[ZenFone 2 General] Mohamed1993:
So yesterday i got my new Zenfone 2 replacement, The G5. Here's what i already miss about the Zenfone 2.

1. Splendid.

I love overly saturated screens. I had a very aggressive saturation level on my Zenfone and even though the G5's screen is way better, it looks dull in comparison now. The G5 does have some kind of Color adjustment setting but it sucks.

2. Status bar.

The status bar quick toggles are nicer than the G5. while the Zenfone shows you rows and multiple columns, the G5 shows a single row and you have to swipe to the right to get to the others.

3. Settings Layout

While the Zenfone had the traditional 1 tier settings menu, the G5 has 3-4 Tiers where you swipe left/right to access the difference sub categories. However since installing Nova launcher and using the settings app from the app drawer, it takes me to the standard Zenfone type settings menu.

4. Capacitive Buttons

When i open a game, like Boom beach on the G5, i have to swipe to get the buttons. I would have preferred separate capacitve buttons.

5. Dual SIm

At the moment i am using 2 providers because i am porting my old number to my new plan on T-Mobile. Due to this, i currently have my current number on my old sim (still activated atm) and my new number on the new sim. The number will port over to my new sim at any given time so i need to have both sim cards on me at all time so i don't have a lapse in coverage. The G5 just can't compete with my being able to have both sims in the zenfone 2 without worrying about anything. Because of this, i will be using the Zenfone until this is all sorted out.

Why i love the G5

1. Camera

Hangs down better than the Zenfone. Also faster to capture/access pictures. Stabilization when recording is also available. I take lots of pics/short videos since i use messenger a lot and i hated recording videos while walking.

2. Screen Resolution

You don't notice the difference until you use a Quad HD screen then try going back to 1080p. The Zenfone now looks super zoomed in to me, and it has only been about a day.

3. Screen brightness.

Being a college student and constantly using my phone outside, the Zenfone just couldn't keep up. The G5 isn't the best but i can already see its much easier in direct sunlight. (Today has been really cloudy so i will report back)

4. Overall Size

The Zenfone never did fit in my car's cupholders. The G5 does. I did prefer the brushed aluminum feel on the Zenfone though. :fingers-crossed:

5. Boot Time

I know this might sound like a strange thing to consider worth mentioning, but i use Messenger a lot (for calls). Sometimes messenger being messenger, it will randomly act up and the only way to tame the beast is to restart my phones. If i ever need to do this on the G5, the faster boot time is nice.

6. Finger Print Scanner

How i lived without one of these for so long is remarkable. Being on the back of the device (where my index finger naturally goes), its a breeze to unlock. I set up both left and right hand fingers. Gone are the days where spying eyes learn your pattern/pin codes after seeing you unlock your phones a few times.

7. Wifi Calling

I don't see myself using this feature a lot but being a T-Mobile user and finally now having a T-Mobile branded device, I can make/receive calls or text when i am at my university. The reception is pretty bad there and is practically non existent indoors the library where i go between classes. I rarely text make voice calls over service anyways so its more of a perk than anything.

As far as "speed" goes, the G5 does feel a tad bit faster as far as everyday usage goes. It has only been 1 day so i will have to get back on this but it genuinely isn't "OMG so much faster" than the Zenfone. Especially considering the price difference.

If you guys are considering the G5 and have any questions, let me know and i can help you out.

Edit: You can tap to sleep on the G5. Simply tap the status bar.