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[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Damionix:
Same Boat

I have been monitoring the phone since announcement, and I do have to say I have never waited this long for a phone I am very interested in buying. The only thing that has kept me waiting is the fact that No other Flagship Phone has Dual SIM + Dedicated SD slot.

But I am almost cracking. The worst part is hearing absolutely nothing from Asus themselves. It's totally ridiculous and unheard of for a Flagship device with no availability date. I guess they have not learned from HTC :)
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
Im waiting as well but not that bad my 5z is still in perfectly good shape. The only reason I'm upgrading is for the bigger/better battery life. Otherwise I could keep using my 5z for at least another year or 2. ... The 6 is just a impulse buy for me lol

But I'm still getting impatient good phone but terrible communication on availability from Asus
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Vandeyr:
I tried buying one off AliExpress (ASUS Official Store) and they have a long processing time. I asked what was up and they said that their supplier, "will dispatch the goods to us on July 30." Then they will ship it.

I think that ASUS didn't expect such a successful launch and are having supply problems keeping up so I'd dare to say that it may be difficult to get this phone for another month at least.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Some_dude36:
WELP , not lookin like july

AS per B&H photo "Preorder starts at 12am ET, Thu Aug 01"

Asus: Announces in may , pre order for august .

Phone actually arrives? NEVER !!

I dunno I might just get a S10e Frys hasem on sale today only for 559 or something.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Some_dude36:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...855_6g128g_sl_zenfone_6_zs630xl_dual_sim.html

under new release

under new item

Preorder starts at 12am ET, Thu Aug 01
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] x1tymez:
Let wait and see. AUG 1 STILL far away. Might hold out until note 10 announcement.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] newsguy99:
Note 10 is going to be around $1000 USD up to $1700 USD, depending on model you pick. I'll pass.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] dennis96411:
This wait time might just beat how long I had to wait for the ZTE Axon 7. It was announced in May and I received it mid-August.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] jaseman:
I can see where Asus, in an attempt to get the product out ASAP, causes overworked and underpaid people to do sloppy work so they don't lose too many sales. The problem with this is that there are already too many issues with this phone. So they may have underestimated the interest, but I think people either need to move on or wait until several weeks AFTER more beta testers get one in their hands so that we can see even more real-life reviews of this phone.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Ladholyman:
Now it's July 31st.... https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...s855_6g64g_sl_zenfone_6_zs630xl_dual_sim.html
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] dennis96411:
That's not even the release date too, that's the preorder date. We might be even get it in our hands until September! The next Qualcomm chipset would probably come out before then.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] x1tymez:
Yeah. Wait another two weeks or so before we can play with it.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
It says you can buy it that day
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] newsguy99:
If you didn't see it. Scroll down to the bottom of B&H page, and they show the pricing as well..

Here's a screen shot!
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
I may pay the 50 extra for the 128gb version if it's available that day
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Superguy:
Watch the LTE bands. It's missing bands 14, 30, 66, and 71 so there may be some coverage issues.

At least that's what's on the website at the moment. Hopefully Asus releases a proper NA version.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] HIXPERIA:
I don't know anything about pre-order but release in some countries such as US or Japan will be delayed at least until mid-Aug :(
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Some_dude36:
Zenfone 6 sound like it had a few issues . poor sound levels , screen flickering . I Pre Ordered a Librem 5 from Purism . Linux pureOS , replaceable battery , 5.5" screen , microSD ,3.5mm jack . Open source < development should be insane >

Figured none of these manufacturers give what customers want anymore . Thought Id try one that does . And LINUX how cool .
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] dennis96411:
I think you need to step back and view from the perspective of the masses. People do not care about removable batteries or open source development, and the market clearly shows that.

I agree that they're removing features useful to us, but be realistic and realize that we're in the minority. It's unfortunate, but it's a fact of life.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] _jis_:
I am using ZF6 daily for over 5 weeks and din't notice neither one.

Is your critique based on personal experience?
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Alique01:
now its August 5th :(
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Alique01:
if you guys are getting tired of waiting, there are phones out there now with notch-less amoled displays, 8gb ram, sd 855, 256gb storage, all for less than $500.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] KOAO:
Aside the O+7, what phones?
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] dennis96411:
I'm more concerned with battery life. I've had a 4 Ah phone already, I want more.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Sirius716:
Check out Asus North America's recent tweet. Unfortunately I cannot post links.

