ASUS Zenfone Live是一款在对价格非常敏感的市场中广受欢迎的智能手机。许多人买不起昂贵的设备，他们寻找能够提供良好价值的低端设备。我们收到了这款智能手机进行测试，在使用了大约两周后，我们对ASUS Zenfone Live的看法如下：
在开始之前，先对华硕 Zenfone Live 和 Zenfone Go做一个小说明(ASUS Zenfone Live and Zenfone Go)
如果您购买了ASUS Zenfone Live并运行基准测试或其他Android 应用程序(Android apps)，您可能会看到应用程序倾向于将此智能手机识别为ASUS Zenfone Go ( ZB501KL )。最后一款华硕 Zenfone Go(ASUS Zenfone Go)于2016 年 10 月(October 2016)推出，型号名称为(model name) ZB500KL，规格非常相似。尽管华硕(ASUS)官方并未表态，但华硕 Zenfone Live似乎是(ASUS Zenfone Live)华硕 Zenfone Go(ASUS Zenfone Go)的继任者。最有可能的是，旧模型，即使它在某些市场上很受欢迎，也会被淘汰，取而代之的是新模型。华硕(ASUS)更喜欢这个新名称来推广实时流媒体功能，使这款智能手机在非常实惠的智能手机领域独树一帜(smartphone unique)。
华硕 Zenfone Live 擅长(ASUS Zenfone Live good)什么？
ASUS Zenfone Live擅长以下方面：
- 在Facebook(Facebook)、YouTube和其他社交媒体渠道上直播自己
- 与竞争对手相比，良好的视频录制体验
- 电话(Phone)、音乐和电影收听(music and movie listening)。与音频有关的一切在华硕 Zenfone Live(ASUS Zenfone Live)上往往比在同等价位的其他智能手机上更好
优点和缺点
ASUS Zenfone Live有几个优点：
- 它在大多数市场上都有很高的价格
- 如果您喜欢直播，它是您可以获得的最实惠的智能手机
- 视频录制(Video recording)比在竞争设备上更好
- 各种音频(Audio)体验都优于同等价位的智能手机
- 存储空间(storage space)对于同类设备来说是足够的
- 经济实惠的智能手机具有良好的户外能见度
- 4G LTE 连接(LTE connectivity)与更昂贵的智能手机一样有效
还有一些缺点需要考虑：
- (Picture taking)如果华硕(ASUS)为相机修复软件，拍照可能会更好
- 在这款智能手机上玩游戏不是很好的体验
- 没有升级到Android 7 Nougat的官方计划(Nougat)
- 安装了很多英国媒体报道软件
- 与旧的华硕 ZenFone Go(ASUS ZenFone Go)设备相比，硬件并没有太大的改进
判决
我们在ASUS ZenFone Go首次推出时对其进行了评测，我们赞赏它在价格实惠的智能手机市场中所带来的价值。ASUS Zenfone Live是ASUS ZenFone Go的当之无愧的继任者。虽然从硬件角度来看(hardware perspective)，新型号并没有改变任何有意义的东西（4G 连接除外），但它确实提供了更好的设计、更优雅的机身和现代功能，吸引了年轻观众，如直播和优质音频(quality audio)。对于您支付的价格，ASUS Zenfone Live提供物超所值，而且很难找到价格如此实惠的更好选择。
硬件(Hardware)规格和包装
华硕 Zenfone Live 智能手机(ASUS Zenfone Live smartphone)的包装盒非常小。在顶部，它使用黑色作为主色，并带有设备图片和名称。其余部分为白色，显示其最重要的功能、型号名称(model name)、序列号和IMEI号等信息。
拆箱既快速又无痛。在包装内，您可以找到智能手机、充电器、USB转 micro USB 数据线(USB cable)、耳机、顶针(ejector pin)、用户指南(user guide)和保修。
ASUS Zenfone Live提供三种颜色：海军黑(Navy Black)、玫瑰粉(Rose Pink)和微光金(Shimmer Gold)。我们测试了第一个版本。
ASUS Zenfone Live是一款 5 英寸智能手机，配备IPS LCD电容式触摸屏，分辨率为 1280x720 像素。屏占比(screen-to-body ratio)为75% 。显示屏由 2.5D 异形玻璃保护，这意味着其边缘逐渐淡入外壳。一项突出的功能是，如果您从手机设置中启用手套模式(Glove mode)，则屏幕可以与手套一起使用。
