THE ability to spot a minor grammar error is proof that you are amazing, it has been confirmed.

Researchers at the Institute for Studies found that people who loudly exclaim about apostrophes and ‘who versus whom’ are actually better than everyone else.

Professor Henry Brubaker said: “In no way are any of these people vain, arsey pedants.

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/society/people-who-highlight-minor-grammar-points-are-amazing-2013082378916

Cracking deal for this price.

Incidentally, if I had relied on my phone to autocorrect the above sentence, it would have read "crackers feel hot tubs pride"

Why did you start this post with a word structured entirely in capital letters? :laughing:

Tempted, but the battery is a deal breaker for me.

I have a Sony Xperia M2, which has an awesome battery life, it's just getting too slow.

Red:
ebuyer Link to Red Colour



Gold:
ebuyer Link to Gold Colour


There are also a White and a Purple version, but they seem to only have 8GB memory.

Official Asus Webpage:
Asus Official Page

Technical Specification

Operating System
Android KitKat 4.4
Processor
Qualcomm MSM8926 Quadcore 1.2GHz
Capacity
Memory: 2 GB LPDDR2 RAM
Storage: 16 GB eMMC Flash
Memory Slot: MicroSD card (up to 64 GB)
Display
5"
HD 1280 x 720
IPS+
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Scratch resistant glass with anti-fingerprint coating
Connectivity
WLAN 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth V4.0
Single SIM Version - UK Model unlocked for use on all networks
Battery
2110 mAh Li-Polymer
Talk time: 26.5 hours
Browsing Time: up to 10 hours on Wi-Fi
Standby time: Up to 395 hours on 3G
Rear Camera
8 Mega-pixel Sony BSI Sensor
f/2.0 aperture
5-element lens
Auto focus
LED Flash
Front Camera
2 Mega-Pixel
Video Capture & Playback
Video Playback: MPEG4 up to 1080p
Video Recording: MPEG4 yp to 1080p at 30FPS, 720p at 60FPS
Dimensions and Weight, Height: 10.34mm, Width: 72.8mm, Length: 148.2mm, Weight: 145g

Is this any good for a mum phone !!!!!!! ????? She is looking for a biggish screen and okish spec for around £100 ?

Looking at spec I have bought it for her . Cheers

Nice phone although Daughter said it was physically too big - do check measurements to save having to return, also check Flubit, who knocked another 8% off and it turned up from Amazon.

Reviews say the phone needs recharging more than most. A worrying sign, that

I have this phone. Brilliant phone. For me the battery lasts most of the day, mostly browsing and some YouTube calls and WhatsApp but no gaming, I'm old!!

For this money it a bargain.

renagade27

Looks good. Kind of spec that costs about 50-60 from China but you get a UK warranty etc.

Asus makes great PC components,but not phones, unfortunately.

I love this phone! My battery is bad but I have an ex display model so not sure if that's a factor.
Very good price.
Point thing is th3 camera. It's not bad but 8mp main and 2mp secondary....u could get better camera for around 100 eg p8 lite can be had for 80/85 upgrade and much better cams

Tempted to sell mines as its the no 4g version and 8gb memory and get this one instead.... But not sure.... H+ is actually not that slow and have memory cards. Plus prefer the black back

Dont know why ASUS always go for slightly older processors or OS.

you will be fine if you always stay within 3 feet of a socket

Cracking deal for this price.

Incidentally, if I had relied on my phone to autocorrect the above sentence, it would have read "crackers feel hot tubs pride"

Not bad... stuck on 4.4 (kitkat), but they have continued to issue security updates - on their website the latest is 1st Mar 2016 :smiley:

https://www.asus.com/uk/Phone/ZenFone_5_A500KL/HelpDesk_Download/

Big question is, what does Chancooluk think of this deal?

Tempted, but the battery is a deal breaker for me.

I have a Sony Xperia M2, which has an awesome battery life, it's just getting too slow.

for those who looking for dual-sim, note that this one doesnt have dual-sim.

​Just missing a 'comma' :smile:

good spec on the paper and great phone as long you are keeping the screen off (apparently the battery is shockingly bad)

THE ability to spot a minor grammar error is proof that you are amazing, it has been confirmed.

Researchers at the Institute for Studies found that people who loudly exclaim about apostrophes and ‘who versus whom’ are actually better than everyone else.

Professor Henry Brubaker said: “In no way are any of these people vain, arsey pedants.

http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/society/people-who-highlight-minor-grammar-points-are-amazing-2013082378916

Is this the dual sim version? I know Ebuyer sell dual sim phones.

