We measured the temperatures that ASUS Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) got after heavy usage
ASUS Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) is one of the devices that we are currently testing and you can expect an in-depth review in the following days. But before that we have prepared a quick article showing how the smartphone handles the extra heat after a couple of hours of 3D gaming.
In the hottest part of the phone, the temperature was 42.6 degrees – this was in the area around the camera, where the SoC resides. A relatively high temperature, though, the bottom part of the device, where the user holds it while using the device with one hand, remained cool – 35.6 degrees. In the middle, our electronic thermometer measured 38.1 degrees.
You can check how ASUS Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML)’s camera performes under various light conditions you can view here: http://laptopmedia.com/news/a-couple-of-nice-photos-taken-with-the-asus-zenfone-2-ze551ml/
Author: Hristiyan Tsutsev
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My ASUS zenfone 2 has usually a temp between 58 and 65 C°, and when it’s charging and I use it, it reaches 74 C°. I think I’m gonna send it in guarantee.
my zenfone 2 get so hot while recording with the back camera that now dosen’t recognize the front camera it anymore, and it need to cool down for recognize the back camera every time