Guys, I've updated to Nougat for Zenfone 3 5.2". Now wifi isn't working.

Well, I still haven't done a factory reset though. Maybe I'll do just that after work. Also, the notification tray has empty space on top-left side. When clicked, it seems like this was the clock area, as it would open the clock and alarm app. Hurm...

Yeah, probably will do just that. Just that, it really hits me when suddenly, I can't connect to internet with wifi.

Guys, just to update, everything is fine now. Enjoying Android 7.0 on my Zenfone 3 5.2".
The upgrade file is around 1.5GB I think.

Okay, what people do need to know is that after updating, the wifi settings will be altered without it being mentioned. Previously installed Unifi in my home, but somehow certain gadget will have trouble using the wifi. This is because the Default gateway couldn't automatically sync between router and the gadget. What was needed to solve the issue was to manually set the default gateway and IP for the gadget.

My Zenfone 3 was manually set to use the wifi when the Unifi was first installed, which was a few months ago. So, after update from Android 6.1 to 7.0 was completed on my Zenfone 3, I'm still connected to my wifi (which means that network settings wasn't totally reset), but I can't connect to the internet.

Since I didn't remember that I need to manually set back the Default Gateway and IP, I first try to Completely Reset my Network Settings, which makes the phone forgets all the saved network. This is to no avail, which I then continue with do a full factory reset, which also is to no avail. Then I proceed to hard factory reset and clear cache by holding down power button and volume down button for 6 seconds when phone is off. This also didn't result in my phone can be connected to internet using wifi. Then, after losing all hope, I remembered to check my TV network settings and try using the similar settings to my phone, and voila, there is internet connection with wifi.

**Important**
So, for people updating their phones to Android 7.0 (for Asus Zenfone 3 MY), do note that it will change the manually set wifi settings to auto.

The UI is the same for the most part. Most of the changes visible are from the drop down menu for quick settings. The good thing about Zenfone 3 is 4GB RAM + 64GB Internal storage for the price. You also get OIS for the rear-camera, which both Honor 8 and P9 doesn't have. The manual control for camera is also quite good since there are many options to change and control.

Correct, for me it's well built. I do think it can be better with back-lit buttons and a faster response for fingerprint scan.

Correct, both H8 and P9 also got manual, but I'm not sure how many things you can control with those 2 smartphones. With Z3 you can control shutter speed and you can control the focus distance on top of the regular manual controls like ISO, WB and Exposure.

Well, I didn't feel it improved, though it definitely isn't getting worse. I do feel like the phone is wee-bit more responsive, even compared to when I bought it new. Maybe the animations/transitions has speed up.

It is not compulsory to do factory reset though, but it's probably highly recommended.

I would suggest the Zenfone 3 Max.
Pros of Zenfone 3 Max :
Significantly better battery life
Better software support (higher chance of newer android and updates)
Got decent fingerprint scanner
More premium built, better to hold

Pros of Zenfone 2 :
4GB RAM
Faster CPU
Faster GPU
Full HD Screen (1080p resolution)
Possibly better primary camera overall

Wow, your day must be bad.

How much is your budget?
Because the 5.5" is around RM900 which is quite far from the RM700 of the 5.2" one.

If such is the case, then I would suggest the 5.5" rather than the 5.2" model. Else, maybe Xiaomi Mi Max could be an option.

Well, it should consume more power since it comes with bigger screen, higher resolution screen, and a better SOC(CPU + GPU). But it also comes with bigger battery, so, I think the power consumption should be better with the 5.5" version. Do check reviews though, it might help.

Hurm...maybe you can switch to manual and adjust the shutter speed faster. This should prevent the object from being blurred in the picture.

Mine too. Maybe his subject is moving too fast suddenly that the auto mode wasn't able to adjust the autofocus?

Same with regular Zenfone 3, which is really nice.


Maybe it'll be due soon. But yeah, probably due to the smaller user base, it has been pushed further back.
The phone is nice, but I do share the same opinion as others regarding the price. If it was around the cheaper variant of Zenfone 3 Deluxe, it would sell better.

Both the 5.2" and 5.5" should last you the whole day with light usage. Used the 5.2" previously for a week, and the battery life is good.

The phone is underrated because people prefer specs rather than overall performance. To me as a user, it is actually doing pretty well. I do feel the upgrade coming from Xperia Z3 Compact, with better screen, better camera, better overall performance and better everyday battery life. The CPU performance isn't that bad compared to Snapdragon 650 and 652 but the GPU performance is noticeably lower, but I still manage to play all the games I'm playing on my phone smoothly.

Yeah, Asus isn't really well known for their phones, the first model Zenfones actually sold pretty well over here, but it does make a bad impression of having really low battery performance. Then came the 2nd generation with better battery performance but lacks built quality and great display. Now the third comes with great battery and great screen, even great camera but the launch price increase made people push it aside because base on their experience, it was not that good before with lower price, now with higher price, it simply becomes worse.

Wait review about the camera. But I do think it's not really the best phone at the price. Since both the 5.2" and 5.5" Zenfone 3 has dropped in price, Asus should launch this around RM1699 to make it more interesting.

From browsing around the internet, I found out that :
Screen is upgraded -> (IPS LED) to (AMOLED)
Battery is upgraded -> (3000mAh) to (5000mAh)
Rear Camera is upgraded -> (16MP F2.0) to (12MP F1.7 1.4 µm pixel size + 12MP F2.8 Zoom Lens)
Front Camera is upgraded -> (8MP F2.0) to (13MP F2.0 1.12 µm pixel size)
Gorilla Glass probably upgraded -> (GG 4?) to (GG 5)

With this much added value, I can say that the price makes more sense to me, though still seems overpriced. Would be much better with an SD820.