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ASUS Zenfone 3 Dual SIM ZE552KL 4GB/64GB Sapphire Black, AUD $509.99 Shipped @ EXPANSYS

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ASUS Zenfone 3 Dual SIM ZE552KL 4GB/64GB Sapphire Black, AUD $509.99 Shipped @ EXPANSYS
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alz on 21/07/2016 - 15:28 expansys.com.au (364 clicks)
Last edited 21/07/2016 - 15:36 by 1 other user

Announced May 2016 and released last week. This model is the 5.5 inch, 64GB, 4GB version. Supports B28(700).

Also available lower specc'd Zenfone 3, 3GB/32GB 5.2 inch for AUD $444.99: http://www.expansys.com.au/asus-zenfone-352-dual-sim-ze520kl…

Free shipping for orders over $300.

System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Processor: 2.0 GHz / Octa Core / Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 / GPU: Adreno 506

Memory: Internal: 64 GB / RAM: 4 GB / Slot type: microSD / Max. slot capacity: 200 GB

Display: 5.5" / FHD Super IPS / Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels

Camera: 16 MP / PixelMaster / Flash: Dual Real-tone LED / Laser focus / Video: 4K UHD / Front: 8 MP

Network: 4G: LTE Band 1/2/3/5/7/8/18/19/26/28/38/39/40/41 / 3G: 800/850/900/1900/2100 MHz / GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

SIM card: Type: micro-SIM (SIM 1), nano-SIM (SIM 2) / Slot: Hybrid dual SIM (Optional: microSD)

Wireless: Bluetooth: 4.2 EDR + A2DP / Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Connection: Jack 3.5 mm / Type C with USB 2.0 connector

GPS: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou

Sensors: Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Digital Compass, Fingerprint, Gyroscope, Hall sensor, IR sensor, Proximity, RGB sensor

Battery: 3000 mAh (Built-in)

Weight: 155 g

Dimensions: 152.59 x 77.38 x 7.69 mm

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  • MasterScythe on 21/07/2016 - 15:30

    Is this the one known as the "Pegasus" in chinese markets?

    • alz on 21/07/2016 - 15:33

      I don't think so. The Pegasus 3 uses the Mediatek processor and comes in 16/32GB, 2/3GB combinations and doesn't support B28(700). I think you can get the Pegasus for half the price.

  • superforever on 21/07/2016 - 15:34
    +1

    Still no Android 6 for my Zenfone 2 ZE551ML, so their update support are very slow.

    • alz on 21/07/2016 - 15:39

      Currently in beta testing according to their website. Hey beats Samsung, I still haven't got Marshmallow for my S5.

  • Balls on 21/07/2016 - 15:47
    +1

    damn, spec is even worse off than the unbeatable RMN3PRO which is less than half the price, but does support aussie 4g bands

    • MasterScythe on 21/07/2016 - 15:59
      -1

      ONE aussie 4G band.
      I have a thread about it:
      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/257954

      • lovepeoplenotmoney on 27/07/2016 - 09:44

        But the thread is just asking everyone to input information without even asking the right questions. How about write something concisely, purposely, and informative?

        • MasterScythe on 27/07/2016 - 09:55

          No, that would be counter-intuitive to a topic which doesn't technically have a direct answer.
          It's going to change for each user based on use case scenario and geographic location.

          I locked my current phone (which has Band28) to 3G to test out the H+ network in Brisbane, and at various points heading toward the sunshine coast.

          Everywhere I tested I managed H+ speeds; so 21 down 11 up (real world I was seeing about 15 down, 9 up).
          http://telecomtalk.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/differenc…

          Honestly, for web browsing and even Image heavy TUMBLR sites, H+ loaded faster than I could (sensibly) scroll.
          I wouldn't let the lack of 4G "out in the sticks" bother me anymore. H+ is bloody quick.

        • lovepeoplenotmoney on 27/07/2016 - 10:04

          @MasterScythe: Correction, a thread that addressed a comparison of which bands give the best performances on all networks is intuitive.

