Asus launched 3 new handsets in the Zenfone 4 Selfie series. Here is the review of the Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro that comes with dual cameras on the front and powered by Snapdragon 625 octa core powered. Check this review to know if the handset is worth it.
Build and finishing is pretty impressive, light weight at 147 grams, metal body, feels good and very comfortable to use and operate. The Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro is using SD 625 octa core processor that does a very good job and can handle high end application / games.
Key attraction is the dual cameras on the front – a 24MP + 5MP and AMOLED display. There is portrait mode that can capture with bokeh effects and in case you want you can also use the 24MP Duo Pixel camera mode for stunning Selfie.
Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro features, specifications
Inside the box (unboxing the Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro) : Handset, user manual, SIM Tray ejector PIN, data cable (USB to Micro USB), premium earphone, silicon case and travel charger 5V/2A
SAR Value : highest value is 1.39 (head)
Body : It is using metal body, build and finishing very good, looks premium, comfortable to hold and use
SIM Type : Nano + Nano/ micro SD slot (hybrid)
Weight : 147 grams
Screen : 5.5 inches, 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution (Full HD), it is a AMOLED screen, viewing angles, touch response and color reproduction are excellent
Connectivity : 4G, VoLTE (work on both SIM), WiFi, GPS and Bluetooth
Sensors : Accelerometer, Proximity, light and magnetic, gyro sensor, step and hall
LED Notification : Yes
OTG : Yes supported
RAM : 4GB (about 2.5GB free on first boot)
ROM : 64GB (about 52GB free on first boot)
OS : Android Nougat 7.1.1 + Asus ZenUI 4.0
Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro Performance
CPU : Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 64 bit octa core processor, 14nm @ 2.02GHz
GPU : Adreno 506
Heating : Medium
Max Battery Temperature : 37 degrees
Performance was smooth, no lags, even high end games worked smoothly.
Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro Benchmark
Antutu : 65667 / 13385
NenaMark3 : 59.9 fps (3-3)
Multi Touch : 10 points
Disk Speed : 203 MB/s read and 211 MB/s write
Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro Gaming Review
Played Asphalt 8 and Modern Combat 5 and both games were smooth, I did not notice any lags. This hardware can play high end games and heat build up is under control.
Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro Camera Review
Front Camera : 24MP (f/1.8) + 5MP (f/2.2), auto focus, SONY IMX362, LED flash
Rear Camera : 16MP, SONY IMX351
Video Recording : 4K resolution
The rear camera quality is above average whereas the front camera quality is excellent. The front camera can shoot in portrait mode in normal and wide angle mode. If you use the 24MP duo Pixel mode for selfie it shoots better but without portrait mode.
This handset can shoot 4K videos and there is EIS,. Electronic Image stabilization that works in FHD mode. Overall the camera quality is pretty good and is a perfect option for selfie lovers.
Camera Rating : 4.1 out of 5
Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro camera sample
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Other features
Sound is loud and clear, finger print sensor is on the front and its very fast and accurate. The handset is using 5 Magnet speaker, NXP Smart AMP, Hi res Audi and DTS headphone support.
Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro Battery Review
Battery capacity : 3000 mAh (Non-removable)
Charging Time : Charge – 2 hours (3% to 100%) using the charger provided
Battery Life : 4 to 10 hours non-stop (moderate to heavy)
Daily usage battery life : One day to One and a half day of mixed usage depending on your usage
Battery Test Results
Battery Temp at idle : 30 degrees
Running Benchmark app : 14 minutes / 4% / 34 degrees
Asphalt 8 + MC5 game play : 40 minutes / 6% / 35 degrees
4K video playback with full brightness (WiFi /4G on) : 41 minutes / 14% / 37 degrees
Verdict
The Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro is made for selfie lovers. The front camera is impressive but when you compare it with the shots taken with the Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Dual, the Selfie Dual does a better job (bokeh looks much better).
Rating : 4.1 out of 5
Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro price in India is Rs. 23,999.