We have seen a lot of Zenfones but the ASUS Zenfone 3 Ultra is the biggest of them all. This smartphone packs a 6.8-inch display and yet, this doesn’t belong the Zenpad line. The ASUS Zenfone 3 Ultra runs on a Snapdragon 652 processor with 4GB of RAM and some of its great features are its support virtual 7.1 surround sound and a 4K TV processor which lets you enjoy watching movies and media files on the device. Do you want to know more about the device? Check out our hands-on of the smartphone below:
ASUS Zenfone 3 Ultra Specs
6.8-inch Full HD Display
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 processor25
6GB of RAM
32/64/128GB Internal Storage expandable via MicroSD
23-megapixel rear camera with laser autofocus, EIS, OIS
The all-new Zenfones have just been announced at Computex and we can’t wait for these smartphones to arrive in the country. Unlike the ASUS Zenfone 2, the Zenfone 3 packs a metal and glass design and it will now come in two variants but in this video, we’ll take a closer look at the 5.5-inch variant which has a 4GB of RAM and with 64GB of storage. Do you want to know more about the ASUS Zenfone 3? Take a look at the video below
ASUS Zenfone 3 specs:
5.2-inch/5.5-inch Full HD IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor
3GB/32GB (5.2-inch variant)
4GB/64GB (5.5-inch variant)
16-megapixel rear camera with laser autofocus, EIS, OIS
Cherry Mobile has just launched their newest smartphone, the Cherry Mobile M1. it’s the newest smartphone from Cherry Mobile that packs a MediaTek Helio X20 processor and not only that, it will also the best specs that you can find on a local-branded smartphone.
The smartphone would also have top-notch specifications. it will pack an Helio X20 processor which is one of the best in the industry, it will also have 4GB of RAM, fingerprint scanner and a 21MP rear camera with PDAF and then there’s the 8-megapixel front camera.
The flagship smartphone of ASUS has just been announced at Computex in Taipei. Unlike the previous Zenfones, ASUS has dumped Intel for Qualcomm processors in their smartphones and this time, the flagship smartphone of ASUS will now pack a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor with 6GB of RAM. Not only that, the ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe will also have a metal unibody build with invisible antenna lines which make the smartphone look really clean.
Are you excited about it? Check out my hands-on below
ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe specs:
5..7-inch Full HD IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
6GB of RAM
64/128/256GB Internal Storage expandable via MicroSD
23-megapixel rear camera with laser autofocus, EIS, OIS
A surprise from today’s Zenvolution event is the ASUS Zenfone 3 Ultra. This smartphone is not as powerful as the Zenfone 3 Deluxe but the ASUS Zenfone 3 Ultra is the biggest Zenfone that was created by the company. The ASUS Zenfone 3 ultra packs a gigantic 6.8-inch display.
The gigantic display is great for watching media files and with its 6.8-inch Full HD, you’ll still be able to watch crisp and clear 4k videos with superior audio thanks to its virtual 7.1-channel surround sound with DTS Headphone. Another cool feature about this smartphone is that you can use it as your powerbank with a 1.5A output.
The ASUS Zenfone 3 Ultra is priced at $479
ASUS Zenfone 3 Ultra Specs
6.8-inch Full HD Display
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 processor25
6GB of RAM
32/64/128GB Internal Storage expandable via MicroSD
23-megapixel rear camera with laser autofocus, EIS, OIS
8-megapixel front camera
LTE
Dual-SIM
WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
Fingerprint scanner
USB Type-C
Android 6.0 Marshmallow with ZenUI 3.0
4600mAh battery
Stay tuned to our Youtube Channel and our blog for the hands-on of these Zenfone devices.
There are 3 Zenfones that was announced and the most affordable of them all is the ASUS Zenfone 3. This smartphone comes in two variants — 5.2” and 5.5”. The Zenfone 3 will now pack a glass and metal design compared to its predecessor which was using plastic and this time, the Zenfone 3 will now be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.
