Asus Zenfone 2 Laser Specs, Price Philippines

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Asus graciously lend us its new ZenFone 2 Laser ZE550KL.

At first glance, it looks like Zenfone 2 but with ZenFone 5 original back matte back cover. Some people commented that it looks like LG G3. The Zenfone 2 Laser is just as the same size as Zenfone 2 but shorter with by a hairline difference of .01 in height. Volume keys at the back but the LED Flash has been move to the side and with the addition of Laser Sensor.  Package includes Unit, Charger, Data Cable and Headset.

The Zenfone 2 Laser sports a large 5.5 inch HD IPS Display but still it is very handy due to its Arc back design. It is well protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 from pressure and scratches. I assure you its tough and scratch-resistant as I tested it out inside my pocket and bag full of keys coins and sharp objects.

There is a concentric-circle pattern on the front and on the keys that produce a tactile effect add charm to the beauty of Zenfone 2 Laser. You have to look closer to see the intricate workmanship done.

It's quick and fast even with only Quad-Core Snapdragon 410 Processor. This is credited to its 2GB RAM and 64bit architecture is well utilized with Android 5.0 Lollipop. Zenfone 2 Laser has 16GB internal storage with 10GB available for usable storage.  Here is Antutu Bencmark for your reference.

Not a gamer type of person but tried some common popular games like COC, Candy Crush, and Temple Run Series, the Zenfone 2 Laser did run those games without trouble or lag.

The Zen UI is clean, polish, organize, and customize-able. With Smart Group, it organizes your apps into folders according to function or category. You could also define the layout and theme of your Zenfone 2 Laser with downloadable theme and icon packs. Touch Gesture is very useful for quick action and deployment of app even when its on standby like writing C on screen to open camera app and take that momentous shot. The UI is also friend for all ages with Easy Mode and Kids Mode. There are also value added apps like Mini Movie, Photo Collage and more but we wished they made some apps optional to lessen bloatwares.

In terms of connectivity, it packs the regular setup with WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. What I like on the Zenfone 2 Laser is its Dual SIM and supports LTE on both SIM but of course you can only use one data connection so if one network fails to deliver fast internet service, you could easily switch to use the other network connectivity. USB-OTG is supported so you could plug in your USB peripherals like usb flash drives.

In terms of camera, ZenFone Laser takes decent and sometimes it takes grainy shots great shots as with updated software. When it comes to closer subject it focuses at an instant and clearly capture detail as you can see on the photo sample 2 and 5. However when it comes to distance subjects, it need some time to adjust and a little assistance. In low light, it really does #SeeWhatOthersCantSee as you can see in the last picture when I tested it out with test subject inside box of no or little light. The Butterfly is seen in low light mode (left) and very detailed with Manual Mode (right). Laser focus is useful  when taking Macro Shots as seen in shot of 5 Peso Coin. The PixelMaster Camera offers various modes and options for more creative control including Manual Mode. With the review unit, seems the firmware was not updated and was not up to par with the Zenfone 2 Laser unit I tested during the #ZenFestival Launcing Event. The aperture size on the review unit registers at f2.65 while on the other one at f2.0. Asus Reps did assure me that the retail will come with updated firmware and will fix the issue and deliver even better outputs. Asus did update the firmware and now Laser takes stunning shots with improved focus and finally supports up to 32s shutter speed which is great for photographers and photography enthusiast.

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Upon opening the back cover of the device, there lies 3000mAh Removable Battery. This should be good news for other people who prefers the removable setup to reset the device or carry an extra battery. It lasted us about 9 hours on 4G data connectivity mainly for Facebooking. When it comes to moderate usage it last nearly 2 days.

To conclude, the Zenfone 2 Laser takes cues from the success of Zenfone 2 with beautifully crafted design and aesthetics match with dependable hardware. Focus instantly with Laser Auto-Focus capturing your subjects in detail. Dual SIM Dual LTE lets you which data connection from one network to the other in a snap. Long Battery Life is also another plus point for Zenfone 2 Laser. For only 8,695 you get the 5.5 inch model. Will come in Black/White/Red/Silver/Gold.

There will be a 5 inch ZE500KL Model with similar internal hardware but at only 5 inch display, 8MP Back Camera and Battery at 2070mAh. Priced for 7,695 Pesos. Look here side by side 5 inch and 5.5 inch model.

Update! For the Holiday Season Asus slashed the price of the ZenFone 2 Laser with 5 inch now priced at 7,295 Pesos! and 5.5 inch now priced for 7,995 Pesos!

Lazada has both the 5 incher Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL and 5.5 inch ZenFone 2 Laser ZE550KL....

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Update!!! Asus ZenFone 2 Laser ZE550KL Gold and Silver is Available!!!

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ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser ZE550KL Specs
5.5 inch 720p HD IPS Display
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
1.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
64bit Snapdragon 410
Adreno 306 GPU
2GB RAM
16GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD
13MP Primary Rear Camera
f/2.0 apeture, 5P Largan Lenses, Laser Auto Focus
Dual LED Real Tone Flash
5MP Front Camera
f/2.0 apeture
LTE / HSPA+
Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual LTE
WLAN 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth V4.0+EDR +A2DP
GPS, aGPS, GLONASS
3000mAh Removable battery
8,695 Pesos

ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL 16GB / 32GB Specs
Android 5.0 Lollipop w/ ZenUI
5 inch 720p HD IPS Display
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
1.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
64bit Snapdragon 410
Adreno 306 GPU
2GB RAM
16GB/32GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD
8MP / 13MP Primary Rear Camera
f/2.0 apeture, 5P Largan Lenses, Laser Auto Focus
Dual LED Real Tone Flash
5MP Front Camera
f/2.0 apeture
LTE / HSPA+
Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual LTE
WLAN 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth V4.0+EDR +A2DP
GPS, aGPS, GLONASS, BDSS
2070mAh / 2400mAh Removable battery
7,695 Pesos