Has released an updated version of its budget smartphone Zenfone Go, which we'll review.

The ZB452KG model replaced the ZC451TG smartphone, released by the manufacturer in 2015. The novelty has similar details to its predecessor, but there are also a number of innovations that will undoubtedly appeal to users.

The model of this budget line will find its buyer in the person of those who want to get the necessary functionality, quality and striking design from the gadget, without overpaying.

The price tag of the current device ranges from 5.5 to 6.5 thousand rubles, which is very nice in times of crisis. Sales are carried out in all major cities of Russia.

Contents of delivery

The device is packed in a bright branded box of combined colors, with white being the main color, and the second color repeating the color of the device itself.

The package bundle is modest, as in the entire budget line of Asus Zenfone. The package includes: the device itself, operating instructions, warranty card, charger and a microUSB cable for charging / syncing.

Design and materials

The design of the updated line of Asus Zenfone Go models is as always on top. The entire Zen line of products from Asus is positioned as a reflection of the balance of beauty and strength.

The smartphone received thin edges of the case, bright and juicy colors (lemon yellow, white, black, gold, silver, red, silver blue) and excellent ergonomics.

On the front panel of the device there are: touch control buttons, an earpiece, proximity and ambient light sensors.

The smartphone turned out to be quite light (125 g), compact and thin (66.7 mm), it will fit perfectly in the hand of both a child and an adult.

There are no control buttons on the side surfaces of this model, which undoubtedly makes it even more attractive and sophisticated.

The back cover of the smartphone houses a camera with flash, volume control buttons and a speaker. The buttons are located in the center, which makes it convenient to use the device for both left-handers and right-handers.

On the upper end surface there is a device on / off button and a 3.5 mm headset jack.

On the lower end surface there is a microphone and a microUSB connector for charging and synchronizing the device.

Screen

The Asus Zenfone Go (ZB452KG) has a 4.5 inch capacitive touchscreen display. According to the manufacturer, this device has an IPS matrix, although, judging by the viewing angles and color rendering, the matrix looks more like a TN-class matrix.

The display resolution is 854 by 480 pixels with a density of 218 ppi. The screen supports up to 10 touches.

The display has protective glass, keeping it from scratches with abrasive material, but not saving it from strong shocks and falls.

Camera

There are 2 cameras installed here: a rear 5 megapixel camera with LED flash and a front 0.3 megapixel camera.

The main one has a light-sensitive CMOS sensor and is capable of taking pictures with a resolution of up to 2592x1944 pixels and recording HD video of 1280x720 pixels and a frame rate (fps) of 30.

Optics has a lot of modes and settings, uses autofocus, face detection, the ability to shoot a panoramic image.

The ability to use low-light mode and dynamic contrast ratio (HDR) helps a lot when shooting. There is a mode for quick editing of the taken photo.

The front one is inferior in quality to the main one, but it is also suitable for snapping a couple of selfies or making a video call.

Battery

The updated Asus Zenfone Go (ZB452KG) has a Li-polymer with a capacity of 2070 mAh.

This is a definite plus in the autonomy of work, compared to the predecessor Asus Zenfone Go (ZC451TG), which had only 1600 mAh.

Combined with an energy efficient processor, it enables active use for up to 3 days in call mode or 1 day in call + Internet mode.

Software

This device is equipped with a 4-core 32-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM 8212 processor, clocked at 1.2 Ghz. There is a built-in graphics core Adreno 302 and 1 Gb random access memory.

The smartphone has 8 Gb of memory with the possibility of increasing through the use of cards microSD memory up to 64 Gb.

The filling can be said to be budgetary, but it allows you to perform the necessary functions with a certain convenience, taking into account even the ability to play toys like "Need for Speed", "Mortal Kombat".

Lack of performance will show up when you run several at the same time or "heavy" application.

The device has 2 slots for SIM card, /, Bluetooth v4.0.

The device is controlled by the Android 5.1 operating system with the ZenUI shell. The smartphone is used smoothly, without serious "friezes" when flipping through windows and relatively short response of programs.

Sound, player, radio

The main speaker of the model is one and is located on the back of the smartphone. The sound is a little muffled when watching movies, listening to music, but overall satisfactory.

The built-in player has support for many popular audio formats (MP3, WMA, MIDI, AMR, AAC, FLAC, and others). There is a voice recorder function and built-in radio, frequency range 87.5-108 MHz.

the Internet

The ZB452KG model has an 802.11 b / g / n Wi-Fi module with Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi HotSpot support. Also for mobile internet there are 2 microSIM slots with the ability to alternate work in 3G networks.

