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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BlackBerry Q10 versus BB Q5

Looking closer differences the BlackBerry Q10 and BB Q5

BlackBerry tries to appear more daring with the launch of BlackBerry Z10 and Q10. The presence of both expected to generate sales. As I look forward to welcoming more new products, the BlackBerry Z30, let's look at the specification differences the BlackBerry and the BlackBerry Q5 and Q10 is regarded as a price more affordable versions of the BB Q10.

Design and weights

Physically, the two smartphones that which is based BlackBerry 10, is not too different, but the BlackBerry Q10 is a modern and sophisticated looking handset. Blackberry Q10 has a resolution of 119.6 x 66.8 x 10.4, while the Q5 has dimension: 120 x 66 x 10.88 mm. But for business boot, Q5 with lighter weights 120 grams while the Q10 has a weight of 139 grams. However, the keyboard at Q10 is better than the Q5.

 

BlackBerry 10 and Q5. Image: mobilefun.co.uk

Screen resolution

Difference in the screen of the Blackberry Q10 and Q5 is not too different, i.e. have the same 3.1-inch screen with landscape and a resolution of 720 x 720 pixels. However, the distinguishing is the type of screen used in this smartphone. BlackBerry Q10 uses IPS LCD screen, while the Q10 only brings Super AMOLED screen. With this difference, then you know the brightness of each screen, especially if you're in the outdoors during the day.

Processor

for the kitchen spur, to say the performance of the second RIM smartphone has a balanced toughness, both reinforced by prosesssor Dual Core. But Blackberry Q10 slightly superior in terms of processor speed, Q10 1.5 GHz, while the Blackberry Q5 speed of 1.2 GHz. While the amount of RAM embedded on both devices trsebut, both of 2 GB.

Camera

The class differences the Q10 and Q5 are visible from the side of the camera. BlackBerry Q10 has a 8 MP main camera, while the Q5, is only equipped with a 5 MP main camera.

Media store

storage capacity for affairs, BlackBerry Q5 only equipped with half of the storage capacity of Q10. Q5 is equipped with 8 GB of internal memory and microSD slot up to 32 GB. While the BlackBerry Q10 has a much larger capacity with 16 GB of internal memory and microSD slot up to 64 GB.

The battery

Both devices have the same battery support, which is 2.1000 mAh. But the difference, Q5 non removable battery or can not be removed, but the Q10, can be assembled easily, so you can install a backup battery if you lack power when you are actively communicating with family and business associates.

Let's view the specs of the two smartphones which is very popular in Indonesia, as follows:

BB Q10 and BB Q5 specifications. Image: blog.pre-pay-as-you-go.co.uk

If you're not happy with both BlackBerry's specification, you can look forward to the launch of the BlackBerry Z30 which rumored to be more sophisticated and more interesting. You can also compare this with Oppo Find BlackBerry 7 and other Android smartphone, you can even compare it to the latest Nokia Lumia, the series of Windows Phone 8.

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Is HTC One Mini could be a real competitor of Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini?

If you are interested in trying out the latest smartphone, then in July 2013 HTC has announced the HTC One Mini. Anticipated HTC One Mini could be a new contender for phones like the Galaxy Mini S4  or BlackBerry Q5 . Are the Nokia Lumia and the iPhone 5 will also compete with domestic products Formosa?

HTC One Mini armed with a complete operating system Android 4.2 with the unique HTC Sense UI. These smartphone users will enjoy Android 4.2 platform which has had several additional new features like Quick Settings and the ability to display the battery percentage on the status bar without having to download an app. Don’t forget to get more fantastic applications on Google Stores.

 

HTC One and HTC One Mini. Image: mobilespecs.pk

This Taiwan smartphone is also equipped with features and HTC BlinkFeed Zoe. HTC also has pinned Ultrapixel 4-megapixel camera is the same as what is found in HTC and HTC Butterfly S, resulting in a body that you will get a mini sophistication HTC One and HTC Butterfly S.

HTC One Mini has a screen size smaller than other HTC phones. Smartphone HTC One Mini has a screen size of 4.3 inches with HD resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. Samsung should be wary because density pixel HTC Mini is higher than the Samsung S4 Mini, which only has a qHD screen 960 x 540 pixels. However, the Samsung Galaxy Mini has a processor of 1.7GHz S4, while the HTC One Mini is only powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon dual-core 1.4GHz 400

 

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini VS HTC One Mini. Image: mobilephones.com

HTC One Mini reinforced with 1800 mAh battery. Do not worry because the smartphone has NFC connection so you can share data / files with other NFC devices when near each other. 

Do you often exchange data with friends or business colleagues? Now you can take advantage of NFC features at anytime and anywhere without any problems. HTC One Mini will be launched in early August 2013. You can check the price of this smartphone at online stores or search engines like Yahoo and Google.

Is HTC One Mini will be able to compete with Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini? Let's look at the smartphone war this month and beyond. Who will be the winner?

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