一个积极的特点是，这款智能手机使用高通 MSM8916 Snapdragon 410(Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410)处理器，四核运行频率为 1.2 GHz，而不是您在类似价位的智能手机上找到的联发科芯片。(MediaTek)图形芯片是 Adreno 305。ASUS Zenfone Live(ASUS Zenfone Live)具有 2GB 的RAM和 16 或 32GB 的存储空间(storage space)，具体取决于您购买它的位置。
这款智能手机是双卡双待(SIM Dual Standby)，意味着您可以同时使用两张SIM 卡(SIM card)。仅当您不使用它们时，两者都处于活动状态。一旦您在一张SIM 卡(SIM card)上接听电话，另一张将变为非活动状态。这并不理想，但该技术更便宜且更广泛。两个SIM 卡(SIM card)插槽中的一个可用于使用最大 128 GB 的 microSD 卡扩展存储空间。
这款智能手机的主摄像头具有 13 兆像素、f/2.2 光圈、自动对焦和 LED 闪光灯(autofocus and LED flash)。副相机有 5 兆像素、f/2.0 光圈、自动对焦和 LED 闪光灯(autofocus and LED flash)。
关于连接性，您将获得一个Micro USB 2.0端口、一个 3.5毫米音频插孔(mm audio jack)、一个蓝牙 4.0(Bluetooth 4.0)芯片和一个只能连接到使用 802.11 b/g/n 标准的2.4 GHz Wi-Fi网络的(GHz Wi-Fi)无线芯片。(wireless chip)您无法连接到5GHz无线电频率上的(radio frequency)无线网络广播(wireless network broadcast)。关于传感器，您可以获得加速器、电子罗盘、接近传感器(proximity sensor)和环境光传感器(light sensor)。
ASUS Zenfone Live由不可拆卸的 2650 mAh 锂离子电池供电(mAh battery)，足以满足其低功耗硬件规格。
关于尺寸，我们正在处理一款相当小的智能手机：Zenfone Live的尺寸为 5.55 x 2.82 x 0.31 英寸或 141.18 x 71.74 x 7.95 毫米宽x 深(x depth) x 高(x height)。它的重量也只有 4.2 盎司或 120 克，非常轻便。
如果您想查看这款智能手机的官方规格，您应该查看此页面：ASUS Zenfone Live (ZB501KL) 技术规格(ASUS Zenfone Live (ZB501KL) Tech Specs)。
设计和建造质量
ASUS Zenfone Live具有不错的构建质量(build quality)和不错的外观，可能会吸引年轻人。由于这是一款经济实惠的智能手机，它不包含任何优质材料，以节省成本。它采用一体成型设计，这意味着它的背部无法拆开。尽管后盖感觉很耐用，但它很轻并且完全由塑料制成。
在正面，您可以找到 5 英寸屏幕、辅助摄像头、听筒格栅(earpiece grille)、摄像头LED 闪光灯(LED flash)、返回(Back)、主页(Home)和最近使用的应用程序(Recent apps)按钮。由于这是一款经济实惠的智能手机，因此这些按钮没有背光。
在这款智能手机的背面，您拥有主摄像头及其LED 闪光灯(LED flash)。不幸的是，它们尴尬地位于角落，拍照时很容易将手指放在相机前，特别是如果你的手很大。
在右侧，您可以找到电源按钮(Power button)和音量(Volume rocker)键。顶部边缘有音频插孔，底部边缘(bottom edge)有Micro-USB 端口(Micro-USB port)和内置扬声器。左侧边缘(left edge)是SIM卡托盘所在的位置。要将其从智能手机中取出，您必须使用包装内的别针。
这款智能手机的重量非常轻。再加上它的小尺寸，你会觉得你正在处理一个脆弱的设备。大多数用户更愿意购买坚固的保护套(protection cover)，以增强ASUS Zenfone Live的耐用性并防止意外跌落。
ASUS Zenfone Live 在设计和外观方面并不突出。最后，我们正在处理一款非常实惠的智能手机，其中成本是一个重要问题。但是，它的设计令人愉悦，大多数人都会对它的外观感到满意，尤其是年轻人。(ASUS Zenfone Live doesn't stand out in terms of design and looks. In the end, we are dealing with a very affordable smartphone where cost is an important issue. However, its design is a pleasant one, and most people will be happy with the way it looks, especially youngsters.)
