ASUS ZenFone 2 new phablet with LTE and thin ergonomic arc design

If you have a plan to look for a new phablet, then you can choose a new product from Asus, namely the ASUS ZenFone 2. The Zenfone 2 ZE551ML is an Android Phablet running Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop) and features Quad-core 2.3 GHz, 4G LTE, Quad-core 1.8 GHz, Intel Atom Z3580, Intel Atom Z3560 processor. Asus claimed that the Zenfone 2 is a marvel of beauty and power, in the palm of your hand.

The ASUS ZenFone 2 has a gorgeous, all-new design that employs iconic Zen design elements, offering a luxe brushed-metal finish and distinctive, stylish concentric circle detailing. Including a elegant curved case that tapers to an astonishingly thin 3.9 mm at the edges lends ZenFone 2 a bold yet elegant look with intuitive volume control with Rear Key. You will enjoy the Asus Zenfone 2 because this smartphone has a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS display with a 403ppi pixel density, the display has a slight 3.3 mm bezel, giving ZenFone 2 a significant 72% screen-to-body ratio for a maximized viewing experience.

ZenFone 2 is powered by an up to 2.3 GHz 64-bit Intel Atom processor Z3580 and has 4 GB RAM to deliver up to seven times (7X) faster gaming performance than its predecessor, so you'll enjoy slick web surfing, smooth video playback, great gaming experiences and multi-tasking that doesn't leave you waiting.

Asus Zenfone 2 key specifications:

Processor: 64-bit Intel Atom Z3560/Z3580 Quad Core Processor (Running at 1.8/2.3GHz) PowerVR Series 6 - G6430, with OpenGL 3.0 support

Operating System: Brand-new ASUS ZenUI with Android 5.0 Lollipop

Memory: LPDDR3 2GB/4GB RAM/Micro SD card support, up to 64GB

Storage: 16GB/32GB/64GB eMMC ASUS WebStorage 5GB (lifetime)

Display:  5.5-inch, 1920 x 1080 (Full HD), 403ppi IPS display/Corning Gorilla Glass 3

PixelMaster Cameras: Front: 5MP, f/2.0-aperture, wide-angle (85-degree) lens with Selfie Panorama

Rear Camera: 13MP, f/2.0-aperture, 5-element, auto-focus lens with dual-color Real Tone flash

PixelMaster features: Low Light mode / Backlight (HDR) mode / Enhanced Beautification mode / Manual mode / Zero shutter lag

Network: LTE speed: Category 4 maximum: 150Mbit/s / DL: 50Mbit/s

4G band: FDD LTE: 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/9/17/18/19/20/28/29

TDD LTE: 38/39/40/41(Network support varies by country)

Battery: 3000mAh lithium-polymer, Fast-charging technology

Sensor: Accelerometer, proximity, ambient-light, gyroscopic, digital compass and Hall-effect sensors

Navigation:  GPS / A-GPS / GLONASS

Wireless: 802.11ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC

Ports: 3.5mm audio jack, dual micro-SIM, micro USB (support OTG)

Color: Glacier Gray / Osmium Black / Glamour Red / Ceramic White / Sheer Gold

Dimensions: 152.5 x 77.2 x 10.9 ~ 3.9 mm

Weight: 170g

Asus Zenfone 2. Image: legitreviews.com

For photographic facilities on Zenfone 2, Asus proud of its unique slogan, which is referred to as a “See What Others Can't See”. Why? ZenFone 2 comes with a 13 MP PixelMaster camera and an f/2.0 aperture lens to capture stunning, high-resolution photos with zero shutter lag. This industry-leading low-light mode employs pixel-merging technology to capture up to 400% brighter photos at night, or in low-light scenes, without the need for a flash. 

When a flash is preferred, ZenFone 2 is equipped with a Real Tone Flash to ensure warm skin tones and accurate color. The Zenfone 2 camera can capture photos at night or in low light up to 400-percent brighter without the need for a flash, because this phablet is equipped with a Real Tone flash to ensure warm skin tones and accurate color when a flash is needed.

As an Android smartphone Asus also equipped the Zenfone 2 with ZenUI that gives you a simpler, smarter and more personalized, freedom, connection, and expression form the foundation for ASUS's ZenUI mobile user interface. In world first for smartphones, the ZenFone 2 can be customized to meet everyone's personal style and usage preferences including ZenUI's launcher, themes, fonts, icons, and more. ZenUI has a variety of new features, including ZenMotion, SnapView, Trend Micro Security and ZenUI Instant Updates that enhance usability; ensure security and privacy; and deliver a seamless user experience.

