Asus 6z review: Design, motorised flip camera, easy OS steal the show

The Asus 6z, globally known as the Zenfone 6, is a midrange offering from Taiwanese electronics maker Asus. The phone stands true to its tagline ‘defy ordinary’, at least in terms of design. Like most current-generation midrange smartphones, the phone boasts an obstruction-free front profile. However, it is not the display but its motorised flip-camera module accommodating the phone’s dual-camera set-up that adds novelty to the overall design language and makes it look different from others.

Besides boasting a unique design, the phone also has a segment-first 5,000 mAh battery with 18W fast-charge support. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 system-on-chip (SoC), the phone is a power-packed performer in its segment. Let’s take a look at how the phone fares on key parameters:

Design

The Asus 6z is big, heavy and bulky, yet it does not feel out of proportion. Though it has a regular glass-metal sandwich design with Gorilla Glass on the front and back, its flip-camera module adds to the aesthetics. The phone’s overall design resembles the ROG phone, albeit without the flashy elements like exhaust vents and LED insignia.

The phone’s front looks similar to most current-generation midrange phones with an obstruction-free profile. Its screen covers the entire front, leaving negligible bezels on the top and sides, and a moderate one at the bottom. The screen is covered with Gorilla Glass 6 for protection from accidental drops and scratches. The screen does not have a notch or punch-hole; the front-side hardware – earpiece, notifications LED and sensors – are all accommodated below the thin bezel area at the top.
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