IT168 evaluation three years ago, Sony introduced the subversive 6.44-inch large-screen mobile phone Xperia Z Uitra, the big screen of the shocking perception caused a moment of heat, but Jobs one-handed operation theory has long been in the hearts of people, many manufacturers will also operate with one hand To create a classic product, large-screen mobile phones are not cold. However, with the popularization of 4G networks, the functions carried by mobile phones have become more and more abundant, and they have been widely used in office, entertainment and other scenes. Especially with the rise of live broadcasts and mobile games, the superiority of large-screen mobile phones in visual perception and fine operation gradually emerged. Beginning this year, mobile phone manufacturers have successively targeted the needs of large-screen mobile phones and launched corresponding Max, Plus, Note-based products to seize the opportunities of the large-screen mobile phone market.
Asus, which started with personal computer products, has accumulated a certain amount of experience in the design of large-screen mobile terminals in the notebook and tablet areas. It will inevitably not miss the opportunity to enter the big-screen mobile phone market. ZenFone 3 has launched this product with its screen size. A staggering 6.8 inches was achieved, perhaps with a giant screen. So, how does ZenFone 3 disparate compared to many large-screen mobile phones? How big is the simple and brutal selling point that is enough to support its price? Let's enter the evaluation of ZenFone 3.
ASUS ZenFone 3 is a ZenFone 3 series model, the international version is named ZenFone 3 Ultra, Ultra is a super meaning, on the one hand, implied by its disdain for the screen, on the other hand, implying its impressive hardware performance, Located on the big screen audio and video flagship. Below, we briefly understand its hardware parameters through a table.
ASUS ZenFone 3 proud of the main parameters operating system save 3.0Network standard full Netcom, dual card dual standby body size 186.4 93.9 6.8 mm
Weight 233g screen 6.8 inches resolution camera 23 million pixels F/2.0 aperture, support for laser focusing processor Qualcomm Xiaolong 652 fuselage memory RAM: 4GB ROM: 64GB (support expansion) Features 4K TV chip, NXP audio chip, Hi-Res authentication, fingerprint recognition battery 4600mAh, reverse chargeable body color silver listed price 3999 yuan
Through the form, we simply summarize the characteristics of ASUS ZenFone 3 and make the following interpretation.
1. The ASUS ZenFone 3 boasts a 6.8-inch Full HD screen and a built-in 4K TV-class processing chip for image processing. Combined with the self-developed True2life+ technology, the ASUS ZenFone 3 can make the picture more vivid and the colors more natural. In addition, it also supports motion-predictive frame-replenishment to make the picture more fluid, so buying this screen is not just a big deal. Asustek has conducted a number of targeted debugging.
2, Asus ZenFone 3 proud of the use of a one-piece all-metal body, and the use of exclusive hidden antenna technology, so that the full blown leucorrhea can be hidden, the whole metal texture is more pure, high value of the face value. According to Asustek's own description, this technology actually designed the antenna on the top of the mobile phone, and it was created through more than 240 procedures, which involved a number of exclusive patents.
3, Asus ZenFone 3 proud of the camera part of the configuration is outstanding, using a 23 million pixel Sony sensor, optical image stabilization, equipped with a laser focus module, combined with targeted development of three-focus system, imaging is worthy of praise. In the super-quality mode, 92 million-pixel images can be output.
4, ASUS ZenFone 3 proud of the audio focus has been built, equipped with two new designs of five magnetic speakers, supplemented by NXP Smart Amp smart amplifier, sound quality has been Hi-Res certification. And above the surround sound, DTS Headphone: X certification, wearing headphones can achieve 7.1 channel virtual surround sound experience.
5, ASUS ZenFone 3 proud of the built-in large 4600mAh battery, and support Qualcomm's QC 3.0 fast charging standard, providing a reliable guarantee for battery life. And innovatively integrated into the reverse charging technology, reaching 1.5A output, can be used as a charging treasure.
It should be said that ASUS ZenFone 3 is proud of the positioning of a video and audio flagship. It has high differences in display, photographing, and music. It has made a certain support for 3999 yuan. How specific performance, below we enter a detailed evaluation.
