[PConline evaluation] Almost from the beginning of the smart phone, the manufacturers who seek for differentiation have been dissatisfied with the camera function that can only perform digital zoom. Some optical zoom models with Zoom's name start to appear before consumers, but they are huge. The optical modules also make these models have to be hustle and bustle, or even be ridiculed as a card camera that can be called.

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It is worth mentioning that with the development of optical imaging technology and continuous exploration and innovation by manufacturers, smart phones that support both lossless zoom and thinness have appeared. For example, the ASUS Hawkeye ZenFone Zoom launched a year ago, the aircraft innovative use of periscope-type optical modules, making optical zoom and portability coexist. Today, Hawkeye series ushered in a new family member, that is, the Asus Hawkeye 3 released at CES 2017. This phone not only achieved a 2.3x lossless zoom in the slim body, but also built a 5000mAh capacity battery, known as the long life of the camera artifact.

Configuration brief description:

Configuration specifications, the ASUS Hawkeye 3 equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 eight-core processor, equipped with 4GB RAM + 32/64/128GB ROM memory combination, using 5.5 inches 1080P resolution screen. Although compared with the flagship model, these accessory configurations are not very attractive. However, with the camera's hardware specifications, the Asus Hawkeye 3 can be said to press all current flagship phones.

ASUS Hawkeye 3 uses a "wide-angle + telephoto" dual camera, with the current aperture and the largest unit of the largest pixel sensor, also supports OIS optical image stabilization, laser focusing and full-pixel dual-core focusing and other technologies, the camera configuration is really luxurious. Therefore, in this evaluation we first look at how the ASUS Hawkeye 3 dual camera performs.

Photographing: The current highest hardware dual camera

Obviously, the camera is the selling point of the Asus Hawkeye 3, and the aircraft is also equipped with the current mainstream dual camera. For Xiao Bian and many netizens, the "dual camera" is not new. After all, before Asus Hawkeye 3, there were already many dual camera phones on the market. However, after the release of ASUS Hawkeye 3, Xiao Bian is very much looking forward to it, because the ASUS Hawkeye 3 dual camera hardware can be said that the current dual camera phone is the strongest, not one.

Camera hardware resolution:

The front is not the selling point of Asus Hawkeye 3, but the configuration is also good, with a 13 million-pixel camera with a Sony IMX214 sensor, F/2.0 aperture, 5P mirror design, support for beauty self-timer.

On the rear, the ASUS Hawkeye 3 uses the same dual-camera design as the iPhone 7 Plus, which is the dual-camera solution of “wide-angle + telephoto”. With this design, the camera is usually shot with a wide-angle camera. When shooting a distant object, you can switch to a telephoto camera to indirectly achieve a lossless zoom effect.

Although the dual-camera scheme is the same, the ASUS Hawkeye 3 dual-camera hardware specification is significantly higher than the iPhone 7 Plus. For wide-angle cameras, the ASUS Hawkeye 3 uses a 12 million-pixel camera from the Sony IMX362 sensor (also used by the vivo Xplay6), a 6P mirror design, a unit pixel size of up to 1.4μm, and an aperture of F/1.7. Pixel dual-core focusing technology, and OIS optical image stabilization + EIS electronic image stabilization.

A large aperture and a larger unit pixel size can greatly increase the amount of light input from the Asus Hawkeye 3 camera sensor, thereby improving the imaging quality of low-light environments.

Full-pixel dual-core focusing technology

Full-pixel dual-core focusing technology can improve focusing accuracy and speed, and the Samsung S7, which is widely acclaimed for photo taking, also uses this technology. Full-pixel dual-core focusing technology means that each pixel has two photodiodes, and the focus detection system is distributed to each pixel. The focusing accuracy and speed will be increased accordingly. There is no need to sacrifice imaging pixels and the effective range of focusing is wider. In addition, the Asus Hawkeye 3 also supports the second-generation laser focus sensor and continuous automatic focus tracking to form a three-focus system.

In terms of telephoto cameras, the ASUS Hawkeye 3 uses a 12-megapixel camera with a Samsung 3M3 sensor, equivalent focal length of 59mm, and can achieve 2.3x lossless zooming by switching between wide-angle and telephoto cameras, and supports up to 12x digital zoom.

camera function:

As for the camera experience, ASUS Hawkeye 3 camera interface is relatively simple, easy to use, but also has many features of the camera.