          You should have wrote a concise article purposefully addressing what to look out for in a phone's signal transmission frequency.

          What consumers should beware and what information sellers don't advertise such as the region version.

          Just a few pointers on what you should have done to make a worthwhile thread.

        • MasterScythe on 27/07/2016 - 10:17
          -1

          @lovepeoplenotmoney:
          With all due respect; are you high?
          Why should a discussion forum, asking for opinion and personal experience have anything like that?

          -I wasn't writing an article.
          -I wasn't addressing any other signal frequency
          -I wasn't trying to warn consumers about anything.
          -I wasn't trying to assess any sellers advertising policies.

          In fact, I think the article I linked within the thread more than covers that.
          https://www.ozbargain.com.au/wiki/buying_a_phone_that_works_for_the_aussie_mobile_network?s[]=4g

          Its the FORUM, not the WIKI, this might be where you're getting confused.

        • lovepeoplenotmoney on 27/07/2016 - 10:28

          @MasterScythe: Forums discuss presented knowledge, and knowledge is based on reason. On the other hand, opinion is the lowest level of intellect because there are no reasons that the opinion is found upon. Do you really want to waste your time reading text that is longer than needed to be, unachievable purpose, and uninformative? A thread that omits opinion and only presents reasons is a purposefully and informative thread.

        • MasterScythe on 27/07/2016 - 10:41
          -1

          @lovepeoplenotmoney:
          Forums discuss anything. There are no rules outside of decency and topic.
          Spend ten minutes reading, practically any active forum, this one included and you'll see that's simply not how it works.
          Especially on a topic where each user is going to experience it differently based on location and use scenario.

          So, I'll take your messages, presenting me with the "lowest level of intellect", on board, but probably not heed its advice.
          Thanks for your time.

    • ESEMCE on 21/07/2016 - 16:33

      Camera looks to be a significant improvement though.
      Pity about the meager battery.

  • Asx10000 on 21/07/2016 - 15:51

    This spec at this price not worth risking buying grey import. Redmi Note 3 Pro has higher spec and half price.

  • nuggetbro on 21/07/2016 - 16:29
    +1

    Asus were cool when you could get a pretty good phone for a couple of hundred dollars. $500 almost gets you a G5, which I suspect would be a better phone then this one.

    • lovepeoplenotmoney on 27/07/2016 - 10:09

      G5 doesn't even come into the high spec category

  • RubenM on 21/07/2016 - 16:32
    +2

    What's the point of having a type can USB port if it's 2.0?

    • lovepeoplenotmoney on 27/07/2016 - 10:07

      Especially since Asus ask a high price, Asus could install 3.1. There's hardly any difference to Zenfone2 ZE551ML, which is half the price

  • ESEMCE on 21/07/2016 - 16:55

    5.2" model cheaper on qd_au eBay
    $399 - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-ASUS-ZenFone-3-ZE520KL-32GB-5…

    • lovepeoplenotmoney on 27/07/2016 - 10:09

      Do they sell Taiwanese version?

      • ESEMCE on 27/07/2016 - 10:45

        Yes.. It's shipped from Taiwan per the description.
        Widely recommended seller for the Zenfone 2 both here and on Whirlpool.

        Edit: note they're currently out of stock.
        Probably best to wait a few months until the supply exceeds demand and prices drop as a result.

        • lovepeoplenotmoney on 27/07/2016 - 11:45

          qd_au aren't always the cheapest, and the courier they used frustrated me. I can't imagine much advantage buying the Zenfone3 for so much when the Zenfone2 is practically the same, right?

        • ESEMCE on 27/07/2016 - 12:11

          @lovepeoplenotmoney:
          They're not at all practically the same! Apart from both being smartphones that run Android.
          One has an Intel x86 SoC, the other has a Qualcomm Snapdragon ARM SoC and that's just the start of the differences!

