Asus today launched the Zenfone 2 smartphone in India. The Zenfone 2 starts from Rs. 12999 onwards. They have also launched the ZE551ML model with 4GB RAM. These newly launched Zenfone’s is listed on Flipkart website.
Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML is running Lollipop with 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The handset is available in different colour options. There is micro SD card slot that supports 64GB external cards. Handset supports 4G and it is powered by 1.8GHz Intel Atom Z3560 quad core processor coupled with PowerVR G6430 GPU.
The Zenfone 2 model no. ZE550ML sports a 5.5 inch screen with HD resolution. The screen comes with corning gorilla glass 3 protection. There is 13MP primary camera (PixelMaster) and a 5MP secondary camera. Key features are 4G, 3G, 2G, dual SIM, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth. The Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML gets power from a 3000 mAh battery.
The Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML will be available in two variants 1.8GHz quad core processor (Intel Atom Z3560) with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage / 2.3GHz quad core processor (Intel Atom Z3580 ) with 4GB RAM and 32GB storage. Rest of the features are the same.
ZE551ML sports a 5.5 inch screen with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution (with gorilla glass 3 protection). This is a dual SIM handset with 4G LTE support. It also comes packed with 13MP PixelMaster camera on the rear with LED flash and 5MP camera on the front.
It is running Lollipop with ZenUI. Key features are 4G, 3G, 2G, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth. Handset gets power from a 3000 mAh battery.
Zenfone 2 price in India for 4GB RAM, 32GB storage is 19,999. 4GB RAM, 64GB will cost Rs. 22,999. ZE551ML with 2GB RAM, 16GB storage is for Rs. 14,999 and ZE550ML for Rs. 12,999.
These handsets are available on Flipkart starting from Rs. 12,999.
In flipkart it is showing no stock could you tell when it will be available am eagerly waiting to buy this phone.
When will this model asus zenfone 2 ze550ml would come into flipkart when ever I am going to check for that model its showing coming soon I need black colour of this model which is Rs: 12999, could you ppl please suggest me when this model will available at flipkart, I’m eagerly waiting to buy this phone. Kindly pls revert back or suggest me any other with same features.
I wanted to buy zenfone 2 ZE550ML but its not in stock. Can any body suggest me some featured phones in that price range.
Dear Gogi, i had purchased ASUS Zenfone 2 ZE55lML with 2GB RAM through flipkart. The phone drains battery during standby and at night when not in use. One night it drains about 16%. Can you suggest me how to avoid draining the battery when in standby mode. Otherwise the mobile works fine.
Prakash, it could be some app that you might have downloading, try removing that. Also disable GPS, data, Wi-Fi at night. Make sure there is no network issue.
I am eagerly waiting for second stock of zenfone 2 ZE550ML to hit the stores. Please notify me when it’s available.
When will be asus zenfone 2 550ML will be available it only shows 551ML but not 550ML plz if anyone can help me..
Did anyone get the asus zenfone 2?
Pre-ordered 2gb model on 24th and received a mail today that the phone has been dispatched.
Did you ordered black color? I am asking coz I ordered white model still it is not dispatched I am eagerly waiting for zf2 550ml.
Silver 551 ML
Same is the problem with me, I too am not able to get the zenfone 2. But I also heard it from somewhere that I was going to b available again on 13th may(for 4gig ram) and on 4th may (the 2gig ram model). So is that true?
Dear gogi when we will get the review of Zenfone 550 ml by you. I am just waiting for that.
Since last 3 days m checking asus zenfone2 in flipkart, but it is showing OUT OF STOCK. so can anybody tell exact at what date it may be available in flipkart. EAGERLY WAITING 4 DIS PHONE 🙁
May be 13 may but I am not sure.
Where did u get that info from? which site
My friend has ordered one he told me flipkart says tentative release date is 13 may, but I am not still unsure if what he said is correct.
Dear gogi brother have u ordered & purchased zenfone 2??if yes which model u purchased?? When we expect review of same?? We are eagerly waiting……
No I did not was planing to buy the 4GB version but it went out of stock.
Is asus good at after sales services ? plz tell me.
@Neha. Right click on page and then click on reload
lenevo A7000 is better compared to this nd xiaomi
I have booked yesterday evening ASUS Zenphone 2 4GB 32GB inbuild. Now when i’m checking the site, it is showing OUT OF STOCK.
So will I get the Phone or NOT.
