Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL 32GB

So there you have it for this in-depth look at the ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe! The device is priced at $499.99 which isn't a bad price tag, but there are several other smartphones out there like the Axon 7 and the new OnePlus 3T that undercut this price, while offering very similar experiences.

Review: ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe

Should you buy the ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe? If you like "large" smartphones and don't mind not having the very latest version of Android, then sure go ahead and pick up the ZenFone 3 Deluxe. It's a solid piece of hardware, with some great software included.

A couple of months back, Asus took it upon itself to introduce a slew of new devices under the Zenfone moniker. Since then we've reviewed the mainstream Zenfone 3 , the battery centric Zenfone 3 Max , the absolutely massive Zenfone 3 Ultra and even the entry-level Zenfone 3 Laser .

Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe review: Good but just not good enough

Asus seemed to have turned a new leaf when the company showcased a barrage of new smartphones, at Computex 2016 in Taiwan back in June. Since then we have seen more premium looking devices come from Asus featuring metal construction (instead of plastic bits) and Qualcomm chipsets (from Intel chips).

This special edition ZenFone 3 Deluxe is priced at Rs. 62,999, which makes it a good flagship contender. It's also the only Android option to offer this much onboard storage plus the ability to expand it further.

ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe Special Edition ZS570KL…

The Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe is wildly overpriced with a heavy-handed UI and middling camera.

Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe

The Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe could have been one of the greats. Instead, its poor performance makes it downright forgettable, and easily overshadowed by the ZenFone AR announced in January at CES .

Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe review: Not 'deluxe' enough

The Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe has a luxurious build that's overshadowed by bloatware and poor performance -- you're better off with the OnePlus 3T or a cheaper ZenFone 3. The Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe could have been one of the greats. Instead, its poor performance makes it downright forgettable, and easily overshadowed by the ZenFone AR announced in January at CES. For the price, you'd be better off with the cheaper ZenFone 3 ($171 at Walmart), or even the OnePlus 3T ($446 at Amazon), with its cheaper price and similar specs.

Zenfone 2 lineup, 2016 was when the company completely lost the plot. The Zenfone 2 garnered a following because it became the first phone to be launched with 4GB RAM and come with a rapid Intel processor.

Half way!

Overall good phone, but - too long announcement to market #6months in some countries, with unbalanced countries coverage - still no bootloader unlock by now: still hoping to get it soon to unlock full hardware potential with Lineage custom rom.