ASUS ZenFone AR (ZS571KL / ZS570KL)

Support for both Daydream VR and Google Tango ; Great display ; Impressive audio quality ; Surprisingly good camera ; Solid performance, even with Tango apps

ASUS's ZenUI feels like overkill ; Disappointing battery life ; Many Tango experiences miss the mark ; Not compelling if you're not interested in Tango

Lenovo's Phab2 Pro might have been first, but the ZenFone AR's superior hardware makes it the best Tango device yet. That's not really saying much, though: The Tango experience isn't much better than it was a year ago, and there still isn't much there...

Nice, bright display ; Supports both Tango AR and Daydream VR ; Good camera

Poor battery life ; Not water resistant ; AR apps aren’t compelling

The ZenFone AR phone is a nice phone, and it’s impressive what Asus has managed to do with the Tango requirements. But the AR in the phone itself is just okay, and the “AR” attached to its name won’t have staying power. Soon phones will just have...

Fun AR apps and games. Sharp Quad HD display. Solid performance. Good battery life. High-quality audio. No bloatware.

Underwhelming Tango apps. Heavy UI layer. Pricey.

For $699, the Asus ZenFone AR is a solid phablet that serves as a showcase for the potential of AR. The slimmed-down design and relatively powerful hardware make it more accessible to the average user than the Phab 2 Pro, but it also costs $200 more....

Runs Tango AR and Daydream VR apps. ; Incredible screen with an array of color options.

Design is kind of meh, with big bezels and an old-school home button. ; Camera is disappointing for taking actual photos. ; Awful battery life, especially when using it for AR.

If it wasn’t for Tango, it would be hard to recommend the the Zenfone AR at all. At $650 through ( and unlocked through Amazon), it’s priced in line with the LG G6 and HTC U11, and significantly higher than OnePlus 5, all of which offer better designs,...

AR and VR compatible ; high-quality sturdy case ; fast UFS 2.0 storage ; LTE Cat. 11 ; WQHD OLED display ; decent camera ; high performance

very expensive ; only few Tango apps available ; no hybrid Dual-SIM slot ; short battery life

No doubt: the ZenFone AR is the first smartphone to run Google’s augmented reality Tango apps smoothly. However, given the relatively low selection of apps (around 30) - most of which are gimmicks to boot - in its current state Tango is far from being...

Has a super bright and sharp display ; Unique camera system onboard (thanks to Tango spec req.) ; Phone body has a no-frills premium build ; Battery life is generous (when not using AR) ; Has Google Tango AR inside

Tango app selection lacking ; Retail price a bit high for non-AR users ; Some AR apps drain battery fairly quick

There are several versions of the ASUS ZenFone AR out on the market today. One has 6GB Ram and 64GB internal storage that costs $600. That version has GSM connectivity and is available through Amazon. Another version also works with GSM SIM...

The 6GB RAM, 128GB storage ZenFone AR is available starting today on the Verizon Network. Order your ASUS ZenFone AR today for $27 a month for 24 months on Verizon device payment ($648 ). For a limited time, get a $25 Wayfair gift card with the...

The Asus ZenFone AR is also an accomplished camera smartphone. It has the same Asus PixelMaster 3.0 camera system found in the ZenFone AR that comprises of the world's highest resolution Sony IMX318 sensor and TriTech Autofocus system. Other key camera...

Quick performance ; ZenUI affords a lot of customization ; Only phone with both Tango (AR) and Daydream (VR)

Heats up very easily ; Battery life is awful ; Camera is very inconsistent with color capture; details sometimes as well ; Confusing menu layouts, with no useful search option ; Price pits it against some of the best in smartphones today