华硕(ASUS)是一家著名的台湾公司，也是世界上最大的计算设备制造商之一。他们主要专注于计算机市场(computer market)，但几年来，他们也涉足移动消费领域(consumer area)。在过去几年中，该公司发布了多款智能手机和平板电脑。他们创建的最新移动设备称为ASUS ZenFone 2。这是一款优雅的智能手机，承诺提供出色的性能、设计精美的机身和大量(body and plenty)可供选择的配件。在过去的一周里，我们很高兴有机会测试和使用ASUS ZenFone 2. 现在是时候让我们在这篇评论中与您分享我们发现的所有内容了：
硬件规格和包装
华硕 ZenFone 2(ASUS ZenFone 2)采用彩色包装盒。在其顶部，您可以看到智能手机的图片，而在其背面和侧面(back and sides)，您可以找到有关智能手机的详细信息。
打开包装首先看到的是华硕 ZenFone 2(ASUS ZenFone 2)。
在包装盒内，您还可以找到带有可拆卸USB 数据线(USB cable)的充电器、一副耳机、保修和快速入门指南(start guide)。
智能手机有多种颜色可供选择：您可以选择黑色、白色、红色、灰色或金色。ZenFone 2还可以使用华硕(ASUS)在其Fusion 和 Illusion 系列(Fusion and Illusion series)中提供的特殊后盖之一进行进一步定制。
华硕 ZenFone 2(ASUS ZenFone 2)拥有漂亮的 5.5 英寸IPS LCD 显示屏(IPS LCD display)，具有 1920x1080 像素的全高清分辨率(Full HD resolution)和 403 ppi 像素密度(ppi pixel density)。在处理器方面，这款智能手机有两种不同的版本：一种在 2.3GHz的Intel Atom Quad Core Z3580上运行，另一种在 1.8GHz的Intel Atom Quad Core Z3560上运行。(Intel Atom Quad Core Z3560)不管(Regardless)内部的CPU(CPU inside)是什么，视频都由PowerVR G6430 芯片(PowerVR G6430 chip)处理，支持OpenGL 3.0。如果您购买带有Z3580 CPU的版本，您将获得 4GB 的RAM 内存(RAM memory)，而购买带有Z3560 CPU的版本将“仅”具有 2GB 的RAM 内存(RAM memory)。存储方面，华硕 ZenFone 2(ASUS ZenFone 2)提供 16GB、32GB 或 64GB 的内部空间。此外，您还可以使用最大 64GB 的microSD 卡(microSD card)。这是相当多的存储容量(storage capacity)。华硕 ZenFone 2(ASUS ZenFone 2)的自主性由大容量 3000mAh 锂聚合物电池处理。
我们收到的用于测试的华硕 ZenFone 2拥有更强大的 2.3GHz (ASUS ZenFone 2)Intel Z3580 CPU、4GB RAM和 32GB 内部存储空间(storage space)。
后置摄像头(rear camera)采用13 兆像素东芝传感器(Toshiba sensor)、双LED 闪光灯(LED flash)、自动对焦和 HDR 功能(autofocus and HDR capabilities)。前置摄像头(front camera)具有 5 兆像素的分辨率和 85 度广角镜头。
在连接选项方面，您可以使用 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 标准支持microUSB 2.0、蓝牙 4.0(Bluetooth 4.0)和无线网络(wireless networking)，这意味着华硕 ZenFone 2(ASUS ZenFone 2)能够连接到 2.4 GHz和 5 GHz无线网络. 此外，智能手机可以同时使用两张SIM卡。第一张SIM 卡(SIM)支持 4G 移动网络，而第二张 SIM 卡仅支持 2G。
华硕 ZenFone 2(ASUS ZenFone 2)重 170 克（6 盎司），宽 77.2 毫米（3 英寸），高 152.5 毫米（6 英寸），厚 10.9 毫米（0.43 英寸）。
如果您想更好地了解其详细规格，请打开此网站：ASUS ZenFone 2 (ZE551ML) 规格(ASUS ZenFone 2 (ZE551ML) Specifications)。
我们收到的用于测试的ASUS ZenFone 2还附带了一些配件：ZenFone 2 View Flip Cover Deluxe和ASUS ZenPower可充电移动电源(power bank)。