The ASUS Zenfone 3 now uses a USB Type-C
The ASUS Zenfone 3 isn’t as powerful as the Zenfone 3 Deluxe but the Zenfone 3 comes with a still powerful and new Snapdragon 625 processor. The 5.2-inch will have a 32GB of storage while the 5.5-inch variant will have a 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage.
The ASUS Zenfone 3 starts at $249 and you can expect our quick hands-on of the smartphone in our blog.
ASUS Zenfone 3 specs:
5.2-inch/5.5-inch Full HD IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor
3GB/32GB (5.2-inch variant)
4GB/64GB (5.5-inch variant)
16-megapixel rear camera with laser autofocus, EIS, OIS
ASUS has finally made it official the much anticipated ASUS Zenfone 3. Actually, it’s not just a single Zenfone that was announced in here because there are three Zenfones that was announced in Taiwan.
The next flagship smartphone of ASUS is the ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe. Unlike the previous Zenfones, the new Zenfone 3 Deluxe will feature an aluminum alloy unibody and this smartphone will be the first Full-metal smartphone with Invisible Antenna Design. The Deluxe comes with a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor which can be seen on most flagships these days and also a 6GB of RAM. The deluxe variant also has a bigger 5.7-inch Super AMOLED Full HD display and a 23-megapixel rear camera.
The camera of the Zenfone 3 Deluxe will be using a Sony IMX318 sensor with f/2.0 lens, OIS, and EIS. They’ve also introduced a fingerprint sensor, this time, the ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe has opted for a fingerprint sensor at the back.
The ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe is priced at $499
ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe specs:
5..7-inch Full HD IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
6GB of RAM
64/128/256GB Internal Storage expandable via MicroSD
23-megapixel rear camera with laser autofocus, EIS, OIS
ASUS has just announced their newest devices here in Taiwan. Starting with their newest notebooks that are set to compete against the iPad Pro and the Surface Pro and yes, they have some interesting features and accessories that its competitors doesn’t have
The first device that was announced at the ASUS event is the ASUS Zenbook 3. The ASUS Zenbook 3 is a 2-in-1 hybrid that comes with a powerful hardware and a thinner design compared to the Surface Pro and of course, this one comes with a hinge design just like the Surface Pro series.
But unlike other tablets, the ASUS Transformer 3 Pro is a powerful device thanks to its ability to use the different accessories including the ASUS Pen, Expansion Dock, Audio Pod, and the XG Station 2 which allows you to have an external graphics dock to play 3D heavy games on the tablet.
While the ASUS Transformer 3 aims to redefine the 2-in-1 segment with its affordable pricing. The ASUS Transformer 3 will also be powered by the 7th Gen Intel Core processors which aren’t out yet but it will still be versatile just like the ASUS Transformer 3 Pro because it will allow you to use different accessories such as ASUS Pen, XG Station 2, Expansion Dock and Audio Pod.
However, the ASUS Transformer 3 is only up to 8GB of RAM and there’s only a single USB Type-C port compared to the Transformer 3 Pro’s up to 16GB of RAM and its availability of different ports.
The ASUS Transformer 3 Pro will start at $999 while the ASUS Transformer 3 will start at $799 and both devices will come with the keyboard.
Samsung still wants to dominate the smartphone market by releasing different smartphones at different segments and recently, the company has released two of their newest mid-ranger series, the Samsung Galaxy A series 2016. In this post, we’ll be reviewing one of the smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2016
It’s metal and glass
Glass and metal are mostly the materials used for creating a solid and premium smartphone and yes, they’ve gone glass and metal to this one on the Galaxy A5 2016. Just like the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S7, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 has a metal frame along with the glass back which makes the smartphones feel very premium.
The Galaxy A5 2016 feels more similar to the Galaxy S6 due to its flat metal frame on the sides and the flat glass on the back. Missing here is the curved glass back present on the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge which made those smartphones easier to hold but don’t worry, this smartphone only has a 5.2-inch display.
