Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe (ZS550KL)

33 reviews

Apr, 2024

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performance (11)
camera (6)
usability (5)
reception (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 33 reviews of Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe (ZS550KL). The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and portability. The screen and durability also get good feedback. Comments about the sound and battery are mixed. There are some less positive opinions about the reception and camera.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe (ZS550KL) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Michael Passingham (trustedreviews.com)

Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe

Asus Zenfones seem to be popular in every country that isn't the UK. Asus has apparently sold 30 million of the things in 30 territories in three years, which is modestly successful. Asus excels in the mid-range portion of the market, but at Computex...

Jun, 2016

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Expert review by : Matt Swider (techradar.com)

Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe review

This is the Zenfone 3 you want

6GB of RAM onboard ; Slick antenna-less metal design ; Starts at 64GB of storage

Hidden cost: Snapdragon 821 version ; 1080p display unfit for VR ; Single, bottom-firing speaker

Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe is a much better Android Nougat phone than its predecessor thanks to its full metal body design and industry-leading specs, including 6GB of RAM, 64GB of storage and a new 23MP camera.

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : Aloysius Low (cnet.co.uk)

Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe isn't nearly deluxe enough

Premium and sleek on the surface, Asus' ZenFone 3 Deluxe is overshadowed by the cheaper ZenFone 3.

All-metal body looks premium; sleek design feels great. Has a whopping 6GB of RAM. Battery life is fantastic.

Rear camera can be sluggish in low light. Performance can be laggy. The cluttered user interface and bloatware make it a pain to use.

The Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe has a luxurious build that's overshadowed by bloatware and poor performance -- you're better off with the OnePlus 3T or a cheaper ZenFone 3.

Jan, 2017

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Expert review by : Brittany Vincent (cnet.co.uk)

Asus' ZenFone 3 Deluxe gets a supersonic upgrade to the Snapdragon 821 chip

The flagship ZenFone 3 Deluxe will be the first phone to feature Snapdragon's faster 821 processor.

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Expert review by : Daniel Van Boom (cnet.co.uk)

Asus ZenFone 3 is in the works, promises USB Type-C

The Taiwanese electronics giant is preparing a ZenFone 3, with chairman Jonney Shih revealing the device will be USB Type-C compatible.

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Expert review by : Aloysius Low (cnet.com)

Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe isn't nearly deluxe enough

Premium and sleek on the surface, Asus' ZenFone 3 Deluxe is overshadowed by the cheaper ZenFone 3.

All-metal body looks premium; sleek design feels great. Has a whopping 6GB of RAM. Battery life is fantastic.

Rear camera can be sluggish in low light. Performance can be laggy. The cluttered user interface and bloatware make it a pain to use.

The Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe has a luxurious build that's overshadowed by bloatware and poor performance -- you're better off with the OnePlus 3T or a cheaper ZenFone 3.

Jan, 2017

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Expert review by : Ajay Kumar (pcmag.com)

Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe

The Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe is big, good-looking unlocked Android phone with powerful hardware that's held back by a disappointing camera and an overwhelming software layer.

Sleek design. Fast performance. Good network connectivity. Solid battery life.

Overwhelming UI layer and bloatware. Lackluster camera. Mediocre call quality.

Conclusions At $500, the ZenFone 3 Deluxe is a good-looking piece of hardware that falls short in the software department due to an overwhelming array of customizations, tweaks, and built-in managers. Factor in a mediocre camera and a relatively...

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Aloysius Low (cnet.com.au)

Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe isn't nearly deluxe enough

Premium and sleek on the surface, Asus' ZenFone 3 Deluxe is overshadowed by the cheaper ZenFone 3.

All-metal body looks premium; sleek design feels great. Has a whopping 6GB of RAM. Battery life is fantastic.

Rear camera can be sluggish in low light. Performance can be laggy. The cluttered user interface and bloatware make it a pain to use.

The Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe has a luxurious build that's overshadowed by bloatware and poor performance -- you're better off with the OnePlus 3T or a cheaper ZenFone 3.

Jan, 2017

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Expert review by : Aloysius Low (cnet.com.au)

ZenFone 3 Deluxe: All hail Asus' new flagship phone (hands-on)

The company's most impressive looking flagship to date, the Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe overpowers the ZenFone 3 and large-screened ZenFone 3 Ultra phones it was announced alongside at Computex in Taipei. It looks like it has the chops to match up with other...

May, 2016

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Expert review by : Joe M. (phonearena.com)

Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Review

What defines a flagship smartphone? More times than not, a flagship handset is defined by an incredibly high price. Devices such as Apple's iPhone and Samsung's Galaxy S series are flagship product lines, and as such, they carry price tags of $600 and...

Very fast processing package ; 64GB of built-in storage that can easily be expanded ; Fast recharge times

Fingerprint sensor often fails to unlock the phone ; Rear-mounted speaker leaves a lot to be desired ; Weak battery performance

Overall, Asus has crafted a very good smartphone with the ZenFone 3 Deluxe. Here we have a phone with an all-aluminum construction, decent display, an extremely fast processing package, good cameras, 64GB of expandable storage, and a ton more for just...

Feb, 2017

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