The budget Dual sim Android market is becoming crowded. Even Asus launched smartphones under Zenfone series for the budget conscious market. Asus Zenfone C is one of them which got released recently. Does this worth buying? When we have so many options such as Xiaomi Redme 1S, Lenovo A6000, Moto E etc, where it stands? Let us have a look into it. Asus Zenfone C price in India is Rs.5,999.
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Asus Zenfone C is powered by 1.2GHz dual core Intel Atom Z2520 which is based on Intel’s previous generation Cloverview platform. This is the same processor we have seen in the Zenfone 4. It has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. There is a provision for adding microSD card upto 64GB.
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Asus Zenfone C sports 4.5 inch screen with FWVGA 854×480 pixel resolution which results in 217 ppi pixel density. This display panel is not very good in the budget. Low screen resolution coupled with poor viewing angles, dull colours and harsh reflection puts this behind other same priced smartphones Moto E or Redme 1S.
Asus Zenfone C comes with 5MP primary camera with LED flash. It record videos in HD resolution. But the video clarity is once again, below average. Photos taken are grainy and just dull. There is a also a VGA front facing camera. The connectivity features include 2G,3G, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0. The device has 2100 mAh battery. Asus bundled a app called Smart Saving which offers three modes namely Ultra-saving, Optimized, Customized mode.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Asus Zenfone C
Pros of Zenfone C
- Reasonable performance: When it comes to performance in terms of casual games and day to day, it does decent job.
- Good Build Quality: Overall, it comes with good build quality.
- ZenUI: The customised ZenUI and Android 4.4 Kitkat provides good user experience.
Cons of Zenfone C
- Below average camera: Both primary camera and front facing camera are not impressive.
- Poor Display panel: With poor viewing angles,Low screen resolution and heavy reflections especially in outdoors, this is at par with competitors.
- Average Battery: Even with Ultra saving mode, battery drains faster.
Asus Zenfone C Specification
- 1.2GHz dual core Intel Atom Z2520
- 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage
- 4.5 inch display with FWVGA 854×480 pixel resolution
- 5MP primary camera and VGA front facing camera
- 2G,3G, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
- 2100 mAh battery
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