ASUS Zenfone Zoom ZX551ML Unboxing and Review

ZenFone Zoom to start from the beginning of the year become a mystery, all of the official details are also retained, but also a number will appear during the court several times, and now the time is finally to be listed, ASUS official will also be December 1 thousands of people will held ZenFone Zoom experience. This time out of the box ZenFone Zoom, On this Unboxing, the processor is not the top quad-core Intel Atom Z3590 processor, but the Atom Z3580 4GB RAM /64GB ROM. Personal guess ZenFone Zoom with Z3590 Processor is for 4GB RAM/128GB ROM.

Also in this Unboxing is Zenfone Zoom with Single SIM, Maybe there is also Zenfone Zoom with Dual-SIM capability, just wait until 1 December when ASUS Reveal the full specififcations of Zenfone Zoom.

Unboxing Zenfone Zoom:

The package is slightly different then Zenfone 2 Series, with beautiful package and simple Zenfone Zoom words on the Top, with Circle after it.

and there is ASUS Logo on the side of the box

on the back there are IMEI, Serial Number and Zenfone Zoom code name ZX551ML

After opening the box you will see the gorgeous Zenfone Zoom leather, Zenfone Zoom Lens and straps from ASUS

The back cover is made from leather, very good in hand

What you get? Zenfone Zoom, Charger, USB Cable, Earphone, Warranty Book and Straps

Zenfone Zoom Detail :

Let's see more detail about Zenfone Zoom exterior design. the front design is similar with previous zenfone. Zenfone Zoom also have ASUS concertic-circle design below the screen.

On the back cover is covered by genuine leather, not imitation leather gives you premium looks and comfortable in hand

Front 5MP camera in line with speaker and proximity sensor 

Still same with previous Zenfone, Three function button and no backlight

With 3X optical zoom and 13 MP, ASUS Zenfone Zoom become world's thinnest optical zoom smartphone. ZenFone Zoom using OIS-shake compensation system, the sensor is Panasonic SmartFSI sensor, the size of 1/3 inch, and also uses Fujitsu's independent image processor designed to handle noise.

Intel inside logo

ASUS Logo

4 Side view

Zenfone Zoom also equipped with Shutter button and Recording button

Open the Back case there are SIM slot and MicroSD slot

Zenfone Zoom with strap in hand

Zenfone Zoom Benchmark Score:

Antutu benchmark Score for Zenfone Zoom is very good, arround 59620 points.

Quadrant score:

CPU-Z

Image Source and Credit : http://www.asus.com/zentalk/tw/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=114214&extra=page%3D1

[Themes] ASUS ZenUI Luxury Theme

Asus Zenfone Blog will share Luxury ASUS ZenUI Theme. I Hope you enjoy this Themes. Themes created by Chenxuerengo

Note, Apply to Change:
-Lockscreen
-Wallpaper
-QuickSettings
-Icon Packs

Instructions:

-Install as normal apk, go to Themes>Luxury> apply

Screenshoots:

Download From Google Play:

Download From Google Drive:

 

[Themes] ASUS ZenUI Autumn Theme

Asus Zenfone Blog will share Autumn ASUS ZenUI Theme. I Hope you enjoy this Themes. Themes created by Chenxuerengo

Note, Apply to Change:
-Lockscreen
-Wallpaper
-QuickSettings
-Icon Packs

Instructions:

-Install as normal apk, go to Themes>Autumn> apply

Screenshoots:

Download From Google Play:

Download From Google Drive:

 

How to Install Theme Engine for ASUS Zenfone 4S T00Q

After the latest update Zenfone 5, 6 can use Theme like Zenfone 2 Series. But older device like Zenfone 4S curently no theme engine. Thanks and Credit to Bamz Fòrêver who port theme engine for ASUS Zenfone 4S T00Q. This tutorial only applicable for Zenfone 4S T00Q and Must have 5.4.2 Firmware. DWYOR

Files :

• Zen4S-ThemeEngine.zip = https://goo.gl/ZIXQx2
• CWM Temporary X-Team = https://goo.gl/vIBdGW

Instructions via CWM:

