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On 23rd April, When everyone witnessed Zenfone Max Pro World Debut Live, I was the part of the launch event where Zenfone Max Pro made its first appearance to the world at The Pullman, Aerocity, New Delhi.
ASUS, the Taiwanese leader in smartphones and IT technology announced global debut of ZenFone Max Pro (M1) in presence of ASUS CEO Jerry Shen and COO Jerry Tsao at a grand press event in Delhi, India.
The ZenFone Max Pro packs a massive 5000mAh battery, a 15.2 cms (5.99) FHD+ Full View display and a dual-camera system into an amazingly compact metal body. It is powered by the fast and energy-efficient Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 636 Mobile Platform, with Adreno™ 509 graphics for enhanced responsiveness and outstanding gaming performance. The smartphone is also ASUS’ first smartphone to offer a pure, stock version of Android – and the latest version Android 8.1. The smartphone packs in high-end audio components comprising an NXP Smart Amp, a 5 Magnet Speaker and a passive amplifier accessory ‘The Max Box’, for unmatched audio experience in its segment.
ZenFone Max Pro (M1) smartphone is also the first smartphone to be co-marketed and distributed online under the recently announced partnership between ASUS and Flipkart, India’s largest e-commerce marketplace.
Checkout the amazing specifications.
| Zenfone Max Pro M1 | ||
| Model number | ZB601KL | |
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | |
| 64-bit octa-core CPU (8 x Kryo 260 cores) Adreno 509 GPU | ||
| 14nm FinFET (Low Power Plus) power-saving technology | ||
| RAM* | Up to 4GB LPDDR4X | |
| Storage* | Up to 64GB EMCP | |
| Wireless Connectivity | WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n, 2.4GHz with Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth 4.2 (with aptX) | |
| Display | 5.99-inch Full HD+ (2160 x 1080) Full-View IPS Panel, 450nits maximum brightnessMAX | |
| 1500:1 contrast ratio 85% NTSC color gamut | ||
| 83% screen-to-body ratio, 2.5D arc glass panel | ||
| Cameras | Rear | Main rear camera: |
| 13MP, F2.2, 80 degree view angle | ||
| 25.8mm equivalent focal length in 35mm film camera Omnivision 16880 sensor with Phase Detection AF | ||
| 5 element lens | ||
| Second camera / senor: | ||
| 5MP Secondary dedicated depth sensing camera for accurate bokeh effects | ||
| Front | 8MP, F2.0, 85.5 degree view angle | |
| 26mm equivalent focal length in 35mm film camera 5 element lens | ||
| Flashes | Rear and front Soft-light LED flashes | |
| Video recording (Rear camera) | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) video recording 1080p FHD video recording at 30 / 60 fps 720p HD video recording at 30 fps | |
| Still photo shooting while recording video capability | ||
| Audio | NXP smart amplifier | |
| 2X louder volume with Max-Box (passive amplifier accessory) | ||
| SIM / Memory card support | Triple-tray card Support: | |
| Tray 1: 4G Nano SIM* / Tray 2: 3G Nano SIM* / Tray 3: microSD card up to 256GB | ||
| *Only one 4G and another 3G data connection supported simultaneously expandable storage up to 2TB | ||
| Wired Connectivity | USB 2.0 Micro USB | |
| 3.5 mm combo audio jack | ||
| GPS | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| Construction | Metal body with 2.5D contoured display glass panel | |
| Biometric Security | Face Unlock, Fingerprint unlock with 5-finger recognition | |
| Battery & Charging | 5000 mAh, 10w Charger (in-box) | |
| Dimensions | 159 x 76 x 8.61 mm / 180 grams | |
| Colors | Gray, Deepsea Black | |
| OS | Pure Android 8.1 Oreo |
The new Zenfone Max Pro (M1) is an “unbeatable performer” that offers an amazing mix of capabilities that users want: rich, powerful features in a smartphone that has extreme battery stamina, housed in a compact chassis. The Zenfone Max Pro (M1)’s amazing mix of features that seem like they cannot exist together, yet they come together to make it truly unbeatable smartphone in its segment.
