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 Asus Zenfone 5 starts at Rs 12,999, although at the launch, Asus said you could find it for as low as Rs 10,000, for the 8GB model. In our books, that seems like unbeatable value when you consider its rich feature-set and good all-round performance. I...
Which of course brings us to decision time and what we think of the Asus ZenFone 5. Honestly, we are surprised. For the ZenFone 5 tackles the three frailties that most ‘budget' devices have had – design, camera and software – and comes out on top in all t...
Abstract: If you love the Asus Zenfone 4 there is a good chance you will adore the Asus Zenfone 5 as well. In every way, the Asus Zenfone 5 is better than the Zenfone 4, it has to be to justify the higher price. The phone is built around the philosophy of the Zenfo...
Abstract: At first sight, the Zenfone 5 does feel a bit like the HTC One M8, but only this one is plastic. It might not be one the flashiest phones you have seen but it will still give you a high-end look. The phone does feel strong and sturdy and at the same time ...
Good, Great Pricing, Solid build quality, Fantastic performance and battery life
Still running Android 4.3, Scratch-prone camera lens, Occasional heat problem
People looking for a phone with a big screen can definitely consider the Asus ZenFone 5, which is priced at an amazingly low Rs. 9,999. Its features and performance give it an edge over most of the competition, not only in the sub-Rs. 10,000 segment but a...
If you are a value customer, who is not opposed to the idea of trying out a new brand, then Asus ZenFone 5 does make absolute sense to you. The smartphone looks good, has a decent build and a nice display. The camera of Asus ZenFone 5 is its high point an...
Intel atom processor, featurerich camera, refreshing UI and stylish looks
Non removable battery, Android 4.3
With an Intel atom processor, good hardware, new ZenUI and a feature rich camera Zenfone 5 is a good buy with an attractive price point of Rs 9,999. It can influence the purchase decision in a country like India where affordable feature rich smartphones ...
Attractive ZenUI, good display, build quality, What we didn't: Uncertain Android upgradability, too tall for most hands, Killer Feature: Killer pricing!
Uncertain Android upgradability, too tall for most hands
Stylish design, Sturdy construction, Crisp HD screen, Good camera, Smooth user experience.
Music output could have been better, Not ideal for singlehanded usage
The ZenFone 5 is an aggressively priced handset. Selling for Rs 10,000, this handset gives the Moto G a run for its money. The ZenFone 5 shines with its sturdy construction and stylish looks. Its screen and performance are as good if not better than the ...