Testseek.co.uk have collected 378 expert reviews of the Asus A501CG ZenFone 5 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Asus A501CG ZenFone 5 .
June 2014
(79%)
378 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(80%)
27 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
The Asus ZenFone 5's simple design and sturdy build impress. The Asus ZenUI comes with interesting new features that enhance the Android experience
Expandable storage
ZenUI is decent
Large Screen
The userfriendly ZenUI user interface
Several useful bonus apps
The practical functions of certain apps
Smoothness and responsiveness of overall system
Design
Generally neat design
Good value prospect
Lovely bright screen
Great performance
Attractive UI
Good screen quality
Solid general performance
Great value
Versatile cameras
Great looking
Beautiful display
Great screen
Decent camera for the price
Excellent value
The editors didn't like
The camera shutter is a little slow
Even in bright daylight
Low internal storage
Screen isn't 1080p
Battery is weak
Android 4.3 instead of 4.4
No backlighting for touchsensitive buttons below the screen
Contrast could be better
Image capture is average for an 8 Megapixel camera
Published: 2018-02-28, Author: James , review by: techradar.com
Great looking, Beautiful display
Not top internals, Looks like a competitor
Asus has made an incredibly beautiful looking device here and if the pricing is right, it could be a flagship competitor to watch out for. That said, it does look like one particular phone already on the market...
Published: 2018-02-21, Author: Daniel , review by: wovow.org
Abstract: Asus is a leader manufacturer of hardware for desktop devices (PCs, monoblocks, etc.), but also it produces its own smartphones. However, the company haven't released any interesting phones yet. Why? First, because Asus uses very difficult names for its p...
The userfriendly ZenUI user interface, Several useful bonus apps, The practical functions of certain apps, Smoothness and responsiveness of overall system, Design
No backlighting for touchsensitive buttons below the screen, Contrast could be better, Image capture is average for an 8 Megapixel camera
It may not be free from fault, but the Asus ZenFone 5 4G manages to distinguish itself from most of its similarly-priced competitors thanks to an impressive user interface and numerous practical functions. Its smoothness and responsiveness are enough to m...
Abstract: Asus has never really hit the headlines with its handsets. That might be about to change with the new ZenFone 5 which is an excellent value for money choice.The ZenFone 5 supports 4G or 3G and comes with either 8GB or 16GB of RAM. The 16GB 4G version will...
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Published: 2014-10-10, Author: Andrew , review by: itpro.co.uk
Good screen quality; Solid general performance; Great value; Versatile cameras
Android 4.3; 720p resolution lower than many phones this size; Middling battery life
A low-cost Android phone that offers a solid user experience....
Published: 2014-10-10, Author: James , review by: techradar.com
Lovely bright screen, Great performance, Attractive UI
Below average battery, Out of date Android version, Future updates uncertain
If you are not concerned about 4G or being a version behind on the software, the ZenFone 5 is very easy to recommend. It is a very compelling package having a great screen, decent camera, good performance and a nice software skin. The only device that co...
Abstract: Asus has launched a rather nice range of smartphones , called ZenFones. There are three ZenFones to choose from, each with a different screen size, slightly different the specs and an adjusted price tag that reflects those various differences. See also : ...
Low internal storage, Screen isn't 1080p, Battery is weak, Android 4.3 instead of 4.4
The budget smartphone market is becoming increasingly competitive - and things are only going to get hotter as Google rolls out its Android One initiative. However, there's room for quality products and the Zenfone 5 - while not perfect - certainly dese...
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Published: 2014-10-02, Author: Andrew , review by: pocket-lint.com
Generally neat design, good value prospect
Screen brightness, limited battery, over-saturated camera results
The Asus Zenfone 5 offers much of the experience of a phone that, until recently, would have cost twice the price. However, its main competitor, the pocket-pleasing Moto G (2014), does make it tough for the Asus to truly stand out. If Asus were to...
We really like the ZenFone 5. From its design and battery life to its software and price tag, this smartphone has got a lot going for it. However, it's well worth checking whether Motorola's Moto G is a better choice for you, as it could save you a bit of...
