uk.hardware.info Updated: 2019-12-01 10:53:48
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Mobile networks are constantly being improved. We see faster and faster versions of 4G, while 5G is already being developed. Yet there are plenty of scenarios in which you have to rely on that other wireless connection - wifi. It is time we compared wirel...
We note that there are certainly significant differences between individual devices and also between routers and relevant chipsets on the 5 GHz frequencies. At both frequencies and in combination with both the R7800 and the R8000, the differences between...
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If you're a fan of Virtual Reality then this is the smartphone for you. The Asus Zenphone AR is compatible with both Google's Daydream virtual reality headset and Google's Tango augmented reality technology, so you can enjoy VR games and experiences to yo...
Handset can be used with Google's Daydream VR headset, The battery will last nearly all day when fully charged, Simple and straightforward to use, Selfie lovers will adore the beautification mode that lets you smooth skin, enlargen eyes and even adjust th...
The design is a little basic and not as stylish as some highend smartphones, The display suffers from glare in bright light and fingerprint marks, The camera struggles to take good shots in low light, It's not as fast as we'd expect at opening apps and su...
This is a great handset for those that love virtual reality and augmented reality. It won't win any prizes for speed at opening apps and web browsing, but the battery will last nearly all day on one full charge and there's a make-up mode on the front-faci...
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Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are two areas of huge potential, especially as all major manufacturers and platform developers are involved, whether it be for mobile or desktop. For Google, Project Tango was the first major push towards bu...
Nice looking and well-made smartphone, big bright screen, fast and fluid performance...
Tango is essentially dead, AR is moving beyond extra cameras and sensors, questionably button quality and Asus software...
The Asus ZenFone AR came just at the wrong time. It's one of those strange cases where all of its technological advancement is redundant straight out of the box. As surprised as we are to see it launched, it's still kind of exciting to see what Tango coul...
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Theinquirer.net Updated: 2019-12-01 10:53:50
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THE ASUS ZENFONE AR touts a number of high-end partners and is the first smartphone to offer certified support for both Google Daydream VR and Tango augmented reality (AR). However, with a retail price at the iPhone 8 end of the market - around £800 - co...
Great display, good VR/AR abilities, 23MP camera takes good shots as a regular camera, highly customisable UI, fast fingerprint sensor unlock...
Not all the Asus UI additions are worthwhile, no waterproofing, uninspiring design, poor battery life, Rating:...
For eight hundred notes, you've a right to expect something a bit special. While the Asus ZenFone's screen certainly is, and the support for virtual reality is solid, everything else about the device screams 'mid range'. And the lack of proper waterproofi...
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v3.co.uk Updated: 2019-12-01 10:53:50
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The Asus ZenFone AR touts a number of high-end partners and is the first to offer certified support for both Google Daydream VR and Tango augmented reality (AR).However, with a retail price at the iPhone 8-end of the market - around £800 - combined with a...
Great display, Good VR/AR abilities, 23MP camera takes good shots as a regular camera, Highly customisable UI, Fast fingerprint sensor unlock...
Not all the Asus UI additions are worthwhile...
For eight hundred notes, you've a right to expect something a bit special. While the Asus ZenFone's screen certainly is, and the support for virtual reality is solid, everything else about the device screams 'mid range'. And the lack of proper waterproofi...
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chip.com.my Updated: 2019-12-01 10:53:51
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When ASUS first announced its ZenFone AR during this year's CES, many were sceptical. It's understandable, since AR has been around for quite some time but hasn't flourished. Regardless, the ZenFone AR has more than enough merits to stand on its own.ASUS...
Highend specs, Camera...
AR content lacking...
A fantastic phone in its own right, though it lacks the AR content to make it a true success in that regard.(previously published in issue August 2017)...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated: 2019-12-01 10:53:51
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Lisa Gade reviews the Asus ZenFone AR, the second Tango AR Android smartphone to hit the market. We look at the Verizon version in this review (it's also available in other countries and GSM unlocked). The phone has a 5.7” QHD AMOLED display with Gorilla...
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Google wants to make augmented and virtual reality a little more accessible to the masses through its Android mobile operating system. It has succeeded somewhat with VR, through its Daydream VR platform. Slap phones like the Samsung Galaxy S8 or a Google...
Good camera, Snappy performance, Great display...
Expensive, Annoying user interface, Boring design, AR is gimmicky...
No. With Google's ARCore bringing AR to Android phones Nougat and higher, there's not much of a reason to endure the ugly ZenUI, boring design, average battery life, and a 2016 processor...
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The ASUS ZenFone AR came into Malaysia for a hefty RM3799 price tag. Yup, we know. That's really expensive for a smartphone but just so you know, this is a device that's Google Tango-ready and integrates both augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR...
Overall, the ZenFone AR is a really powerful smartphone. The benchmark scores speak for themselves, carrying out graphic demading games, AR and VR performance which is just great, very good camera quality and the DIY cardbox VR viewer is a nice touch. How...