ZenFone 2 View 翻盖豪华版(View Flip Cover Deluxe)由一块人造皮革制成，并在智能手机的屏幕上配备了圆形玻璃(round glass screen)屏幕。因此，您无需打开盖子即可快速获取信息。关闭盖子后，您最多可以在七个不同的应用程序之间切换。我们必须承认，这张封面给我们留下了深刻的印象：感觉质量很高。而华硕(ASUS)的机盖设计和合上机盖时显示的应用程序也很特别。
如果您想更好地了解此保护套的内容，请打开此页面：ASUS ZenFone 2 View Flip Cover Deluxe。
我们随ASUS ZenFone 2获得的另一个配件是ASUS ZenPower。它是一款能够提供10050mAh(power bank)和高达 2.4A 输出的移动电源。该设备重 215 克（7.6 盎司），非常小巧。它的表壳由铝制成，有多种颜色可供选择：金色、银色、黑色、蓝色和洋红色。正如我们所发现的，在需要自行充电之前，您可以使用华硕 ZenPower(ASUS ZenPower)为ZenFone 2充电近三倍。除了有用之外，这个设备还让我们想用它来炫耀。它的外观和感觉都像是一款高级设备。
有关此移动电源(power bank)的更多信息，请打开此网站：ASUS ZenPower。
华硕 ZenFone 2 是华硕有史以来最好的智能手机。这是他们的旗舰，它有很多东西可以提供。其顶级版本配备 2.3GHz 四核 Intel Atom CPU、4GB DDR3 RAM 内存和 13 MP 摄像头。凭借这些令人印象深刻的规格，华硕 ZenFone 2 ZE551ML 在市场上最好的智能手机中占据了应有的位置。(ASUS ZenFone 2 is the best smartphone ever released by ASUS. It's their flagship, and it has lots to offer. Its top version features a 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Atom CPU, 4GB of DDR3 RAM memory and a 13 MP camera. With these impressive specs, the ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE551ML takes its rightful place among the best smartphones on the market.)
设计和建造质量
华硕 ZenFone 2(ASUS ZenFone 2)的设计简单但引人注目。机身由优质塑料制成(quality plastic)，表面经过拉丝处理。这款智能手机的每一块都告诉您，您正在寻找一款高级设备。虽然它不是最薄的智能手机，但弯曲的后端边缘非常薄，只有 3.9 毫米（0.15 英寸）。
ZenFone 2的顶部边框以华硕标志(ASUS logo)为主，位于耳机下方。电源按钮(power button)位于智能手机的顶部，这使得它很难触及，因为设备本身非常大，因为它的 5.5英寸屏幕(inch screen)。但是，我们确实了解薄边缘使华硕(ASUS)无法将其放置在设备的侧面。
华硕在(ASUS)ZenFone 2的设计上做了一件非常有趣的事情：音量键位于(volume rocker)后置摄像头(rear camera)正下方，位于智能手机的背板上。我们必须承认，起初我们很惊讶地发现ZenFone 2背面的这些按钮。但是，在使用它们一段时间后，我们发现它们的定位非常舒适。虽然它是一款大型智能手机，但即使单手使用该设备，您也可以使用(device one)音量摇杆(volume rocker)。此外，将这些按钮放置在中间区域意味着无论您是左撇子还是右撇子都无关紧要 - 触碰它们不会有任何问题。
在ZenFone 2的底部边框上，您会发现任何Android 设备(Android device)上常见的三个电容式按钮：返回、主页(Back, Home)和最近使用的应用程序(Recent Apps)。
华硕 ZenFone 2(ASUS ZenFone 2)的背面看起来非常漂亮。更何况，感觉还不错。主要是因为它的表面是弯曲的，而且有拉丝的质感。薄边缘进一步增强了这种效果，使智能手机易于(smartphone easy)握持。
正如我们在本次评测的前一部分中也提到的，华硕 ZenFone 2(ASUS ZenFone 2)拥有 5.5英寸的屏幕(inch screen)。这是一款IPS LCD 显示屏(IPS LCD display)，具有1920x1080 像素的全高清分辨率和 403 (Full HD resolution)ppi 像素密度(ppi pixel density)。屏幕在室内和室外看起来都很棒。它具有非常好的对比度(contrast ratio)，亮度非常高，颜色看起来清晰自然。即使在阳光直射的情况下，我们也很高兴能够理解屏幕上显示的内容。