You will get the phone, it’s just that the no of pre-bookings has exceeded and they have listed it as out of stock.
Flash sale system is worst
tried to get lenovo a7000 failed so i odered 550ml model of asus just now hope it will be VFM product
Bro, if you get success in flash sale always use flipkart app it is 2 second fast than pc and before flash sale start just before 20 seconds refresh the page. I booked every time through flash sale not only a7000 but a6000 and redmi 1 and redmi 2 too.
Can u tell me how to refresh page in flipkart app.
@Gogi: Vry sry I couldn’t wait for your review & decide this time, after various thoughts I preordered yesterday n8 the Zenfone2 ZE551ML-2GB RAM,FHD/NFC Variant for 15k just because there were many offers like 50% off on Zenfone 2 accessories which can be redeemed later,lucky draw Cash back offer for 40 buyers and 3000Rs Go Cash. Expected delivery date is 7th May,damn excited to get my hands on my first ever Android Smartphone!
All these handsets has been overpriced…probably 2k bucks more…& specially fr 19999 & 21999 model…bt soon I ll b getting 19999 model…hope camera survives..accord 2 gsmarena camera z not that great…gogi ji pls put on light on dis when u do review…
Guys I think there is no phone available with 4 GB RAM under rs.20,000/- , under rs.30,000/- , under 40,000/- , under 50,000 how can any one say it is overpriced?? 2gb RAM models are definitely slightly over priced. But if you keep lenovo a7000 & Asus zf 2 aside….u will get 2 know the difference in terms of premium looks. I’m damn sure that camera & performance of zf2 will be superior 2 other variants in this segment..
Only 2 mobile are excellent 1 is lenovo a 7000 and 2nd is huweai honour holly and honour 4x not recommended yureka because after update so many problem occurs, this 3 are budget friendly.
You should be aware of that the price of Zenfone 2 will drop after some time..
Now today’s news is Xiaomi launches Xiaomi Mi 4i at Rs 12999 with 2gb ram 16 gb internal.
This phone is not overprice ?
pls give answer of this question
I am saying all those people who are saying that this phone is overprice. When we replace 2gb ram with 3gb ram than this all people says that this is value for money phone. Brand, Services centers all are matters. Pls lenovo and xiaomi don’t compare with asus because service of xiaomi we are known.
Overpriced. Are you joking. Which company gives 5.5 inch fhd for rs12999. Please tell me. So Asus done well. It will sure shot.
12999 me kon de ra h fhd mobile bhai wo 14999 ka h bhai asus ka 551ml 2gb ram wala.12999 me to sirf hd screen wala h .
Dear bros,
This is all good but when is this model ze550ml would come into flipkart when ever i am going to check for that model its showing coming soon i need black colour of this model which is Rs: 12999, could you ppl please suggest me when this model will available at flipkart, i’m eagerly waiting to buy this phone. kindly pls revert back
I think asus strategy is, if they launch 10k variant in India no one will buy these overpriced handsets, but definitely they will launch a low priced zenfone 2, we will have to wait for that, in the mean time lenovo will eat the market share LOL.
Come on mmx xolo…launch some thing exciting product like xiaomi and Asus other wise u loose your position in market
2g ram variants are little overpriced. sud have kept around 11000 (16gb) n 13000(32gb). 12999 n 14999 r on higher side as there are other companies with equivalent features at little low price. Note there is no led backlight key , un-removable battery. This is India, if a company kip its product price tag within 10k, it gains popularity, attention and sales lyk wild fire, but above 10k people give a 2nd thought.
LOL! I can’t believe people are calling this costly! Sure there are cheaper alternatives but that doesn’t make this costly!
Hi gogi,
i have one daubt can you just clarify it?
Can you please tell me the difference between these two models. Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML and Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML.
In terms of processor, camera & performance. Mainly for gaming.
Thanks in advance.
Asus zenfones usually have confusing names.
Full HD n HD only is the difference dude,just see flipkart
I have one doubt can you just clarify it? I am asking about performance, battery life & camera. Because Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML is Full HD model compare to Asus Zenfone 2 ZE550ML. So it will take impact on taking more ram, battery & may be gaming performance also? will it affect? can you please tell?
lenovo A7000 is best because price is 9000 rs. mene note 3 and A7000 compare kia A7000 note 3 se bhi better hai. benchmark score note 3 se jyada hai. so i think LENOVO A7000 better than asus zenfone 2. mene khud bhi lenovo a7000 order kia hai.
so mobile buy karne ke lye koi jaldbaji mat kro.