Why did you start this post with a word structured entirely in capital letters? :laughing:

That would be the Lenovo spell checker! Should have used my Asus phone!!

renagade27

You don't get Android updates on this then,as you would with a Moto G or E for example?

Thanks topss,do you have one then?

Why are some people never happy? It's a lot of phone for 80 quid and if you get a years use out of it, at least, you're winning, surely?

So can you buy a bigger battery or is this a sealed unit ?

Sealed unit.

*tears* this is the only time I've been call "amazing" :neutral_face:
lol

The batteries are crap but they're very good.

No lollipop?

That's cheap for the specs! Almost tempted

Have got one and it upgraded itself to Lollipop no problem. Great phone for the money.

I personally love the design build of this phone it's sleek and sits very snugly in hand. Probably best I've felt in my hand :wink:
Might not be the latest os but the ui is very smooth. Snappy and quick.
As I say mines in an ex display unit so not sure if that effects the better but the battery is the downfall. The are days it struggles to make it through the day sometimes and I'm an average user. No steaming etc but web browsing

Single sim?

2% Quidco

Quite a bulky phone looking at the spec.. would have been less misleading to use the word 'phablet' in the description so most people can move onto the next deal..

WARM for good price.

VERY valid point, that

I can't say I disagree with you, smelly! For sure its a good find..

More warmth added..

No. You can make calls via YouTube as long as you are prepared to put up with the delay while the person at the other end replies.

Apparently, you CAN update it to Lolly manually:-

http://www.asus.com/zentalk/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=11408

Oukitel k4000 is similar price and 4000mAh battery

edit:

similar specs and fine for most (including me), and dual SIM. Around £83-£89. I've loved mine so far (bought from UK seller on ebaaay), and was 100% UK (as in no chinese menus etc)

Example ebay link

If it were me I would pay £115 for the SU6 - much more phone for not much more cash

Look what happens when I take my eye off the Zenfone ball for a few days :disappointed:

Not 4G? No point then

This or P8 lite?

I was going to reply to that comment myself, but thought there was no point :laughing:

good deal. added heat but Vodafone smart ultra is better vfm IMO.

Yeah of course

think he is looking for a link

ASUS ZenFones also come with 2 year warranty as standard :smiley:

How does the spec compare to iPhone 6?

I know which one I prefer..

Hmmm, this or K3 note?

...and I just used the term "phablet"....:disappointed:

Android 4.4 :disappointed:

would rather go for Huawei P8 lite for similar price or slightly more, that's worth it.

Pretty good saving of £23.32. I quite like the look of these phones but don't know anyone that needs one.

Whoo dude you fink you're, wear nut stupad in it

I've got the Top spec Zenfone 2 and that flies. My wife's phone just died so she's getting this as a replacement. ASUS make pretty decent phones IMO.

i put a link on there but a mod must have removed it. just use the ebay search for that model, there are loads of them

People need to calm down. I assume he is referring to the p8 lite upgrade deal about a month ago when it was 80/85 to upgrade and yes it got hotter than this deal has so far.
And I agree it is more phone for money. I have night he zen5 and the p8 lite. The o8 is the better phone in terms of higher quality camera but I actually prefer the zen5.... And that's coming from me who is a fan of the Huawei ui and who has previously owned 4 Huawei phones. Not to mention my z5 I the 8gb non LTE version. Yet design build I prefer it and I would say the zen5 is actually quicker sometimes.
But on paper is the p8 lite better yes and OK now it's 40 quid more but as I say I think he is referring to when it wasn't.

P8 lite is £89.99 from CPW if you qualify for a Vodafone PAYG upgrade.

I'm getting a pedant to go round my neck

My wife just smashed her Galaxy S2, The S2 was plenty good enough for her so would this be comparable?

Deal just expired as I was about to checkout :disappointed:

I've finally smashed the screen (by accident) on my iPhone 4s, which apart from a shocking battery, is good enough for what I need. How does this compare? Also, are there any other phones in this price range (<£120) that I should consider? Seeing as the iPhone replacement screen is probably going to cost me about £25 to replace, I might as well get a new one!

OMG I must have got in at the last second as I ordered one about 5 minutes ago thank god as the OTH's phone is going funny battery doesn't last and internet is soooo slow or internet just doesn't work at all so sorted for now

How good are Lenovo at rolling out Android updates?

He probably was but unless you can time travel, its not relevant to the deal really is it? Nor was it unless you could upgrade using certain payg sims, no good for anyone on the other networks or contracts, so bit unfair to compare this deal to something that isn't available for anywhere near the same price now tbh.

back up now to £96.99 needs expired.

Now that this has expired which phone is the best value for money sub £90? Just missed out on this deal as was on holiday :disappointed: