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Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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Post by colordrops »

MichaelBurge wrote: post #185
cercatrova wrote: post #73

The only problem with Asus phones in general, which is also apparent in their ROG phones, is the lack of updates. Their hardware is top-notch, literally; I've never seen faster phones. But, they don't update them consistently enough, unlike Google and Samsung which have pledged multiple years of software support through Android releases.

In general, shouldn't the importance of updates depend on what it originally shipped with? If it isn't buggy and the shipped features match the marketing, why would it ever need to be updated? So it seems like any argument like "Vendor never updates it" needs to be paired with an argument that they ship buggy or incomplete software.

Because the hardware can handle updates to the OS, and as the ecosystem evolves, apps start misbehaving or not even functioning on older versions of the OS. And then you've got vulnerabilities.

Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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Post by eptcyka »

googlryas wrote: post #153
cercatrova wrote: post #73

The only problem with Asus phones in general, which is also apparent in their ROG phones, is the lack of updates. Their hardware is top-notch, literally; I've never seen faster phones. But, they don't update them consistently enough, unlike Google and Samsung which have pledged multiple years of software support through Android releases.

What's stopping people from just running the, say, Google build of Android on this phone? If there is custom device drivers or whatever, can't they just be copied from the custom ASUS android over to the standard android build, while avoiding all the crapware and lack of updates?

Drivers and support for the features that require said drivers, as its often the case that only first party software has the secret sauce - very often the case for camera apps.

Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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Post by yxhuvud »

pjmlp wrote: post #156
cercatrova wrote: post #73

The only problem with Asus phones in general, which is also apparent in their ROG phones, is the lack of updates. Their hardware is top-notch, literally; I've never seen faster phones. But, they don't update them consistently enough, unlike Google and Samsung which have pledged multiple years of software support through Android releases.

Yeah, apparently the marketing material is big on everything, except updates.

No, battery life is very notably absent. And that is a painpoint in the zenphone 8 already.

Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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Post by tim-- »

iamsrp wrote: post #93

I switched to the Zenfone series (around 6 or 7) after the HTC ones died a death. I like that they have an SD card and dual SIM. Happy with the Android version too; it's been fine from my perspective. I found them reliable and will probably upgrade my 8 flip at some point soon for this one (or a flip version), if only to try to vote with my wallet to keep Asus making more; we need more competition in the phone space.…

It looks like there is no SD Card slot in the Zenfone 9.

Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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Post by andrewia »

maxpert wrote: post #164

Not a single link to buy from official site? What am I supposed to do? Look at the how awesome your Go fund me project is?

After confirming your country, there should be a popup along the bottom right of the window (at least if you are in the US): "This product is not yet available for purchase. To receive a text message when it's available & other messages from ASUS, text ZENFONE to 278762"

Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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Post by yxhuvud »

magic_hamster wrote: post #146
kirenida wrote: post #138

Just a heads-up for anybody considering picking this up soon after it's released: Early batches of Zenfone 8 started dying after around six months of usage. Even though there were a lot of users complaining on the official forum [1], there was no official statement from Asus except "send your phone in for service.". Also, recent updates seem to break random funcionality like Face ID [2], the notification pulldown men…

I guess I've been lucky because I had nothing but a great time with my Zenfone 8. I don't remember smoother sailing for so long with a phone and that includes some iPhones I used to own. I dread the day I will have to replace it because not sure I'll find something that fits my needs so well for a long time.

Same. There is only two things I don't like with mine, and it is the battery life and that swiping left to go back is interfering with dragging left to go to the next panel. Everything else is stellar.

Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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Post by sk0g »

Gigachad wrote: post #175
magic_hamster wrote: post #143

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I own the Zenfone 8 and it has consistently received updates large and small. It came with fairly clean Android and I get the feeling it's not far behind a Google phone when it comes to updates. That includes major updates (got upgraded to Android 12 too). It's a really great phone. The only thing I would improve is the fingerprint sensor, but apparently that's been addressed in the next iteration.

That phone came out a year ago, it hasn’t even had time to prove it’s supported. Check back with us in 5 years.

What Android phone gets OS updates for 6 years? Even 2-3 is quite good by Android standards.

Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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Post by andrewia »

differentView wrote: post #170

> One-handed to the max Unless you primarily use your phone with your left hand.

I think this design should be comfortable for lefties too. On my Xperia 5 II, it's more comfortable to reach the right-sided fingerprint sensor and buttons when using my left hand.

Re: Asus Zenfone 9

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Post by jfoster »

simfoo wrote: post #173

Will buy this purely for the fact that it has the 3.5mm jack and a separate finger print sensor. Sensor placement on the side is perfect, I've long been searching for a successor for my trusty S10e

I have an S10e as well and the placement & responsiveness of the fingerprint sensor on it is absolutely perfect. Can't believe that subsequent models didn't retain it.

I also want to upgrade, but it's difficult to pick which phones will have equally good fingerprint reading.

Also hoping for eSIM support, in case anyone has suggestions.

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