华硕(ASUS)发布了一款新的中档安卓智能手机，无论从(Android smartphone)价格还是性能的角度来看(price and performance perspective)，它看起来都很有前景。它被命名为华硕 Zenfone 5(ASUS Zenfone 5)，外观精美，但价格仅为高端智能手机的一半。里面的硬件(hardware inside)不是最强大的，但足以处理您可能想要运行的任何应用程序或游戏。(app or game)此外，它还有一个带有人工智能的双摄像头系统，可以拍出出色的照片和视频。如果您想了解华硕 Zenfone 5(ASUS Zenfone 5)是否值得购买，请阅读我们的评论：
注意：(NOTE:)在本次评测中，我们测试了华硕 ZenFone 5 (ASUS ZenFone 5) ZE620KL。市场上也有其他变体，硬件规格略有不同。
华硕 Zenfone 5：它适合谁？
ASUS Zenfone 5是以下人士的绝佳选择：
- 想要一款看起来不错的安卓智能手机(Android smartphone)
- 想要一部能拍出精美照片并录制好看视频的智能手机
- 想要以合理的价格在任何任务中性能良好的智能手机
优点和缺点
华硕 Zenfone 5(ASUS Zenfone 5)有很多优点：
- 它有一个令人愉快的设计，类似于你在今年的旗舰上看到的
- 包括一个高于您在类似价位获得的平均水平的(price point)相机系统(camera system)
- 它比竞争对手更实惠
- 它具有出色的硬件，能够运行您扔给它的任何东西
- 它的屏幕看起来很棒，色彩鲜艳，亮度很高
- 它安装了Android 8 Oreo
- 华硕 ZenUI(ASUS ZenUI)外观和运行良好，并且比以前的Zenfone 更少膨胀软件
也有一些缺点：
- 它的屏幕顶部有一个凹口，有些用户不喜欢这样
- 智能手机的背面由玻璃制成，虽然看起来很棒，但也很滑
- 如果您的手小或手指小，指纹读取器(fingerprint reader)就很难够到
- 它没有防尘或防水IP 认证(dust or water)
判决
华硕 Zenfone 5(ASUS Zenfone 5)是一款出色的中端智能手机(mid-range smartphone)。如果您想要一款漂亮的智能手机，在日常任务和游戏中表现出色，并且拥有高于平均水平的摄像头系统，那么(camera system)华硕 Zenfone 5(ASUS Zenfone 5)绝对不会出错。就价格而言，华硕 Zenfone 5(ASUS Zenfone 5)比大多数竞争对手更划算。我们向所有想要以合理价格购买优质智能手机的读者推荐它。
华硕 Zenfone 5 拆箱
华硕 Zenfone 5(ASUS Zenfone 5)采用深蓝色纸板箱(cardboard box)，采用简约设计。在其顶部，仅印有Zenfone 5名称和一个小徽标。(Zenfone 5)
盒子的短边上有华硕的名字(ASUS name)，长边可以看到智能手机的座右铭：“我们[爱]照片。”("We [love] photo.")
在盒子的背面，有一张贴纸，上面有您购买的ASUS Zenfone 5的确切型号信息。(ASUS Zenfone 5)
打开包装盒后，您会看到华硕 Zenfone 5(ASUS Zenfone 5)以及随附的配件和文件。您将获得一对耳机、一根可拆卸的USB Type-C 数据线(USB Type-C cable)、一个USB 电源(USB power)适配器、一个SIM 托盘(SIM tray)针、用户指南(user guide)和保修卡。根据您所在的地区，您可能还会得到一个透明的软壳来保护智能手机。
您从华硕 Zenfone 5 获得的拆箱体验令人愉悦，而且包装也很丰富。我们喜欢盒子的极简设计，我们很欣赏该公司还在包装中包含耳机这一事实。(The unboxing experience you get from the ASUS Zenfone 5 is pleasant, and the bundle is generous. We like the minimalist design of the box, and we appreciate the fact that the company also included headphones in the package.)