It's vague but I think it may release in the US at the end of this month as stated in the article or on August 5th as stated on B&H website.

We will just have to wait a little longer.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
I'll wait for the 5000 mAh battery. I have the Zenfone 5z now anyway so I can wait
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
Definitely soon wonder if they will sell it before b&hView attachment 4798113
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Sirius716:
I'm thinking the same thing. My wallet is more than ready lol
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Alique01:
Xiaomi K20 Pro

Xiaomi Mi 9

ZTE Nubia Red Magic 3 (This is a gaming phone and even has a fan. With 8gb ram + SD855 + 5000mah battery for $479, this is one hell of a deal.)

Lenovo Z6 Pro

vivo iQOO

Meizu 16s

Lenovo Z5 Pro GT
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] KOAO:
And none of these phones will work for me because no verizon support
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
You got to leave Verizon if you want more phones to choose from
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Alique01:
i don't think Asus zenfone 6 supports verizon either but i may be wrong.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] jakewelches:
i want to buy this phone pls thx
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Alique01:
i feel that tweet was directed towards me lol
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Sirius716:
I think we all feel the same way lol we've been waiting so long. XD
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] newsguy99:
Most of these phones do not support T-Mobile, or only have 1 band supported.

I'm tired of waiting for the Z6 too.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
Anybody else waiting it out tonightView attachment 4801806
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Cranky2002:
Yup lmao I want the edition 30 tho :crying:
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Sirius716:
Absolutely lol we've waited this long, no turning back now
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
My bh photo app says available for purchase I want to know when the ship date is I'll buy it if I can get it in the next day or 2. Still no announcement from Asus yet hopefully we here something that coincides with bh photos date
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Cranky2002:
They did say that there's "just a tad bit more" time left to a response on a recent tweet idk what to make of that though.

Btw what website should I use to get it when it comes out and what about timezones?
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
Going by last year I bought my 5z from bh photo no problems and I believe it was a day or 2 shipping for free i would definitely buy from them again and as far as time zone I believe they are new York time (Eastern time)
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Sirius716:
New tweet from Asus North America. Check it out.

:)
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] SonicSamZ:
499.99 64GB and 549.99 for 128GB on BHPhotoVideo

I'm in for 128GB Twilight Silver.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
Do u have to pay to preorder? Are they giving u a ship date ?
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Sirius716:
Yes. I ended up getting the $499 Twilight Silver ver. The payment is currently pending on my account for $543.74(after tax)

Edit: No shipping date yet
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
Thanks did they give a shipping date at all? I'd hate to preorder and pay but then don't know when it's coming
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Mrthankuvrymuch:
Just bought mine as well. I get that there's no official shipping date, but do we have any way of knowing approximately when they'll start to ship? When do phone preorders usually start making their way to people?

Edit: Just did an ounce of research and found that last year's ROG phone started to ship a week after the preorders.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Sirius716:
No shipping date confirmed yet

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Didn't the 5z also ship about a week later?
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] x1tymez:
Just ordered, grabbed 128gb silver. Let see when it gets ship. First come first serve.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
I went ahead and preordered it **** it got the twilight 64gb version already have a 128gb SD card anyway
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] niceded:
128 silver on the way
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] DNERO:
Does anyone know if this phone will work on "mint mobile" ?
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
It should work mint Mobile uses bands 1,2, and 5 and this phone has all of those bands
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] timmyj213:
anyone's asus shop link working? I've tried 100+ times
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Sirius716:
Nope ?
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Sirius716:
The link on their Twitter page works now but you can't preorder yet and there's no ship date.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
I see they have financing now u can pay $25 a month for it assuming u have good credit

Nice to see them offering that
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] newsguy99:
Mint Mobile uses bands 4 and 12. So, YES this phone will work, if you get the Version C of it.

Also, if you ordered it from B&H, you'll get 3 months of Mint Mobile for FREE!

I'm a current Mint Mobile customer, and it runs off T-Mobile towers. Ultra low prices on service! But, you pay in bulk. Meaning, 3 months, 6 months or 12 months of service, paid upfront. But, when you get 8GB of data per month, with unlimited talk and text, at just $20 plus taxes and fees. Its a SWEET Deal!

I can get you credits, but, I can't post my link here... Or Can I?

