Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL
$134
Overview
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL is a budget Android smartphone released in 2015 with a 6-inch IPS LCD, Snapdragon 616 chipset, 13 main camera, and 3000 mAh battery.
The device runs ROG UI with features like AirTriggers. Priced at $134, it targets users seeking budget performance.
Specifications of Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL
The display of Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL measures 6 inches with IPS LCD technology and 90Hz refresh rate. Peak brightness reaches 400 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 1080x1920 pixels resolution.
The camera system of Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL features 1 rear cameras: 13 main. Video recording supports up to 1080p.
The battery of Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL has 3000mAh capacity with 18 wired charging. A full charge takes approximately 150 min minutes.
The performance of Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL is powered by the Snapdragon 616 chipset with Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. Geekbench scores reach 650 single-core and 2700 multi-core. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 350000.
The memory of Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL offers 3GB RAM with 16GB storage options. RAM uses LPDDR4X technology. Storage is UFS Storage 2.2.
The connectivity of Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL includes Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, and Bluetooth 4.1.
The build of Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL weighs 538g with Plastic frame and Plastic back. Dimensions measure 164.6 x 84 x 10.6 mm.
The software of Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL runs Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI with ZenUI. Software support extends 1 years through 2027.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL has a 13 camera suitable for casual photography. For professional photography, consider phones with higher-resolution sensors.
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL with Snapdragon 616 can handle casual gaming. For intensive gaming, consider phones with flagship chipsets.
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL receives 1 years of updates through 2027. Consider this when planning long-term device usage.
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL has a 3000mAh battery. Battery life varies based on usage patterns.
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL at $134 is a budget device. It's worth buying if you prioritize affordability over premium features.
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL supports 18 wired charging with full charge in approximately 150 min minutes.
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL is available in 16GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL has a 6-inch IPS LCD with 90Hz refresh rate and 400 nits peak brightness. HDR support includes No.
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Verdict
The Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL delivers practical value for users prioritizing affordability over premium features. Pick this phone for essential smartphone functionality, if you prioritize affordability while still needing core features.
Key Specifications
Display
6"
Main Camera
13
Chipset
Snapdragon 616
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G Bands | GSM / |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - TW/WW version |
| 4G LTE Bands | LTE |
| 5G Sub-6 Bands | N/A |
| 5G mmWave Bands | N/A |
| Speed | N/A |
| Carrier Aggregation | 4G LTE |
| SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Dual SIM Mode | Dual SIM |
| eSIM Support | |
| VoLTE Support | N/A |
| VoWiFi | N/A |
| NR CA Support |
Launch
| Announced | 2015 |
| Status | available |
| Availability | N/A |
| Model Variants | N/A |
| Launch Price | $182.24 |
Body & Design
| Dimensions (mm) | 164.6 x 84 x 10.6 mm |
| Weight (g) | 538 |
| Build Materials | Polycarbonate |
| Frame | Plastic |
| Back Finish | Plastic |
| Colors | ["Glacier Gray", "Sheer Gold", "Glamour Red"] |
| IP Rating | N/A |
| Rugged Certifications | N/A |
| Ingress Gaskets | N/A |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Hinge Type | N/A |
| Folded Dimensions | N/A |
| Thermal Solution | Passive |
| Notification/Alert | |
| Haptics | Basic |
Display
| Panel Type | IPS LCD |
| Size (inches) | 6 |
| Resolution (px) | 1080x1920 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 7:5 |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 260 |
| Screen-to-body Ratio (%) | 82 |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 90 |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | |
| Touch Sampling Rate (Hz) | 120 |
| Peak Brightness (nits) | 400 |
| HDR Standards | |
| Color Gamut | sRGB |
| Color Depth | 24 |
| PWM Dimming (Hz) | N/A |
| Glass Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Oleophobic Coating | N/A |
| Curvature | Flat |
| Always-on Display | |
| Display Driver IC | N/A |
| Cover Display |
Platform (SoC)
| OS at Launch | Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI |
| Update Policy | 1 years |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 616 |
| CPU | 2x Cortex A76 2.2 GHz + 6x Cortex A55 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| NPU/AI TOPs | N/A |
| ISP Features | Basic |
| Modem | Snapdragon X5 LTE |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Chip | N/A |
| Throttling Behavior | N/A |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 650 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 2700 |
| AnTuTu Score | 350000 |
| 3DMark Scores | N/A |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 3GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 16GB |
| Storage Type | UFS Storage 2.2 |
| Storage Speed | eMMC 5.1 |
| Expandable Storage | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Slot Type | microSD |
| USB OTG | |
| Filesystem Encryption |
Main Camera System
| Rear Cameras | 1 |
| Main Sensor | 13 |
| Main Sensor Size | 1/3.06 |
| Main Sensor Model | OmniVision OV13850 |
| Main Lens | f/2.0, 26mm |
| OIS | |
| Autofocus | laser |
| Pixel Binning | |
| Ultrawide | N/A |
| Telephoto | N/A |
| Macro | N/A |
| Depth/ToF/LiDAR | |
| Flicker/Color Sensors | N/A |
| Flash | LED |
| Video Resolution | 1080p |
| HDR/Dolby Vision Video | |
| Video Codecs | H.264 |
| Slow Motion | |
| Video Stabilization | EIS |
| Night Mode Features | basic |
| RAW/Pro Controls | N/A |
Selfie Camera
| Resolution | 5 |
| Sensor Size | CMOS |
| Aperture | f/2.0 |
| AF/OIS | |
| Secondary Front Cam | |
| Front Flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| HDR/Dolby Vision | N/A |
| Face Unlock | Software |
Audio
| Loudspeakers | Yes, dual speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | |
| Hi-Res Audio | |
| Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos | |
| Microphones | 1 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, MP3 |
| DAC/Amp | Basic |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 |
| NFC | |
| IR Blaster | |
| UWB | N/A |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Dual-Band GNSS | |
| FM Radio | |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| Display Out | |
| eSIM Capacity |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | N/A |
| 3D Face ID | N/A |
| Accelerometer | |
| Gyroscope | |
| Magnetometer | |
| Proximity Sensor | |
| Ambient Light | |
| Barometer | |
| Thermo/Hygrometer | N/A |
| UV Sensor | N/A |
| Hall Sensor | |
| Color Temp Sensor | |
| Health Sensors | |
| Satellite SOS |
Battery & Charging
| Capacity (mAh) | 3000 |
| Type | Li-Po |
| Removable | |
| Endurance Rating | N/A |
| Wired Charging | 18 |
| Wired Standard | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 |
| 0-50% Time (mins) | 75 min |
| Full Charge Time | 150 min |
| Wireless Charging | N/A |
| Wireless Standard | N/A |
| Reverse Wireless | N/A |
| Reverse Wired | |
| Charger in Box | |
| Battery Health Features | Basic |
Software
| OS at Launch | Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), ZenUI |
| Update Window | 1 years |
| UI Skin / Launcher | ZenUI |
| Feature Drops | N/A |
| App Cloning | N/A |
| Game Mode | |
| Privacy Features | Basic |
| Accessibility | Standard |
| Satellite Messaging UI |
Miscellaneous
| In-Box Contents | Charger, USB cable, SIM ejector tool |
| Recycled Materials (%) | N/A |
| Repairability Score | N/A |
| Warranty | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
186 ratings
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Alex R.
2 weeks ago
Absolutely love the camera on this phone! The zoom is incredible and the photos are so crisp. Battery life is also a huge plus.
Ben C.
1 month ago
Great performance and beautiful display. My only complaint is that it feels a bit heavy, but you get used to it. Solid phone overall.
Chloe D.
3 months ago
The best phone I've ever owned. It's fast, the software is clean, and the build quality is top-notch. Highly recommend!
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL Review: Solid Performance for the Price
Our comprehensive review of the Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL covers display quality, camera performance, battery life, and overall value. A solid choice in its price segment.
- + Excellent value for money
- - Display could be brighter or smoother
- - Performance may struggle with demanding tasks