设计和建造质量
华硕 Zenfone 5(ASUS Zenfone 5)有两种颜色可供选择：流星银和午夜蓝(Meteor Silver and Midnight Blue)。我们测试的样品是午夜蓝(Midnight Blue one)。它是一种非常深的蓝色，几乎是黑色。
华硕 Zenfone 5(ASUS Zenfone 5)看起来很棒，尤其是如果您喜欢整个设备的反射和玻璃。Zenfone 5遵循 iPhone X 和其他顶级智能手机（如华为 P20 Pro(Huawei P20 Pro) ）已经确立的设计趋势。Zenfone 5的机身是一个大长方形，两边都覆盖着玻璃，边缘是圆润的，6.2英寸的大显示屏(inch display)带有一个凹口。
智能手机的正面全是显示屏及其前置摄像头凹槽(camera notch)。除了一些人不喜欢的凹槽外，显示屏几乎覆盖了所有可用表面，几乎没有为边框留下空间，当屏幕关闭时几乎看不见。
Zenfone 5的背面覆盖着玻璃，在其下方，您可以看到所有华硕(ASUS)设备上常见的同心圆图案。唯一打破这种模式及其反射的是两个摄像头凸起和位于顶部中心的指纹读取器。(fingerprint reader)
Zenfone 5的边缘由金属制成，但也是圆形的。在手机的顶部边缘，您可以找到一个小麦克风针孔(microphone pinhole)，而在左侧边缘(left edge)则是SIM 卡托盘(SIM tray)。所有按钮都位于右边缘(right edge)，朝向顶部。音量摇杆(volume rocker)一体成型，电源键(power button)更小。
在底部边缘(bottom edge)，您可以从右到左找到扬声器、麦克风针孔(microphone pinhole)、USB Type-C 端口(USB Type-C port)和 3.5mm 音频插孔。
至于其耐用性，智能手机看起来做工精良，但我们建议您使用智能手机外壳(smartphone case)。华硕 Zenfone 5(ASUS Zenfone 5)被玻璃覆盖，虽然它使用了耐腐蚀的康宁大猩猩玻璃 3(Corning Gorilla Glass 3)，但智能手机很滑，而且它也没有防尘或防水(dust or water resistance)IP 认证。
华硕 Zenfone 5 是一款漂亮的智能手机，但它的独创性并没有让我们感到惊讶，因为它借鉴了 iPhone X 的大部分设计。我们喜欢它的屏幕覆盖了大部分正面的事实，并且边框是这么瘦。然而，即使它看起来不错，它的背面也很滑。此外，您必须记住 Zenfone 5 未经 IP 认证，因此请注意任何灰尘或水溅。(The ASUS Zenfone 5 is a beautiful smartphone, but it does not amaze us with its originality, as it borrows much of its design from the iPhone X. We like the fact that its screen covers most of its front side, and that the bezels are so thin. However, even though it looks good, its backside is slippery. Also, you must keep in mind that the Zenfone 5 is not IP certified so be wary of any dust or water splashes.)
硬件规格
华硕 Zenfone 5(ASUS Zenfone 5)配备 6.2 英寸AMOLED 显示屏(AMOLED display)，分辨率为 1080 x 2246像素，(x 2246)像素密度(ppi pixel density)为 402 ppi 。屏幕采用 2.5D大猩猩玻璃(Gorilla Glass)，虽然该公司没有具体说明它是什么版本，但我们怀疑它是大猩猩玻璃 3(Gorilla Glass 3)。它应该提供一些防止划痕的保护，即使偶尔从小高度跌落也应该是安全的。
该智能手机由高通骁龙 636(Qualcomm Snapdragon 636)芯片组提供动力，该芯片组具有八核Kryo 260处理器，据高(according to Qualcomm)通称，该处理器的速度最高可达 1.8GHz。至于视频，智能手机使用了高通 Adreno 509(Qualcomm Adreno 509)图形处理单元。根据维基百科(According to Wikipedia)，GPU支持Vulkan 1.0、OpenGL ES 3.1 + AE、OpenCL 2.0和DirectX 12。
华硕 Zenfone 5(ASUS Zenfone 5)配备 64GB 内部存储和高达 6GB的RAM。我们测试的模型配备了 4GB内存(RAM)。如果你想扩大存储空间(storage space)，还可以添加一张最大 2TB 的MicroSD 卡(MicroSD card)，使用副SIM 卡槽(SIM slot)。
华硕 Zenfone 5(ASUS Zenfone 5 )的自主权由不可拆卸的 3300mAh 电池提供，可在 30 分钟内快速充电至 60 % capacity。
在其背面，华硕 Zenfone 5(ASUS Zenfone 5 )安装了双摄像头系统(camera system)。有一台具有 12 兆像素（f/1.8 光圈）的相机，以及一台具有 8 兆像素（f/2.0 光圈）的 120° 广角相机。主摄像头受益于 4 轴光学图像稳定(Optical Image Stabilization)、相位检测自动对焦(phase detection autofocus)和双 LED 闪光灯。在其正面，它配备了一个具有 8 兆像素、f/2.0 光圈和 84° 视野的单镜头相机。
关于连接性，华硕 Zenfone 5(ASUS Zenfone 5)是一款双SIM 卡智能手机(SIM smartphone)，使用Nano-SIM卡。它具有双卡双待实现(Dual SIM Dual Standby implementation)，这意味着即使两张SIM卡在您不使用时都处于活动状态，一旦您在其中一个上接听电话，另一个就会变为非活动状态。ASUS Zenfone 5有一个USB 2.0端口和一个 Type-C 1.0 可逆连接器、蓝牙 5.0(Bluetooth 5.0)、NFC，并为802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz和 5 GHz网络提供双频无线支持。(dual-band wireless support)
智能手机还受益于它从内置传感器收集的信息：指纹（在背面）、加速度计、陀螺仪、接近度和指南针。
华硕 Zenfone 5(ASUS Zenfone 5)比一般智能手机稍大，但也很轻巧：长 6.02 英寸（153 毫米）、宽 2.98 英寸（75.65 毫米）、厚 0.30 英寸（7.7 毫米），重量约为5.82盎司（165 克）。
有关华硕 Zenfone 5 的(ASUS Zenfone 5's)硬件规格和功能的更多详细信息，请访问其官方网页：华硕 Zenfone 5 规格(ASUS Zenfone 5 Specs)。
华硕 Zenfone 5 的硬件规格与坚固的中档 Android 智能手机相当。在阅读完所有内容后，我们很想知道它在现实生活中的表现如何。(The hardware specifications of the ASUS Zenfone 5 are those of a solid mid-range Android smartphone. After reading them all, we were curious to see how well it performs in real life. )查看下一页，了解更多关于ASUS Zenfone 5提供的智能手机体验(smartphone experience)、其摄像头、捆绑应用程序以及基准测试中的性能。