Appearance and industrial design interpretation
The entire Asus ZenFone 3 system has been redesigned, and both the craftsmanship and the materials have significantly improved. The highlight of the ZenFone 3 is not only its huge screen size, but also the exclusive hidden antenna design of ASUS, which makes the metal texture of the whole machine more pure. Here we will explain the two parts in detail.
First of all, the author is necessary to take everyone to understand what the 6.8-inch concept is what? Compared with the 5.15-inch millet 5 in the hands of the author, Asus ZenFone 3 is a giant giant, pray for one-handed operation is not realistic, hands It may be the correct posture to play. To carry it is recommended to put it in the bag, you must seek to install in the pocket, only the winter jacket can be accommodated in a large pocket.
Back to the process and design aspect, ASUS ZenFone 3 boasts a more positive front, with a 6.8-inch screen with a 2.4mm narrow bezel design and a high 79% screen share. At the bottom, Android's three King Kong buttons are arranged. The central Home button has integrated fingerprint recognition and can be pressed. Perhaps due to the thickness and weight considerations of the entire machine, the ASUS ZenFone 3 boasts no positive coverage of 2.5D glass.
The hidden antenna on the back is the highlight of Asustek's craftsmanship. We are familiar with the all-metal body phone, such as the iPhone 6, OPPO R9, etc., in the back there are obvious antenna injection molding tape, due to the obvious color difference with the metal material, not beautiful, the design has been criticized. Asustek adjusted the position of the antenna (designed at the top) and processed it through more than 240 processes, which made the injection molding tape on the metal surface very well hidden.
We also saw such hidden technology on the LG G5. With reference to its principle, ASUS should also cover a special primer on the surface of the injection molding tape. This primer has a similar texture to metal and has excellent The adhesion makes the injection molding tape hidden. However, the so-called hidden is not without traces, the physical boundaries are still there, and there are still traces of plastic injection on the top and bottom diamond trim.
Regarding the problem of whether the concealed antenna signal can be normal, Asustek said that the aircraft has undergone rigorous signal testing. With the help of Qualcomm's TrueSignal technology, intelligent switching can be achieved. For example, when you hold the antenna and interfere with the antenna, the chip will The main antenna section is switched to above.
The top of the back, equipped with a 23 million pixel main camera, surrounded by a prominent metal ring for protection, followed by a laser focus module and dual color temperature flash. Taking into account the operation of the large-screen mobile phone, the volume key was designed to the back and distinguish it with obvious concentric circles.
The bottom of the fuselage is designed with a USB Type-C interface to support Qualcomm QC 3.0's fast charging standard. The dual speakers are located on both sides of the Type-C interface. The newly designed five-magnetic speaker is used, and the volume and sound quality are significantly higher than those of ordinary products. Advantage. The right side of the fuselage has a dual Nano SIM card slot and power button, 3.5mm headphone jack on the top of the fuselage.
It is reported that the ZenFone design also has the ASUS notebook elite team to join, showing its emphasis on this product. In terms of the final results, ZenFone 3's superior design has a significant breakthrough compared to Asus's previous mobile phone products. The shock of 6.8 inches and the ingenuity of the hidden antenna are enough to make this product stand out from the crowd.
Camera experience
According to Asustek’s promotion, most of ZenFone 3's photographs were devoted to building, from hardware to software, and technological innovations at multiple levels were achieved, reaching the peak of the Asus mobile phones. In this section, we will take a detailed look at taking photos of ZenFone 3's dominance.
As we all know, to achieve good imaging effects requires a variety of coordination, including mirrors, photosensitive elements, ISPs, and late-stage algorithms. The Asus ZenFone 3 boasts certain characteristics in these areas. First of all, the ZenFone 3 is proud to use the Sony IMX 318 sensor. This sensor is 23 million pixels, CMOS area is 1/2.6 inch, and the unit pixel size is 1μm. It supports phase focus and three-axis electronic image stabilization.
Secondly, ASUS added a laser focusing module, and based on this, it created a three-focus focusing system that integrates contrast focus, phase focus, and laser focus to focus on a variety of light scenes, or under any light source scenario. For non-stop moving distances of moving objects, accurate and fast focus can be achieved in various dynamic and static environments.
