Though ASUS sells a ZenFone 2 Laser in multiple regions around the world, it actually comes in a couple different configurations. In the U.S. we get the ZE551KL model, which is actually quite different from the international model. It has a larger screen, and higher-end specs all around. Here's the full spec sheet.
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.0 Lollipop ASUS Zen UI 2.0 |
| Display | 5.5-inch IPS 1920x1080 (401 ppi), 178 degree wide view angle Corning Gorilla Glass 4 ASUS TruVivid Full Screen Lamination Technology |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa-core 64-bit at 1.7GHz Adreno 405 GPU |
| Storage | 16 or 32GB SD card expandable up to 128GB |
| SIM | Dual Micro SIM LTE on both SIMs |
| RAM | 3GB |
| Rear Camera | 13MP, laser autofocus, f/2.0 aperture 5 element Largan Lens, dual LED real tone flash |
| Front Camera | 5MP, f/2.0, 85 degree wide angle lens |
| Network | GSM/EDGE: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz HSPA+: 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz WCDMA: Band 1/2/4/5/8 FDD-LTE: Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/17/20 Cat 4 LTE up to 150 Mbps, DC-HSPA+ up to 42 Mbps Dual antennas |
| Connectivity | 802.11n Wifi, Bluetooth 4.1 with AptX, Wifi Direct |
| Sensors | GPS, BDS, GLONASS, accelerometer, ambient light, proximity, e-compass, HALL sensor |
| Battery | 3000 mAh Li-Po Removable |
| Charging | Micro USB |
| LED notification light | Yes |
| Dimensions | 152.4 x 77.2 x 10.9 mm |
| Weight | 170 g |
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ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE551KL) specs
That's some nice spec with the price
Android 5.0? Really? Did they at least say it was going to get Android 6? I might have already been using a ZenFone 2 if they would let us know their upgrade plans. Without that, I can't imagine why anyone would purchase this phone.
I hope they will update it. They update their devices quite often, but still stay on the same Android version...
Android 6.0 Marshmallow plan for ASUS Smartphones
http://www.asus.com/zentalk/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=55960
You know what would be nice for these spec listings? Besides the bands, just listing if it is compatible with VZ, ATT, TM, or Sprint here in the US.
While some of us know what bands to look for, if you want to be more user friendly with the non-techy website visitors, listing these would go a long way. You could even do a scale of compatibility.
Ranks
A =fully compatible
B =compatible but missing some LTE data bands or key carrier feature (wifi calling?).
C =No 4G speeds (do we even have these?)
F =Not Compatible (Due to missing bands or carrier refusal)
Just a #suggestion
Looking at the EGDE, HSPA, and LTE bands - it appears to compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile only. It does not have band 12 though - which sucks for T-Mobile users.
A simple Google search can find that answer. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks
The problem is that carriers often (though not super regularly) change what bands they operate, and even use different bands in different regions based on where they've purchased spectrum. So it'd be pretty hard, actually, to give a flat report card of sorts to phones about how well they'll work with each of the carriers. Not to mention that if we were to put our foot down on whether it "works" or "doesn't work" on a certain carrier, that recommendation would surely be out of date in 6 months or a year based on how things change.
The thing that isn't going to change is the bands inside the phone — we can list those here, and let you decide if it'll work on the carrier of your choosing.
You have to remember that most unlocked phones won't bother supporting Verizon or Sprint, so that's a good start. And then any other phone that's unlocked and marketed toward the U.S. (or is a U.S.-only model) is most definitely going to support all of the required bands for AT&T and T-Mobile (and therefore their MVNOs). For example this is a U.S. model of the ZenFone 2 Laser, so you're guaranteed to get service from AT&T and T-Mobile on this thing (complaints about B12 LTE be damned).
actually, all Verizon markets use B13 as primary and B4 as capacity, and all T-Mobile metro markets use 4 as primary and 12 as coverage. AT&T uses 17/5 for coverage and 2/4 for capacity, and soon 29/30. Sprint uses 25, 26 and 41 everywhere.
Nexus 5 | AT&T
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Get a educated. Just like any other topic. Then come back.
Sheesh.
Looks like asus have settled on 5.0 for everything this year and aren't budging...
Another phablet. Pass.
5.5 inches is a "phablet" now?
Yes, it always was a phablet.
so 5.7" is but 5.5" is not? It's closer to phablet than it is to regular 5"
Yes it was always one.
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This is how the Apple Android Phone should've been priced oops I mean the HTC One A9
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The HTC One A9 is not a phablet, fortunately.
Moreover, both the Zenfone 2 Laser and the iPhone do not have expandable micro SD storage among other shortcomings and compromises. Despite ludicrous comments, there is no equivalency whatsoever.
The ZenFone 2 Laser looks like a decent low end burner for MVNO users or a temporary replacement for the 25% who drop and shatter their expensive Samsung Galaxy S6s.
"both the Zenfone 2 Laser and the iPhone do not have expandable micro SD storage among other shortcomings"
According to the specs listed above the Zenfone 2 Laser is SD card expandable with up to 128Gb. Is this not accurate?
Does the Zenfone 2 Laser have NFC?
This is a double comment from the previous ZE551KL post:
I would like to ask what are my other options if I want a phone with 1080p IPS display, 2GB RAM with a decent processor that can run games like Asphalt 8, GTA; a battery that can last 12 hours on standby and 3 hours of intensive use (e.g. 3 hours of playing an HD game) with a price of $200 (my budget can't go beyond that) ?
I can't seem to find other phones with this kind of spec except for the Zenfone 2 ZE550ML (intel version with 2GB RAM) and this new laser Zenfone 2 (ZE551KL).
Thanks for the help.
I'm thinking of buying this phone on Amazon for $199. However, I'm a MetroPCS customer (on the T-Mobile network) and this phone isn't LTE Band 12 capable. It does get LTE Bands 2 & 4, so is that good? Should I worry about not having Band 12? How do I find out if I'll be able to get 4G LTE in my area with Bands 2 & 4? I'm located in the Dallas, TX area. I'm very interested in getting this phone. Or, should I go with an unlocked T-Mobile LG G3 instead? Is the LG G3 a better phone? I'm looking for a phone with a big screen size like 5.5, great camera, fast performance, lots of memory and storage, and a big long lasting battery. :)
If you live in or around a big city you will most likely be fine with the missing band 12. I'd go with this phone I just bought it on Amazon for 199 for the 32 gig one and I'm planning on bringing it to metro pcs (I live near Chicago so I probably will have no issues with 4g lte on the zenfone 2 laser)
I heard this phone has many hardware and software issues, like the microphone not working and the screen going bad. True?
I've had it for a couple of months now and I don't have those problems. It has updated to Marshmallow already. Its running smoothly. Great battery life! Its not the best phone out there but probably one of the best bangs for the buck. The fact that someone on a budget like me can get a decent phone is great. Good Asus, but please remove the bloatware. Its not a deal breaker as some of it was actually decent like the calculator and the email client, but it would be better if they let us uninstall without rooting the phone.