To access the Internet, the built-in Asus and Google browsers are used.

Conclusion

The new product from Asus ZB452KG is pretty good. It turned out to make a bright, attractive, modern design.

In its budget, the device has good characteristics that allow you to comfortably operate the device, take high-quality pictures, shoot videos, communicate in in social networks and enjoy undemanding games.

And you get all this for relatively little money, which will greatly save you money on the purchase.

The wish would be to install 2 Gb and support, but it would most likely be a different price.

For its cost, the device is well equipped and has everything you need to work. The device is suitable for those who do not want to overpay, while remaining bright and individual and without losing productivity.

Colorful public sector employees always delight, because on the one hand they are available, on the other - the number of available color solutions will always find buyers who prefer to stand out. In addition, there are not so many color solutions: among the proposals, only the Zenfone Go line is striking. The Asus company decided not to break the established tradition and presented a completely budgetary asus phone Zenfone Go ZB452KG.

What's new in appearance

Those who are familiar with previous samples of the fifteenth year, for example with the Asus Zenfone Go ZC451TG smartphone, will immediately note that on back panel the navigation element characteristic of many smartphones of the company returned - the volume rocker. The rest of the design is familiar: in the middle the device is plump, the back slightly protrudes, to which users of other Asus in arched design are accustomed. But the edges taper to 3.6 millimeters.

Below the display, you can see a proprietary metallic overlay, the power button is located in the center, on the upper edge. By the way, many users will want to buy a smartphone not only because of the budget price tag: this is a rare case when the diagonal is 4.5 inches, which was customary for past years. But the resolution is only 480x854 pixels. Returning to color schemes, it is worth noting that there are seven of them. Bright tones look especially cheerful: scarlet and lemon.

Technical capabilities

Given that we have an affordable device, one should not expect that it grabs a star from the sky. Responsible for performance is the 200 series snapdragon, which can be considered basic, given the characteristics of expensive devices. For example, the competitor Lenovo A2010 received a media-technology processor, so Asus Zenfone Go ZB452KG looks preferable. There is only 1 gigabyte of RAM in the device, but given the unproductive platform, which is enough for non-gaming everyday tasks, there should not be a lack of RAM. The main memory is also small: only 8 gigabytes, but there is an expansion slot and 100 gigabytes of cloud storage. The main camera received a five or eight megapixel sensor, depending on the version, and surprisingly fast optics with a 2.0 aperture. Be that as it may, this is a smartphone with widespread wireless capabilities: surprisingly even support for glonass and bds is announced.

Accelerometer (or G-sensor) - sensor of the device's position in space. As a primary function, the accelerometer is used to automatically change the orientation of the display image (vertical or horizontal). Also, the G-sensor is used as a pedometer, it can be controlled by various functions of the device by turning or shaking.
Gyroscope - a sensor that measures the angles of rotation relative to a fixed coordinate system. Able to measure angles of rotation in several planes at the same time. The gyroscope together with the accelerometer allows you to accurately determine the position of the device in space. In devices that use only accelerometers, the measurement accuracy is lower, especially when moving quickly. Also, the capabilities of the gyroscope can be used in modern games for mobile devices.
Light sensor - sensor, thanks to which the optimal values \u200b\u200bof brightness and contrast are set for this level illumination. The presence of the sensor allows to increase the operating time of the device from the battery.
Proximity sensor - a sensor that detects when the device is close to the face during a call, turns off the backlight and locks the screen, preventing accidental presses. The presence of the sensor allows to increase the operating time of the device from the battery.
Geomagnetic sensor - a sensor for determining the side of the world to which the device is directed. Tracks the orientation of the device in space relative to the earth's magnetic poles. The information received from the sensor is used in cartographic programs for orientation on the ground.
Atmospheric pressure sensor - sensor for accurate measurement of atmospheric pressure. It is part of the GPS system that allows you to determine the height above sea level and speed up the location.
Touch ID - fingerprint identification sensor.

Accelerometer / Geomagnetic / Illumination / Approximation

Satellite navigation:

GPS (Global Positioning System) is a satellite navigation system that measures distance, time, speed and determines the location of objects anywhere on Earth. The system is designed, implemented and operated by the US Department of Defense. The main principle of using the system is to determine the location by measuring the distance to the object from points with known coordinates - satellites. The distance is calculated from the signal propagation delay time from its sending by the satellite to being received by the GPS-receiver antenna.
GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System) - Soviet and Russian satellite navigation system, developed by order of the USSR Ministry of Defense. The measuring principle is similar to the American GPS navigation system. GLONASS is intended for operational navigation and time support of land, sea, air and space-based users. The main difference from the GPS system is that the GLONASS satellites in their orbital motion do not have resonance (synchronization) with the Earth's rotation, which provides them with greater stability.

