Smoother, faster, more mindful
ZenUI 6 is all about you. It combines smoothness with speed, but most importantly, it's simple and easy to use. It focuses on the essentials, making it faster than ever and with fewer distractions. One-handed operation is a cinch, thanks to the adjustments we've made to the user interface. And the newly added Smart Key gives you instant access to a range of commands. Get ready to enjoy your new ZenUI 6!
Simple
and Clean
More familiar look
Simple, clean and easy to use
We've listened to you, and made ZenUI 6 simpler and cleaner with just the essential apps. It's easier and more enjoyable to use, and the brand-new design gives it a simple look and feel that's built to let you get things done quicker.
New system color scheme
Dark mode
The new system color settings in ZenUI 6 let you change the look of your phone to suit your style. And now, there's a new Dark mode that helps reduce eye strain in low-light environments.
One-handed operation
We made it easy for you
Designed to cope with larger display sizes, ZenUI 6 adjusts the position of on-screen controls to make one-handed operation easier than ever. We've also repositioned icons for comfortable use even on large 6.4-inch screens.
Smoother
and Faster
OptiFlex™
All about the speed
The key to the speed and performance in ZenUI 6 is the upgraded OptiFlex™. The new resource-management engine can classify apps based on your usage, and efficiently allocate system resources. It also predicts which apps you'll use next. You don't need to wait for your favorite apps to load, because they are ready whenever you are!
AI Boost
Power when you want it
ZenFone 6 has plenty of power on tap for all your daily tasks, but for an instant performance hit, there's AI Boost. This instantly turbocharges ZenFone 6's performance to get the job done even quicker!
AI Boost
Smooth animation
Everything is smoother
We added super smooth animations for a slicker and more intuitive user experience. It's the smoothest ZenUI ever!
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Replay
Mindful
Experience
Smart Key
Instant access to your favorite actions
The dedicated customizable Smart Key in ZenFone 6 can fire up Google Assistant instantly, or you can pick what it does from a range of popular actions.
Press Once
Call Google Assistant.
Press twice
Call Google Assistant, and your personal updates will be display on Google Assistant page, such as the time and place of your next meeting and current weather status.
Press and hold
Press and hold the button to keep talking to Google Assistant. When you release the button, Google Assistant will respond immediately.
Private Listening
Your privacy matters
To better protect your privacy when listening to Google Assistant or recordings, you can now play audio via the earpiece instead of the speakers.
Smart Volume
Thoughtful volume control
Smart Volume intelligently adapts the initial volume of ringtone, media volumes and third-party VoIP calls to suit the ambient noise level. This helps to avoid missed calls in loud environments or surprises in quiet ones. Let ZenUI take care of adjusting your media and ringer volume, and reduce the chance of disturbing those around you!