Nougat Update for the ASUS Zenfone 3 On Hold

If you’re wondering why you haven’t received the Android Nougat update on your ASUS Zenfone 3, well that’s because the Taiwanese company has put the update on hold. The reason? Apparently, they have to work out a few kinks before the update pushes through; making us think that Nougat isn’t making nice with our arch-nemesis, […]

Head-to-Head: Huawei GR5 2017 vs ASUS Zenfone 3 Max 5.5

Here we go again, folks! This time, we’re pitting Huawei’s dual-snapper toting GR5 2017 (also known as the Honor 6X in other markets) against ASUS’s bang-for-the-buck phone, the Zenfone 3 Max 5.5 (ZC553KL). Read: Huawei GR5 2017 Initial Review: Most Affordable Dual-cam On The Block ASUS Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL Review: Mid-range Dilemma Huawei GR5 […]

ASUS is Giving Away a 5.5 Zenfone 3 Max

That’s right! ASUS Philippines is giving the 5.5-inch varaint of the Zenfone 3 Max to three lucky winners by issuing the #MaxYourLife Challenge. The contest, which is open to all comers, will join Eric “Eruption” Tai, Michelle Gumabao, and Jeron Teng  in a series of, well, challenges. Who do you pick as your team captain? […]

ASUS Unveils the Zenfone 3 Zoom Price Ahead of Release

According to GSMArena‘s sources, at the unveiling event of the Pegasus 3S in Taiwan earlier, ASUS mentioned the pricing for the company’s most anticipated dual camera handset, the Zenfone 3 Zoom. Related: TENAA Leaked ASUS X00GD is the Pegasus 3S Unfortunately, only the top-end model (4GB RAM, 128GB storage) has a price tag at the moment, […]

ASUS Officially Releases Nougat Update For Zenfone 3

Heads up Zenfone 3 users: ASUS has officially announced the release of Android 7.0 Nougat update for their phones. Read: ASUS Zenfone 3 Review Android Nougat brings a couple of notable updates to devices, which include native multi-window support (for multi-taskers), support for VulkanTM,  an advanced 3D rendering API, better Doze implementation (and therfore theoretically improved […]

Watch: ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom Initial Review

You’ve probably read about ASUS’ dual-camera equipped Zenfone 3 Zoom. With its twin 12-megapixel rear cameras at f/1.7 aperture, does it have what it takes to take on other contenders in the market? You can check out initial impressions in the video above, as well our comparisons to other smartphones out in the market. Before […]

Head-to-Head: ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom vs Vivo V5

The ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom has officially been announced today. Packing a dual rear camera setup, the midrange Zenfone 3 Zoom is geared towards photo enthusiasts and comes in different RAM and storage models. Vivo’s recently released V5 is the self-proclaimed Selfie King of local phones. With a powerful 20-megapixel front snapper, the V5 is a […]

Head-to-Head: ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom vs Huawei GR5 2017

Now that we’ve finally gotten our hands on the new ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom and given it an intial go, it’s time to compare it to other players in the market to see how it stacks up. This time we’re going to pit it against the Huawei GR5 2017, or the Huawei Honor 6X as […]

Head-to-Head: ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom vs ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser vs ASUS Zenfone 3 Max 5.5

ASUS’s Zenfone 3 Zoom is a midrange, photography-focused smartphone. This puts the handset in ASUS’s already populated sub-flagship line-up, with popular options like the Zenfone 3 Laser and the Zenfone 3 Max 5.5 already in play. If you’re still holding out for a new ASUS midranger to spend on, then here’s the comparative low-down between all […]

Head-to-Head: ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom vs. Zenfone Zoom

ASUS has officially released their first ever smartphone with twin rear cameras today – the Zenfone 3 Zoom. It’s quite a change from the original Zenfone Zoom, which got its name thanks to the clever optical zoom unit housed inside its body. But how much has the Zenfone 3 Zoom changed from the original? Let’s […]

ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom Initial Review: ZF3 Killer?

Phones with dual cameras are no longer niche devices nowadays, as evidenced by the launch of dual-camera equipped models of many OEMs in the past few months. ASUS is the latest company to launch their own dual-camera equipped device in the form of the Zenfone 3 Zoom. And while the original Zenfone Zoom managed to […]

ASUS Enters Dual Camera Fray With The Zenfone 3 Zoom

After leaks and teasers, ASUS has finally taken the wraps off of the latest member of the Zenfone 3 Family: the Zenfone 3 Zoom. There’s a lot to unpack, but let’s take a look at its specs first: ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom specs Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor 3GB/4GB of RAM 5.5-inch, full HD Super […]