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The ZenFone AR is the first smartphone certified for Google Tango (AR) and Daydream (VR), so if you want to experience mobile VR/AR, this is your way in. Although, you'll have to pay a premium price to do so.Tell me about the VR and AR stuffGoogle...
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Enhanced Reality. Asus's ZenFone AR combines Augmented with Virtual Reality: it is, after all, the first smartphone ever certified for Google Tango as well as Daydream. The most interesting question is whether or not its AR- and VR-features justify its hi...
AR and VR compatible, high-quality sturdy case, fast UFS 2.0 storage, LTE Cat. 11, WQHD OLED display, decent camera, high performance...
very expensive, only few Tango apps available, no hybrid Dual-SIM slot, short battery life...
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Asus is no stranger to niche devices, although AR and VR are slowly beginning to shed this perception. Being the first mobile device to support both Tango and Daydream, Google's AR and VR platforms, the ZenFone AR retails as much less of a niche product...
Quick performance, ZenUI affords a lot of customization, Only phone with both Tango (AR) and Daydream (VR)...
Heats up very easily, Battery life is awful, Camera is very inconsistent with color capture; details sometimes as well, Confusing menu layouts, with no useful search option, Price pits it against some of the best in smartphones today...
If you're an Asus fan, we suggest waiting for the ZenFone 4 Pro to see if the problems found here are remedied in the company's true flagship device. If AR is super important to you, then you can buy the ZenFone AR and know that you'll have a decently per...
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Owners of the ASUS ZenFone AR may be tempted to ask their friends and co-workers, "Do you even AR, bro?". Asking that question is a surefire way to solicit puzzled (and perhaps annoyed) looks, but once they see what the ZenFone AR is capable of, those dir...
Luscious Super AMOLED display, Gobs of RAM (8GB LPDDR4), Only phone on the market to support both Tango and Daydream, Premium design...
Older SoC (Snapdragon 821), AR does not feel ready for prime time, Disappointing battery life, Pricey...
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With support for Project Tango and Daydream, the Asus Zenfone AR is for augmented reality and virtual reality enthusiasts. If you long to escape the real world to explore new and virtual environments, the Zenfone AR is the tool you need.The Asus Zenfone A...
If you're looking for a smartphone with average looks and somewhat above average performance, the Asus Zenfone AR fits that bill. The design is rather plebeian, but the screen, battery life, voice, and data performance all exceeded my expectations. The An...
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As noted in our first impressions of the ASUS ZenFone AR, the phone doesn't look much different from the ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe ( review ). You get a large 5.7-inch display up front, which means it isn't meant for a single-hand usage. It's quite thick when...
Impressive display, Powerful cameras, Loaded innards...
Limited practical use-cases for AR and VR, Google Daydream headset needs to be purchased separately, Average battery life, Photos by Raj Rout, Facebook Comments, ShareTweet...
It's no doubt that the ASUS ZenFone AR is an ambitious smartphone – and the one that gels with the Taiwanese brand's philosophy quite well – offering innovative and industry-leading features such as support for both Augmented and Virtual Reality, and 8GB...
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Every time a new platform comes out, the gadget world runs headfirst into a vicious Catch-22: How do you get people to adopt new technology when there isnt any content, and if there isnt anyone using the tech, how do you convince developers to make cont...
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This is SlashGear's ASUS ZenFone AR Review – complete with Google Tango onboard. This is a review of both the device and the AR – reviewed together and separately. While the device's full worth does take Tango into account, we've also considered the idea...
Has a super bright and sharp display, Unique camera system onboard (thanks to Tango spec req.), Phone body has a no-frills premium build, Battery life is generous (when not using AR), Has Google Tango AR inside...
Tango app selection lacking, Retail price a bit high for non-AR users, Some AR apps drain battery fairly quick...
There are several versions of the ASUS ZenFone AR out on the market today. One has 6GB Ram and 64GB internal storage that costs $600. That version has GSM connectivity and is available through Amazon. Another version also works with GSM SIM compatibility...
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Eight months ago, a phone called the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro arrived and brought with it a not-yet-fully-realized promise of advanced AR. It was a giant slab of a smartphone, built to Google's specifications for its Tango AR product, and it didn't make a great...
Nice, bright display, Supports both Tango AR and Daydream VR, Good camera...
Poor battery life, Not water resistant, AR apps aren't compelling...
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Google's Tango augmented reality technology isn't new, and its debut last year on Lenovo's Phab2 Pro left a lot to be desired. I mean, honestly, as neat as AR apps can be, an enormous phone with a mid-range chipset wasn't the best vehicle for them. Meanw...
Support for both Daydream VR and Google Tango, Great display, Impressive audio quality, Surprisingly good camera, Solid performance, even with Tango apps...
ASUS's ZenUI feels like overkill, Disappointing battery life, Many Tango experiences miss the mark, Not compelling if you're not interested in Tango...
