Tag: smartphones

  • Hands-on | Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom Shoots the PyroMusical Olympics

    Hands-on | Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom Shoots the PyroMusical Olympics

    It’s the age of dual-lens cameras on smartphones and there’s a good reason behind it. Much like our eyes, dual-lens delivers better autofocus, bokeh, sharper details and clarity. Photography-focused smartphones have already arrived from several manufacturers and Asus won’t be left behind. Their Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom is their 12MP dual-lens cameraphone with more than…

  • Field Test | ZenFone 3 Max 5.5 Camera and Video Sample Gallery

    Field Test | ZenFone 3 Max 5.5 Camera and Video Sample Gallery

    As a travel photographer, I’m more inclined to smartphones with exceptional camera and lasting battery life. The new iteration of Asus max series of phones, the Zenfone 3 Max 5.5 (ZC553KL) seems to be going to that direction. I had the first generation Zenfone Max and to compare, the new ZC553KL looks thinner and sleeker.…

  • Asus ZenFone 3 Laser Smartphone vs DSLR on Astrophotography

    Asus ZenFone 3 Laser Smartphone vs DSLR on Astrophotography

    The realm of digital astrophotography used to be exclusive to large-sensor interchangeable lens cameras. But it seems that with the advancement of mobile imaging, smartphones are quickly narrowing the gap. Recently, Asus Philippines invited a few media influencers from tech, lifestyle, photography and travel to try out their new ZenFone 3 line of smartphones. And I must…

  • Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL Review: A 48 hour Battery Life Field Test

    Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL Review: A 48 hour Battery Life Field Test

    There is a demand for enduring battery life for our mobile devices particularly smartphones. As a traveler who’s usually on the go, there isn’t always a chance to charge our smartphones especially in transit. Asus Philippines gave us a chance to try out their latest battery power behemoth, the Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL. The Asus…

  • Field Test | Huawei Honor 6: Honorable yet Affordable

    Field Test | Huawei Honor 6: Honorable yet Affordable

    It’s been more than a month since my unboxing of the Huawei Honor 6 smartphone. Since then, a lot has happened from the company. They have recently announced its bigger brother Honor 6+ and its little brother Honor 4C. Even if Honor 6 came out in the Philippines late last year, it is still one…

  • Unboxed | Huawei Honor 6 and Initial Impressions

    Unboxed | Huawei Honor 6 and Initial Impressions

    I’ve been long familiar with Huawei devices for quite a while now but more in line with their connectivity devices like pocket wifi, routers and usb dongles/wingles. It’s just so timely my old phone drowned and I was offered to review one of Huawei’s recent releases, the Honor 6. The Huawei Honor 6 is pretty interesting offering. At…