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Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL
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Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL

Released: 2016, May. Released 2016, AugustPrice: About 330 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), ZenUI 3
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 506
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Micro-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~70.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper IPS+
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandAsus
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
ModelAsus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL
PriceAbout 330 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps (Global), LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps (Taiwan)
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsSapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold
ModelsZ012DB, Z012D, Z012DA, Z012DC, Z012S, Z012DE
Single8 MP, f/2.0
StatusDiscontinued
Weight155 g (5.47 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1355 (nominal), 2.563 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Global
4G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - Global
FeaturesLaser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Internal32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Released2016, May. Released 2016, August
Announced2016, May. Released 2016, August
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions152.6 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.01 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 65dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 76dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 1205
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -86.6dB / Crosstalk -91.1dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 74h

Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL Overview

About Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL is a discontinued device from Asus's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2016. Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL?

The Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many ASUS devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL.