Testseek.com have collected 378 expert reviews of the Asus A501CG ZenFone 5 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Asus A501CG ZenFone 5 .
June 2014
(79%)
378 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(80%)
27 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Excellent cost/benefit ratio
Big screen (but not too big)
With crisp and vivid images
Sturdy
With nice design
Light
Excellent performance
Frontal camera for video callings
Memory card slot
A nice design and build quality
Very good performance except for gaming
Good screen
Fingerprint and scratch resistance
Well done Custom ROM
A low price tag
The Asus ZenFone 5's simple design and sturdy build impress. The Asus ZenUI comes with interesting new features that enhance the Android experience
Good overall performance
Smart user interface
Comfortable and well designed
Great screen
Decent camera for the price
Excellent value
Strong build quality
Solid performance
Dual SIM
Build Quality
Display
Useful features
Stylish looks
Smooth performance
Lovely display
Featureloaded and capable snapper
Freshlooking UI with tons of useful features
Host of handy apps
Large
Decent quality display punches well above its weight. Good performance from the Intel components. Fantastic value for a 5inch
DualSIM handset.
Inexpensive
HD resolution
Scratch-proof display
High build quality
LTE support
Current Android OS
Good camera
Powerful enough for current games
Low operating temperatures
Long battery runtimes
The editors didn't like
No support for 4G LTE networks in the reviewed model
Could be slimmer
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Below average reception quality
Bad battery life
Bad camera(s)
Maybe for some a lack of accessories that come with the phone
The camera shutter is a little slow
Even in bright daylight
Weak
Non-replaceable battery
Average camera
Feels cheap
No 4G LTE support
Wobbly back
Images could be better
Camera
Battery life
Sluggish performance
The design's mainstay
The concentric circle pattern
Is prone to scratches
Average battery life
Mediocre camera in most conditions. Subpar battery life. Minor issues with the stockstandard smartphone design.
Dirt-repellant coating pretty useless
Only 3.7 GB storage for the user
Integrated battery
Small performance headroom for the next generation of games
The userfriendly ZenUI user interface, Several useful bonus apps, The practical functions of certain apps, Smoothness and responsiveness of overall system, Design
No backlighting for touchsensitive buttons below the screen, Contrast could be better, Image capture is average for an 8 Megapixel camera
It may not be free from fault, but the Asus ZenFone 5 4G manages to distinguish itself from most of its similarly-priced competitors thanks to an impressive user interface and numerous practical functions. Its smoothness and responsiveness are enough to m...
Abstract: Asus has never really hit the headlines with its handsets. That might be about to change with the new ZenFone 5 which is an excellent value for money choice.The ZenFone 5 supports 4G or 3G and comes with either 8GB or 16GB of RAM. The 16GB 4G version will...
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Published: 2014-10-10, Author: Andrew , review by: itpro.co.uk
Good screen quality; Solid general performance; Great value; Versatile cameras
Android 4.3; 720p resolution lower than many phones this size; Middling battery life
A low-cost Android phone that offers a solid user experience....
Published: 2014-10-10, Author: James , review by: techradar.com
Lovely bright screen, Great performance, Attractive UI
Below average battery, Out of date Android version, Future updates uncertain
If you are not concerned about 4G or being a version behind on the software, the ZenFone 5 is very easy to recommend. It is a very compelling package having a great screen, decent camera, good performance and a nice software skin. The only device that co...
Abstract: Asus has launched a rather nice range of smartphones , called ZenFones. There are three ZenFones to choose from, each with a different screen size, slightly different the specs and an adjusted price tag that reflects those various differences. See also : ...
Low internal storage, Screen isn't 1080p, Battery is weak, Android 4.3 instead of 4.4
The budget smartphone market is becoming increasingly competitive - and things are only going to get hotter as Google rolls out its Android One initiative. However, there's room for quality products and the Zenfone 5 - while not perfect - certainly dese...
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Published: 2014-10-02, Author: Andrew , review by: pocket-lint.com
Generally neat design, good value prospect
Screen brightness, limited battery, over-saturated camera results
The Asus Zenfone 5 offers much of the experience of a phone that, until recently, would have cost twice the price. However, its main competitor, the pocket-pleasing Moto G (2014), does make it tough for the Asus to truly stand out. If Asus were to...
We really like the ZenFone 5. From its design and battery life to its software and price tag, this smartphone has got a lot going for it. However, it's well worth checking whether Motorola's Moto G is a better choice for you, as it could save you a bit of...
Abstract: Asus has a solid reputation for making decent laptops and Android tablets, but its presence in the smartphone arena is a little more muted. It's looking to change all of this with its Zenfone range, a selection of Android-based blowers which offer power a...
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Published: 2014-09-02, Author: Bobby , review by: alphr.com
An affordable and attractive 5in smartphone, but the dim screen leaves it lagging behind its cheaper rivals...
