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Asus Zenfone 5 2018
Updated On: Mar 19, 2024

Asus Zenfone 5 2018

8.8 MSP Score Official Website
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Asus Zenfone 5 2018

Status
Not releasing in India
Updated On 19th March 2024

Pros & Cons

8.8
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out of 10
MSP Score
  • 9.5 Display
  • 8.5 Performance
  • 9.0 Battery
  • 9.5 VFM
  • Pros
  • The Zenfone 5 2018 is an excellent value thanks to its fast UI, excellent primary camera, and great audio quality.
  • Cons
  • The front camera on this phone could have been better. Furthermore, the phone's performance is slightly lower compared to the Zenfone 5Z.
Verdict
The Asus Zenfome 5 is quite similar to the Zenfone Max Pro M1. The noticeable differences are that it offers a notched display and comes with a slightly smaller battery size. As such, the performance is commendable and the software experience is enjoyable. It is a well-rounded package that comes in an attractive looking body.

Asus Zenfone 5 2018 Specifications

Summary 8.8/10

Processor Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
RAM 4 GB
Rear Camera Dual (12MP + 8MP)
Internal Memory 64 GB
Screen Size 6.2 inches (15.75 cms)
Battery Capacity 3300 mAh

Performance 8.5/10

Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
No Of Cores 8 (Octa Core)
CPU 1.8GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 1.6GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260
Architecture 64-bit
RAM 4 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X
Graphics Adreno 509

Design

Height 6.02 inches (153 mm)
Width 2.98 inches (75.6 mm)
Thickness 0.31 inches (7.8 mm)
Weight 155 grams
Colors Meteor Silver, Midnight Blue
Screen Unlock Fingerprint, Face unlock

Display 9.5/10

Resolution 1080 x 2246 pixels
Aspect ratio 19:9
Display Type IPS LCD, 2.5D Curved Glass
Size 6.2 inches (15.75 cms)
Bezel-less display Yes, with notch
Pixel Density 402 pixels per inch (ppi)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass
TouchScreen Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction 16M Colors
Screen to body percentage 83.64 %

Camera

Rear camera setup Dual
Rear camera (Primary) 12 MP resolutionf/1.8 aperture1.4µm pixel size
Rear camera (Secondary) 8 MP resolutionf/2.0 aperture
Front camera setup Single
Front camera (Primary) 8 MP resolutionf/2.0 aperture
Flash Dual-color LED Rear flash
Video Resolution (Rear) 3840x2160 @ 30 fps1920x1080 @ 60 fps1280x720 @ 30 fps
Optical Image Stabilization(OIS) Yes
Electric Image Stabilization (EIS) Yes
Camera Features Auto Flash Auto Focus Face detection Touch to focus
Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)

Battery 9.0/10

Type Li-ion
Capacity 3300 mAh
Removable No
Fast Charging Yes
Wireless Charging No

Storage

Internal Memory 64 GB
Expandable Memory Yes, microSD, Up to 2 TB (Hybrid Slot)

Software

Operating System Android v8.0 (Oreo)
Custom UI Zen UI

Connectivity

SIM Configuration Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Hybrid
Network SIM1: 4GSIM2: 4G
SIM1 Bands
4G:TD-LTE 2300(band 40) ; FD-LTE 1800(band 3)
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SIM2 Bands
4G:TD-LTE 2300(band 40) ; FD-LTE 1800(band 3)
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Voice over LTE(VoLTE) Yes
Wi-Fi Yes, with a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz
Wi-fi features Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
USB USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging
Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.0
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC Chipset Yes
Infrared Yes

Sound

Speaker Yes
Audio Jack Yes, 3.5mm
Video Player Yes, Video Formats: MP4

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor Yes, Rear
Face Unlock Yes
Other Sensor Light sensorProximity sensorrgbw sensorAccelerometerCompassGyroscope
Disclaimer: Specifications shown may be different from the actual product. We cannot guarantee that the information provided on this page is 100% correct. Please check with the retailer before purchasing.

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Rear Camera12+8 MP Rear50+50+50 MP Rear50+12+8 MP Rear50+8+12 MP Rear50+12+5 MP Rear48+50+8 MP Rear50+12+10 MP Rear12+12 MP Rear16 MP Rear48+20 MP Rear64+8+2 MP Rear
Front Camera8 MP Front50 MP Front10 MP Front50 MP Front32 MP Front32 MP Front10 MP Front10 MP Front5 MP Front16 MP Front50 MP Front
RAM & Storage4 GB RAM
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