Lenovo's Phab2 Pro might have been first, but the ZenFone AR's superior hardware makes it the best Tango device yet. That's not really saying much, though: The Tango experience isn't much better than it was a year ago, and there still isn't much there to...
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When it comes to augmented and virtual reality on smartphones, it's been an either-or-case for nearly every device up until now. Not so with the Asus ZenFone AR ($599 unlocked, $649 Verizon). The first to combine Google’s Project Tango AR technology with...
Stylish desig, Solid performanc, Excellent camer, Supports Google Daydream VR and Project Tango...
Single speaker lacks oomp, AR and VR quickly drains the batter, Not enough Project Tango apps right now...
The Asus ZenFone AR gives us a tantalizing peek at the future of smartphones. For $599, you get a smartphone powerful enough to support some of Google's most innovative software. There's also the slick customizable user interface and the excellent camera...
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Google has partnered with another manufacturer to produce a phone with Tango on board, for better or for worse. Stepping up to the plate this time is Asus with the ZenFone AR. The first phone ever to support both Tango and Daydream VR comes in a much, muc...
The display is a tolerable size with a crisp resolution, nice color balance, and good viewing angles, It's pretty good, especially coming from Asus. Most outdoor photos come out looking nice, indoor and lowlight shots are hit or miss, though, Even though...
It feels weak and it's quite loud. The noise it makes is also really, really annoying, To say that it's disappointing would be an understatement. It's subpar with normal use, annoyingly bad with heavy usage, and absolutely deplorable with Tango, I am stil...
So where does this leave us? The ZenFone AR isn't a bad phone, but it isn't a great one, either. In the end, I don't that it's worth buying currently. Tango is cool and all, but you'll likely play with it a few times and never open it (or the apps) again...
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It's not often you see a phone pack in multiple experimental Google features, but ASUS has done it with the ASUS ZenFone AR. The company's latest flagship phone is built for Google Tango, a once experimental augmented reality (AR) system that has now made...
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Augmented reality takes a step closer to everyday reality with the Asus ZenFone AR. As the second phone to support Google Tango, the ZenFone AR is a stronger showcase for the technology than last year's Phab 2 Pro from Lenovo. Asus packs Tango sensors int...
Fun AR apps and games, Sharp Quad HD display, Solid performance, Good battery life, High-quality audio, No bloatware...
Underwhelming Tango apps, Heavy UI layer, Pricey...
The unlocked Asus ZenFone AR puts Google Tango in an accessible form factor with solid hardware, but the AR experience still feels unpolished, and the price is high for what you get...
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Google's Tango initiative brings the best of AR to cutting edge phones, and while Lenovo was the first to market with the PHAB 2 Pro later last year, that phone featured pretty middle of the road specs, and was incredibly large and heavy compared to most...
Grippy, solid build, Tons of pack-ins, Free Tango and Daydream experiences included, 3.5mm audio jack, Ultra fast, Tons of software options, Absolutely killer camera software, Tango capability, Daydream capability, Excellent screen for VR, Unlocked and Ve...
Not IP rated for water or dust resistance, Some Bluetooth audio popping issues, Screen is too dim outside, Video stabilization isn't great...
ASUS has crafted an amazing phone, and likely their best phone ever. It's more expensive than many ASUS phones, which often try to compete in the higher value-for-money market segment, but as a result it offers more premium features than those devices do...
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The Asus Zenfone AR is a study in contrasts. On one hand, it has last year's Snapdragon 821 processor. but it also packs up to 8GB of RAM. It has three rear cameras. but only one is used for taking photos. And while the Zenfone AR is on the bleeding e...
Runs Tango AR and Daydream VR apps, Incredible screen with an array of color options...
Design is kind of meh, with big bezels and an old-school home button, Camera is disappointing for taking actual photos, Awful battery life, especially when using it for AR...
Nearly endless customization options ensure that the display can be calibrated just to your liking.Most people probably ignore screen-tweaking options, but because anyone who buys the Zenfone AR will be looking at the display for extended periods, they...
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We review the premium, feature-packed Asus ZenFone AR smartphone, the first Android mobile to boast full support for Google DayDream and Tango, which has finally come to the UK.Asus certainly isn't one of the first names to leap to mind when you talk abou...
Tango and DayDream, Feature-packed, Premium specs...
Expensive, Bettered by rivals in most areas...
The ZenFone AR is one of the most expensive smartphones to hit the UK in 2017, although also one of the more unique handsets we've had the pleasure of reviewing.In terms of performance, camera tech, battery life and media chops, you'll find rival blowers...
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CES 2017 is in full swing and some of the coolest smartphone announcements at the show are coming from Asus. The Taiwanese manufacturer revealed a ZenFone 3 variant equipped with dual cameras and optical zoom, but it's actually the ZenFone AR that really...
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