In particular, click the "M" on the viewfinder to quickly switch between automatic mode and professional mode, and click on "1.0x" to take a zoom shot (direct jump to 2.3x lossless zoom).

In addition to the commonly used HDR, beauty and panoramic shooting functions, the ASUS Hawkeye 3 also provides feature shooting functions such as depth of field effects, ultra-clear picture quality, GIF, and miniature models. The playability is still relatively high.

Miniature model shooting function

2.3x lossless zoom:

As mentioned above, the Asus Hawkeye 3 can achieve a 2.3x lossless zoom by switching between wide-angle and telephoto cameras. Specifically, under normal circumstances, the Asus Hawkeye 3 uses a wide-angle camera for imaging. If we want to capture a distant object, we can shoot with a wide-angle camera, which indirectly achieves a 2.3x lossless zoom.

Professional mode can manually switch between wide-angle and telephoto cameras

We found a problem during use, and in many cases using the zoom function, the phone did not even switch to a telephoto camera. This situation also exists in the iPhone 7 Plus, but only in the low-light environment (low light environment on the camera optical quality, telephoto end weak light imaging quality than the wide-angle end, so keep using the wide-angle camera). Xiao Bian probably guessed that the ASUS Hawkeye 3's dual-camera switching strategy should be the same as the iPhone 7 Plus, and may only be the engineering machine algorithm is not mature enough. It is worth mentioning that the ASUS Hawkeye 3's camera supports manual switching between wide-angle and telephoto cameras in professional mode.

Wide-angle end proofs

Specimen taken at telephoto end (comparable to 2.3x lossless zoom)

Really proof shows that by switching the telephoto camera, you can achieve 2.3 times the screen zoom, and the resolution is much higher than the digital zoom to achieve the effect, the feeling is still relatively strong.

Sample display:

Although rainy and cloudy, the Asus Hawkeye 3's proofs still look very transparent, giving people a very fresh breath and getting a good eye.

In terms of macros, thanks to the F/1.7 aperture, ASUS Hawkeye 3 brings a nice blur effect, and the picture is transparent and full of colors.

It is worth mentioning that in the evening, the photos taken by the Asus Hawkeye 3 are still very transparent and look good.

As for the night scene, thanks to the large-bottom sensor, large aperture, and optical image stabilization, the Asus Hawkeye 3 has a good noise control capability, and the color is well preserved. However, a slight disadvantage is that the enlarged proofs can see a noticeable smear. In general, the shooting performance of the Asus Hawkeye 3 is satisfying. After all, the camera hardware configuration is so high (outsole + large aperture + optical image stabilization) that lays the foundation for higher imaging quality.

Appearance: 7.99mm Body with 5000mAh Battery

If viewed from the outside, the appearance of the ASUS Hawkeye 3's fuselage at first glance may not look much different from that of other models of the same Zenfone 3 series, but it has made many improvements in terms of details. The work of Asus "solid stone", the appearance of the whole machine is still remarkable.

The frontal design continues Zenfone3's family style, but overall it is a lot rounder. The BM area's screen black border has been greatly improved compared to the previous Zenfone3 model, and finally has a feeling of a narrow border. The 5.5-inch AMOLED screen has a bright, bright color and looks good.

The increase in screen share makes the Asus Hawkeye 3 equipped with a 5.5-inch screen not stressful in a single hand grip. The more rounded corners and the middle frame transition make the body more compliant with the palm of the hand, providing a more comfortable feel The previous generation of aircraft has made significant progress.

The elements above the fuselage are very simple, sensors and other components are hidden under the black panel, it looks like only 13 million pixels front camera and call handset.

Underneath the fuselage is still the traditional Andrews three-button design, the area of ​​the chin is much smaller than the previous generation, plus the fifth generation Corning Gorilla arc glass with greater curvature, in the aesthetics and screen rigidity have been protected.

The bottom of the fuselage is equipped with 3.5mm headphone jack and USB Type-C standard data interface. The speaker is not shrinking because it is a camera model, a new generation of five-magnetic speaker brings the United States audio and video flagship loud speaker sound quality, reduce the loud sound generated when the volume phenomenon.

