Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1)
Asus has announced a new midrange phone aimed at the Indian market and priced to appeal over the likes of competitors like Samsung and a host of Chinese brands, namely Xiamoi, which recently launched the popular Redmi Note 5 Pro.
The company says it chose features and specs for its new Zenfone Max Pro MI based on the result from a survey of over 2,000 Indian customers, according to Engadget.
We’ve reached out to Asus for more information about what that survey entailed.
The ZenFone Max Pro M1 and the Redmi Note 5 Pro share a lot of similar features,
including a six-inch 2160 x 1080 LCD screen, a midtier Snapdragon 636 processor,
and facial recognition, but the ZenFone has a few advantages over the Redmi.
It has a slightly larger 5,000mAh battery, a brighter screen, and pixel contrast ratio,and the latest version of Android 8.1 Oreo. It’s Asus’ first stock Android phone.
When it comes to cameras, ZenFone is tied with Redmi.
The ZenFone has 13-megapixel and 5-megapixel dual rear cameras.
but the ZenFone’s selfie camera is a weak 8 megapixels compared to Redmi’s 20-megapixel sensor.
To sweeten the deal, Asus also priced the ZenFone competitively against the Redmi.
The Redmi Note 5 Pro costs 13,999 rupees ($210.30) for its basic 4GB RAM / 64GB SSD combo.
Both of the ZenFone’s configurations are cheaper than that:
the 3GB RAM / 32GB SSD option costs 10,999 rupees ($165.25), and
the 4GB RAM / 64GB SSD option costs 12,999 rupees ($195.30)
Smartphone
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ASUS Zenfone Max Pro
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Display Size (inch)
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5.99
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Resolution (pixels)
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2,160 x 1,080
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Pixel Density (PPI)
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402
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Display Type
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IPS LCD
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Dimensions (mm)
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159 x 76 x 8.05
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Weight (gm)
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-
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Dual SIM
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Yes
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SIM Type
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Nano-SIM
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Connectivity Types
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GSM / HSPA / LTE
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Processor
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
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CPU Cores
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Octa-core
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CPU Clock Speed (GHz)
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8xQualcomm Kryo 260 @ 1.8 GHz
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GPU
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Adreno 509
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RAM
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3, 4, 6 GB
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On-Board Memory
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32, 64 GB
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Expandable Memory
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Yes, up to 2 TB
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Sensors
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Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass
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Primary Camera
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13 MP and 5 MP
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Camera Array
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Dual Camera
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Autofocus System
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Phase detection
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Secondary Camera
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8 MP
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Video Capture
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1080p@30fps
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Flash
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LED
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OS Version
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Android 8.1 Oreo
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Wi-Fi
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Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
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Bluetooth
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v4.2, A2DP, LE
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NFC
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No
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Fingerprint Scanner
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Yes, Rear button
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3.5mm jack
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Yes
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Radio
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Yes, FM Radio
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USB Type
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micro USB 2.0
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Battery (mAh)
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5,000
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Quick Charge
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No
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Colors
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Deepsea Black, Grey
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Prices in India
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Starting at Rs 10,999
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