ASUS ZenFone 6 (ZS630KL-S855-6G64G-BK) - 6.4” FHD+ 2340x1080 All-Screen NanoEdge Display - 48MP Flip Camera – 6GB RAM - 64GB Storage - LTE Unlocked Dual SIM Cell Phone - US Warranty - Black

I have a long line of Asus phones since the launch of the infamous Zenfone 2 with intel processor, I've always used and were quite satisfied Asus customer of computer parts, laptops and routers so tried a phone. It was promising but Intel pulling the rug killed it basically. It had issues, I liked the form and design and software (yes, the bloated Asus software of then had some good things I liked) that I ended buying a ZF2 Laser with an Snapdragon and it was good, then went with a ZF3 Deluxe (5.5") and it was even better, it went thru 3 major Android OS which broke all the expectations on the updates front from Asus, in 2017 I went for the ZF4 Pro, it was expensive, had good specs for the era and sincerely, has been the most solid phone I've ever had since a Nokia or Siemens sport beast I had many moons ago. Doubt it would be updated to Pie but has been rock solid, security updates keep coming though, forced myself to not buy anything of the ZF5 era as this one was still to good and still is. Now battery is showing the wear of very heavy use after close to 2 years. With the ZF6 specs and design, I just went for it, not that into the camera and the selfie thing but having the whole screen for you without any notch, punch, drop... design failure was very tempting. So I went for it and think I can print myself a shirt that says "I survived the stupid notched phone era | 2017-2019". Personally never understood why the push for edge to edge display if you are going to cut off part of it. No idea why. The idea of the motorized camera is worrying and only time will tell if the approach is correct. I think that just leaving an edge for the needed hardware is still the way to go. I think the camera will mostly stay where it is once the novelty passes, let's see. What worried me the most with all the reviews was the screen, everybody was complaining of it not having an OLED screen and coming from one in the ZF4 Pro I was like.... but I must say that personally, sure there are better screens on devices that double the price of the ZF6 but this screen is great, colors can be as saturated as the OLED screen tends to be if you want, doesn't look washed, definition is great, I am very happy. Phone is non bloated, I am running Nova as I do with every phone but everything in this device seems like a huge upgrade from the previous, device is great, have a flagship feeling, look and performance. The only thing you need to consider is a better case than the provide one as it is just a solid shell and not silicone like the previous models (justified with the camera swiveling I guess) and that the phone is heavier than I expected (even that I expected it not being light due to the huge battery) Oh the battery life.... First phone I ever install everything for over a day without charging and battery was 47% when I started. Hope that with time, it stays nice :-)

I've had/been using the Zenfone6 for about 3 weeks now, and it has been great. It is the only phone I'm aware of that has everything that I look for - fast processor, huge battery, expandable storage, headphone jack, a clean OS/no bloatware, and a good camera. Getting all that for $500 is a fantastic deal. The lack of wifi calling/texting prevents me from giving it five stars, but overall I'm really happy with this purchase. The snapdragon 855 processor (the same as in Samsung's $1000 flagships) is super fast, and the phone runs really smoothly. I don't do a lot of super processor-intensive stuff like mobile gaming, but I can have google maps open and displaying search results within 3-4 seconds, and browsing the internet with a bunch of tabs/apps open hasn't resulted in any noticeable slowdowns. In terms of the battery, it depends on how much I use it, but I can generally get 1.5 - 2 days out of a single charge, and I've never had to recharge it during the day. This has included days of running maps while driving for several hours, watching a couple hours of Netflix, and browsing the internet/listening to spotify for a couple hours. The operating system is a really clean android installation (the phone feels set up like a Pixel), and there's no annoying carrier or manufacturer bloatware, pre-installed facebook, or any of that crap. The few things included by ASUS are all simple (but nice) utilities that are kept fairly out of the way in Settings; things like a call recorder, screen recorder, custom sound equalizer, glove mode, custom google assistant button setup, etc. The customizable google assistant button is a nice touch - I don't ever use google assistant, so I changed the button so that one tap opens the camera (only when the screen is on, so no accidental pocket-pictures get taken), a double-tap turns on the flashlight, and a long press toggles the screen auto-rotate on and off. I don't use the selfie camera a ton, but it flips out quickly when I need it, and the 48 mp main camera takes great pictures. The 13 mp wide-angle lens pictures don't look as nice, but I've never had reason to use it. And it's really nice that there's no notch/punchout in the screen for a selfie camera. The flipping mechanism feels well made, and when it's folded down, the camera feels pretty solidly locked into place. The LCD screen is nice - you can tell it's not quite as bright as an OLED screen, but even in bright sunlight, the screen is still easy to read. And since it's an LCD, it draws less power than an OLED screen would and makes the most of the phone's huge battery. The only issue I've had with the phone is that I don't believe it can currently do wifi calling or texting. This is a bit of a problem for me, since I usually rely on wifi calling/texting if I'm travelling outside the US, but since it has a dual sim setup, I think I can just buy a local sim card and use that.

Great phone. I have used Asus components for years to build computers and never had an issue with any of it. I did not realize that they also made phones. My old phone was dying and the battery was not replaceable. As soon as I found out I tried to purchase the Zenphone 6. Unfortunately there were no USA Zenphones 6 available, so I had to wait about 6 months. Now that I have received it, it is spectacular. What I like is that the phone is not loaded with Apps that I will never use and some you are forced to pay for which sometimes doubles the price of a good phone. The phone is very smart in doing a lot of things and suggestions along the way using it for texting. The sound and battery life are spectacular. There are numerous options that allow you to personalize the phone they way that you want to. Good reception in fringe areas. There are many things that I could write about that are good, but the list is too long. Incredible. Con= The clear grip case that comes with the phone is too slippery and too thin to protect it, in case it gets dropped. You have to go aftermarket for that item.

I liked the phone for the first 8 months. (my first Android phone) Then is started having issues. Camera would not open or close all the way, then the USB port started acting up. Really cannot use this for facial recognition because you have to flip the camera open. I've tried 4 cables and the USB port is definitely broken. ASUS said my only option is to send in the phone which takes 7 to 10 days for repair (longer if they have to wait for parts). Who will raise their hand and say I am willing to stop using my smart phone for 2 weeks?? (Not me..)