Local reviewer Technave on the ZF3 ZE552KL
http://technave.com/gadget/ASUS-ZenFone-3-...e-Zen-8076.htmlConclusion:
Boldly reaching 3x the Zen with a slim glass and metal frame and powerful tech specs
Overall, the ASUS ZenFone 3 ZE552KL is an awesome first step upwards to the upper midrange price range, featuring flagship level design and near flagship-level hardware and tech specs. Granted, the price tag of RM1699 is a lot higher than previous ASUS ZenFones but for what it has packed in, both in terms of design and hardware, the ZenFone 3 is offering a lot more than what it is worth. This includes a 4GB RAM / 64GB storage smartphone with 4K video recording for well below RM2K, something that you usually don't see with great design included. At the time of writing this review, prices have dropped to RM1449 (RM1279 this Merdeka) so there isn’t much discrepancy between overseas prices and Malaysian prices now.
If you’re a fan of the rather iconic ASUS Zenfone front concentric circle panel then we really recommend you getting the gold coloured version, but even the solid coloured black and white versions are still super sleek and premium looking. I don’t mind the raised camera hump that much but some may not like it and the fingerprint magnet glass front and back, but you can solve both issues with a casing and screen protector.
Performance-wise ASUS have solved pretty much all of the issues plaguing its previous ZenFone series, namely the overheating, inefficient battery life and lagging camera while offering fairly future proofed tech specs. We’re looking forward to more PixelMaster 3.0 options in the future and the subsequent Android 7.0 Nougat update but if you’re looking for a sleek flagship smartphone for a midrange price then you should definitely consider the ASUS ZenFone 3 ZE552KL