Immersive 5.99” Full-View Display:
The Zenfone Max Pro (M1) with its immersive and vibrant 5.99” Display offers crisp full-view experience. It enhances the smartphone experience to wider format no matter what content you throw at it, be it videos, camera, or intensive gaming.
Powerful yet power-efficient processor:
Can a smartphone processor be powerful, yet power efficient? The Zenfone Max Pro (M1)’s Snapdragon 636 proves it can. The direct successor of the highly successful Snapdragon 625 SoC that is still in production, the Snapdragon 636 offers more than 50% faster performance and even greater efficiency than its legacy.
High capacity battery in a Sleek and Compact metal body:
The Zenfone Max Pro (M1) houses an incredible 5000mAh high capacity battery. That, coupled with the incredible FHD+ display, you get an unparalleled smartphone experience and battery stamina that is unbeatable. Despite the large battery, the Zenfone Max Pro (M1) sports a slim and compact metal chassis. In fact, the Zenfone Max Pro (M1) is one of the world’s slimmest smartphone with a 5000mAh battery!
Dual rear cameras, soft-light LED for both sides:
The Zenfone Max Pro (M1) also features a class leading rear camera resolution of 13MP, supplemented by a second 5MP depth sensing camera for more accurate bokeh effect for portraits. For selfie lovers, it also features a front facing 8MP camera, with a soft-light LED for perfectly illuminated low light selfies.
Amazing audio experience with 5-magnet speaker and Smart Amp technology:
The Zenfone Max Pro (M1) with its unbeatable display and battery, also features an Unbeatable Audio experience, all thanks to its 5-magnet loudspeaker with NXP Smart Amplifier technology. The device also ships with a passive Max-box amplifier which boosts the audio experience by a significant margin.
Pure Android Experience :
The Zenfone Max Pro (M1) is ASUS’ first smartphone to offer a pure, stock version of Android – and the latest version Android 8.1 at that. Along with a snappy, minimal interface, users can expect faster updates to the very latest versions of Android.
Triple Slot Tray:
The Zenfone Max Pro (M1) features a triple slot tray, which accommodates 2 SIMs and 1 Micro SD card together, providing the user with convenience of using two connections and expandable storage up to 2TB at the same time.
Special Launch Day Offers:
The new Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) launches in India with several unique offers to sweeten the deal. Flipkart launches ‘Complete Mobile Protection’, India’s end to end post sale assurance at a special introductory price of Rs. 49 in partnership with Asus. It offers comprehensive coverage and ultimate convenience to the customer with doorstep pick up and drop service.
In addition, there is an extra Rs. 1000 off over regular exchange of models and to spread buying cost a special no cost EMI, upto 12 months on all credit cards and Bajaj Finserv Limited.
Vodafone Offer:
The Vodafone offer on ZenFone Max Pro M1 is unique and offers benefits up to Rs.3200. Offers include, Free additional data, Free Red Sheild Device security plan for 2 years and weekly telecom and non-telecom offers for youth customers.
Vodafone Offer Details are as follows.
| Prepaid:
• 10GB additional Data Free per month for 12 months (Rs.199 Plan and above) • Weekly telco and non telco discount offers for Youth Consumers |
Postpaid:
• 10GB additional Data Free per month for 12 months (Red 399 Plan and above) • Red Shield – Device Security Insurance Plan Free for 2 Years (Red 499 Plan and above) |
Availability And Pricing :
ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) will be available in two variants namely 3GB / 32GB for Rs.10,999 and the 4GB / 64GB for Rs. 12,999 from May 3, 2018 exclusively on Flipkart.
To all who are looking for amazing smartphone at a reasonable price. Here’s #UnbeatablePerformer Zenfone Max Pro M1 by Asus.