If you choose Asus ZenFone 2 as a new companion, then you will love this phablet because ZenFone 2 has a very unique fast charging technology and make other smartphones give up. With the Asus Zenfone 2 you'll take your battery level to 60% in just 39 minutes.  

Thereby, the presence of Asus ZenFone 2 could be a rival for Oppo Find 7 or Oppo R5, which also has the ability to quickly power charging their batteries. The difference is Zenfone 2 can you have with a more affordable price, but you've got an advanced phablet to accompany all your activities, both to support your work, business, personal activities as well as for social activities, and of course Zenfone 2 can rely on to play the game , watch videos, and of course to make the photo selfie.

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OnePlus One and Xiaomi MI4 smartphones real competitors

Who will survive in the smartphone competition?

Motorola Moto X+1. Image: updateharga.com

Compared with the period of 2013, the 2014 is the era of incredible growth for smartphone products. However, not all can be grown successfully, where there are many brands of smartphones that fail or do not achieve a high turnover.

There has been tremendous competition in high-end smartphones, where Samsung has spawned Galaxy S5, as its flagship, while the HTC present the HTC One M8 to match Galaxy S5. The presence of these two phones, it has really heats their fans. Although it should be recognized, both hampered by rumors of the presence of other phones with higher specifications. In the midst of this competition, you will find the Oppo Smartphones with top grade products such as Oppo N1, and Oppo Find 7.

If you are not easily intimidated by a variety of well-known smartphones like the iPhone, the Samsung Galaxy or HTC One, then you can consider some of the "Flagship Killer", as reported by phonearena. Actually you do not need to be affected by known brands if you find a smartphone with a high quality, but you can buy them at affordable prices. Admittedly there are many brands of premium class smartphone, even with a high specification plus a very nice camera capability can be obtained at a tempting price.

Let's see one by one the various brands of smartphone that you can consider as mentioned below:

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ZTE Grand S II with My-Drive and unique voice recognition

Perhaps you have known smartphone from China such as Oppo Find 7 and N1 that phenomenal, and now you will get a surprise; another fantastic smartphone from China, the ZTE Grand S II. This sophisticated smartphone sporting a bigger screen than its predecessor, the Grand S II has a 5.5-inch full HD, 1080p display, and full-HD display plus 401ppi screen packs in plenty of detail.  

 

ZTE Grand S II with LTE connectivity. Image: knowyourmobile.in

This smartphone powered by Snapdragon 800 chipset alongside 2GB of RAM, and runs Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. There is a 13-megapixel rear camera, while the front houses a 2-megapixel camera. The ZTE Grand S II comes with 16GB inbuilt storage and packs a 3000mAh battery, microSD slot for further expansion, and 3G/4G connectivity.

ZTE Grand S II also equipped with voice recognition feature; unlike the Moto X  this new smartphone will recognize multiple users' voices, so you can let friends and family unlock the phone solely through speech. You can take photos with spoken commands, and a My-drive mode tweaks the voice recognition for quicker hands-free control while in the car. According to the company My-drive assistant features a higher voice recognition rate, play music via voice commands, also enables users to more accurately receive calls, and listen to messages.

The CNMO benchmarked the ZTE Grand S II in AnTuTu to reveal that the smartphone scored a bit higher than Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 (34,938 vs. 34,652). The Grand S II also scored higher than the LG G2, Sony Xperia Z Ultra, and HTC One. The device can stand next to any other high-end, large smartphone or phablet. However,  that doesn’t necessarily mean the Grand S II is better than the Galaxy Note 3. Before you decide to choose the ZTE Grand S II, you should try to hold this powerful smartphone and compare with other high-end brand in it’s class. 

                                        ZTE Grand S II with Android KitKat. Image: androidcentral.com

ZTE Grand S II will be available in April 2014, but there is no official information about the price, and you can wait patiently, or immediately take advantage of the Google search engine. Who knows, you will find the latest information when you are looking at this article, and you can compare with other brands that can meet your criteria.

