Asus Zenfone Max (2GB RAM, 32GB, Snapdragon 615)  +2 variations

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launchMay, 2016

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Design

  • Rugged, and good looking design
  • The curved back fits well into the palm and due to the coarse plastic finish, it really feels good to hold
  • Feels bulky, and tips the scales at over 200g

Display

  • Decent display with accurate color reproduction, good brightness levels, adjustable color temperature and an in-built blue-light filter
  • Gorilla glass protection on the display
  • Visibility under bright light is average due to the reflective nature of the screen

Software

  • The Zen UI is a bit cluttered and sometimes buggy (although highly customizable)

Performance

  • Smooth, effortless performance, including with resource intensive games
  • Also includes a Power saver mode, which adjusts processor performance, screen brightness and restricts access to features that use up more battery

Camera

  • Average camera

Audio

  • Decent loudspeaker, and audio quality

Battery

  • Excellent, super long lasting battery, that can deliver up to a 2-3 day backup!
  • Unique reverse charging support - can be used to charge other devices
  • Charging speed is on the slow side

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Asus Zenfone Max (2GB RAM, 32GB, Snapdragon 615) Specifications

Operating System
Smartphone OSAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowNo updates expected
Display
TouchscreenYes (Capacitive)
Screen Size5.5 inches
Screen Resolution720x1280 pixels (~ 267 pixels per inch)
Display TypeIPS LCD
Screen Refresh Rate60 HzStandard
Display Features
  • IPS
Scratch Resistant DisplayYes, Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Sensors
  • Accelerator
  • E-Compass
  • Proximity Sensor
  • Ambient Light Sensor
  • Hall Sensor
Processor/RAM
Processor1.5 GHz, Octa Core, Qualcomm Snapdragon 615Ranked #112 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPUAdreno 405
RAM2 GB
Memory
Internal Memory32 GB
Expandable Memory SlotYes, up to 64 GB
Battery
Battery Capacity5000 mAh
Battery Standby914 hrs
Battery Talktime (3G)37.60 hrs
Other Battery Parameters
  • Web Browsing Time: 32.5 hrs
  • Video Playback Time: 22.6 hrs
Dimensions
Weight202 gmHeavy
Thickness10.55 mmThick
WidthN/A
Camera
Primary Camera13.0MP
Camera Auto-FocusYes
Camera FlashYes
HD Video RecordingYes (Full HD)
Other Camera Features
  • Wide View
  • F2.0 Aperture
  • PixelMaster
  • Dual-color Real Tone flash
  • Zero Shutter Lag
  • Back Light (HDR) mode
  • Low Light mode
  • Manual Mode
  • Real Time Beautification
  • Night mode
  • Depth of field. Selfie mode
  • Photo Effects
  • Panorama mode
  • Miniature
  • Time Rewind
  • Smart Remove
  • All Smiles
  • Time Lapse
  • HDR mode
  • GIF animation
Secondary Camera5.0MP
Secondary Camera Features
  • Wide View
  • F2.0 Aperture
  • PixelMaster
  • Zero Shutter Lag
  • Back Light (HDR) mode
  • Low Light mode
  • Real Time Beautification
  • Night mode
  • Selfie mode
  • Photo Effects
  • Time Lapse
  • Wide-angle 88 degree
  • Selfie Panorama (up to 140 degree)
  • HDR mode
  • GIF animation
Connectivity
BluetoothYes
Connecting PortUSB
USB On-The-GoYes
WiFiYes
WiFi DirectYes
4GYes
VoLTEYes
3GYes
2G Internet (GPRS/EDGE)Yes
GPSYes + GLONASS + BeiDou
CompassYes
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App StoreGoogle Play Store
Dual SIMGSM+GSM
FM RadioYes
More
  • 5GB free lifetime ASUS WebStorage
  • Creative Studio
  • What's Next
  • ZenLink
  • ZenMotion
  • ASUS Splendid
  • Kids Mode
  • SnapView
  • One Hand Mode
  • Trend Micro Security
  • Power Saving Mode
  • MiniMovie
  • Google Apps
  • ASUS Sync
  • File Manager
  • Quick Memo
  • Themes
  • ZenCircle
  • PhotoCollage
  • PhotoEffects

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