Azus ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL) – Full specifications, AI performance Indicators, Price and Market availability – What is good about Zenfone 5z smartphone ?

Azus has launched it’s latest flagship series smartphone – Azus ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL) with a variety tagline with it “AI Cameras that Think for You”.

Azus ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL) is second flagship killer phone in Azus premium series, after their disastrous launching of ZenFone 5 Deluxe smartphone a year ago. It was a big deal for Asus, since Zenfone 5 Deluxe was company’s first ever premium flagship smartphone. But despite all of its efforts, the device fell short of the expectations and as per review was not up to the mark.

Coming back to Zenfone 5z, Azus has made lot of homework before it is launched. As per design and specifications, Zenfone 5z has competitive advantage over one of the best seller smartphone on the range One plus 6 which was launched couple of months back.

What is the advantages of Azus Zenfone 5z (ZS620KL) over other smartphone in specifications ? What is good about Zenfone 5z smartphone ?

Zenfone 5z flagship processor -Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform

As always, first is the processor that makes it more amazing. At the heart of ZenFone 5Z is the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform and Qualcomm Artificial Intelligence Engine, which combine the ultimate app and AI performance with superb battery life. ZenFone 5Z is engineered to run cool even when running lots of demanding apps, and there’s plenty of extra power on tap as need it. It also features all the latest and greatest connectivity options for maximum convenience as per user location

Zenfone Artificial Intelligence Camera – AI Photo learning

The intelligent dual-camera system in ZenFone 5Z is very powerful, with advanced AI features that anticipate the user needs and adapt to the preferences. As the tagline of ZenFone 5Z “AI Cameras that Think for You” suggests, it revolutionizes mobile photography with a simpler and smarter way to capture and share every magic moment.

Azus Zenfone 5z (ZS620KL) Hardware – Elegantly beautiful design with robust durability

One of the specialties of Azus phones is the design features it provide. ZenFone 5Z is also not different, it delivers smooth and responsive performance, with the striking compact design and stunning looks which make it sheer joy to use.

What is the price of Azus ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL) in the market ? When it is avaialble in US and India ?

Azus ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL) prices varies by region.

In US, amazon offers Azus at the price range of $369 for Asus ZenFone 5 ZE620KL 64GB Midnight Blue, Dual Sim, 4GB Ram, 6.2-inches, GSM Unlocked International Model, No Warranty

In India, Azus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL) will go on sale July 9, exclusively on Flipkart

What is the full specifications of Azus ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL) ?