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The Asus Zenfone AR certainly made an impression when it arrived in the office for review, arriving as it did in a huge box that would have comfortably housed a giant birthday cake. All that for a 5.7in smartphone? The reason for the extra cardboard and...
ASUS ZenFone AR ZS571KL-2A003A black 128 GB Dual-SIM Android 7.0 Smartphone£968.51 Buy nowIf you're really determined to see the glass as half full, and are willing to squint a bit, you can just about see the outline of Asus's thinking. Sure, there are p...
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The Asus Zenfone AR is among the first phones to feature the tech required to comply with both Google's Tango and Daydream standards – its augmented reality and virtual reality platforms. This phone is an excellent way to show off mobile AR and VR, and i...
Very good screen, A great demo device for mobile AR and VR...
Too expensive, Not water-resistant, Old processor...
Asus Zenfone AR – Camera The Asus Zenfone AR's camera array is one of the phone's key features. There are three sensors, but only one of them seems to be used when actually taking pictures. When you shoot photos using the background blurring wide-aperture...
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The Asus Zenfone AR is a study in contrasts. On one hand, it has last year's Snapdragon 821 processor. but it also packs up to 8GB of RAM. It has three rear cameras. but only one is used for taking photos. And while the Zenfone AR is on the bleeding e...
If it wasn't for Tango, it would be hard to recommend the the Zenfone AR at all. At $650 through Verizon ($600 and $700 unlocked through Amazon), it's priced in line with the LG G6 and HTC U11, and significantly higher than OnePlus 5, all of which offer b...
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The Asus Zenfone AR is a study in contrasts. On one hand, it has last year's Snapdragon 821 processor. but it also packs up to 8GB of RAM. It has three rear cameras. but only one is used for taking photos. And while the Zenfone AR is on the bleeding e...
If it wasn't for Tango, it would be hard to recommend the the Zenfone AR at all. At $650 through Verizon ($600 and $700 unlocked through Amazon), it's priced in line with the LG G6 and HTC U11, and significantly higher than OnePlus 5, all of which offer b...
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And yet it’s intriguing at the same time. It’s the first phone to be certified for the Google Tango augmented reality and Google Daydream virtual reality platforms and as such represents an important step forwards for smartphones and VR/AR in general.READ...
5.7in AMOLED display, Decent camera, Project Tango and Daydream View certified...
Too expensive, Lacks top-end performance, Somewhat prosaic design...
Asus brings AR to smartphones but is this phone worth its £800 price tag...
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The Asus Zenfone AR is the first phone to be certified for both Google Tango and Daydream. These are the augmented reality and virtual reality platforms that set some standards for AR and VR on Android. So we're not just left with barrel-scraping stuff th...
Great screen, Good camera, Great demo for mobile AR/VR...
Relatively plain design, Very expensive, Second-tier CPU...
A few months ago, we couldn't have imagined spending this much money on an Asus phone. It's still a stretch.The phone has some of the hardware needed to justify this kind of expense, but not quite enough, and the design is just a little too plain. It's an...
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The Asus Zenfone AR is the first smartphone to offer support for Project Tango and Google Daydream, Google's augmented- and virtual reality platforms. It boasts an advanced sensor array to provide the best AR experience possible – but how does it perform...
The Asus Zenfone AR is an incredible piece of kit for those looking for something AR- and VR-ready, as it's the only smartphone to boast both Project Tango and Google Daydream support. The AR capabilities are incredible, although it's somewhat limited by...
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Launched last July 24, 2017, the ASUS Zenfone AR is having a hard time getting the heart of the consumers with its flagship-level price. The device is packed with great specs and new technology like being Tango enabled and Daydream-ready smartphone.If you...
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The Zenfone AR was one of two devices announced by ASUS at CES 2017, and featured at Computex 2017. It packs one of the most powerful chips to date, with the rest of the specsheet boasting impressive numbers. But that's not the end of the story, as it's...
Design, Display, General and gaming performance, AR/VR features, Software, Camera Performance, Audio Quality (Headphones)...
Build quality, Uses a processor from last year, Average battery life, Expected steep price tag...
The Zenfone AR is a glimpse into the future of the smartphone. Having tested its AR and VR capabilities, it's evidence that soon enough we'll be able to do even more amazing things with more engaging and creative ways of interacting with content.The phone...
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It was in 2014 when Google first introduced Project Tango, a technology for smartphones that enables them to fully tap on Augmented Reality (AR) applications. Then in January of this year, ASUS announced its first smartphone to feature such tech – the Zen...
All in all the Zenfone AR is one cool device because it features a technology not found in most smartphones. Tango provides the user with a different level of mobile experience and gives you a glimpse into the future of Augmented Reality. However, that co...
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Despite being a relative newcomer to the Android arena compared to their competitors, Taiwanese manufacturer ASUS has managed to produce smartphones with compelling tech – they were the first to come out with a phone with 4GB of RAM when 3GB was thought o...
