Monday, May 21, 2018


Review

Asus has recently launched ZenFone Max Pro (M1) with a view to compete with Xiaomi Smartphones. The subject phone is also known as ZenFone Max Pro (ZB601KL). The Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) is powered by a 1.8GHz octa-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 636 (64-bit) CPU and 3GB/4GB RAM to deliver a smooth and lag-free performance. The device features a large 5.99-inch Full HD+ IPS display which offers an appealing visual experience. Powered by almost stock Android 8.1 Oreo operating system, the smartphone comes with dual 13+5 MP rear cameras with an LED flash. At the front, the device houses an 8-megapixel front-facing selfie camera. The best part is that the Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) packs a beastly 5,000mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery which can last even under extreme usage for more than a day. Although handset comes with a very competitive price, the Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) has some downsides. Let us summarize the major pros and cons of Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1):

Pros:

  • Powerful Processor
  • Full View Display
  •  2.5D Curved Glass
  • Huge 5000mAh Battery
  • LED Notification
  • Dedicated Memory Card Slot
  • Duel Camera
  • Good Back Camera
  • Stock Android Interface
  • Metal Back
  • Android™ Oreo™ 8.1
  • OTG Support
  • Affordable Price

Cons:

  • Bad Camera App (stock Qualcomm Snapdragon camera)
  • Inferior Selfie Camera
  • Plastic Frame
  • No Corning Gorilla Glass Protection
  • Weak Vibration Motor
  • Slow Fingerprint Scanner
  • Mono Speakers
  • No IR Blaster (Infrared Blaster)
  • No USB-C Port
  • No Optical Zoom
  • No Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)
  • No NFC
  • No Fast Charging

ZenFone Max Pro (M1)


Now let us see the full specifications and features of Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1):

Network

  • Network Type: GSM
  • SIM Card Slots: Dual
  • SIM Card Type: Nano SIM
  • SIM 1 Details: 4G, 3G, 2G, Nano SIM
  • SIM 2 Details: 4G, 3G, 2G, Nano SIM
  • 2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G Bands TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3)
  • Dual 4G VoLTE: Yes

Display

  • Screen Size: 5.99 inch
  • Screen Resolution 2160 x 1080 pixels
  • Screen Type: Full HD+ IPS display
  • Contrast Ratio: 1500:1
  • 18:9 Full view display: Yes
  • 2.5D Curved Glass: Yes
  • Protection: None

Chipset

  • Operating System: Android
  • OS Version Android: 8.1 Oreo
  • CPU: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 636 (64-bit)
  • CPU Speed 1.8GHz
  • CPU Cores: Octa-Core
  • RAM: LPDDR4X 3GB / 4GB
  • GPU: Qualcomm® Adreno™ 509
  • Internal Storage: eMCP 32GB / 64GB
  • Dedicated Card Slot: Yes
Maximum Card Slot Capacity: 2TB

Camera

Rear Camera

Primary Sensor
  • Resolution: 13MP
  • Aperture: 1.12μm, f/2.2
  • Make & Model: Omnivision 16880
  • Features: Phase-detection autofocus, LED flash
  • Camera modes:HDR, 9 Filters, Beauty shot, 9 Scenes mode, Portrait mode, Bokeh mode
  • Video Recording: 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) video recording for main rear camera; 1080p FHD video recording at 30 / 60 fps; 720p HD video recording at 30 fps
Secondary Sensor
  • Resolution: 5 MP
  • Aperture: 1.12μm, f/2.4
  • Features: Dedicated Bokeh mode
  • Sensor Type: Depth Sensor
Front Camera
  • Resolution: 8MP
  • Aperture: 1.0μm, f/2.2
  • Features: Soft light LED flash, Bokeh mode
  • Camera modes: HDR, 9 Filters, Beauty shot, 9 Scenes mode, Portrait mode, Bokeh mode
  • Video Recording Resolution Full HD Video Recording (1080p)

Sensors

  • Rear fingerprint sensor
  • Accelerator
  • Gyroscope
  • E-Compass
  • Proximity sensor
  • Ambient light sensor

Connectivity

  • FDD-LTE, TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, WCDMA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA, GSM/GPRS/EDGE
  • WLAN 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Wi-Fi direct
  • OTG Support
  • USB Connector Type: Micro USB
  • 3.5 mm Audio Jack

Navigation

  • GPS
  • AGPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS

Battery

  • Battery Capacity: 5000mAh
  • Battery Type: Lithium-Polymer (Li-Po)
  • Removable Battery: No
  • Fast Charging: No
  • Power Adapter Output: 5V 2A 10W

Build

  • Dimensions (mm) 159 x 76 x 8.5
  • Weight 180 grams
  • Frame: Plastic
  • Back: Metal
  • Colors: Grey, Black

Special Features

  • LED Notification
  • Pure Android™ Oreo™ 8.1

In the Box

  • ZenFone Max Pro Handset
  • Micro-USB cable
  • Max-Box
  • Ejector pin (SIM tray needle)
  • USB power adapter
  • Documentation (user guide, warranty card)

Price

3GB Variant: Rs 10,999
4GB Varient: Rs 12,999

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