A Quick Review of the ASUS Zenfone Selfie Aqua and the #ZenfoneFestivalManila

No amount of rain or traffic can ever stop Zenfone fans to troop to the Green Sun in Makati to be a part of the #ZenfoneFestivalManila where the latest ASUS Zenfone line was launched.

I was one of those who was there and got the first dibs of I think one of the best Zenfone ever (IMO) as it is super perfect for selfie addicts like me, and will be a great fone camera to use by beauty bloggers (who are masters of selfies!) as well.

Why?

1. ASUS Zenfone Selfie has a 13 megapixel front and back camera , with flash and speaker!
2. The front camera has different modes that you can use, my favorite so far is the Depth of Field (the camera trick in DSLR where the foreground or the background can be blurred), there’s also Manual mode where you can change the setting like a DSLR, Effect, Low Light and create GIF Animation!

I was so excited to play with my new ASUS Zenfone Selfie because of the amazing front camera features! So I immediately did a quick video unboxing:

 

A lot asked what is the difference of the Zenfone Selfie and the Zenfone 2 so here’s a comparison I made:

With all that new features I am leaning towards the Zenfone Selfie!

Take a look at the Depth of Field Shot I took inside my room via florescent lighting.  Can you see how my hair was blurred and highlighted at the same time? Ang galing!

Here’s a rundown of the specs:
ZD551KL ZenFone Selfie (Php11,995.00) LTE
Processor Qualcomm , Snapdragon M8939, Octacore 1.5GHz
Rear Camera: 13MP, f/2.0-aperture, auto- laser focus lens with dual-color real tone flash and supports macro photography that allows the users to capture objects
Battery typ 3000mAh Prismatic battery (removable)
Front Camera: 13MP, f/2.2-aperture, wide-angle (88-degree) lens with dual color real tone flash, selfie panorama, and supports macro photography that allows the users to capture objects over than 6cm
Operating System Android Lolipop 5.0
RAM 3GB
Storage 32GB
WebStorage/Google drive/Dropbox bundle
(Y/N) 5GB lifetime for free
Dual SIM-Card Support Yes
Maximum Micro SD Card support size 128GB
Bluetooth BT 4.0
Navigation System A-GPS, GLONASS/ Beidou
Sensor 1. Accelerator 2. E-Compass 3. Proximity 4. Ambient light sensor 5. Hall sensor 6. Gyro sensor
Weight (gram) 170g
Available Color Pure White, Chic Pink, Aqua Blue, Glacier Gray, Sheer Gold, Glamour Red

Aside from the ASUS Zenfone Selfie, the ASUS Zenfone Deluxe and the ASUS Zenfone Laser was also introduced in the market.

ASUS CEO Jerry Shen announced the pricing and availability of the new ZenFone models in the Philippines which included the ZenFone Selfie, ZenFone Laser, and ZenFone Deluxe at ZenFestival Manila. The announcement was made in an exclusive event held at The Eye in Green Sun, Makati.

The event was hosted by TV personality Ms. Kim Jones followed by a fashion show that showcased the new devices highlighting not only the performance but also the design and aesthetics of the new ZenFones.

ZenFone 2 Deluxe (PHP 17,995.00) introduces a stunning new multifaceted polygonal design aesthetic to the ZenFone 2, offering beauty and power in abundance.

ZenFone 2 Laser also includes laser auto-focus technology in its 13MP PixelMaster camera for clear, near-instant shots.

ZenFone Selfie (PHP 7,695.00) is the ultimate choice for selfies, with its twin 13MP PixelMaster cameras and a dual-color, dual-LED Real Tone flash at both front and rear.

I was with my blogger friends during the launch and we just can’t help but fall inlove with the amazing front camera features!

 

If you are planning to get a new smartphone that has the great features to boot but will not break the bank, the latest ASUS Zenfone smartphones will be a good choice!