Samsung note 3
Bro no gorilla glass in lenovoA7000 . Gorilla glass ensures your investment.
Hi Gogi,
Since, the Zenfone is now launched. And, the 4GB RAM Variant seems more interesting.. I just wanted to know whether you will be reviewing the device.. If so, please reply.
Thank You !!
Over priced mobiles. Honor 4x is simple compare to this
Too too costly.. it wont be a flop but it wont fetch much customers for asus for sure.. the ideal price for the base model was under 10 k.. asus going against expectations
Every model is Overpriced by rs.3000 to 4000..
Specifications are good but looks and design are not like high end phones.. .
Overpriced -_- specially 2gb variant… Mere hisab se.. . 2gb, 720p price – 8999₹
2gb 1080p price – 11000₹
And the 8 gb version should be free, I agree with you fully. Also they should let us win the lottery every time we buy a ticket. The world is so unfair.
compairing to xiomi’s new mi4i…
Xiomi WON the game…
Asus did the same mistake as xiaomi ! & lenovo eating the hole market in the mean time ! Keep it it up Asus, Xiaomi & you will not get success !
“fly in sky but keep Feet on ground so that we can touch the feet ,else we don’t afford or WANTs to touch !
I bet These Asus phones won’t be successful as z5. & within 2 months they will reduce the prices !
I think Microsoft Lumia 640XL is the best in performance, reliability and gives peace of mind. Even though android based phones hardware are good but they have many problems and even updates are not provided in time. Some phones like lenovo a6000 vanished how buyers get service or what will be the resale value?
Once buy Microsoft / Nokia phone and save time to search best android phone. I request Gogi to start reviewing windows phone as well so people know the other side. In my opinion for low budget people buy RedMi 2 and for mid range go for 1. Samsung S4 2. asus zenfone 2 2gb/16b version and for higher go with
samsung Note 4 (if you not like windows) you never regret.
Booked asus Zero 551 2gb ram 16 gb rom
Simply one Word – Costly. it wont do good in India for Sure… Expected price was 10000 MAX for 2GB – 16 GB Model. overpriced a bit little. each model is overpriced by atleast Rs. 3000.
I think when previous versions stock of asus zenphone which are selling at 8500 /- and 10000/- gets over then these phone’s price will come down under 10000/-
hugely Disappointed with pricing …should have been 7499, 9499, 11499, 13499
Or 7499 for HD, 9499 for Fhd 2GB, 12999 for 4GB/32gb, 14999 for 4/64gb at the maximum
Kuchh jyda hi hogya bhai ye, BTW prices r not much higher side. Wait for two month and these prices will be reduced. … In the meantime, I read review that camera quality is average on Zenfone 2. In that case, its big disappointment.
I thought this phone was free.
There is no mention of FM support in Zenphone 2 variants can you please check confirm.
Overpriced
Better than boring monotonous mi4i design,all mi phones below 20k looks same!!!
So Waiting is over…Please suggest which is better buy Yureka-Lenovo A7000-Huawei 4x-Asus zenphone 2?
Gogi,which is better buy,ze550ml or a7000 with good display.
Gogi,which one to buy ze550ml or a7000.
Bad job by Asus.
Too heavily priced.
I think Asus will drop its smartphones price within a month or two considering tough competition among Lenovo, Xiaomi and Yureka.
There are two variants of ZE551ML. one is having 5.5 inch 720p display & 2GB Ram/16GB Rom(priced Rs 14999). the other variant with same model number has 5.5 inch 1080p display & 4GB Ram/32GB Rom(priced Rs 19999).
oops it seems there are three variants of ZE551ML.
i think these handets will not do well in india because of the price and the competition is too high because of lenovo and xiaomi.
It seems like official release date as per Flipkart is May 13th,but without headset in the Zenfone 2 box it’s clearly over priced one!
In 16k you can get Lenovo Vibe X2 which is better than 2GB Zenfone 2. Also Vibe UI is better than Zen UI
Gogi Bhai..
Is there really any need to buy z551 2gb for only FHD instead of z550 2gb ??
Is there any difference b2in them except display ??
Please reply ..
Gogi what is different between zenfone 2 ze551ml and ze550ml
Processor bro…. and further are nearly same
Lets see what Xiaomi comes out with, Asus it seems went little premium in pricing.