No USB Type-C in sight
Again, the smartphone’s design is similar to the Samsung Galaxy S6, below the smartphone, you can find the MicroUSB, Speaker grill, and the audio jack. I wasn’t surprised that the smartphone didn’t use USB Type-C because even their current flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S7, still didn’t use USB Type-C
Super AMOLED is really nice to the eyes
One of the main features that you gotta love about the Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 is its display. This smartphone got a full HD Super AMOLED Display and it’s just gorgeous. I know, it’s not as sharp and good as the one on the Galaxy S7 or even the Galaxy S6 but still, the display of the smartphone is still good.
The colors are vivid thanks to the Super AMOLED display and I’ve never had any problems with it when I’m using it outside. However, if you’re planning on using this smartphone for VR, better get the Samsung Galaxy S6 since that one has a better display and it supports Gear VR. Yep, this smartphone doesn’t support Gear VR.
Battery Life is better than the Galaxy S6
One of the bigger features of this smartphone is the Galaxy A5 2016 features fast charging, however, it isn’t as fast as the on the Samsung Galaxy S6 that we’ve reviewed before but hey, at least we got a bigger 2900mAh battery on this one and this smartphone was way better than the Galaxy S6 in terms of battery life. With the Samsung Galaxy A5 2016, I was able to get 14 hours of use on a single charge.
Not as powerful as the Galaxy S6
For some regions, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 is running on Snapdragon 615 processor but here in the Philippines, we have an Exynos processor running inside it. It’s not as powerful as the last predecessor, the Galaxy S6, but for most people the processor inside it is more than enough. However, unlike the Galaxy A7, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 only has a 2GB of RAM.
Using the smartphone was really swift and comfortable because the TouchWiz UI is now even faster. In my use, I didn’t notice too many slowdowns and everything is almost a breeze to use. Actually, for some people, they won’t even notice the speed difference between the Galaxy A5 to the Galaxy S6.
For the real usage of the smartphone, I was able to play NBA 2k16 on this smartphone at medium settings and at most games, the Galaxy A5 performs even better than I expected.
A pretty good camera
One of the biggest upgrades of the Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 from its predecessor is its camera. This time, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 packs a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/1.9 aperture and yes, the smartphone’s camera is really great to use and it can trump most smartphones at its price range, however, the quality isn’t on par with the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S7. Check out the shots that I took using the Galaxy A5 2016 below
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Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 packs a premium design and a performance that does well beyond my expectations. It’s really a good midrange smartphone thanks to its fast performance, good battery life, and a great camera. Some people would even mistakenly recognize this smartphone as Samsung’s flagship because of its build.
Why do I keep comparing the Galaxy A5 2016 with the Galaxy S6? Well, first, the Galaxy S6, is almost priced near the SRP of the Galaxy A5 when you get it at gray markets. Second, both smartphones look identical. If you are confused with the two, well, Galaxy A5 2016 has a better battery life and it produces less heat compared to the Galaxy S6 but with the Galaxy S6, you’ll get a better performance and a better camera. So yeah, it depends on what you need on a smartphone.
So for who do I recommend this smartphone? If you’re looking for a flagship smartphone but your budget is just at sub-Php20k then you might want to take a look at this smartphone. It has a pretty good design and hardware and a great camera.
The Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 is now available for P19,990.
Cherry Mobile is getting into fitness with their latest release of their wearable device, the Cherry Fit. This wearable device is kinda unique because not only the Cherry Fit acts as a fitness tracker but it can also act as a Bluetooth earphone for your smartphone.
Cherry Fit Specs
The Cherry Fit also works well with your fitness training because this one is dust and Splash proof and it comes with an activity tracker app built-in into the watch. The Cherry Fit will only work with an Android device since the Cherry Fit app is only available of Android.