华硕 ZenFone 2 是一款设计精美的智能手机，外观和感觉都很棒。机身可能很大，但弯曲的背部和纤薄的边缘让它感觉很舒服，即使我们谈论的是一款配备 5.5 英寸显示屏的智能手机。此外，后置摄像头正下方的音量摇杆巧妙定位，这也是我们在 LG G 系列中看到的，这是从人体工程学角度设计智能手机的一个很好的例子。到目前为止，我们必须说我们非常喜欢这款智能手机。(ASUS ZenFone 2 is a beautifully designed smartphone, that looks and feels great. The body may be large, but the curved back and the thin edges make it feel comfortable, even if we're talking about a smartphone with a 5.5 inch display. Also, the ingenious positioning of the volume rocker right under the rear camera is something we've also seen in the LG G series, and it's a very good example for how a smartphone should be designed from an ergonomic point of view. Up until now, we must say that we like this smartphone a lot.)
华硕 ZenFone 2(ASUS ZenFone 2) ZE551ML的智能(ZE551ML)手机体验(Smartphone Experience)
华硕 ZenFone 2(ASUS ZenFone 2)上的电话通话质量非常好。声音清晰响亮，足以毫无问题地理解对方。即使您发现自己在嘈杂的环境中接听电话也是如此。信号接收也不错：值得一提的是，我们在可以使用 4G 的地理区域使用这款智能手机，但网络信号(network signal)不稳定。
华硕 ZenFone 2(ASUS ZenFone 2)的另一重要之处在于它是一款双SIM 卡智能手机(SIM smartphone)。它支持两个不同的SIM卡，可以同时激活。第一张SIM 卡(SIM)支持 4G 移动网络，而第二张 SIM 卡支持 2G 网络。支持双 SIM 卡(Dual SIM)的高端智能手机并不是您每天都能看到的。但是，许多人会发现此功能很有用。
听音乐或看电影时的音频质量也非常高。使用附带的耳机或保持简单并使用扬声器，都是很好的音频体验。显然，使用耳机比使用扬声器提供更好的声音保真度。(sound fidelity)但是，我们也喜欢扬声器的声音：它不会使任何声音失真，并且在最大音量时非常强大。
操作系统方面(operating system)，华硕ZenFone 2(ASUS ZenFone 2)采用 Android 5.0 Lollipop ，顶部搭载华硕(ASUS)专有的ZenUI 。ZenUI是华硕(ASUS)开发的一款皮肤，将标准的Android 体验(Android experience)转变为更简单而美观的用户界面。
3000mAh 电池令人印象深刻，可以让您的智能手机运行一天以上。当然，如果您不只是将它用于玩游戏，考虑到大屏幕和强大的硬件，您可能会想这样做。
华硕 ZenFone 2 提供出色的智能手机体验。无论您使用的是哪张有效的 SIM 卡，电话通话都是干净利落的。信号接收良好。即使我们所在地理区域的 4G 信号不是那么好，我们也没有注意到任何下降。无论是在耳机上还是在使用扬声器时，音频质量都很好。(The ASUS ZenFone 2 offers a great smartphone experience. Phone calls are clean and clear regardless of the active SIM card you're using. The signal reception is good. We didn't notice any drops, even if the 4G signal in our geographical region is not that great. The audio quality is also good, both on headphones and when using the loudspeaker.)
