Asus ZenFone Zoom ZX551ML

Overview

The Asus ZenFone Zoom isn’t a terrible smartphone; it’s got a nice build, decent screen, and fast performance, but there are other "not terrible" phones I’d buy first — including the Moto X Pure Edition, and even the ZenFone 2.

-- As reviewed by The Verge

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 47 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

17
Average:

15
Bad:

11

7.8

User Score

Based on 141 reviews
as rated by users

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Last revision on January 3, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Impressive camera
Massive internal storage
Expandable storage
Great dedicated shutter button

Reviewers Didn't Like

White balance issues with camera
Subpar battery life
Clunky interface
Lack of continuous autofocus
Middling design

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Expert reviews and ratings

Chances are you have zoomed in with your smartphone camera to try and get a better shot every now and then, but you probably ended up with a mediocre, poor quality shot.That's because you're not really zooming — your smartphone is zooming in on what's...

By Digital Trends on July 19, 2016

ASUS showcased the ZenFone Zoom back at CES 2015, but finally released the smartphone this year. The device is a bold effort from the Taiwanese company, as unlike its previous offerings which were targeting the voluminous budget and mid-range segments,...

By 91mobiles.com on March 11, 2016

Asus adds svelte styling and a 3x optical zoom snapper to the ZenFone 2. While the new traits are welcomed, neither makes a convincing enough argument to make this your next...

By TechRadar on March 08, 2016

Asus adds svelte styling and a 3x optical zoom snapper to the ZenFone 2. While the new traits are welcomed, neither makes a convincing enough argument to make this your next...

By TechRadar AU on March 07, 2016

After a successful run with the Zenfone 2 series in 2015, ASUS is making smartphones to target specific user segments, like the mega-storage 128GB Zenfone 2 Deluxe, the mega-battery Zenfone Max (5000 mAh). Here in this review, a smartphone with 3x...

By musicphotolife.com on March 02, 2016

This is always painful. We want to reward daring design. We want to celebrate when companies take risks. The ZenFone Zoom is an incredible feat of camera design, but the crown jewel feature of this phone in many ways compromises the camera that the...

By Pocketnow on February 26, 2016

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...

By CNET Australia on February 20, 2016

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...

By cnet on February 19, 2016

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...

By CNET UK on February 19, 2016

If you recall the ZenFone Zoom's CES 215 announcement, you may notice that the back cover is slightly different to the production unit. The former had a smooth plastic cover while the latter looks leathery. Due to the Zoom's aggressive pricing, I...

By AndroidGuys on February 12, 2016

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Asus ZenFone Zoom ZX551ML

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Price: $229

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