I need a Mod to answer that.. :)

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And, just in case anyone missed it. Its 6GB of RAM on the model on B&H, and also on Asus.com website.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Sirius716:
The site now has a buy now option. Only 64GB Black ver though.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
Anyword on the preorders mines is still saying backordered Asus really screwed this whole process up
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] OmegaResNovae:
I ordered the 64GB Black from the ASUS US site, and I got an email saying it shipped out already.

Kinda wanted the Twilight Silver one more, but oh well.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Sirius716:
If ASUS had the Silver version I would buy it through them. I will just wait for BHP to get there's. Also, mine also says backordered still...
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
I'll try to wait on bh I really wanted the silver one. I have the 5z now anyway so I can wait it out if need be
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] newsguy99:
Was debating between getting this phone, or the OnePlus 7 Pro. I broke down, and did this phone. Direct from Asus website.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
What kind of shipping did they give u?
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
Did they give you a ship date?
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] x1tymez:
Asus website is sold out. I just check my bank and B&H process the payment. We see tomorrow.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] newsguy99:
No, no ship date. But, I did order late in the evening. So, I'll check back tonight and see if the other status has changed.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
Honestly at this point I'll let my backordered phone sit and wait. They are sold out on Asus website now and bh photo as well it says they were released in limited stock now when I go to bh photo.

So I guess it's a waiting game now for everyone seems like Asus actually is the only one that shipped out a few phone's already
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Ceruleancerise:
I ordered the Twilight Silver 128GB from BHP at 12:01AM (1-min after availability), mine says backordered aswell.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
Thanks that's kind of reassuring lol maybe they are just waiting on a shipment of the silver ones to come in. I've only seen one person say they've got a shipping date from reading over here and reddit
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Sirius716:
I also got ordered mine at 12:01. Status has not changed from backordered yet.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
For anyone else wondering I emailed them about this yesterday here's the response I got

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[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] SonicSamZ:
What a horrible horrible horrible launch.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] jaseman:
On top of that it appears to be a horrible horrible horrible phone! :eek:

For a phone that few have in hand there's sure a great deal of complaints about this thing. :crying:
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Sirius716:
I was thinking that maybe we will get an improvement to all of the issues people were having so far. Like Asus was(hopefully) listening to the complaints and decided to fix them before launch in the US. That would explain the terrible delay but this is probably an unlikely scenario haha
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] newsguy99:
So, mine says SHIPPED now.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] newsguy99:
Shipped via FedEX

Scheduled delivery: Tuesday 8/13/2019 by end of day

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[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] niceded:
on Asus web site are available to order 8/256 even in silver.

Also they show shipping date.

I canceled my b&h ordered, because it was backordered and ordered 8/256 silver.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] TahrirSquare:
I see ASUS has a ship date of 8/13/2019 but they add a tax of $45 for me, B & H didn't charge me tax so I'm inclined to wait and hope they ship next week just like the ASUS store.

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It didn't work for me
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] x1tymez:
Just canceled my B&H ordered and went with ASUS website. Always wanted the 8gb version and Silver. Shipping cost wasn't bad, 2 days for $9.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] newsguy99:
I noticed that.. I guess the Zenfone 6 is not included in their "limited" selections.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] dennis96411:
I emailed B&H about the 8/256 model and they told me ASUS has not told them that they would be offering that model... Should I order from ASUS' site in that case then?
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] SonicSamZ:
Thanks for the heads up, in on the 256GB Black. Sacrificed the Silver but I'm fine with that. Canceled BH order.

Cheers!
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] TahrirSquare:
I was going to get the 256 Gb from Asus but after comparing to the one plus pro, found that cost for the Asus is $600+50 in tax and the one plus pro 7 is $699 and no tax on their website. So I decided to go with the one Plus instead since it has the better display.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
I gotta have silver lol I'm trying to hold on when I got the 5z I had to get black because the silver was back ordered
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] newsguy99:
Another thing is that the OnePlus Pro 7 does have band 71 support. (very close to what the Note 9 offers)

If you didn't know this, you can get this phone, slightly used, new, or in mint condition by using swappa dot com
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] crowew:
I just got my Tracking number from Amazon. so I guess it's really happening!
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
I've been reading about the motherboard problems on the Zenfone 6 because of the latest update. Asus only has a 10 day return policy when u order from them

Bh photo has a 30 day return policy. I'll stick with my order on bh photo because of that reason alone
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Damionix:
Shipped?

