Asus ZenFone 5Z FAQ: Everything you need to know

On paper, the Asus ZenFone 5Z ( ₹29,999 ) seems too good to be true, which might be why we’re being flooded with questions about this smartphone. So we decided to answer all your questions in one article. In this article, we would like to answer all the frequently asked questions about Asus ZenFone 5Z from our readers and clear all the doubts you have about this smartphone. So, without wasting any more time, here is the Asus ZenFone 5Z FAQ that explains everything you need to know about the device.

Asus ZenFone 5Z FAQ: Specifications

• What are the technical specifications?

The complete technical specifications of Asus ZenFone 5Z are listed in the table below.

• ZenFone 5Z and OnePlus 6 specs

ZenFone 5Z is in direct competition with the popular OnePlus 6, so most of us are interested in how both phones compare to each other. Details can be found in the table below.

• Does it have an AI engine?

It has the same AI engine that powers the Snapdragon 845. ASUS does not include its own AI engine in the ZenFone 5Z.

Asus ZenFone 5Z FAQ: Build quality

• Does ZenFone 5Z have an IP rating?

No, ZenFone 5Z is not certified with an IP rating or water resistance tag.

• Which version of Gorilla Glass does ZenFone 5Z have?

ZenFone 5Z is currently using Gorilla Glass 3 which is about 2 years old.

• Is there a notification LED?

Yes, the phone comes with a physical notification LED hidden in the notch.

Asus ZenFone 5Z FAQ: Performance

• What is the ZenFone 5Z benchmark score?

I ran both AnTuTu and Geekbench benchmarks on the ZenFone 5Z. Here are the scores:

Antutu: 270031

Geekbench: 2443 (single core) / 9030 (multicore)

• Can I play PUBG without frame drops?

The performance of PUBG on Asus ZenFone 5Z is really great. I’ve played the game many times over the past week and never experienced any lag, stuttering, or frame drops.

• How is your daily performance?

Considering the fact that the Asus ZenFone 5Z is powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor, Adreno 630 GPU, and at least 6GB of RAM, it’s no surprise that this phone handles everyday tasks smoothly. That said, ZenUI 5’s slower animations make the phone feel a little slower than OnePlus 6.

Asus ZenFone 5Z FAQ: Camera

• Does AI contribute to camera performance?

In our testing, the AI ​​scene detection feature and other AI camera features were hit or miss. Although the phone was able to use AI to identify objects that were in focus, the images captured were sometimes too saturated. Therefore, please disable AI or use it at your own risk.

• Is the sub-lens a telephoto lens or a wide-angle lens?

The second 8MP lens on the back is a wide-angle lens, not a telephoto lens.

• Does it support portrait mode?

Yes, despite having a wide-angle lens, ZenFone 5Z supports portrait mode.

• Does the front camera support portrait selfies?

Yes, the front camera supports portrait selfies.

• Does it come with an EIS or OIS?

Asus ZenFone 5Z has both EIS and OIS on the back.

• Is slow motion video recording supported?

Yes, the phone supports slow-motion video recording at 1080p and 240 fps. That said, don’t expect super slow-motion video recording at 960 fps like the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus.

• Is there a pro mode?

Yes, the camera has a built-in pro mode.

• Do you want to shoot in 4K?

The primary camera can shoot in 4K at 60 fps.

Asus ZenFone 5Z FAQ: Connection

• Does it support dual 4G?

yes.

• Does it support VoLTE?

yes.

• Do you have an IR blaster?

no.

• Does it support 5 GHz WiFi band?

Yes, the phone supports dual-band WiFi. This means you can take advantage of both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi standards.

• Does ZenFone 5Z have a microSD slot?

The ZenFone 5Z has a hybrid slot that allows you to use two SIM cards or one SIM card and a microSD card.

Asus ZenFone 5Z FAQ: Software

• Does ZenFone 5Z have full screen gestures?

No, ZenFone 5Z does not support full screen gestures.

• Does ZenUI 5 have an app lock?

Yes, ZenUI 5 allows you to lock apps using passwords and biometrics.

• Does ZenUI 5 have facial recognition feature?

Yes, ZenUI 5 on ZenFone 5Z comes with facial recognition feature. In fact, it’s just as fast as the OnePlus 6.

• Does ZenFone 5Z come with Zenimojis?

Yes, ZenFone 5Z comes with Zenimojis. However, I don’t think anyone would use it because it’s so bad.

• What is the Android version of ZenUI 5 on ZenFone 5Z?

ZenUi 5 on ZenFone 5Z is based on Android Oreo.

• Does ZenFone 5Z support Project Treble?

Yes, the phone supports Project Treble.

• Will ZenFone 5Z Get Android P?

Yes, Asus has confirmed that the ZenFone 5Z will come with Android P.

Asus ZenFone 5Z FAQ: Battery

• What is the battery size?

Asus ZenFone 5Z has a 3300 mAh battery.

• Does it support fast charging?

Yes, the phone supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 standard.

• How long does it take to charge my phone from 0% to 100%?

It takes about an hour and a few minutes for the phone to go from 0 to 100%.

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