ASUS ZenFone 5 review: One of the best mid-range smartphones in 2018
ASUS released a new mid-range Android smartphone, that looks рromіsing both from a price and perfоrmance perspectіve. It is named ASUS Zenfone 5 and it has the premium loоks but it costs half оf what you would pay for a high-end smartphone. The hardware inside is not the most powerful, but it is more than enough to handle any app or game you might want to run. Furthermore, it has a dual-camera syѕtem with AI that promises excellent phоtos and videos. If you want to see whether ΑSUS Zenfone 5 is worth buyіng, read our review:
NOTE: In this review, we tested ASUS ZenFone 5 ZE620KL. On the market, there are other variants too, with minor differences in hardware specifications.
ASUS Zenfone 5: Who is it good for?
The ASUS Zenfone 5 is an excellent choice for people who:
- Want an Android smartphone that looks good
- Desire a smartphone that shoots great photos and records pleasant looking videos
- Want a smartphone with good performance in any task, at a reasonable price
Pros and cons
There are many positives about the ASUS Zenfone 5:
- It has a pleasant design, similar to what you see on this year's flagships
- Includes a camera system that's above the average you get at a similar price point
- It is more affordable than the competition
- It has excellent hardware, capable of running anything you throw at it
- Its screen looks great, the colors are vivid, and the brightness is high
- It comes with Android 8 Oreo installed
- The ASUS ZenUI looks and works well, and there is less bloatware than on previous Zenfones
There are a few downsides too:
- It has a notch on the top of its screen, and some users do not like that
- The back of the smartphone is made of glass and, although it looks awesome, it is also slippery
- The fingerprint reader is fairly hard to reach if you have small hands or small fingers
- It has no IP certifications against dust or water
Verdict
The ASUS Zenfone 5 is an excellent mid-range smartphone. If you want a beautiful smartphone, with good performance in everyday tasks and also in games, and with an above-average camera system, you cannot go wrong with ASUS Zenfone 5. For the price, the ASUS Zenfone 5 is a better deal than most of its competition. We recommend it to all our readers who want a great smartphone at a reasonable price.
Unboxing the ASUS Zenfone 5
The ASUS Zenfone 5 arrives in a dark blue cardboard box that uses a minimalist design. On its top side, there is just the Zenfone 5 name printed and a small logo.
On its short sides, the box features the ASUS name, and on the long sides you can see the smartphone's motto: "We [love] photo."
On the rear side of the box, there is a sticker with information about the exact model of ASUS Zenfone 5 that you have bought.
After you open the box, you are greeted by the ASUS Zenfone 5, together with its bundled accessories and documents. You get a headphones pair, a detachable USB Type-C cable, a USB power adapter, a SIM tray needle, the user guide and warranty card. Depending on your part of the world, you might also get a clear soft case to protect the smartphone.
The unboxing experience you get from the ASUS Zenfone 5 is pleasant, and the bundle is generous. We like the minimalist design of the box, and we appreciate the fact that the company also included headphones in the package.