如果您想了解更多有关ASUS Zenfone Live提供的智能手机体验(smartphone experience)、其相机、捆绑应用程序和(apps and performance)基准性能的信息，请转到本评论的第二页。
ASUS Zenfone Live review: Good value at a very low price
ASUЅ Zenfone Live is а populаr smartphone in mаrkets which are very price-senѕitiνе. Many people can't afford an expensive device, and they look for low-end devices that deliver good value. We received this smartphone for testing and, after using it for about two weeks, here's our opinion about ASUS Zenfоne Liνe:
Before we start, a small clarification about ASUS Zenfone Live and Zenfone Go
If you have bought an ASUS Zenfone Live and you run benchmarks or other Android apps, you might see that apps tend to identify this smartphone as an ASUS Zenfone Go (ZB501KL). The last ASUS Zenfone Go was launched in October 2016, and it had the model name ZB500KL and very similar specifications. Even though ASUS hasn't said anything officially, it seems that ASUS Zenfone Live is the successor to ASUS Zenfone Go. Most probably, the old model, even though it was popular in certain markets, will be phased out in favor of the new. ASUS has preferred this new name to promote the live streaming features that make this smartphone unique in the segment of very affordable smartphones.
What is the ASUS Zenfone Live good at?
ASUS Zenfone Live is good at the following things:
- Live streaming yourself on Facebook, YouTube, and other social media channels
- Good video recording experiences when compared to its competition
- Phone calls, music and movie listening. Everything that has to do with audio tends to be better on the ASUS Zenfone Live than on other smartphones that are similarly priced
Pros and cons
There are several good things about the ASUS Zenfone Live:
- It has a great price in most markets
- If you are into live streaming, it is the best affordable smartphone you can get
- Video recording is better than on competing devices
- Audio experiences of all kinds are superior to what you get on similarly priced smartphones
- The storage space is generous for a device in its category
- Good outdoors visibility for an affordable smartphone
- 4G LTE connectivity that works just as well as on more expensive smartphones
There are also some downsides to consider:
- Picture taking could be better if ASUS fixes the software for the camera
- Gaming on this smartphone is not a great experience
- There's no official plan for upgrading to Android 7 Nougat
- There's quite a lot of bloatware installed
- The hardware is not much of an improvement when compared to older ASUS ZenFone Go devices
Verdict
We reviewed ASUS ZenFone Go when it was first launched, and we appreciated the value it delivered in the market of very affordable smartphones. ASUS Zenfone Live is a worthy successor to the ASUS ZenFone Go. While the new model doesn't change anything meaningful from a hardware perspective (except for 4G connectivity), it does deliver a better design, a more elegant body and modern features that appeal to young audiences like live streaming and good quality audio. For the price you pay, ASUS Zenfone Live delivers good value, and it is hard to find better options that are so affordably priced.
Hardware specifications and packaging
The box for the ASUS Zenfone Live smartphone is quite small. On the top, it uses black as the dominant color, and it features a picture of the device, alongside its name. The rest is white, and it displays information like its most important features, the model name, serial and IMEI numbers.
