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Asus Zenfone Max M1

price₹ 6,499 onwards

launchOct, 2018

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15.3

excellence score

ranked #155 in best phones in Rs. 5,000 - 10,000

53.3

value for money score

ranked #129 in best value for money phones in Rs. 5,000 - 10,000

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2-Minute Review

Let's cut through the noise, and get to the crux of it. 8 Expert Reviews analysed and summarised by the PhoneCurry Editorial Team, in a short and sweet 2-minute review.

Design

Good build quality
Good, premium design - looks good and feels good - you get a metallic finish at the back and rounded edges around the corners make it comfortable to hold in your hands
Light-weight, which is a pretty commendable achievement considering the large battery
The fingerprint scanner is well positioned and is easy to reach
Fast face unlock

Display

Good display - the phone features a 5.45-inch HD+ display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio - the display delivers good colour output and the viewing angles are decent as well - outdoor visibility of the phone is pretty decent too

Software

Runs a fairly clean, bloat-free version of Android, which is always good to see - it mostly runs smooth in daily use - there are some useful add-on features like Mobile Manager (helps in scanning the device, controlling app data usage, cleaning unwanted apps and cache files, and managing security & permissions of apps), Power Master (helps in Battery management), twin app support, and Game Genie (optimises gameplay)

Performance

This is one area where the Max M1 falls behind the top competition - it's powered by an old Snapdragon 430, which while its able to handle basic day-to-day use well, is not quite meant for heavy apps and games - the likes of Lenovo K9, Xiaomi Redmi 6, and the Realme C1 offer better chipsets and better performance

Camera

Decent selfie camera - especially has a good software portrait mode for bokeh shots
Average rear camera - can sometimes struggle to lock focus on the subject, especially, when you want to click some macro or close up shots - colors are also sometimes dull - low light performance is average as well

Battery

Very good battery life with a 4000mAH battery pack - will comfortably last the day even with heavy use - and with moderate use, will give you a day and a half

Overall, while the Max M1 is a decent option with good design, display, software and battery - it does lag a bit in the performance and camera departments - you might find better value phones in this price range from the likes of Xiaomi and Realme

Expert Reviews

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Pretty good, but falling a step short
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If battery life is a high priority for you, the ZenFone Max M1 is a good pick
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Asus has done a good job with the Max M1....But the problem here is that the competition is better
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As entry-level phones from Asus, the ZenFone Max and ZenFone Lite both are impressive offerings
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A pretty solid budget phone for the price it commands
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Manages to impress us with their overall package...but it is facing tough competition from the likes of the Xiaomi Redmi 6A and the Realme C1
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Using a chipset of 2015 has its own share of hits and misses
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