Internal storage and Capacity
	Internal storage – UFS2.1 64GB
	MicroSD card – Supports up to 2TB
	Google Drive – 100GB free space (1 year)
Weight and Dimensions
	Weight: 165 grams (5.82 ounces)
	Length – 153mm (6.02 inches)
	Width – 75.65mm (2.98 inches)
	Thickness -7.7mm (0.30 inches)
Display specifications
	6.2-inch Full HD+ (2246 by 1080) Super IPS+ display
	90% screen-to-body ratio
	550nits brightness
	96% NTSC color gamut, supports DCI-P3
	Corning® Gorilla® Glass for best screen protection
	Bluelight filter for eye care
	Auto Color Temperature
	Smart Screen On
	Capacitive touch panel with 10 points multi-touch (supports glove touch)
Processor
	CPU – Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform with 10nm, 64-bit Octa-core Processor with AI BoostFinFET LPP (Low Power Plus) powersaving technology
	GPU – Qualcomm Adreno 630
Memory
	6GB LPDDR4X
Main Rear Camera
	5x light sensitivity low light photos (compared with a typical camera with 16MP, F1.7 & 1.12µm pixel size)
	Sony flagship IMX363 12MP dual pixel image sensor – 1/2.55″ large sensor size, 1.4µm large pixel size
	F1.8 aperture
	24mm equivalent focal length in 35mm film camera
	6p lens
	83° field of view
	Instant cameras switching
	0.03 seconds phase-detection autofocus
	4-axis, 4 stops optical image stabilization
	LED flash
AI Photography
	AI Scene Detection in 16 types: food, sky, green field, plant, ocean, sunset, snow, flower, stage, dog, cat, people, text, tripod, QR code, night view
	AI Photo Learning
	Real-time Protrait
	Real-time Beautification
PixelMaster camera modes
	Auto (with Night HDR and Portrait)
	Beauty
	Super Resolution (48MP)
	GIF Animation
	Time Lapse (with power saving mode)
	8 various filters
Second Rear Camera
	120° wide-angle camera
	200% wider view for more friends and scenery in the frame
	12mm equivalent focal length in 35mm film camera
Front Camera
	8MP
	F2.0 aperture
	24mm equivalent focal length in 35mm film camera
	84° field of view
	PixelMaster camera modes:
	Auto (with Night HDR and Portrait)
	Beauty
	GIF Animation
	8 various filters
Video Recording
	4K UHD (3840 by 2160) video at 60 fps for main rear camera
	1080p FHD video recording at 30 / 60 fps
	720p HD video recording at 30 fps
	3-axis electronic image stabilization for rear cameras
	Take still photo while recording video
	Slow Motion video (1080p at 240 fps / 720p at 240 fps)
	ZeniMoji: Live Emoji
Audio Speaker
	Dual speakers
	5-magnet speaker with dual NXP Smart Amp for louder, deeper and less distorted sound effect
Audio Output
	Hi-Res audio 192kHz/24-bit standard that is 4 times better than CD quality
	DTS (Digital Theater System) Headphone:X™ 7.1 virtual surround sound for headphone support
	Qualcomm Audio CODEC
	AudioWizard with listening profile
Microphone
	Triple internal microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology
FM Receiver
	FM radio
Wireless Technology
	WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4 & 5GHz
	802.11ac WiFi with 2×2 MIMO (DL 866Mbps)
	Bluetooth 5.0
	Wi-Fi direct
	NFC
	Navigation
	GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BDS
SIM Cards
	Dual SIM dual standby
	Slot 1: 2G/3G/4G Nano SIM Card
	Slot 2: 2G/3G/4G Nano SIM Card, or the microSD card (supports up to 2TB) at a time
	Network Standard
	GSM/GPRS/EDGE; WCDMA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+; TD-SCDMA; CDMA BCO; FDD-LTE; TD-LTE
Data rate
	LTE Cat13 UL up to 150Mbps / Cat15 DL 4CA 4×4 MIMO up to 800Mbps (A version)
	LTE Cat13 UL up to 150Mbps / Cat18 DL 5CA 4×4 MIMO up to 1.2Gbps (B, C version)
	DC-HSPA+: UL 5.76 / DL 42Mbps
A version
	FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
	TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
	WCDMA (Bands 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 19)
	EDGE/GPRS/GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)
	LTE Cat13 UL up to 150Mbps / Cat15 DL 4CA 4×4 MIMO up to 800Mbps
B version
	FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32)
	TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
	TD-SCDMA (Bands 34, 39)
	WCDMA (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19)
	EDGE/GPRS/GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)
	LTE Cat13 UL up to 150Mbps / Cat18 DL 5CA 4×4 MIMO up to 1.2Gbps
C version
	FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32)
	TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
	CDMA (Band BC0)
	TD-SCDMA (Bands 34, 39)
	WCDMA (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19)
	EDGE/GPRS/GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz)
	LTE Cat13 UL up to 150Mbps / Cat18 DL 5CA 4×4 MIMO up to 1.2Gbps
**ASUS phone 3G/4G/LTE band compatibility varies by region, please check compatibility with local carriers.
Sensor
	Rear fingerprint sensor (0.3 seconds unlock, supports 5 fingerprints), Face recognition, Accelerator, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, RGB sensor
External Buttons and Connectors
	Fingerprint sensorOn/Off
	Sleep/WakeVolume up/down3.5mm audio jack
	(1 Headphone/Mic-in)Built-in speakerUSB connector
Battery
	3300mAh with fast charging
	AI & scheduled charging for battery protection
Power Adapter
	Output: 9V 2A 18W, supports PD 3.0
Operating System
	Android Oreo with new ASUS ZenUI 5

What are the default applications coming with Azus Zenfone 5z ?

ASUS ZenUI 5 operating system includes the following apps by default:

Launcher
Themes
ZenUI Safeguard
Fingerprint Sensor
ZenMotion
Gallery
SelfieMaster
File Manager
Weather
Game Genie
Camera
Clock
Calculator
Mobile Manager
Phone
Contacts
Page Marker
AudioWizard
Face Unlock
Data Transfer
Sound Recorder

What are the items included in the box for Azus Zenfone 5z (ZS620KL) flagship smartphone ?

ZenFone 5Z with Android Oreo and new ASUS ZenUI 5
ASUS ZenEar Pro Hi-Res earphone with microphone
Type-C USB cable
Ejector pin (SIM tray needle)
USB Power adapter (18W)
Documentation (user guide, warranty card)
Clear soft bumper

Azus Zenfone 5z is seriously a gem of a phone. As per intial reports it has live upto the expectations. The inclusion of AI power and the design changes Azus made has improved the performance a lot. It is now to the user who will decide whether it can compete with it’s competitors like Oneplus 6, Honor Pro 10 etc.