ASUS' ZenFone AR has a lot of new tech stuffed into its metal and leather-clad body, stuff that's not found on other phones currently. Project Tango certainly is one of the more unique technologies we've ever seen today, and if you're looking for a high-q...
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ASUS' first Tango-powered, ultra-premium phone, the ZenFone AR, is expected to launch later this month in the Philippines. We've already seen the phone while we were in ASUS' hometown last week, but today the company decided to send over a review sample...
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Mixed reality has been growing more traction worldwide. In fact, when I met Josh Vergara of Android Authority this Computex 2017, he said that speculations about the upcoming Pixel 3 having Tango embedded to its system has been going around.In the Philipp...
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mobilephones.com Updated: 2019-12-01 10:53:57
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Build QualityPhone Set UpFeaturesCamera & VideoBattery LifeThe ASUS ZenFone AR is the world's first Daydream-ready and Tango-enabled smartphone. In our ASUS ZenFone AR review, we will take a look at the phone's augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality...
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The first phone with both Google Tango and Google Daydream is here. While at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, Asus unveiled the ZenFone AR, the second Tango-enabled phone to debut. What makes this interesting is that it also comes with Daydream, al...
The phone has a Super AMOLED WQHD 2K display, which looked crisp and great, and thanks to the Snapdragon 821 processor and 8GB of RAM tucked inside, the YouTube VR app we tested ran fast and smoothly. ZenFone AR also has a 3,300mAh battery - decent, consi...
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hungrygeeks.ph Updated: 2019-12-01 10:53:58
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Since the ZenFone AR was released, a lot of people got interested and some were somehow amused with its ridiculous 8GB RAM power. This result to praises for the new phone especially with its AR capabilities.But why does the ZenFone AR have 8GB of RAM? Is...
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The ZenFone AR isn't the first Google Tango-enabled phone, nor is it the first to be ready for Daydream. But it's the first to have both Tango and Daydream tech residing in the same phone.Is that interesting? Hell yeah - Tango and Daydream individually ha...
Even without the dual whammy of augmented and virtual reality tech, the ZenFone AR is an exciting phone. It certainly looks very nice - particularly compared to the previous Tango phone, the far chunkier Phab 2 Pro; it really is impressive that Asus has m...
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wovow.org Updated: 2019-12-01 10:53:58
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The Asus Zenfone AR is a high-end mobile that delves into the world of virtual reality and augmented reality. It is compatible with both the Google Daydream glasses and its project Tango, designed so that we can interact with real-world objects. Apart fro...
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The ZenFone AR isn't the first Google Tango-enabled phone, nor is it the first to be ready for Daydream. But it's the first to have both Tango and Daydream tech residing in the same phone.Is that interesting? Hell yeah - Tango and Daydream individually ha...
Augmented reality and VR in one pocketable package, Gorgeous AMOLED screen, Competent camera...
Outdated (but still quick) CPU, Cameras that enable AR unavoidably pricey, Custom Android UI is a little overbearing...
Even without the dual whammy of augmented and virtual reality tech, the ZenFone AR is an exciting phone. It certainly looks very nice - particularly compared to the previous Tango phone, the far chunkier Phab 2 Pro; it really is impressive that Asus has m...
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After it's big debut in CES 2017 earlier this year in January, the Tango & Daydream enabled device, Zenfone AR from Asus is now here in Malaysia. At the moment, this this the first device in the world that has the capability to render both Augmented Reali...
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Barely two months after the ZenFone Zoom S comes ASUS's latest experiment – the ZenFone AR (ZS571KL). This is the world's second smartphone that supports Google Tango's augmented reality engine (the first being Lenovo Phab 2 Pro ). However, the ZenFone AR...
Sufficient performance for current stage of Tango...
Inconsistent physical design, Feels cheap, AR/VR not mature to take advantage, Subpar imaging quality, Bloatware, Disproportionate launch price, Launched too late...
The ASUS ZenFone AR has an average battery uptime for a phone that does regular smartphone tasks expectedly, and it's sufficient for performing its intended AR purposes. If we're looking strictly at the ZenFone range, this is certainly ASUS's most powerfu...
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The Asus ZenFone AR is the second phone to hit Singapore's shores that comes equipped with Google's augmented reality (AR) software, Tango, built into both the hardware and software of the phone.But unlike last year's Lenovo Phab 2 Pro - the first Tango-r...
Augmented reality is slowly becoming more useful, but the tech has some way to go before it is capable of mass adoption. The ZenFone AR is a good compromise between usability and the latest Tango tech, but that alone won't make it the smartphone of choic...
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There are excellent phones like the Google Pixel and iPhone 7, which pretty much deliver all you could want from a smartphone. And then there's something like the ASUS ZenFone AR, a phone that tries to break the mold by being the first to support both Go...
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