'The Z1 is an honest smartphone — it doesn’t try too hard, and comes out all the better for it — and it equals the OnePlus 2 as an almost willfully unfussy device. '
'It's greedy to want more from a $300 phone with 64GB storage.'
'It's bright, it's clear, it's responsive, colours are realistic and viewing angles are good.'
'The ZenFone 2 has everything and the kitchen sink: 64GB of storage plus a memory card slot, two SIM slots, enough RAM to flip between several large games at once, and a surprisingly good camera. '
'Outstanding value.'
'Asus Zenfone2 presents a good overall package with high performance numbers. '
'If nothing else, this device proves Intel is totally up to the challenge of powering a modern smartphone experience. '
'In my mind, it's the best tablet when you want one and a phone when you need one, and that's why it's our Editors' Choice for unlocked handsets. .'
'great flagship phone'
'gorgeous, monstrous, well-built phone'
'The combination of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 SoC, 3GB or RAM, and a 6" QHD display should please even the pickiest Android user, as will the front-facing stereo speakers. '