It has taken some time, but the top-end ZenFone 5Z is now being released into the US market. If you are considering what is the fastest and most versatile flagship on the market right now, this is the phone you should be looking at. If you live outside of the US, we have a post for buying a ZenFone 5Z with international shipping here.
Shopping Link: $499 – ZenFone 5Z (Snapdragon S845, 6GB RAM, 64GB) from Amazon.com
If Amazon is showing shipping delay, we have an alternate option:
Shopping Link: $499 ZenFone 5Z – In Stock B&H
The available colors include Blue and Silver. Units are shipping even though you may see Temporarily Out Of Stock showing. You can add to cart now and it will ship faster than checking back later. ASUS typically doesn’t designate a lot of units to North America so it’s best to get in now rather than wait it out.
A lot of people have been debating how the ZenFone 5Z compares to the OnePlus 6. A big advantage for ASUS here is that you get a microSD card slot and the ZenFone 5Z is cheaper at $499 vs. OnePlus 6 at $529. What ASUS doesn’t have is an AMOLED display. Otherwise both phones a close equals in terms of specs and speed. ASUS also adds a darn good accessory in the box as well, in addition to a clear case. In the box you a ZenEar Pro Hi-Res earphone with microphone earbuds as well.
The ZenFone 5Z is compatible with GSM Networks including AT&T, T-Mobile, Straight Talk, Walmart Family Mobile, MetroPCS, Simple Mobile, Brightspot, Net10, h20 Wireless, and Cricket Wireless.
ZenFone 5Z North America Bands:
GSM 2G GSM, GPRS, EDGE: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
GSM 3G/3.5G UMTS, HSPA+: 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
4G LTE LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