Finally, ZenFone 3 supports optical image stabilization to ensure a stable camera image. In addition, Asustek's Pixel Master technology is incorporated into the camera. Through post-processing, it can output 92 million resolution resolution photos. How does the realization of these technologies bring about much improvement in imaging? Here we use real proofs to help everyone interpret.
In the daytime situation, ASUS ZenFone 3 is proud of its white balance, which is very good. It is reported that in order to make the white balance ZenFone 3 is equipped with a color correction sensor, you can detect the type of light and automatically apply the best settings to achieve a natural color of the quasi-ball restore.
Thanks to the three-focus system's blessing, the performance in focus is particularly rapid, especially in the macro photography, the ordinary mobile phone needs phase focus to achieve, encounter the scene of the light environment is not friendly, may also Intensify contrast focus, blur a few back and forth. The ZenFone 3 intelligently judges the scene, selects the laser to focus directly on the light, and directly adjusts the focus through the distance information fed back. The speed and accuracy are guaranteed.
At night, the Asus ZenFone 3 has a good impression on people. After all, the night view is particularly harsh on the test of mobile imaging. It is necessary to take care of the details of the shadows and take care of the purity of the screen.
Through proofs, it can be seen that the Asus ZenFone3 is proud to rely on F2.0 large aperture and optical image stabilization features, making the exposure increased, the brightness of the screen can still be guaranteed. In addition, the performance of the sky, ASUS ZenFone3 smart show a rare prime, noise control properly. In the night shot state, we again recommend using a 16 million-pixel model, because the night-time noise reduction processing of 23 million pixels requires about 2-3 seconds, and the waiting time is longer and affects the photographing experience.
As a whole, ASUS is very dedicated to the ZenFone 3's superior cameras. There are no problems with daily photographs, and even at night it has great strength. However, Asustek's camera interface needs to be improved. How to present many useful functions succinctly is the direction that the author believes to be improved in the future.
Save the child 3.0 experience
With the success of Internet mobile phone manufacturers in recent years, excellent user experience has gradually been regarded as the only way to build products. The creation of mobile phone systems is regarded as the key to providing a good user experience. ZenFone 3 Smart is equipped with Asus's System 3.0. It's easy to see the characteristics of grounding gas. Here's the author's experience to help you to understand the system.
Compared to the previous version 2.0, this provincial child 3.0 has been upgraded mainly in UI design, text messaging, and "earning +". Let's first look at the changes that have been made in the design of UI 3.0.
Gemini 3.0 joins the magazine lock screen, and the pictures are categorized according to topics such as "fashion", "travel", "car" and "living". Users can freely subscribe according to their own preferences. In addition, you can add a preview of the weather scene below the system time. However, the pattern of this notice is rather special. According to the official announcement, it is inspired by the depiction of the weather in Maya culture. New users may need some learning costs to adapt.
Entering the main interface of the system, the interface of the childcare 3.0 is more concise and smooth, and the widget of the date and time is more flattened. The system will place the pre-installed software in different folders according to the category, open any folder, slide left or right to switch between different folders without returning. It's a bit like the experience of placing Android secondary menus directly on the desktop. It not only simplifies the operation steps, but also facilitates inductive collation.
The SMS part is a major highlight of the 3.0 system. Asustek named it as “SMS+â€, which explains its role to a certain extent: beautifying SMS presentation and expanding the operation of SMS. The entrance of SMS+ is set under the clock on the main screen. After entering, the system will automatically display information such as train tickets, movie tickets, bank bills and other information in the form of a message card, and the main information is clear at a glance, which is convenient for management and the next operation.
"Making +" is the biggest feature of the provincial system 3.0. In "make +", users can complete the system's built-in tasks, such as setting avatars, column check-in and other simple and easy operations to get Zen coins, users can earn "Zen currency" in the system in exchange for a variety of Zen currency store Small gifts or direct online recharge traffic. (Note: The Zen currency is a virtual currency in the provincial system 3.0, and it can only be used in the Zen currency store according to the rules).
For large-screen mobile phones, the system also provides a one-handed mode, but I think that such a screen size, how to optimize the system can not ease the inconvenience of one-handed operation, it may be more appropriate to him as a tablet.
Overall, Asustek's System 3.0 has made some improvements in the UI. The magazine lock screen meets the individual needs of the user. “SMS+†also facilitates the user’s information management. “Earning +†becomes more systematic. Unique characteristics, earning virtual currency to get corresponding benefits, make the overall system more convenient and thoughtful.
Detailed hardware configuration
The ASUS ZenFone 3 is equipped with a Snapdragon 652 processor and has an eight-core architecture of 4A72+4A53. The official said: Xiaolong 652 chip is mainly for high-end smart phones and tablet PCs to provide excellent connectivity, real image display and multimedia effects support. It has comparable performance of the 800 Series chips, such as the A72 core architecture processor, Adreno 510 GPU chip, etc., how exactly the power, the following we make a detailed interpretation.
Qualcomm Xiaolong 652 processor platform uses a mature 28nm process technology, with a 4A72 high performance core + 4A53 low performance core combination, which can not help but think of people using 4A57 + 4A53 core combination of Xiaolong 810. Last year, the Xiaolong 810 was frequently exposed to severe heat problems. The main reason was that the A57 core was overly pursuing the ultimate performance, resulting in a significant increase in its power consumption and not suitable for use in mobile terminals. The A72 of Xiaolong 652, compared with A57, did not pursue a significant increase in performance, but rather paid more attention to balancing the problem of high power consumption. In other words, in terms of CPU performance, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 can compete with the Snapdragon 810, but the Snapdragon 652 has a much better performance in terms of power consumption. Through the domestic application of a wide range of security Bunny (emphasizing CPU / GPU comprehensive capabilities) test software, ZenFone 3 proud of the running points reached 80,000 points.
A72 core related data
In terms of GPU, baseband, and memory, Xiaolong 652 has obvious advantages over MediaTek and Hass. Due to the authority of Qualcomm in the communications field, Xiaolong 652 adopts X8 LTE modem to support Xiaolong Full Netcom, achieving a maximum download speed of 300Mbps, an upload speed of 100Mbps, and also supports the 802.11ac WiFi connection standard. Integrated Adreno 510 GPU, support for 2K screen display resolution and most APIs on the market. Universal bandwidth compression technology is also unique in the Adreno 5XX series, which saves energy while ensuring performance. Supports the latest QuickCharge 3.0, enabling multi-range power charging similar to “continuously variable speed†to significantly increase charging efficiency.
Overall, the Qualcomm Xiaolong 652 has better performance than last year's flagship Xiaolong 810. It has excellent performance in energy consumption and heat generation and is an excellent chip for everyday experience. The reason why ASUS ZenFone 3 is proud to be adopted is due to its sufficient performance and excellent features. On the other hand, it is also a product positioning consideration. After all, the ZenFone 3 Monarch is equipped with the flagship Zenith (equipped with Xiaolong 820). Open the gap.
to sum up
Asus is not content to do a simple big-screen mobile phone. The big screen brings more space in the fuselage. In fact, it brings more possibilities for the design of the whole machine and the innovation on the hardware. Asus is naturally aware of the accumulated technology. At this point, it also made ZenFone 3 proud of many highlights. Including the hidden antenna design, the metal fuselage is more pure and the perception is more uniform. Accommodating a more sophisticated camera module, including a 23-megapixel Sony sensor and a laser focusing module, combined with targeted development of a three-focus system, the imaging performance is worthy of recognition. There are also newly designed five-magnetic speakers, 4600mAh large-capacity battery, with a large 6.8-inch screen, to create a high-quality mobile audio and video entertainment experience.
In brief, ASUS ZenFone 3 is proud of its large-screen features, excellent audio and video experience, and ASUS's quality and original hidden antenna design , which are obviously different from similar products on the market. It is by no means a simple big screen. Mobile phone . As for the price of 3999 yuan, more is still out of their own brand awareness, after all, Asus is a veteran in the PC industry for many years, the qualifications are still there.