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  • Asus Zenfone 3s Max FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    Zenfone Max series smartphones from Asus are well known for its great battery life. Zenfone 3s Max is the latest smartphone from this series. In this post, we will have a quick look into frequently asked question,few basic tips and tricks and Cons of Asus Zenfone 3s Max.

    Asus Zenfone 3s Max FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    Asus Zenfone 3s Max

    What size sim cards Zenfone 3s Max accepts? Does it has dedicated microSD card slot?

    It comes with hybrid sim card slot. This means that you can either use 2 sim cards or 1 sim card with microSD card. Zenfone 3s Max supports 1 micro SIM card and 1 nano sim card. If you want to use microSD card, then 1 micro SIM and microSD card can be used.

    How to insert sim card and microSD card into Zenfone 3s Max?

    For inserting 2 sim card follow the steps given below.

    • First you need to turn off the device.
    • Push the eject pin which comes in the box into the hole on the card slot to eject the tray out.
    • Place the nano and micro SIM cards  into the appropriate slot.
    • Push the tray to close it.

    For inserting 1 micro SIM card  and microSD card follow the steps given below.

    • As mentioned in the above step, remove the sim card tray.
    • Now place the sim card and microSD card in the appropriate slots.
    • Push the tray to close it.

    How to take screenshot on Asus Zenfone 3s Max?

    Asus ZenUI provides 3  simple methods to take screenshot. I have made a detailed post. You can refer the post here. How to take screenshot on Zenfone 3.

    Is it possible to use Zenfone 3s Max as power bank?

    Yes. Zenfone 3s Max supports reverse charging.

    What are the specification of Zenfone 3s Max?

    The key specifications of the device are as follows.

    • 5.2 inch IPS 720p HD display screen.
    • 1 GHz Octa-core MediaTek MT6750 SoC with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
    • 5000 mAh battery with reverse charging support.
    • Android 7.0 with ZenUI 3.
    • 13MP primary camera and 8MP front facing camera.
    •  Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB OTG, FM, 3G and 4G.

    Does Asus Zenfone 3s Max supports Multi-window mode?

    Yes.

    How to open and see the components inside Zenfone 3s Max?

    Opening the phone may void warranty and may become unusable. Still if you are interested, you can refer to the video on Tear Down of the Incredible ZenFone 3s Max below.

    What are the cons of Asus Zenfone 3s Max?

    This is not a complete review. Based on the short period of usage and looking at the spec sheet, below are the Zenfone 3s Max cons according to us. However, we will be publishing a detailed review in the coming days.

    • Only 720HD screen.
    • No laser auto focus.
    • Lot of bloatwares.
    • Lack of fast charging support.

  • Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL Review-Pros and Cons

    Asus has launched 2 variants of Zenfone 3 Max. The one with 5.5 inch display screen and the other one has 5.2 inch screen. The model number of Zenfone 3 Max which has 5.5 inch screen is ZC553KL. In this post we will have a look into 5.2 inch variants of Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL review with pros and cons.

    Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL

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    The new Zenfone 3 series smartphones biggest change compared to its predecessors is aesthetics and price. Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL is no exception to it. The design and build quality has been improved a lot. The new metal unibody design with 2.5D curved glass in the front gives a premium feel to the device. It is comparatively slimmer and lighter. The bezels too reduced. Overall it gives a good in hand experience.

    Key USP of Zenfone 3 Max is its battery. It houses a 4130 mAh battery with reverse charging feature. It does provides good battery life. However, compared to previous Zenfone Max, battery capacity has been reduced to make the device slimmer and lighter.  The much needed fast charging feature also not available on this device.

    Asus Zenfone 3 Max  ZC520TL is powered by 1.25GHz quad core Mediatek MT6737M(Cortex-A53) SoC with 3GB of RAM and Mali-T720MP2 GPU. It has 32GB of internal storage and optional expandable storage through microSD card.  The performance of the device for the price is not satisfactory.  There was a noticeable lag while playing even a basic games. The general day to day performance too not as snappy as other smartphones in this price segment.

    Zenfone 3 Max  ZC520TL sports 5.2 inch 720p HD display screen. The colour saturation, viewing angles, sunlight legibility are decent. Though the quality of display panel is good, it would have been better if it had full HD screen resolution. The smartphones such as Honor 5C, Redmi Note 3 etc has full HD display screen and they are priced lesser than this device.

    When we did review of Zenfone Max, we were happy with the camera performance. The new Zenfone 3 Max features 13MP rear camera with LED flash and 5MP front facing camera. It lacks Laser autofocus, Dual LED flash which were available in its predecessor.  Camera performance in good lit conditions came out decent. However, low light performance is just average.

    Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL Review summary: Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL has improved a lot in terms of design and build quality. But in all other segments, it took one step backwards. Being priced at Rs.12,999, we felt it is not a value for money device. The devices like Honor 5c, Redmi Note 3 provides better value for money.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL

    Pros of Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL

    • Reverse charging features.
    • Good design and build quality.
    • Decent display panel quality.
    • Good battery life.

    Cons of Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL

    Asus Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL review is based on the comparison with other smartphones in the price segment and previous Zenfone Max. So here are the some of Zenfone 3 Max demerits according to us.

    • No VoLTE support.
    • Average camera performance.
    • No corning gorilla glass protection.
    • Lacks Laser autofocus and dual LED flash.
    • No Full HD display panel.
    • Average general performance.
    • Overpriced.
    • Battery capacity reduces compared to predecessor.

  • Asus Zenfone 3 Max FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    Asus has recently launched its Zenfone 3 Max smartphones in India. It will be available in two variants. The 5.2 inch variant price in India is Rs.12,999 and 5.5 inch variant price is Rs. 17,999. In this post we will have a quick look into Asus Zenfone 3 Max FAQ, Tips and Tricks, Cons.

    Asus Zenfone 3 Max

     Asus Zenfone 3 Max FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    What are the different variants of Asus Zenfone 3 Max available? From when it will be available for buy?

    It comes in 2 variants. ZenFone 3 Max ZC520TL and Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL. ZenFone 3 Max ZC520TL with 5.2 inch screen is already available in the market via online stores as well as via physical store.  The 5.5 inch variants of Zenfone 3 Max with model number ZC553KL will be available from end of November.

    Does it has dedicated microSD card slot? What type of sim cards this device accepts?

    No. It comes with hybrid sim card slot. It supports one micro SIM card and one nano sim card or one micro SIM card with microSD card.

    In how many colours this device available?

    Zenfone 3 Max will be available in 3 colours options namely Glacier Silver, Sand Gold, and Titanium Gray.

    What are the specifications of Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL(5.2 inch variant)?

    The specification summary of Zenfone 3 Max.

    • 5.2 inch 720p HD display screen.
    • 1.25GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737T SoC with Mali T720 GPU.
    • 3GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage.
    • 13MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera.
    • 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth v4.0, Micro-USB, and FM radio.
    • Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, and proximity sensor.
    • 4100mAh battery.
    • Dimensions:149.5×73.7×8.55mm and weight: 148 grams.

    How to take screenshot on Asus Zenfone 3 Max?

    I have done a detailed post on how to take screenshot on Asus Zenfone 3. You can refer link here.

    What are the cons of Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL(5.2 inch variant)?

    This is not a review of Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL (5.2 inch variant). Based on the specifications and feedback from the initial users of this device, here are some of the cons of Zenfone 3 Max ZC520TL.

    • No full HD display screen.
    • No fast charging and USB-C type port.
    • Mediocre processor.
    • Hybrid sim card slot.
    • Lot of bloatware.
    • Price looks bit high for the configuration.
    • Lower battery capacity compared to its predecessor.

  • Asus Zenfone 3 Laser FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    Asus has started focussing more on the premium customers with the launch of 3rd generation Zenfone smartphones. Zenfone 3 Laser is the most affordable smartphone available today from the Asus Zenfone 3 series.  We have got a opportunity to spend a little time with this device. Based on that, here is the quick Asus Zenfone 3 Laser  FAQ Tips and Tricks and Cons.

    Asus Zenfone 3 Laser

    Asus Zenfone 3 Laser FAQ Tips and Tricks and Cons

    What type of sim cards Zenfone 3 Laser accepts? Does it has dedicated microSD card slot?

    Asus Zenfone 3 Laser comes with hybrid sim card slot. You can use 1 micro SIM card with a nano sim card or micro SIM card with microSD card. There is no dedicated microSD card slot. You need to compromise on either 2nd sim card or microSD card.

    What is price of Zenfone 3 Laser in India?

    Asus Zenfone 3 price in India is Rs.18,999. Currently it is available exclusively via online stores. However, company said that it will be available via offline stores after 1 month.

    What are the key difference between Zenfone 3 and Zenfone 3 Laser?

    Both the smartphones share the same ZenUI which is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The key differences between these two phones apart from the price,  which we observed are design, primary camera and SoC. Below are the quick comparison summary between Zenfone 3 and Zenfone 3 Laser.