Reviewing ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE551ML - The ASUS Android Flagship
ASUS is a renowned Taiwanese company and one of the largest computing devices manufacturerѕ in the world. They focus primarily on the computer market but, for sеveral years now, they also have bеen inνolved in the mobile consumer area. In the last few yеars, the company has releasеd more than a few smartphones and tablets. The most recent mobile device they created is callеd ASUS ZenFone 2. It is an elegant smartphone that promiseѕ to deliver great performance, a beautifully designed body and plenty of accessorieѕ to choose from. Over the last week we were happy to have had the chance to test аnd play with the ASUS ZenFоnе 2. Now it's tіmе for us to share with you everything we found about it, in this review:
Hardware Specifications & Packaging
The ASUS ZenFone 2 comes in a colorful box. On its top side you can see pictures of the smartphone, while on its back and sides you'll find details about the smartphone.
The first thing you see when you open the package is the ASUS ZenFone 2.
Inside the box, you'll also find a charger with a detachable USB cable, a set of headphones, the warranty and a quick start guide.
The smartphone is available in multiple colors: you can choose to get it in black, white, red, gray or gold. The ZenFone 2 can also be further customized with one of the special back covers offered by ASUS in their Fusion and Illusion series.
ASUS ZenFone 2 has a beautiful 5.5 inches IPS LCD display, with a Full HD resolution of 1920x1080 pixels and 403 ppi pixel density. When it comes to its processor, the smartphone is available in two different versions: one that runs on an Intel Atom Quad Core Z3580 at 2.3GHz, and one that runs on an Intel Atom Quad Core Z3560 at 1.8GHz. Regardless of the CPU inside, the video is handled by a PowerVR G6430 chip, with support for OpenGL 3.0. If you buy the version with the Z3580 CPU, you will get 4GB of RAM memory, while buying the version with a Z3560 CPU will have "only" 2GB of RAM memory. In terms of storage, ASUS ZenFone 2 is available with 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of internal space. Additionally, you can also use a microSD card, of up to 64GB. This is quite a lot of storage capacity. The autonomy of ASUS ZenFone 2 is handled by a generous 3000mAh lithium-polymer battery.
The ASUS ZenFone 2 we received for testing had the more potent 2.3GHz Intel Z3580 CPU, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage space.
The rear camera uses a 13 megapixels Toshiba sensor, a dual LED flash, autofocus and HDR capabilities. The front camera has a resolution of 5 megapixels and 85 degrees wide angle lens.
In terms of connectivity options, you get support for microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0 and wireless networking using the 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac standards, meaning that ASUS ZenFone 2 is able to connect to both 2.4 GHz and 5GHz wireless networks. Also, the smartphone can use two SIM cards at the same time. The first SIM has support for 4G mobile networks, while the secondary supports only 2G.
ASUS ZenFone 2 weighs 170 grams (6 ounces), has a width of 77.2 mm (3 in), a height of 152.5 mm (6 in) and is 10.9 mm (0.43 in) thick.
If you want to get a better look at its detailed specs, open this website: ASUS ZenFone 2 (ZE551ML) Specifications.
The ASUS ZenFone 2 we received for testing came with a few accessories as well: a ZenFone 2 View Flip Cover Deluxe and an ASUS ZenPower rechargeable power bank.
The ZenFone 2 View Flip Cover Deluxe is manufactured from one piece of artificial leather and features a round glass screen on the smartphone's screen. So you can get quick information without opening the cover. With the cover closed, you can switch between up to seven different apps. We must admit that we were impressed by this cover: it feels very high quality. And the design ASUS used for the cover and the apps displayed when the cover is closed is quite special.
If you want to take a better look at what this cover has to offer, open this page: ASUS ZenFone 2 View Flip Cover Deluxe.
The other accessory we got with ASUS ZenFone 2 is an ASUS ZenPower. It's a power bank capable of delivering 10050mAh with up to 2.4A output. The device weighs 215 grams (7.6 ounces) and it's quite small. Its case is made from aluminum and is available in multiple colors: gold, silver, black, blue and magenta. As we've found out, you can use the ASUS ZenPower to charge a ZenFone 2 almost three times before it needs to be recharged itself. Besides being useful, this device made us want to show off with it. It looks and feels like a premium device.
For more information about this power bank, open this website: ASUS ZenPower.
ASUS ZenFone 2 is the best smartphone ever released by ASUS. It's their flagship, and it has lots to offer. Its top version features a 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Atom CPU, 4GB of DDR3 RAM memory and a 13 MP camera. With these impressive specs, the ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE551ML takes its rightful place among the best smartphones on the market.