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Samsung Galaxy NX EK-GN120ZKAXAR with Anroid Jelly Bean

If you are looking new digital camera that included with sophitiscated sharing connectivity, you can choose mirrorless system - Samsung Galaxy NX EK-GN120ZKAXAR. You can shoot and share vivid photos and videos with ease using this compact system camera, which features a 20.3-megapixel CMOS image sensor for detailed shots and 4G LTE connectivity for reliable mobile Web access. 

The camera has an ISO range of 100 to 25,600, so you'll be able take sharp photos in both high and low light. You can maximize The Advanced Hybrid Autofocus (AF) system combines phase detection AF and contrast AF to deliver brilliant images with nearly zero shutter lag, indoors or out. You will enjoy SVGA viewfinder with approximately 0.68x magnification, an 18mm eye point, a 100% field of view and 800 x 600 resolution delivers sharp image detail, so you can compose your shots accurately. 

Samsung Galaxy NX EK-GN120ZKAXAR comes with an 18-55mm lens, giving you exceptional performance and a generous zoom range to take photos. Samsung NX mount lets you attach compatible interchangeable lenses. The lens supports iFunction control, which enables lens-based adjustment of many common camera settings, including shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and more by simply pressing the button and rotating the control ring; allowing you to keep your eye to the viewfinder while adjusting an array of settings. With 3x optical zoom lets you bring your subjects up close and into focus. Lens-shift optical image stabilization helps suppress blur brought on by camera shake. 

Samsung Galaxy NX EK-GN120ZKAXAR. Image: amazon.com

Samsung NX mount lets you attach compatible interchangeable lenses. You can review and edit your contents on a large, vivid 4.77" HD touch screen display. Smart Mode button gives you access to a wide range of special modes. 

Use Drama Shot to merge continuous shots of moving objects into a single composed image, or Action Freeze to instantly capture high-speed action. Multi Exposure shot lets you blend two shots into a single beautifully composed image. Using Light Trace, and have your subject draw with a handheld light to capture prolonged exposure effects.Use just one HDMI code is all it takes to connect your Camera directly into your Smart TV or HDTV, computer or DVD player.  

Camera Highlights: 

• 20.3MP APS-C CMOS Sensor 
• 4.8" HD 921k-Dot LCD 
• Touchscreen Monitor 
• SVGA 0.46" Electronic Viewfinder
• Full HD 1080p Video Recording Advanced Hybrid 
• Autofocus System Continuous 
• Shooting Rate Up to 8.6 fps 
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean Operating System 
• DRIMe IV Image Signal Processor
• Wi-Fi and 3G/4G LTE Mobile 
• Samsung NX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS 
• 4360 mAh rechargeable battery 

Samsung Galaxy NX EK-GN120ZKAXAR produce high resolution still imagery and full HD 1080p video at 30 fps with notable low-light sensitivity to ISO 25600. 

Samsung's interchangeable lens system allows this mirrorless camera to be paired with any lens in the NX lineup. Engineered with Hybrid Autofocus (phase detection plus contrast), the Galaxy NX’s 20.3MP APS-C CMOS sensor delivers high-quality images and lifelike colors with the highest resolution in its class. Measuring 23.5mm x 15.7mm, the sensor captures the most light to create beautiful, noise-free pictures and video. 

Don’t forget to use The Photo Suggest function, so you can instantly connect you to wide-ranging libraries of images taken by other photographers in your current location. By referencing these other photos, you'll find new shots you might not have found otherwise. If you buy this camera you will get 16GB internal memory for your shots. A card slot supports microSD,32GB Secure Digital High Capacity and 64GB SDXC formats.

The Galaxy NX utilizes the most popular and powerful Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system to create an efficient and easy-to-navigate user-interface for controlling camera functions and for seamless sharing of imagery. Experience an entire universe of Android apps for image personalization, video effects, or staying in touch with friends and family. You can also upload and store photos instantly online, browse the Internet, sync your devices and much more. This camera also has 4G LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity to let you upload, share, and even post to MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and other social media. 

With built in Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity you can share your experiences everywhere and all at once. DLNA capability and Bluetooth technology Enable simple wireless connection to compatible devices. 

You can also connect to HDTV using HDMI connection to enjoy with family and friends. Show your fantastic photos and videos at home and share them to many social media network. 
  
Samsung Galaxy NX EK-GN120ZKAXAR is very rich with many features for advance and new photographer. You can use this camera for business event, holiday, family reunion, hang-out with friends, birthday party and honeymoon. Do not forget to share your fantastic moment to social media network.

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