Introduction, design and display
There have been huge advancements in the lens technology found in today’s smartphones, but it’s still commonly the low point of the experience. The Asus ZenFone Zoom hopes to reverse that trend.
To do that, Asus’ latest phone packs in a snapper that’s capable of 3x optical zoom, a unique capability that allows you to magnify a photo without seeing any of the added visual artifacts caused by digital zoom.
The Zoom isn’t the first smartphone to have optical zoom. That honor belongs to the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom, which was capable of an even more impressive 10x optical zoom. Comparing the two, the Zoom clearly wins the battle when it comes to being a much thinner device.
And while it has an impressive rear-facing camera that is packed with features, there isn’t much else about the package that helps it stick out against its competitors. The build quality is a clear step-up from the cheap-feeling and surprisingly fragile Asus ZenFone 2, but the Zoom values novelty over practicality. And where its ZenUI attempts to be practical, it often ends up getting in the way, just like the protruding camera bump.
All said, this is easily the best …read more
Source:: techradar.com – Phones
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