On the back of the fuselage, the complex mechanical sense of the previous generation of Asus Hawkeye has now been lost. Thick "Oreo" lenses have also been replaced by flat, compact dual camera lenses. The dark black fuselage adopts a three-stage design, but the use of high-light T-slots greatly reduces the slicing sensation caused by different materials. The exquisite and compact workmanship reflects ASUS's deep technological level.

The fingerprint identification module is placed above the back and the unlocked posture is more comfortable. Under the double camera lens is still full of science and technology full of laser focus module and dual color temperature flash, but also equipped with color correction sensors, long strips for the Asus Hawkeye 3 to provide a good degree of recognition.

ASUS Zenfone's concentric design elements are reflected on the side of the button, from the side, the ASUS Hawkeye 3 rounded lines look very seductive, 7.99mm fuselage accommodates 5000mAh large battery, difficult to find in the same thickness Has a comparable battery capacity.

All along, ASUS Zenfone series models give people a sense of geek, always leading the industry in terms of configuration, but often appear somewhat bland in appearance. The improvement in details of ASUS Hawkeye 3 shows that “geeks” also have a high-value face.

System: Photographs are good-looking

In terms of system, Asus Hawkeye 3 is equipped with a childcare 3.1 system, and the underlying system is also based on Android 6.0. With the addition of localized functions and services on the basis of optimization of the international version of the system, daily use has become more economical.

The main interface icon follows a flat design style. The operation logic of the first-level interface is very easy to use. When the slide is smooth and delicate, there is no noticeable click. The concentric wallpaper is very ASUS and displays under full HD screen. Excellent results.

Left-sliding on the main interface can call out a negative screen interface. Users can create an exclusive customized interface by selecting the content of interest to display the media stream content similar to the user's taste, eliminating the need to open the news application process and integrating the same. Live services such as takeaways and call charges are also very easy to use in everyday life.

Swiping down can open the global search function, which is very extensive in terms of search scope. It can not only support the search for local content and applications, but also search for related Internet services and applications in the application store. The degree of integration is very high.

The button in the middle of the main interface, which looks like a secondary menu, is actually an application store. This kind of design appears to be somewhat different in many mobile phone systems. It is easy to habitually open a store when it is first used. Stores not only provide official app downloads, but also lightweight cloud apps for use.

Another feature of Asustek is that it automatically classifies the applications in the user's mobile phone, and each category folder can be swiped right and left to switch directly. To add similar apps, you don't need to open the app market. Just click on the "More apps" icon. Direct installation, very easy.

The unique earning + function can earn Zen coins by downloading a specific application. The earned Zen coins can be redeemed for prizes in the Asus Zen currency store. Just playing a mobile phone can have something to send, and the call flow may be so earned.

Zenfone also added native support for dual-opening applications. In addition, some social applications such as social applications can open applications within the settings. The stable and secure dual-opening function does not require the use of third-party tools to save time and worry.

The system is also very intimate with the children's model. The cute interface style and basic mobile phone functions can provide a safe playground for children while protecting the important information stored on the mobile phone. The bear children are not afraid of losing. Overall, the 3.1 system installed by the Asus Hawkeye 3 is still relatively grounded in its localization function. However, in some details, it still requires consumers to adapt.

Hardware articles: This life is also very powerful

Not only has a very outstanding performance in photographing, equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and 5000mAh battery ASUS Hawkeye 3 in the endurance is not lost in the common long-life mobile phone.

Performance, ASUS Hawkeye 3 equipped with 14nm process "God U" Snapdragon 625 processor, balanced performance with super power control is a major feature of the processor, in the security Bunny performance test run The score of 58341 is quite satisfactory. Geekbench single-core run is divided into 757 points, multi-core is 3282 points, performance is acceptable, enough to meet the daily entertainment and social use. As for the access configuration, ASUS Hawkeye 3 uses 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM combination, large storage space to meet your desire to take pictures.

Finally, look at the battery life performance. The Asus Hawkeye 3 with 5000mAh supports up to 26 hours of video playback in normal mode, meaning that you can catch up to 35 episodes of "Sansheng III Shili Peach Blossom" in normal mode. With the use of it, there is no problem at all in two days.

Conclusion:

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Although the Asus Hawkeye 3 is a model of the main camera, but the outstanding camera is not its only flash point, the long battery life brought by the big battery, excellent workmanship and good audio and video performance are worthy of being taken alone to taste . Such a camera phone that does not "predetermine", I believe it can still impress many users.

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