Asus has introduced a new device from the ZenFone series, the ZC500TG model. The manufacturer decided to make the device a little cheaper and equipped his brainchild with the MTK processor familiar to the Chinese. The device turned out to be of high quality and is able to satisfy everyday needs. What to expect from a model?
Design
Smartphone Asus ZenFone Go ZC500TG is not much different from its predecessors. The rectangular shape and rounded edges will remind the buyer of other models of the company. Although the appearance is familiar, the phone looks interesting. Simplicity is adjacent to solidity, which, in fact, distinguishes Asus products from competitors.
The device is made of plastic with an oleophobic coating. Despite the fact that there is protection against fingerprints, fingerprints still remain. However, removing dirt from the case is not difficult. The body of the device is collapsible, which is now very rare. The Asus ZenFone Go ZC500TG smartphone is assembled with high quality, and there are no complaints about squeaks and gapsshould.
Dimensions are quite familiar for a 5-inch device. The use of plastic made the device lightweight, it weighs only 135 grams. Arm-shaped curves on the rear panel contribute to comfortable operation of the device.
On the front panel of the device are: earpiece, frontalka, display, logo and touch elements. The entire front panel is protected by glass. On the back of the model there is a main camera, in the middle of the device, there is a logo, a speaker and, of course, a flash.
Microphone and USB connector are located on the bottom end, and at the top is the headphone jack. The power button along with the volume control are located on the right side. The left side of the smartphone is empty.
The back panel is removable. It hides the battery, as well as SIM card slots, information about the device and a place for a flash drive. Although the phone has a removable cover, the user will hardly notice any gaps and cracks. The only drawback is a slight crunch that occurs when pressure is applied to the plastic near the camera. This is due to the air bubble.
Display
Equipped with Asus ZenFone Go ZC500TG Black 5-inch screen. The display is protected by glass, as is most of the front panel. The device does not have a very high ppi, only 293. This is very strange, especially on a display with HD resolution (1280 x 720). Of course, if you do not look at the screen, then the "cubes" are invisible.
The manufacturer equipped the Asus ZenFone Go ZC500TG with an IPS-matrix. View angles and brightness is much higher thanold TFT technology. The display hardly fades in the sun. This is facilitated by an excellent supply of brightness. When tilted, there is almost no distortion of the picture, but a little contrast is lost.
The device did not do without the "chips" of the manufacturer. The user can unlock the screen with a double tap. There is also the ability to control the device using gestures.
Camera
The matrix in Asus ZenFone Go ZC500TG (8Gb) is only 8 megapixels. However, the quality is quite tolerable. Pictures receive a resolution of 3328 x 1872 pixels. The image is rich and with a lot of detail. Unfortunately, there are also disadvantages. The camera is not the best at capturing small elements.
The recording of videos on the Asus ZenFone Go ZC500TG also performs well. User reviews have noted the presence of stabilization. Video is shot in HD (1280 x 720), 30 frames per second. There is a microphone near the camera, but this does not fix the fact that the sound of the video is lame.
The front camera has mediocre shooting quality. Actually, you should not expect much from a 2-megapixel matrix. The manufacturer has added the “Portrait Enhancement” function, but it works very badly. The mode blurs the details of the picture.
System
ZC500TG runs under "Android 5.1". The system is supplemented with the ZenUI 1.4.0 shell. The interface turned out not only attractive, but also smart. Together with the shell, the user will get a bunch of applications. Most programs are useful, but you can turn them off if you don't need them. Unfortunately, apps cannot be deleted.
Systemwell adapted and works stably. The presence of 2 GB of "RAM" also played its role. In general, the OS will appeal to most users.
Hardware
The model is equipped with MTK6580 processor. The chip is quad-core and operates at a frequency of 1.3 GHz. With most tasks, the device copes with a bang. As a video accelerator, the company installed Mali-400 MP. High-demand games stutter a little, but otherwise the performance is good. The phone gets a little warm under heavy load.
Native memory in Asus ZenFone Go ZC500TG 8Gb. It is possible to expand it with a flash card up to 64 GB. The owner of the device will receive as much as 2 GB of RAM.
Autonomy
The battery capacity of the device is 2070 maH. A smartphone with minimal use will last more than a day or even two. On average, the device "lives" a day. However, increasing the load reduces the duration of work. Watching videos will drain the ZC500TG in 6 hours, games will drain the battery in 3 hours.
Price
You can buy the brainchild of Asus for 10-11 thousand rubles. The phone is in the middle between state employees and the middle class. Excellent performance makes ZC500TG a "tidbit" for fans of the company's products.
Positive Feedback
Giving away expensive processors in favor of MTK did not really affect the performance of Asus ZenFone Go ZC500TG. Feedback from the owners noted the speed of work and the absence of "sticking". Of course, advanced games slow down, but they are also designed for more expensive ones.devices.
It is necessary to note the system in Asus ZenFone Go ZC500TG. Customer reviews say that the shell and Android are well adapted. There are no OS claims. A bright interface and a large number of programs make everyday tasks a pleasure.
The cost of the model was also attractive. Strict design and low price played a role. State employees are not able to compete with the ZC500TG in terms of performance, and representatives of the middle class are much more expensive. The model was between two classes and definitely attracted attention.
Negative reviews
The battery installed by the manufacturer is rather weak for Asus ZenFone Go ZC500TG. The reviews of most users indicate the inability to quickly charge the device. The battery is only 2070mAH and drains quickly under load. The user spends time recharging the device.
The weak speaker of the device is also upsetting. Even at maximum volume, the sound is muffled. In a noisy place without vibration, the call may not be heard.
Result
The ZC500TG is definitely worth the money. Replacing the processor had almost no effect on performance. Once again, Asus has proven that it knows how to strike a balance in its products.
