Feature-rich Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (6 GB RAM) goes on sale in India

Taiwanese tech major Asus launched the new top-end Zenfone Max Pro (M1) model with 6 GB RAM and an advanced camera hardware in India. Read to know more about where to buy the Android Oreo-based phone.

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After launching the generic Zenfone Max Pro M1 models, Asus has released a top-end model with 6 GB RAM in India on Thursday, July 26.

The phone will be made available exclusively for Rs 14,999 on Flipkart, making it one of the most cost-effective mid-range Android phone in the market. It flaunts a 5.99-inch full HD+ screen and a metal-clad shell on the back with fingerprint sensor in the middle.

The Asus device comes with Qualcomm's efficient Snapdragon 636 octa-core processor backed by pure Android Oreo software and an expandable 6 GB RAM and 64 GB storage.

The USP of the Asus device is its battery. It comes packed with a massive 5,000mAh battery, which is more than enough to last two days under regular usage.

It can also be noted that the new Zenfone Max Pro boasts of advanced camera hardware as compared to the low-end variants. The former comes with 16 MP + 5 MP dual camera on the back and an equally impressive 16 MP front snapper while the latter comes with 13 MP + 5 MP rear sensors and an 8 MP front shooter.

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I had the opportunity to review the Zenfone Max Pro (6 GB RAM) for a week and the improved camera hardware lives up to the expectations. The phone's other aspects such as the build quality, pure Android OS experience, performance and battery are quite praiseworthy. I will be posting the full review on Friday (27 July). Stay tuned.

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 vs competition:

Asus has a winner with Zenfone Max Pro and we believe that the new phone will give its rival Redmi Note 5 Pro and the recently launched Moto G6 series and Honor 9N, a run for their money.

Key specifications of Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1):

Models	Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1)
Display	5.99-inch full HD+ (2160x1080p) IPS screen with 2.5D (front) curved glass 1500:1 contrast ratio 85% NTSC colour gamut Brightness: 450 nits Aspect ratio: 18:8 full view
OS	Android Oreo 8.1 OS
Processor	64-bit class 14nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 octa-core
GPU	Adreno 509
RAM	3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage	32GB/64GB (eMCP) + expandable up to 1TB via microSD card
Camera	Main Generic models : 13MP (1.12µm, F2.2 aperture)+ 5MP dedicated Bokeh camera (1.12µm, F2.4 aperture), phase detection autofocus, LED flash, HDR, 9 filters, 9 scenes, beauty, portrait mode, Bokeh mode, 4K video recording, full HD video recording (30/60 fps), HD (30 fps) Top-end model with 6GB RAM: 16MP+5MP Front: Generic models: 8MP (1.0µm/ F2.2 aperture) with soft light LED flash, Bokeh mode, HDR, 9 filters, 9 scenes, beauty, portrait mode Top-end model with 6GB RAM: 16MP with F2.0 aperture, a dedicated soft LED flash for superior selfies in any lighting condition
Battery	5,000mAh with fast charging capability Up to 35 days of 4G standby Up to 42 hours of 3G talk time Up to 12 hours of gaming Up to 199 hours of music playback Up to 28 hours of Wi-Fi web browsing
Network	4G-LTE (Cat. 4)
Add-ons	Dual-SIM slots + dedicated microSD card, fingerprint sensor, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), micro USB port, 5-magnet loudspeaker, dual microphones, 2^nd gen NXP SMART amplifier, A-GPS, GLONASS,
Dimensions	159.0 x 76.0 x 8.46 mm
Weight	180g
Colors	Black/ Gray
Price	Generic models: 3GB RAM + 32GB storage: Rs 10,999 4GB RAM + 64GB storage: Rs 12,999 Top-end model: 6GB RAM + 64GB storage: Rs 14,999