Asus Zenfone 5 A501CG

Overview

Asus is no stranger to making Android devices. Although the new Zenfone 5 targets the entry-level market it offers a form factor more in line with high-end devices which makes it a fantastic choice. The Zenfone 5 packs a 5.0-inch 720p display, an 8-megapixel camera, customized software, and a rarely-used Intel Atom dual-core SoC.

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 63 expert reviews

Excellent:

11
Good:

35
Average:

9
Bad:

8

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Last revision on January 27, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Excellent build quality
Gorgeous display
Useful features
Great value
Dual-SIM

Reviewers Didn't Like

Mediocre camera
Mediocre battery life
Sluggish performance
Minor issues with the stock-standard smartphone design

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By TechSpot on August 10, 2014 75

Targeting the entry-level market in Asian nations, the new Zenfone 5 offers something a little different for just $170. The device packs a 5.0-inch 720p display, 8MP camera, and a rarely-used Intel Atom dual-core SoC. A polished hardware offering and a form factor more closely in line with high-end devices could make this a fantastic choice for a small price.

By absolutegizmos.com on June 30, 2014 74

Its Android which made pc manufacturer come to mobile and tablet production as its growing dominance killing the PC/ Laptop all the way which was never thought. We seen Asus Fonepad 7 , not so impressive and then they came with the zenfone line-up with...

By DigitalVersus on February 12, 2015 60

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...

By NotebookCheck on December 16, 2014 84

The Zenfone 5 is a new powerful 5-inch entry-level device in Asus' smartphone portfolio, which offers quite a lot of features for the comparatively low price. Highlights of the smartphone are the current Android 4.4.2 including ZenUI extension, LTE...

By littlegreenrobot.co.uk on December 01, 2014 80

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...

By ITP.net on October 26, 2014 60

Really good budget phoneThe ASUS ZenFone 5 is the mid-market smartphone in the ZenFone range, which became available in the region in August this year.The three phones from the range - the ZenFone 4, ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 6 - all feature Intel Atom...

By IT PRO on October 10, 2014 80

A low-cost Android phone that offers a solid user...

By TechRadar on October 09, 2014 80

It was a long time coming, but the Asus ZenFone 5 is a great mid-range Android device with a lovely screen, excellent performance and a decent camera that just needs the latest version of Android and a bigger battery.

By TechRadar AU on October 09, 2014 80

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...

By T3 on October 09, 2014 80

The Asus Zenfone 5 is an inexpensive mid-range smartphone that manages to perform better than we...

By Know Your Mobile on October 07, 2014 60

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...

By Pocket-lint on October 02, 2014 80

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...

By PC Advisor on September 30, 2014 70

Asus has launched a series of smartphones that we have been pleasantly surprised by. The ZenFone 6 , ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 4 will appeal to a wide market because they come with good specs and nice design, particularly considering the price tags. Here,...

By gadgetshow.channel5.com on September 16, 2014 80

Asus has a solid reputation for making decent laptops and Android tablets, but its presence in the smartphone arena is a little more muted. It's looking to change all of this with its Zenfone range, a selection of Android-based blowers which offer power...

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