Zenfone 5 vs Imobile IQX

[BKKdreaming]

can you post the model numbers of the Zen 5 , the old one and the newer LTE

thanks

[Trigger Point]

Does the Zenfone 5 come with any earphones in the box, and if so are they any good?

Thanks.

[Issangeorge]

Yes it does, they work.

[damole]

The new model is the A500KL, the old one is the A501CG.

[damole]

The LTE Zenfone 5 on the JIB website.

[Trigger Point]

Thanks for the info. What is the difference - apart from 2000 baht - between those two models?

I read in a newspaper that the Moto G would be out in October in Thailand.

Should I wait for the new Moto G or get the Zenphone 5?

Thanks.

Edited October 1, 2014 by Trigger Point

[casualbiker]

Thanks for the info. What is the difference - apart from 2000 baht - between those two models?

I read in a newspaper that the Moto G would be out in October in Thailand.

Should I wait for the new Moto G or get the Zenphone 5?

Thanks.

One Zenfone has LTE 4G and a Snapdragon 400 and 2g ram. The non LTE has an Atom with 2g ram.

Moto G is smaller with a Snapdragon 400 and 1g ram.

If your in Bkk then check put the Thai Mobile expo 2 - 5 October at Queen Sirikit centre.

Edited October 1, 2014 by casualbiker

[damole]

I'm thinking of waiting for the Lenovo Vibe X2 although it's probably going to be around 12,000 Bt.

[HooHaa]

does the LTE version have dual sim? the JIB site is unclear

[damole]

The LTE is single SIM. The only reason I can think for Asus doing this is that dual SIM is most popular in Asia where LTE is not so widely available.

The Vibe X2 is dual SIM and LTE but significantly more expensive. If Asus release a dual SIM version of the Zenfone 5 or Motorola an LTE version of the Moto G then I'll get one of those.

[Trigger Point]

I'm just looking around the shops now but no one has got the Zenfone 5.

Has any one seen it in stock anywhere in Bangkok very recently?

Or is there a similar spec phone for 6k out there?

The LG 70 looks ok. Is the Samsung Core 2 any good?

Thanks

[draftvader]

I had a tough time finding mine. In the end I located it in IT SQUARE, Laksi. One of the smaller shops had a handful. This was 2 weeks ago.

[dddave]

Zenphone 4's, 4.5's, 5's & 6's all in stock and displayed at many shops in FORTUNE TOWER above RAMA-9 MRT station. Most of the phone shops are on the 2nd level and most have the price displayed.

[Trigger Point]

When was that? I see the 5 on display but when I ask they only have the LTE for 8k.

[dddave]

I was there this past Sunday, Oct. 5.

[Trigger Point]

Thanks. Couldn't find one anywhere so got the LTE for 8000 instead.

Even that was hard to find in the end with only a few colour choices left.

Do you think the phone was too cheap and Asus pulled it as they were losing too much money on it?

The LTE seems really nice and I couldn't see a better phone for the price out there.

When the Moto G comes it will probably take over, but for now its a good option.

[damole]

I just went out to look for a old dual SIM Zenfone 5 (A501CG) in Chiang Mai, none to be had in Kad Suan Kaew or Airport Plaza. I did see one in Big C last week so I might try there.

A site with some cases for the Zenphone 6.

Are the SIM slots the type that lift up to insert the SIM or the kind where you just slide the SIM in?

Edited October 10, 2014 by damole

[lamyai3]

You just slide the sim in.

In mbk last week most shops out of stock, though I saw one or two still available. Probably they will restock soon enough.

Still delighted with the 3g version of this phone. Last night it got the android 4.4.2 kitkat update on it, even faster now.

[dddave]

"Last night it got the android 4.4.2 kitkat update on it, even faster now".

Are you in Thailand?? I have Zenphone-5 and although I got an update today (Oct 13), it did not include KitKat 4.4. Wondering how the distribution is being done.

[lamyai3]

I'm in England right now and did the update here. Though it wasn't in the notifications bar - I stumbled on it by accident under the systems update section (settings - about - system update). Update went fine with no glitches.