1. Download Zen4S-ThemeEngine.zip and place it to SDCard
2. Install CWM Temporary
   -Download CWM
   -Download ADB if you dont have it (Here)
   -Copy CWM to ADB Folder
   -Connect Zenfone 4S to PC/Laptop
   -Open CMD (at ADB folder press Shift+Right Click > Open Command Here)
   -Type at CMD: fastboot flash update update.zip
3. After enter CWM Install zip from sdcard -> choose zip from sdcard 
4. Choose Zen4S-ThemeEngine.zip -> Yes - Install Zen4S-ThemeEngine
5. Choose +++Go Back+++ -> reboot system now -> No -> No
6. Wait for 5-15 mins until "android is upgrading"
7. Done
8. If Boot-loop try wipe data

Theme Download: https://goo.gl/lBSzKD

Credit and Thanks to Bamz Fòrêver

Original Post at: https://www.facebook.com/notes/asus-zenfone-4s-a450cg-indonesia-zen-ui/theme-engine-for-zenfone-4s-t00q/443961762478029?hc_location=ufi

Android 6.0 Marshmallow plan for ASUS Smartphones

Android 6.0 "Marshmallow" is a version of the Android mobile operating system. First unveiled in May 2015 at Google I/O under the codename "Android 'M'", it was officially released in October 2015.

Marshmallow primarily focuses on improving the overall user experience of Lollipop, introducing a new permissions architecture, new APIs for contextual assistants (a feature notably leveraged by "Google Now On Tap"—a new capability of the Google Search app), a new power management system that reduces background activity when a device is not being physically handled, native support for fingerprint recognition and USB Type-C connectors, the ability to migrate data to a microSD card and use it as primary storage, as well as other internal changes.

Today on Zentalk, ASUS Official Forum announced ASUS Smartphones which get Android Marshmallow upgrade support.

Here the list:

Device Name	Device Code
Asus Zenfone 2 FHD	ZE551ML
Asus Zenfone 2 HD	ZE550ML
Asus Zenfone Selfie	ZD551KL
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5"	ZE550KL
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser 5" 3G	ZE500KG
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser 5" LTE	ZE500KL
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser 6"	ZE601KL
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser 6"	ZE600KL
Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe/Special Edition	ZE551ML
Asus Padfone S	PF500KL

ASUS Zenfone Zoom ZX550/Z00XS Hands-on, Camera Samples and Antutu Benchmark

In 2015 CES ASUS released ASUS Zenfone Zoom which have optical zoom. With 3X optical zoom and 13 MP, ASUS Zenfone Zoom become world's thinnest optical zoom smartphone. ASUS Zenfone Zoom powered by 64 bit Intel Atom Z3590 which have 37% improved performance from the previous generation and can reach 50% energy savings. With 4GB RAM there is more space for Zenfone Zoom to do a lot of multitasking. Built-in 3000mAh non-removable battery with 5.5 inch screen size. Zenfone Zoom screen have IPS display and 403 dpi of density with blue light filter technology. The screen also strengthen with Corning Gorilla Glass 4th Generation. Entire Zenfone Zoom weight is 185 gr. With 5MP Front camera and 88 degrees angle makes it perfect for selfies. In audio sector ASUS Zenfone Zoom powered by Sonic Master 2.0 technology.

ZenFone Zoom using OIS-shake compensation system, the sensor is Panasonic SmartFSI sensor, the size of 1/3 inch, and also uses Fujitsu's independent image processor designed to handle noise.

ZenFone Zoom shutter speed range is 32 seconds to 1/500 second, and sensitivity to the highest range is ISO50 800, exposure compensation can be plus or minus 2EV. 13 million pixel sensor, but with their Super Resolution technology can be upgraded to 52 million pixels. Meanwhile ZenFone Zoom is also equipped with a laser focus, its principle is very low-power laser emission from mobile phones, to calculate the distance from the object to the camera, due to the precise distance information obtained through the laser energy, with a step inside the lens type AF motor, allowing ZenFone Zoom to within 0.03 seconds to complete autofocus, the actual use of small series is indeed very fast, but is currently limited to the wide-angle end and sufficient brightness of the place

Close Look on ASUS Zenfone Zoom:

Zenfone Zoom Camera Samples (Click to enlarge):

ASUS Zenfone Zoom ZX550 / Z00XS Antutu Benchmark:

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