CES 2017: Asus Zenfone AR hands-on

06 January 2017
We got our hands on the Zenfone AR and we are eager to share our first impressions. The most important thing you must know is the device is equipped with Tango, the Augmented Reality platform that adds an information layer on top of the physical surroundings in 3D using a set of cameras on the back. Tango is Google’s technology and Asus are only the second manufacturer to make a phone with it – the first one was the Lenovo Phab2 Pro, which we reviewed recently.

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  • 07 Jan 2017

Maame Raggae, 06 Jan 2017Is Asus Taiwan or Chinese?ASUS is a Taiwanese company.

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    • gMC
    • 07 Jan 2017

    AnonD-523334, 06 Jan 2017Should have waited for sd835. Agreed!!!

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      • gMC
      • 07 Jan 2017

      All I want is a dedicated Camera key and this will become The Best

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        • tu6
        • 07 Jan 2017

        Asus already step up their games......Asus phone getting better and beautiful...... I can't believe that Asus zenfone AR have removable battery.....just wow.....this phone are beast

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          • 7ki
          • 06 Jan 2017

          The zenfone3 zoom is excellent phone indeed. It is one of the best looking "premium midrangers" but what you get on top of others is high end dual camera, AMOLED display (though others like galaxy A5 and oppo /vivo premium mid rangers also have AMOLED) and class leading 5000mah battery.

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            • 7ki
            • 06 Jan 2017

            Should have waited for sd835. It is going to be available in may /June anyway (cnet says that)

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              • 7ki
              • 06 Jan 2017

              Should have waited for sd835.

                1/2.6" is a tiny sensor for 23 MP camera, maybe

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                  • 7Lc
                  • 06 Jan 2017

                  Reminds me of a Nokia N8 the other comment referred to but on super-steroids.
                  Why not wait until the SD 835 comes out?

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                    • GXp
                    • 06 Jan 2017

                    looks like nokia n8 to me

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                      • Iw0
                      • 06 Jan 2017

                      ASUS is Taiwanese, but with the PRC considering Taiwan its province and Taiwan itself laying claim to the territory of modern-day PRC, I wouldn't dare touch the subject of semantics such as whether it can be called a Chinese company or not, unless trying provoke a serious shitstorm.

                        Is Asus Taiwan or Chinese?

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                          • gM8
                          • 06 Jan 2017

                          Just need the stereo speakers. Who is Chinese manufacturer, Asus???? I think they are from Taiwan.

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