    Zenfone 3 vs Zenfone 3 Laser

    • Design: 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass in front and back vs All metal body with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass in front.
    • Primary camera: 16MP primary camera vs 13MP primary camera.
    • SoC: Snapdragon 625 vs Snapdragon 430
    • Battery: 2650 mAh battery vs 3000 mAh battery.

    How to take screenshot on Zenfone 3 Laser?

    There are many ways through which you can capture screenshot on Zenfone 3 Laser. I have a written a dedicated post on how to take screenshot on Asus Zenfone 3 series smartphone. You can read it here.

    How to download PC suite for Zenfone 3 Laser?

    You can install Zenfone 3 Laser PC suite directly from the phone itself. Connect your phone to PC/Laptop. In your phone, select File transfer for USB options. Now you will see a new disc drive(Normally auto starts). Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the download and install.

    What are the cons of Zenfone 3 Laser?

    I got very little time to spend with Zenfone 3 Laser. So this is not a complete review. Based on my first impression, here are the few Zenfone 3 Laser cons.

    • Overpriced.
    • Navigation keys are not backlit.
    • No USB-C port and fast charging.
    • No 4K video recording option.

  • Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL Review- Pros and Cons

    Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL is a higher mid range Android smartphone with premium look and decent performance. Though the price looks bit on the higher side, it does manages to get most of the things right. Here is the Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL review based on my last 10 days of usage.

    The biggest change in Zenfone 3 compared to its predecessor is the design and build quality. At a time when market is flooded with all metal unibody design smartphones, a smartphone with 2.5D curved Corning Gorilla Glass both on the front and rear which are held by metal frame gives a refreshing feel. The concentric-circle pattern at the rear which is called “Zen design” makes this device more beautiful. The Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL is available in Shimmer Gold, Moonlight White, Aqua Blue, and Sapphire Black color variants. The one which I bought is Aqua Blue variant.

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    Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL Review

    Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL sports 16 megapixel primary camera with f/2.0 aperture and 6P Largan lens. This is supported by Dual LED flash,TriTech auto-focus technology, optical image stabilisation (OIS) and electronic image stabilisation (EIS) . TriTech auto-focus technology combines laser, phase detection and continuous autofocus.  The pictures taken using the Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL came out really good in outdoor and indoor conditions. The low light shots were decent but not great for the price. It supports 4K video recording. For 4K video recording, video stabilisation does not works.  For selfie lovers this smartphone features 8MP front facing camera. Below are the some of the images taken using the Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL and video sample.


    Video Sample

    Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL sports 5.2 inch full HD IPS display screen. The display is vibrant and offers rich colours. The viewing angles and sunlight legibility are also good. Using the Spledid app, you have the option to change the colour temperature.

    Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL is powered by octa-core Snapdragon 625 processor  clocked at 2GHz with 3GB RAM and Adreno 506 graphics. It has 32GB of internal storage in which 8GB is system reserved. Out of the box, there are lot of bloatware. Some of the third party apps can be uninstalled. However, Asus Apps cannot be uninstalled.

    5.2 inch variant of Asus Zenfone 3 comes with hybrid sim card slot. You can use either 1 nano sim card and micro sim  card or one sim card with microSD card. It supports upto 2TB of microSD card. I have not used micro SD card throughout my usage in these days as I use both slots for sim cards.  The connectivity features of the device includes 4G, 3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac, GPS/A-GPS, and Glonass.

    Coming to performance, I have not faced any lagging or stuttering on regular usage. Gaming performance was also decent. It played games like Asphalt 8, Nova 3, Modern Combat X without any issue. However, it takes a while to open heavy games. The call quality and signal reception was excellant. The output via speakers as well as via headphone is good. The fingerprint scanner is accurate and fast. It recognises even the wet finger and supports 360 degree recognition.

    Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL houses 2650 mAh battery with fast charging. It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to fully charge the battery. Battery life is decent and managed to cover a complete day with regular usage.

    Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL Review : Advantages and Disadvantages

    Pros of Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL

    • Premium Design.
    • Good camera performance in outdoor and artificial lighting conditions.
    • 4K video recording capability.
    • Excellent call quality and signal reception.
    • Fast and Accurate fingerprint scanner.
    • Good display panel.

    Cons of Zenfone 3 ZE520KL

    • No backlit navigation keys.
    • Hybrid sim card slot.
    • Glass back feels bit slippery. Also, there is a huge possibility of breaking of these glass even if you drop it from 3 to 4 feets.
    • Priced little on the higher side.