Review: ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) – The Best Value Smartphone
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ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1)
RM 699.00
8.4
Pros
- Great build quality
- Good display
- Loud and clear speaker
- Excellent battery life
- Great performance
- Value for money
Cons
- Slow fingerprint scanner
- Subpar camera app
- Slow charging
Intro
Just a few days before my trip to Taiwan, ASUS Malaysia sent over a package containing the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1). As we had a preview session with the phone days before receiving it, I know this will be the perfect phone with day-long battery life. Immediately I had the phone setup and running in preparation for my vacation and work trip. Read on to find out how does the phone fares against all my demanding requirements
ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) Specifications
| ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 | |||
| 6 GB RAM Variant | 4 GB RAM Variant | 3 GB RAM Variant | |
| CPU & GPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 8x1.8 GHz Kyro 260 Adreno 509 |
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| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB supports microSD card up to 400 GB, dedicated slot | 32 GB supports microSD card up to 400 GB, dedicated slot |
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| Display | 5.99-inch 18:9 IPS LCD 1080 x 2160 |
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| Camera (rear) | 16 MP + 5 MP f/2.2 + f/2.4 PDAF | 13 MP + 5 MP f/2.2 + f/2.4 PDAF |
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| Camera (front) | 16 MP f/2.2 | 8 MP f/2.2 |
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| Battery | Non-removable 5000 mAh | ||
| Operating System | Android 8.1 Oreo | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano) + MicroSD Slot | ||
| Connectivity | GSM / HSPA / LTE Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 4.2 A2DP, LE GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
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| Features | Rear fingerprint scanner | ||
Unboxing
What’s in the box:
- ASUS ZenFone Max Pro
- Transparent soft TPU case (not pictured)
- Earphones
- Micro USB cable
- 5V2A charger (not pictured)
- User guide
Contents