Unboxing it is quick and painless. Inside the packaging, you find the smartphone, the charger, a USB to micro USB cable, the headset, an ejector pin, the user guide and the warranty.
ASUS Zenfone Live is available in three colors: Navy Black, Rose Pink, and Shimmer Gold. We tested the first version.
ASUS Zenfone Live is a 5-inch smartphone, with an IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen that has a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. The screen-to-body ratio is 75%. The display is protected by 2.5D contoured glass, meaning that its edges fade into the case gradually. One feature that stands out is that the screen can be used with gloves if you enable the Glove mode from the phone's settings.
A positive feature is that this smartphone uses a Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 processor with four cores running at 1.2 GHz, instead of the MediaTek chips you find on similarly priced smartphones. The graphics chip is an Adreno 305. ASUS Zenfone Live has 2GB of RAM and 16 or 32GB of storage space depending on where you are purchasing it.
This smartphone is Dual SIM Dual Standby, meaning that you can use two SIM cards at the same time. Both are active only as long as you're not using them. Once you take a call on one SIM card, the other becomes inactive. This is not ideal, but the technology is less expensive and more widespread. One of the two SIM card slots can be used to extend the storage with a microSD card of up to 128 GB.
The primary camera on this smartphone has 13 megapixels, an aperture of f/2.2, autofocus and LED flash. The secondary camera has 5 megapixels, an aperture of f/2.0, autofocus and LED flash.
Regarding connectivity, you get a Micro USB 2.0 port, a 3.5 mm audio jack, a Bluetooth 4.0 chip and a wireless chip that is capable of connecting only to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks that use the 802.11 b/g/n standards. You can't connect to a wireless network broadcast on the 5GHz radio frequency. Regarding sensors, you get an accelerator, an electronic compass, a proximity sensor, and an ambient light sensor.
ASUS Zenfone Live is powered by a non-removable Li-Ion 2650 mAh battery which is more than enough for its low-powered hardware specifications.
Regarding size, we are dealing with a rather small smartphone: Zenfone Live has 5.55 x 2.82 x 0.31 inches or 141.18 x 71.74 x 7.95 mm in width x depth x height. It also weighs just 4.2 ounces or 120 grams, which makes it very light.
If you would like to check the official specifications of this smartphone, you should view this page: ASUS Zenfone Live (ZB501KL) Tech Specs.
Design and build quality
ASUS Zenfone Live has a decent build quality and decent looks that are likely to appeal to young people. Since this is an affordable smartphone, it doesn't include any premium materials, to save on cost. It has a unibody design, meaning that its back can't be taken apart. Even though the back cover feels durable, it is light and made entirely out of plastic.
On the front, you find the 5-inch screen, the secondary camera, the earpiece grille, the LED flash for the camera, the Back, Home, and Recent apps buttons. And because this is an affordable smartphone these buttons are not backlit.
On the back of this smartphone, you have the primary camera and its LED flash. Unfortunately, they are awkwardly positioned in the corner, and when taking pictures, it is easy to place your finger in front of the camera, especially if you have large hands.
On the right side, you can find the Power button and the Volume rocker. On the top edge, there is the audio jack, while on the bottom edge you have the Micro-USB port and a built-in speaker. On the left edge is the place where the SIM cards tray is found. To get it out of the smartphone, you have to use the pin found inside the packaging.
The weight of this smartphone is very light. Coupled with its small size, you get the impression that you are dealing with a fragile device. Most users will prefer investing in a robust protection cover so that they enhance the durability of the ASUS Zenfone Live and protect it from accidental falls.
ASUS Zenfone Live doesn't stand out in terms of design and looks. In the end, we are dealing with a very affordable smartphone where cost is an important issue. However, its design is a pleasant one, and most people will be happy with the way it looks, especially youngsters.
If you would like to learn more about the smartphone experience offered by ASUS Zenfone Live, its camera, bundled apps and performance in benchmarks, go to the second page of this review.