For a Taiwanese company, it is customary to release several variations, therefore smartphone Asus Zenfone GO ZB452KG also has similar models. The differences between them lie in some characteristics and screen diagonal. The gadget itself belongs to the budget price category and has only a few distinctive positive aspects.

SPECIFICATIONS

\u003e Supported Internet: 3G, 2G,
\u003e Display with a pixel density of 854 × 480 and a diagonal of 4.5 inches, type capacitive, TFT
\u003e Operating system: Android 5.1.
\u003e Platform: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8212 quad-core chipset @ 2.4 GHz and Adreno 302 graphics accelerator
\u003e Internal memory - 16 GB, RAM - 1 GB. MicroSD support up to 64GB
\u003e 2070 mAh lithium battery
\u003e Weight: 125 grams, Dimensions: 136.5 x 66.7 x 11.2 mm
\u003e Cameras: main camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels and f / 2.0 aperture, as well as flash and autofocus; front 0.3 MP
\u003e Support for two micro SIM cards
\u003e Bluetooth 4.0.
\u003e Optional: flashlight, GPS, radio

DESIGN-USE

The back panel of the device is made of glossy plastic with a small hole for removing the cover. The surface easily acquires fingerprints and other traces of use. Below is a row of holes for speakers, on top is the main camera module along with a flash and volume buttons. There is also the Asus logo. The perimeter frame is made of smooth plastic and is easily scratched.

On the bottom of the front panel there are three touch buttons: home, back and recent applications. There is a module on top front camera, speaker for talking, logo and battery indicator without any other functions. On the top there is a power key along with a headset jack, on the bottom there is a microUSB port and a second spoken microphone. At the same time, both sides of the Asus Zenfone GO do not have functional elements.

available in a variety of colors

Available in several colors: white, gold, dark gray and red. Under the cover there are slots for two medium-standard SIM-cards and a memory card. The set includes only documentation, charger and USB cable.

Uses TFT type matrix with a resolution of 854 × 480 pixels. At the same time, the viewing angles are quite small, which is typical this type screen.

Qualcomm MSM8212 Snapdragon 200 - not all games work

When viewed from the side or from above, the colors are significantly distorted, but when viewed directly, the detail is quite good. The color temperature quality is also at an acceptable level. Outside the home, the maximum screen brightness may not be sufficient to read text.

colors dimmer than all IPS displays

The display distinguishes no more than five single presses. Images of photographs or pictures have sufficient elaboration.

The Asus Zenfone GO is equipped with a 5 megapixel main camera with f / 2.0 aperture and multiple shooting modes. In addition to the presence of HDR, it is worth noting the “low light” function, when activated, photos at night are noticeably better. Besides, this smartphone well adapted to various shooting conditions thanks to the PixelMaster technology. Despite this, practice shows a rather mediocre quality of photographs, especially if they were taken indoors. In daylight, detail and brightness are significantly higher.

the kit includes a power supply and micro USB. Headphones missing

The front camera has a resolution of 0.3 megapixels and is just as poorly suited for Skype conversations or selfies. However, there are several photo correction functions, for example, you can remove some skin imperfections and level facial features.

POWER-MEMORY

It uses a quad-core Qualcomm MSM8212 Snapdragon 200 processor. With a heavy workload or using "heavy" games at high settings, the device heats up quite a lot, but this factor is absent in standard use.

two slots for micro SIM cards and a slot for microSD

Asus ZB452KG works based on operating system Android 5.1. The amount of built-in memory is 8 GB, of which about 4 GB is available for use.

battery 2700 mAh

For RAM, 1 GB is allocated, there is support for the 3G data rate standard. You can also expand internal memory via microSD with a maximum capacity of up to 64 GB.

OUTPUT

It is a representative of the budget segment with the appropriate characteristics. There are quite a few color options, as well as support for 3G data rates. The display quality is not bad in practice, but use in sunlight or high angles becomes difficult. The battery capacity is enough to use the functions of the smartphone all day long. In addition, the main purposes in the form of calls and some actions with the Internet are performed quite quickly. There are a large number of different sensors.

Nevertheless, the declared characteristics are sufficient only for the most simple tasks or games with minimum requirements... With the main camera, PixelMaster technology dramatically improves the situation, so the lens can be used to capture simple moments. Due to the small amount of memory, it is necessary to use a memory card to store more capacious data. Thus, the Asus ZB452KG phone is well suited for undemanding users or minor tasks.

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