Asus ZenFone Zoom
Where reviewers agreed
- Positive: Unique 3x optical zoom · 4 sites
- Negative: Disappointing camera image quality · 5 sites
- Negative: Cluttered, bloated software · 3 sites
- Negative: Short battery life · 2 sites
Points that 2 or more review sites made.
Key specs
Critic consensus
“The Asus ZenFone Zoom is a camera-centric unlocked phone with a 3x optical zoom, but it's held back by average sensor quality, a slow camera app, and no 4K video recording.”
“For the price, the Zenfone Zoom certainly gets the job done without any stutters and hiccups. Its performance is comparable to the Moto G (2015), the Nexus 5X, and many other leading smartphones in its tier. We just can’t recommend it because it sorely lacks any style in its user interface and design, not to mention, the camera just isn’t good enough.”
“The Asus ZenFone Zoom puts cool new camera tech to work, but its bloated software and poor overall performance keep it from being a phone you'd want to buy.”
“If optical zoom in a smartphone appeals to you, your options are limited. At that, the Asus ZenFone Zoom is currently your best bet. There are a few more reasons to enjoy this souped-up camera phone, but with it, also come some frustrating design choices that get in the way of a breezy user experience.”
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What people actually want to know
When was the Asus ZenFone Zoom released?
The Asus ZenFone Zoom was released on December 15, 2015.
How long does the battery last on the Asus ZenFone Zoom?
The Asus ZenFone Zoom has a 3,000 mAh battery.
Does the Asus ZenFone Zoom have a headphone jack?
Yes, the Asus ZenFone Zoom has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Asus ZenFone Zoom have NFC?
No, the Asus ZenFone Zoom does not have NFC. Contactless payments and tap-to-pair will not be available.
Where can I download the Asus ZenFone Zoom manual?
You can view and download the Asus ZenFone Zoom manual on our dedicated manual page.
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