Sir, when will the 4Gb RAM Variant with 16 GB ROM variant be available or either it will be launched in India.
whoever thinking of buying lenovo a7000 first read flipkart reviews then u would get to know how crap the phone it’s camera and its back cover etc.don’t regret later by spending 9000 rs hard earned money.
Don’t go by people’s review, people complain even for small problem.
Well Said. None of us ever get satisfied with anything. It’s human’s natural.
Pretty Good Pricing I guess.
The Top variant should have been around 20-21k priced below OPO and MI4
now the competition is tough and confusion have rised
OPO vs MI4 vs ZF2
Is Zenfone 2 model no. ZE550ML sports a 5.5 inch screen with full HD? I think it’s only HD.
2g ram variants are little
overpriced. sud hav kept around
11000 (16gb) n 13000(32gb) as intro price.
12999 n 14999 r on higher side as
thr r othr companies wit equivalent
features at little low price . note thr
z no led backlight key ,
unremovable battery.
dis z india, if a company price undr 10k, dn it gains popularity, attention n sales lyk wild fire. anythng above 10k people wl gv a 2nd thought.
Does ASUS ZenFone 2
ZE550ML 5.5 model supports fast charging?
please clarify Gogi !
Over priced…now Im not going to by it…
Disappointed , We are waiting for it so long & they launched at very high prices ! I don’t know how many of you are buying but probably I am not ! also camera said to be average ,They hyped it too much comparing to iPhone 6,note 4 but real world performance is not that good I think .
Gogi Sir,
I couldn’t find the Asus Zenfone 2 Ze551ML with 4 GB RAM on flipkart site. Is there any other place where it could be found. Do you have any information when it will be listed. To be more specific I am talking about the one priced 19999.
Asus repeated the same mistake that Xiaomi did when they launch the mi4 in india
gogi the top one which costs 19999 is not available as of now. Any idea when will it be available?
Asus Zenfone 2 having 2GB RAM variants are priced too heavily. They should be priced under Rs10,000 considering their competition with other brand smartphones which are having same features and specifications.
Disappointed with Pricing Of 2GB Variant,quad core processor at Rs 13000 ahh Too Much….Lenovo A7000 with Better Specs Available at Rs 9000
I Dont understand y these phones are soo much talked about I find them just equal to OPO in terms of quality and features.
disappointing PRICING 10k would have been ideal!
I agree with you that the price should be within Rs10,000. There are many good options available online other than Asus Zenfone.
4G Bands Supported In India Or Not?
@gogiji which one i should buy lenovo a7000 or asus zenfone 2 (2gb ram 16 gb)?
close your eye & buy lenevo a7000
With eyes closed go with Lenovo A7000. Good Value for Money than this costly s***
Each and every model is costly…what u think Mr gogi
Hi,
Are you sure “ZE550ML sports a 5.5 inch screen with full HD resolution”.
In flipkart site i read it is HD only. please confirm.
Only ZE551ML is mentioned as Full HD in screen in flipkart.
Yes the same is mentioned on Flipkart.
ZE550ML is Only HD,Not Full HD That’s The Difference Stated By Asus India & Thats’s why ZE551ML is Rs 2000 More Expensive
Will check with asus but here it says FHD – http://www.flipkart.com/asus-zenfone-2-ze550ml/p/itme6pvuadqxxjfc?pid=MOBE6CG6VYEFNBHU&ref=L%3A-3730307283562051444&srno=p_4&query=asus+zenfone+2&otracker=from-search
Bro Maybe Flipkart Mistake…
Hi,
Below mentioned in link provided by you.
“Enjoy an unprecedented viewing experience on the crystal clear 13.97 cm (5.5) IPS display. With a high resolution of 1280 x 720 HD and 178-degree viewing angles, enjoy watching videos or gaming on this vibrant screen.”
Look like Zenfhone is over priced.
it says HD only in advertisements…pl check display section by Asus product description….and 13k for HD is high…waiting for price of mi4i FHD
Good, better than expectation, lets see price of Mi4i.
Is there any difference in camera of 13 k and 20k
m.gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/reviews/asus-zenfone-2-review-powerful-but-quirky-683310
camera is even poorer then zenphone 5 !
Thanks Asus…
really good specs and features.complete value for money.
now the real competition stats…1..2..3..