Design and build quality
The ASUS Zenfone 5 is sold in two color variations: Meteor Silver and Midnight Blue. The sample that we tested was the Midnight Blue one. It is a very dark blue, almost black.
The ASUS Zenfone 5 looks great, especially if you like reflections and glass all over your device. The Zenfone 5 follows the design trends already established by the iPhone X and other top-tier smartphones such as the Huawei P20 Pro. The body of the Zenfone 5 is a large rectangle covered with glass on both sides, with rounded edges and a large 6.2 inch display with a notch.
The smartphone's front side is all about the display and its front camera notch. Except for the notch, which some people like dislike, the display covers almost all the available surface, leaving little space for bezels, which are almost invisible when the screen is turned off.
The back of the Zenfone 5 is covered with glass and, underneath it, you can see the concentric circles pattern that is common on all ASUS devices. The only thing that breaks this pattern and its reflections, are the two cameras bump and the fingerprint reader that sits centre towards the top.
The edges of the Zenfone 5 are made of metal but they are also rounded. On the top edge of the phone, you can find a small microphone pinhole, while on the left edge there is the SIM tray. All the buttons are found on the right edge, towards the top. The volume rocker is made in one piece and the power button is smaller.
On the bottom edge, you can find, from right to left, the speaker, a microphone pinhole, the USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack.
As for its durability, the smartphone looks well built, but we do recommend that you use a smartphone case. The ASUS Zenfone 5 is covered in glass and although it uses resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 3, the smartphone is slippery, and it also has no IP certifications for dust or water resistance.
The ASUS Zenfone 5 is a beautiful smartphone, but it does not amaze us with its originality, as it borrows much of its design from the iPhone X. We like the fact that its screen covers most of its front side, and that the bezels are so thin. However, even though it looks good, its backside is slippery. Also, you must keep in mind that the Zenfone 5 is not IP certified so be wary of any dust or water splashes.
Hardware specifications
The ASUS Zenfone 5 features a 6.2 inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2246 pixels at 402 ppi pixel density. The screen uses 2.5D Gorilla Glass which, although the company does not specify what version it is, we suspect it to be Gorilla Glass 3. It should provide some protection against scratches, and it should be safe even against occasional drops from small heights.
The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset that features an octa-core Kryo 260 processor, which according to Qualcomm can reach speeds of up to 1.8GHz. As for the video, the smartphone uses a Qualcomm Adreno 509 graphics processing unit. According to Wikipedia, the GPU supports Vulkan 1.0, OpenGL ES 3.1 + AE, OpenCL 2.0 and DirectX 12.
The ASUS Zenfone 5 comes with 64GB of internal storage and up to 6GB of RAM. The model that we tested was equipped with 4GB of RAM. If you want to expand the storage space, you can also add a MicroSD card of up to 2TB, using the secondary SIM slot.
The autonomy of the ASUS Zenfone 5 is provided by a non-removable 3300mAh battery that can be fast charged in 30 minutes to 60% capacity.
On its back, the ASUS Zenfone 5 has a dual camera system installed. There is one camera that has 12 megapixels (f/1.8 aperture), and a 120° wide-angle camera that has 8 megapixels (f/2.0 aperture). The primary camera benefits from 4-axis Optical Image Stabilization, phase detection autofocus, and a dual-LED flash. On its front side, it comes with a single-lens camera that has 8 megapixels, f/2.0 aperture, and an 84° field of view.
Regarding connectivity, the ASUS Zenfone 5 is a Dual SIM smartphone and uses Nano-SIM cards. It has a Dual SIM Dual Standby implementation, which means that even if both SIM cards are active when you are not using them, once you take a call on one of them, the other becomes inactive. The ASUS Zenfone 5 has a USB 2.0 port with a Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and offers dual-band wireless support for the 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4 GHz and 5GHz networks.
The smartphone also benefits from the information it gathers from the built-in sensors: fingerprint (on the rear side), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass.
The ASUS Zenfone 5 is a slightly larger than the average smartphone, but it is also lightweight: 6.02 inches in length (153 mm), 2.98 inches in width (75.65 mm), 0.30 inches in thickness (7.7 mm), and weighs about 5.82 ounces (165 grams).
For more details about ASUS Zenfone 5's hardware specifications and features, visit its official webpage: ASUS Zenfone 5 Specs.
The hardware specifications of the ASUS Zenfone 5 are those of a solid mid-range Android smartphone. After reading them all, we were curious to see how well it performs in real life. Check the next page to find out more about the smartphone experience offered by the ASUS Zenfone 5, its cameras, bundled apps, and performance in benchmarks.
