner touch buttons "back" and "menu." Above the display is a camera, proximity sensor, eye of notifications and a speaker.

The power button and sound control on the right side, on the left slot for Sim. It is standard combined. On the upper face is set noise canceling microphone. At the bottom - Type-C, 3.5, dual stereo speakers and microphone. On the back of the camera modules, they are not convex, are located separately. Nearby flash.

 

On a note! The phone comes in three colors: moon white, star black and mint green. The latter looks fresh and will appeal to fans of non-standard solutions.

Performance and Multimedia

The difference between the devices lies in the fact that the model on the 660 chipset is sold with a memory of 6 gigabytes. The younger device has a memory of only 4 gigabytes. The main memory is the same for both versions. The device on the 630 processor dials about 70 thousand points in tests. The differences between the older model in terms of test and performance are insignificant. It is worth noting that there will not be much difference in work, however, it is obvious that Snapdragon 660 will remain relevant a little longer. Both processors are not the most demanding in terms of power consumption, it affects autonomy. Games, photo processing, video playback in 4K - all this is not a problem for the phone. Heating the device under load is not strong.

Pleasant moment in Zenfon 4 is stereo speakers. This phenomenon is quite rare, but Asus does not shy away from making good sound in their phones. The second point is the high-quality operation of noise reduction. The device is equipped DTS Headphone X (works in headphones), makes a spatial sound. There is a built-in utility AudioWizard, which allows you to fine-tune the sound. All this brings the sound to a new level for a smartphone, music lovers will appreciate it.

Screen and battery

The size of the display Asus Zenfone 4 (ze554kl) is 68 * 121 mm. The diagonal is 5.5 inches with FHD resolution. The device has a Super IPS matrix without an air gap that provides high color contrast. The pixels on the screen are not noticeable, although the resolution is not the largest. The stock of brightness at a high level. The viewing angles are wide, the colors are not inverted. The display turned out to be of high quality, not the best on the market, but there are no complaints about it. there is antiglare layerIt is quite effective.

By modern standards, the battery capacity in the Asus Zenfone 4 (ze554kl) smartphone is not the highest.3300 mAh is a standard value, but each manufacturer tries to bring its chip to the device to ensure maximum autonomy.

Official figures from the manufacturer promise 30 hours of calls and 18 hours of surfing wirelessly. If you almost do not use the phone, the battery will not sit for 23 days. The actual real user feedback values:

• 1.5 days sparingly;
• 16 hours with an average use option;
• 11-12 with severe stress.

Important! The model with Snapdragon 660 is equipped with high-speed charging - 50% in 36 minutes. In the device with a 630 chip, there is no such function. Charging time younger device about 2.5 hours.

Camera

The presentation of Zenfone 4 was held under the heading "We love photos." It should be noted that most of the presentation of the device was devoted to photo opportunities. The description of Asus Zenfone 4 cameras looks like this:

• main chip from the brand Sony, 12 megapixel, six-element lens, optical stabilization, autofocus DualPixel;
• additional module also Sony, a large viewing angle of 120 degrees, resolution - 8 megapixels;
• 8 megapixel selfie camera.

The main camera takes great pictures, both on the main module and on the wide-angle one. The second is preferably used for shooting objects of art, landscapes, buildings. Detailing at a good level, so it will provide an opportunity to cover the subject as much as possible without losing the nuances. The main matrix has high-aperture optics, which allows you to take good pictures even in the dark. The chip collects the maximum amount of light, the photos are not soapy.

The advantage of the camera is correct operation of HDR mode. Very often in smartphones it is only to create a presence effect, there are no real benefits from using it. In Zenfone 4 it is not. Shooting video on the main camera is carried out in 4K or FHD, the quality is more than decent.

The front camera takes good pictures, has portrait modewhich blurs the background, but not very high quality. Video can shoot in FHD. A self-camera has electronic stabilization, this, of course, is not the work of optical elements, but it is enough for a front camera.

The device has Pro shooting modewhich works both for a photo, and for video. The setting options are very wide. Naturally, the device can save photo in RAW format.

Conclusion

Asus Zenfone 4 turned out to be a decent machine.The performance of this device is slightly above average, but otherwise the filling is excellent - good autonomy, a large amount of memory. What succeeded best is the camera. This is a device that really deserves the title of camera phone, and for people who do not think of life without a photo, it will fit perfectly. The price of the smartphone at the time of release - 33 thousand rubles.

The model has serious competitors, but there are not many of them. The device came on the market in several modifications: there is a more serious Asus Zenfone 4 Pro with iron, as well as a gadget with a large battery Asus Zenfone 4 Max. Which one to buy depends solely on the needs of the user. A simple four is a phone that gets a solid top five on a five-point scale and is an excellent representative of the middle price segment.

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