Design & Build Quality
The ASUS ZenFone 2 has a simple but eye catching design. The body is manufactured from high quality plastic, with brushed surfaces. Every piece of this smartphone tells you that you're looking at a premium device. While it's not the thinnest smartphone out there, the curved back ends with very thin edges of only 3.9 mm (0.15 in).
The top bezel of the ZenFone 2 is dominated by the ASUS logo, sitting right under the ear speaker. The power button is positioned on the top side of the smartphone, which makes it rather hard to get to, as the device itself is pretty large because of its 5.5 inch screen. However, we do understand that the thin edges made it impossible for ASUS to place it on the sides of the device.
ASUS did a very interesting thing when it comes to ZenFone 2's design: the volume rocker is placed right under the rear camera, on the backplate of the smartphone. We must admit that at first we were quite surprised to find these buttons on the back of the ZenFone 2. However, after using them for a while, we found their positioning to be very comfortable. While it's a large smartphone, you can get to the volume rocker even when using the device one handed. Furthermore, having these buttons positioned in the middle area means that it doesn't matter if you're a left or a right handed person - you won't have problems reaching them.
On the bottom bezel of the ZenFone 2, you'll find the three capacitive buttons common on any Android device: Back, Home and Recent Apps.
The back of the ASUS ZenFone 2 looks very nice. Even more, it feels nice. Mainly because its surface is curved and it has a brushed texture. The thin edges enhance this effect further, making the smartphone easy to hold.
As we also mentioned in the previous section of this review, ASUS ZenFone 2 has a 5.5 inch screen. It's an IPS LCD display with Full HD resolution of 1920x1080 pixels and a 403 ppi pixel density. The screen looks great indoors and outdoors. It has a very good contrast ratio, its brightness levels are really high and the colors look sharp and natural. We were very happy to be able to understand what was displayed on the screen, even in direct sunlight.
ASUS ZenFone 2 is a beautifully designed smartphone, that looks and feels great. The body may be large, but the curved back and the thin edges make it feel comfortable, even if we're talking about a smartphone with a 5.5 inch display. Also, the ingenious positioning of the volume rocker right under the rear camera is something we've also seen in the LG G series, and it's a very good example for how a smartphone should be designed from an ergonomic point of view. Up until now, we must say that we like this smartphone a lot.
The Smartphone Experience On ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE551ML
Phone conversations on the ASUS ZenFone 2 are of very good quality. The sound is clear and loud enough to be able to understand the other person with no problems whatsoever. That's true even if you find yourself having a call in a noisy environment. The signal reception is also good: we should mention that we used this smartphone in a geographical area where 4G is available, but the network signal isn't stable.
Another important thing about the ASUS ZenFone 2 is the fact that this is a Dual SIM smartphone. It supports two different SIM cards, that can be active simultaneously. The first SIM supports 4G mobile networks, while the secondary one stops at 2G networks. A high-end smartphone that supports Dual SIM is not something you see everyday. However, many people will find this feature useful.
The audio quality when listening to music or watching movies is also very high. Using the included headphones or keeping it simple and using the loudspeaker, are both good audio experiences. Obviously, using the headphones provides a much better sound fidelity than using the loudspeaker. However, we we also liked how the loudspeaker sounds: it doesn't distort any sounds and it's quite powerful when it comes to its maximum volume.
As for the operating system, ASUS ZenFone 2 uses Android 5.0 Lollipop with ASUS' proprietary ZenUI on top. The ZenUI is a skin developed by ASUS that turns the standard Android experience into a simpler yet beautiful user interface.
The 3000mAh battery is pretty impressive and manages to keep your smartphone running for more than a day. That is, of course, if you don't use it only for playing games, which is something you might be tempted to do, considering the large screen and powerful hardware.
The ASUS ZenFone 2 offers a great smartphone experience. Phone calls are clean and clear regardless of the active SIM card you're using. The signal reception is good. We didn't notice any drops, even if the 4G signal in our geographical region is not that great. The audio quality is also good, both on headphones and when using the loudspeaker.