        • lovepeoplenotmoney on 27/07/2016 - 12:37

          @scubacoles: Zenfone3 chipset is Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625, and Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53. Zenfone2 is Intel Atom Z3580 Quad-core 2.3 GHz. So where's QC3.0 compatibility?

          No dedicated micro SD slot for Zenfone3, but Zenfone2 has a dedicated micro SD slot.
          Zenfone3 has better camera resolution like you said.
          Bluetooth: Zenfone3 v4.2, Zenfone2 v4.0.
          Cable: Zenfone3 USB v2.0, type-c v1.0 reversible; Zenfone2 micro v2.0
          Fingerprint: Zenfone3 yes, Zenfone2 no. But why would you allow your finger print to be available on your phone…
          Then there are the regional bands…
          But what advantage does the Zenfone3 have over Zenfone2 other than camera?

        • ESEMCE on 27/07/2016 - 12:56

          @lovepeoplenotmoney:
          For me the benefits are:
          Significantly better battery life is likely (the Intel Chips were power hogs).
          Better app support as a result of using a more standard architecture.
          The lack of dedicated MicroSD slot is pretty much irrelevant with 2G networks about to be switched off. (Dual SIM devices are becoming kinda pointless unless you get a Snapdragon 820 Dual SIM with 3G fallback)
          USB 3 vs USB2
          Significantly better camera
          Somewhat less Bloat

          Zenfone 2 was a pretty decent device… it started at this same price (roughly) and has dropped with age as expected.
          It's still pretty decent at current prices too!

  • bargrin on 21/07/2016 - 16:59

    Looking for the larger delux.

    However, downside with this phone is you cant have both dual sim and expand micro sd?

    • busterau on 21/07/2016 - 17:31

      That's my understanding, its either second sim or expanded memory.

    • lovepeoplenotmoney on 27/07/2016 - 10:10

      Doesn't even look like there's a lanyard port either

  • ShinyDiamond on 21/07/2016 - 16:59
    +1

    Doesn't seems to be any bargain here. Zenfone 3 DELUXE under $400 can be considered as a bargain. But this model for $500 is a no no.

    • icecream on 21/07/2016 - 17:28

      May I ask how did you work out magic price mark, $400?

      • ShinyDiamond on 21/07/2016 - 17:45

        if u can buy LG G5 around $500 then I don't think Asus can be worth spending more than LG

        • icecream on 21/07/2016 - 19:13

          I see. Thanks

    • alz on 21/07/2016 - 19:45
      +1

      S821 6Gb/64Gb 5.7 inch screen for $400???? What planet are you living on?

      • ShinyDiamond on 21/07/2016 - 19:51
        +1

        Wait a month or so. U will find it for $400 mark.

  • LittleDon on 21/07/2016 - 17:25
    +1

    If the reports are correct at http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/dual_sim_4g3g_phones…… this model phone has dual sim 4G+3G simultaneously with B28 and with the 5.2" under $400 on qd_au (ebay), it is a good buy. Last month I ended up buying an Xiaomi Mi5 32Gb for just under $400 with cashback, love the phone but band 28 would have been a bonus.

    • worthy1 on 21/07/2016 - 22:30

      Good info. Was exactly what i was wanting to find out. Been waiting on a dual sim phone capable of 4G3G simultaneously with B28. Will be keeping an eye on this phone and the thread you listed

  • krishnag on 29/07/2016 - 11:53

    I think a simple information is missing about ASUS Zenfone 2 ZE551ML.
    I bought it last year and found that SIM 1 will take 4G/3G/2G BUT SIM 2 is only 2G.
    As in Australia 2G is gone (or going to be down soon) the SIM 2 slot is unusable.
    So I would try to confirm before buying these phones again.

    • ESEMCE on 29/07/2016 - 12:13

      This is the same for any Dual SIM phone bought in 2015 or earlier and most bought in 2016.
      I don't believe that there are any locally available Dual SIM phones that have dual, simultaneous 3G/4G and only a few models exist Internationally.

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