Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is a new mobile device launched by Asus in the mid price range category. The Company is providing good specifications in a these devices for an aggressive price point. An average user who buys a phone in the Mid Price range gets to experience a device that has almost the same performance and features that a flagship phone in the high price range offers.
The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 comes in three variants i.e. 3/32 GB, 4/64 GB and 6/64 GB (RAM/Internal Storage) Variants. All three variants are priced at Rupees 12,999, 14,999 and 16,999 respectively. Although the internal storage is quiet good, Asus offers the users to upgrade it to 2TB using a micro SD card.
The display is a 6.26” Full HD IPS display and offers great viewing angles. It has a Corning Gorilla Glass 6 screen Protection. The Smartphone has a Notch on the display which caters to the front facing camera, the front flash and notification lights.
The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 has dual rear cameras with LED Flash. The Dual cameras are 12MP and 5MP. The Front Facing camera is 13MP and also offers a front Flash for taking selfies or video calling.
The processor on the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Octa core processor. The OS offered is Stock Android, Android 8.1 Oreo and there is no bloatware on the device which gives it a fresh feel. The CPU cores are Kryo 260 and the Graphics chipset is Adreno 512.
With a battery of 5000mAh the phone can last upto 2 days on moderate usage. The Phone offers Face and Fingerprint Unlock.
The Phone comes in two colours, Blue and Titanium.
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
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Factors |
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 |
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Form factor |
CandyBar |
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Release Date |
December 2018 |
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Package Contents |
Handset, USB Cable, 10W Adapter, User Manual, Warranty Card, Ejector Pin, Clear Soft Case |
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SAR Value |
NA |
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Price Group |
Mid range (10,000-20,000) |
BODY
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Factors |
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 |
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Material |
Main body: Plastic |
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Dimensions |
157.90 x 75.50 x 8.50 mm |
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Weight |
175 g |
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SIM |
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
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Screen size |
6.26 inches |
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Colors |
Blue, Titanium |
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Keys |
Right - Lock/Unlock key, Volume control |
DISPLAY –
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Factors |
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 |
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Resolution |
1080 x 2280 pixels |
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Pixels per inch |
403 ppi |
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Technology |
IPS LCD |
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Touch |
Capacitive, Multitouch |
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Features |
Sunlight display Night display Light sensor Proximity sensor Ambient Sensor Reading mode Color temperature adjustment Supports standard display |
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Colors |
16 million |
CAMERA –
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Factors |
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 |
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Primary(Rear) Dual Camera Aperture Size Focus Flashlight |
12 MP, 5 MP (Depth) f/1.8 Autofocus Dual flash |
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Features |
Digital zoom geo-tagging touch focus face detection Smile detection Low light enhancements |
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Video |
2160p (30fps) 1080p (30/60fps) gyro-EIS |
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Video features |
Video Sharing Video calling |
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Secondary(Front) |
13 MP 1080p (30 fps) |
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Features (Front Camera) |
Selfie countdown Face recognition Group shots Mirror |
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Shooting Modes |
Burst mode High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Panorama Bokeh |
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Settings |
Exposure compensation ISO control White balance presets |
SOFTWARE, PERFORMANCE AND STORAGE –
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Factors |
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 |
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OS |
Android OS, v8.1 (Oreo) Skin - Stock Android |
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Chipset |
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) |
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Processor |
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260) |
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Graphics processor |
Adreno 512 |
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System memory |
3 GB/ 4 GB/ 6 GB |
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Internal memory |
32GB in 3GB and 64GB in 4 GB/ 6 GB |
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Card Slot |
Yes |
BATTERY
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Factors |
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 |
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Capacity |
5ooo mAh |
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Type |
Not user replaceable, Li – ion |
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Fast Charge |
Yes |
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Stand-by time |
- |
MULTIMEDIA
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Factors |
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 |
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Mirroring |
DLNA, Wireless screen share |
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Music player Filter by Features Supported formats |
Album, Artist, Genre, Playlists Album art cover, Background playback, MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, M4A (Apple lossless), AMR, OGG, MIDI |
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Video Playback Supported Formats |
MPEG4, H.263, H.264 |
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Speakers |
Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
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Headphones connector |
3.5mm |
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Additional microphone(s) |
for Noise cancellation |
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Radio |
No |
CELLULAR
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Factors |
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 |
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Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE |
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2G bands |
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
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3G Network |
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
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4G Network |
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
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Data |
LTE, HSPA |
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No. of SIMs |
2 |
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Card Slots |
Nano SIM(GSM)+Nano SIM(GSM) |
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VoLTE |
Yes |
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EDGE |
Yes |
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GPRS |
Yes |
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Supports 4G in India (Band 40) |
Yes |
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IR port |
No |
PHONE FEATURES
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Factors |
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 |
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Sensors |
Proximity sensor Gyroscope Accelerometer Electronic compass Ambient light sensor Vibration motor Barometer Hall sensor |
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Notifications |
Haptic feedback Music ringtones (MP3) Vibration, Flight mode Silent mode Speakerphone |
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Messaging |
SMS(threaded view) MMS |
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IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange |
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Instant messaging |
Hangouts / Google Talk |
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Java |
No |
CONNECTIVITY –
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Factors |
Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 |
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Bluetooth |
v4.2, A2DP, LE |
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Navigation |
Turn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation |
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GPS |
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Positioning |
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Infrared port |
No |
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Radio |
No |
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Wi-Fi |
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band |
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Wi-Fi Direct |
Yes |
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Mobile hotspot |
Yes |
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NFC |
Yes |
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USB Connector Features |
Micro USB |
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Charging connector |
Micro USB |
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Other |
Tethering Computer sync OTG sync |
PROS –
6.26 inches Full HD crisp display without Bezel and a Notch with front flash.
Good viewing angles.
Dual VoLTE, Triple slot for dual sims and Micro SD
Gorilla glass 6
Snapdragon 660 1.96 Ghz
Stock Android
A 5000 long lasting battery
Dual Rear Camera pictures turn out pretty good.
CONS –
Screen brightness is not that bright in sunlight.
No Optical Image Stabilization
No Fast Charging Support
Still relies on old Micro USB card
With another device in the Mid-Range price point the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is a device that can give other budget smartphones a run for their money. It has improved a lot over the previous Asus offerings namely the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1.
The device now offers three variants in the md price range of Rupees 10000-20000. The three variants have 3/4/6 GB RAM and 32/64/64 internal storage respectively. This helps the user in buying the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 Variant according to their needs.
The Camera has definitely seen an upgrade and provides better pictures in natural lighting conditions. Even low light pictures from the primary camera are better than what other devices offer.
With a dedicated slot for memory card, users who want to store all their data on their devices can insert a micro SD card expandable upto 2TB and still use two dual sim cards that support dual VoLTE.
A mega sized battery of 5000mAh keeps the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 running longer and gives a screen on-time of upto 9 hours.
The Corning Gorilla Glass 6 has shown no damage even when dropped from the height of a normal person. This keeps the display from being damaged by accidental drops. The plastic body colors Blue and Titanium give the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 a premium feel in the hand.
Overall the Phone is a Value for money purchase and can be considered as the daily driver for most users.
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