The Tracking number, is that for the 64GB or 256GB? Mine says it will be available on 19th. I bought the 256GB.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Ceruleancerise:
Where did you see this? Looking up "Asus Return Policy" brings up this site, https://store.asus.com/us/custom/201412A040000003, which says "Product is eligible for a refund if returned within 30 calendar days of the purchase date."

EDIT: The same note as above is repeated on the products store page aswell, https://store.asus.com/us/item/201907AM260000001, "Return for refund within 30 days"
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
Thanks didn't see that I was reading on the Zenfone 6 Asus forums I guess it's different in India or wherever those guys are posting from
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] crowew:
Mine was the 64GB. Should arrive Tuesday. from what I know the 256 GB is shipping later.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] x1tymez:
256gb models seem to ship around 20th.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] OmegaResNovae:
Got my 64GB Black delivered today! Loving it so far.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Sirius716:
Awesome! What carrier are you on and are you getting good data speeds with it?
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] OmegaResNovae:
T-Mobile. Data speeds seem the same, if not faster, than my Axon 7 before this. Of course, webpages load so much faster on the Zenfone, so it's hard to compare. YouTube loads well, and it says I've got 4G+.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] jinkerz9430:
Hopefuly you dont get any issues with it. BUT PLEASE! IF YOU EVER HAVE ANY ISSUES WITH IT LET US KNOW (US PEOPLE) LOL. IM going to wait a month or 2 before buying it.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Sirius716:
That's good stuff!!! Can't wait for my Twilight Silver Z6 to get here. Still back ordered from B&H ?
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
Where did you order from? Do you have VOLTE or wifi calling?
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] OmegaResNovae:
I got it from the ASUS US Store site. It doesn't appear to have VoLTE, as far as I can tell.

Image here: https://i.ibb.co/VCXZdYf/Screenshot-20190811-154629831.png

I've got some old grandfathered T-MOBILE plan ($30 5GB plan), so IDK if my plan even supports it.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
Back in stock at BH PhotoView attachment 4805323
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Sirius716:
I'm so tempted to snag one but I really want that Twilight Silver
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Textbook1987:
I've been waiting for this phone for over two months, I set an alarm for just before midnight, August 5th, and preordered at 12:02 AM on 8/5 from B&H. Then, when the order status stayed showing "backordered" for a few days, I used B&H Live Chat and the agent told me they expected to receive the phone at their warehouse on 8/23. Since the pending payment had already lifted from my bank account and Mobile Advance had the phone "In Stock" at that time, I canceled my B&H Preorder and placed my order at Mobile Advance.

[IMG="https://i.imgur.com/HO1rJ09.png"]https://i.imgur.com/HO1rJ09.png[/IMG]

Strangely, I received an email from Mobile Advance after placing my order saying they needed me to confirm / verify that this was an authorized purchase. I replied 23 minutes later that yes, this was an authorized purchase and to continue processing the order, but since they sent the email late on a Friday night, they didn't reply again until late Monday, and by then the phone was sold out.

[IMG="https://i.imgur.com/1KmYCd3.png"]https://i.imgur.com/1KmYCd3.png[/IMG]

So, even though I ordered the phone when their website clearly said the phone was in-stock, they canceled my order through no fault of my own.

[IMG="https://i.imgur.com/NTCQ7pl.png"]https://i.imgur.com/NTCQ7pl.png[/IMG]

I now see the B&H 6 GB / 64 GB black model shows as "In Stock" at B&H. Funny thing is ... that's the model I preordered at midnight that a previous B&H agent told me they wouldn't receive until 8/23 ... so now I'm wondering what to do. I think I'm going to wait until 8 AM and hit their live chat again to confirm the phone is ACTUALLY in stock before placing another order with them. Burn me once..

This has not been a great experience.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
I kept my order on bh since the midnight launch for the midnight silver I'm still waiting it out
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Damionix:
Mobile Advance sent me an email that the 256GB version I ordered will be shipped out tomorrow, and for the delay they will include a free Asus Accessory. So, here's to 8/14. I paid through Amazon by the way and also had to confirm my purchase via email. I find it weird that they asked for the purchase to be confirmed. I did.
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] Textbook1987:
Ordered with next day delivery, fingers crossed!
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] sedp23:
Thanks I'm going to check on my order them I ordered day one
[ASUS ZenFone 6 (2019) Questions & Answers] x86cpu:
Ordered black 256g from Asus direct on 8/7. It shipped yesterday. ETA 8/19, although I had to put a FedEx vacation hold in place since I won't be back in time to receive it.