[Issangeorge]

I'm in Thailand and got the update a couple of days ago, but about two days before that I got another update, so perhaps you will get yours in a day or two.

Edited October 14, 2014 by Issangeorge

[damole]

As everywhere is out of stock and even Asus support don't seem to know when they will be back should I order one from China.

http://www.vickmall.com/asus-zenfone-5-smartphone-dual-sim-android-dual-core-intel-16gb-rom-red.html

It's the 16GB , 2.0GHz Z2580 model for about 6700 Bt. Is it worth the risk?

[draftvader]

As everywhere is out of stock and even Asus support don't seem to know when they will be back should I order one from China.

http://www.vickmall.com/asus-zenfone-5-smartphone-dual-sim-android-dual-core-intel-16gb-rom-red.html

It's the 16GB , 2.0GHz Z2580 model for about 6700 Bt. Is it worth the risk?

I have found stock of the LTE model on Lazada.

http://www.lazada.co.th/asus-zenfone-5-lte-a500kl-black-450810.html

Buying through Lazada will offer you protection so you know you'll get your order. Naturally, being the LTE model, the price is a little higher.

It does look like the Zenfone 5 has been a raging success in Thailand. I had a 4 (now my wife has it) and now I have a 5. The 4 is awesome but does have a terrible battery. The 5, however, is just brilliant. I have had to use the warranty on the 4 due to a busted screen and they had it repaired in 2 working days. Not bad for B2,990 (bought just after launch).

I would imagine that ASUS are probably desperately trying to restock Thailand for the 5 so the competitors don't get a chance. I would wait a couple of weeks and see what happens. Use Lazada as your litmus test.

[damole]

The LTE model is readily available in Chiang Mai but I really want the dual SIM. My IQX has become unreliable lately so I'm ready to buy right now.

[lamyai3]

As everywhere is out of stock and even Asus support don't seem to know when they will be back should I order one from China.

http://www.vickmall.com/asus-zenfone-5-smartphone-dual-sim-android-dual-core-intel-16gb-rom-red.html

It's the 16GB , 2.0GHz Z2580 model for about 6700 Bt. Is it worth the risk?

This Chinese version is actually even better spec than the 3G version that was for sale in Thailand. The A501CG model in Thailand has 16GB/2GB RAM but a less powerful chip, 1.6GHz Z2560. This phone had an earlier model too, which had 8GB/1GB and priced a bit less.

The LTE has a few differences, single sim, quad core snapdragon processor instead of intel dual core etc.

[dddave]

I'm in Thailand and got the update a couple of days ago, but about two days before that I got another update, so perhaps you will get yours in a day or two.

I just checked for updates now (Oct. 17) and still no mention of KK4.4...

Anybody in the Bangkok area already get the update to 4.4 on Zenphone-5 2/16GB

[dddave]

I'm in Thailand and got the update a couple of days ago, but about two days before that I got another update, so perhaps you will get yours in a day or two.

I just checked for updates now (Oct. 17) and still no mention of KK4.4...

Anybody in the Bangkok area already get the update to 4.4 on Zenphone-5 2/16GB

5-5-5!!! Amazing!! 2 minutes after I posted this, the update came through.

[draftvader]

I'm in Thailand and got the update a couple of days ago, but about two days before that I got another update, so perhaps you will get yours in a day or two.

I just checked for updates now (Oct. 17) and still no mention of KK4.4...

Anybody in the Bangkok area already get the update to 4.4 on Zenphone-5 2/16GB

5-5-5!!! Amazing!! 2 minutes after I posted this, the update came through.

Yep, I picked up my update on Tuesday night. Still nothing on my wife's 4 though...maybe just time?

[dddave]

I did have one update issue: I completely lost my Android keyboard. I was able to use the Asus keyboard but prefer the other. Haven't figured out how to get Android back.

[casualbiker]

I did have one update issue: I completely lost my Android keyboard. I was able to use the Asus keyboard but prefer the other. Haven't figured out how to get Android back.

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