Budget smartphones have really been a tight category this year with a bunch decent devices from a number of OEMs. The ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) is the follow up on the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) from earlier this year. However, things have only gotten better on the smartphone with more attractive features. There is the cut out notch, dual camera and a seemingly 3D glass build. You’ve also got the large battery on the smartphone keeping things running.
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ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) Key Specs and Features
- 6.26-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 2280 x 1080 pixels
- Android 8.1 Oreo
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 CPU with 3GB/4GB/6GB RAM
- 32GB/64GB built-in storage space, up to 512GB with a memory card
- Dual 12MP + 5MP rear camera and a 13MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- Fingerprint scanner (rear)
- 5, 000mAh non-removable Li-Po battery
Design and Display
No drastic change in the look of the smartphone is seen, just about the normal design but now a plastic casing. Nonetheless, the smartphone does have a glossy curved back with cameras arranged at the left side and fingerprint scanner to the middle. The sides of the screen are curved with a notch at the top of the screen. You can get the smartphone in blue and titanium.
Also, the display size is big as usual same as most of the others in its league and the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1) predecessor. Featuring a 2.5D curved screen, the smartphone sports a notch which is small in size than the average ones. You’ve got a 2280 x 1080 pixels resolution on an LCD screen panel.
Battery and Camera
ASUS still very much sticks with the large battery from its predecessor and it is quite a big deal you don’t come by everyday. Sporting a 5, 000mAh battery, you can easily take thr smartphone for a spin all day and still have some battery power left. The Micro USB port is reinforced with fast charge to cut time on charging the big battery.
You can see the familiar dual camera on the back of the smartphone a familiar scene with rest of the Zenfone family. At the frontline is a 13MP camera meant for taking selfies and a combination of 12MP with 5MP depth sensor on the rear. You’ve got gyro electronic image stabilization in place as well as portrait mode and a list of other nice features.
Hardware and Software
Moving on to what is inside the smartphone, responsible for the performance and general speed of task execution. Moreso, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor is very much a decent mid-range SoC with assured ideal performance.
Joining the team is Adreno 512 GPU as well as 32GB or either 64GB storage space inside. The former goes with 3GB RAM while the 4GB/6GB variant has the latter storage option. Expansion limit is set at 512GB with a memory card and you will also find the stock Android 8.1 Oreo on the phone.
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) Price and Availability
The 3GB variant goes for about 67, 000 Naira and the high-end heroin for 88, 000 Naira depending on the deal.
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2) Specs
Here are a few specs of the ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M2):
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.1 Oreo
- Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
- GPU: Adreno 512
- Memory: 3GB/4GB/6GB RAM
- Colours: Blue, Titanium
- Dimension: 157.9 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm
- Weight: 175g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 6.26-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 x 720 pixels
- Screen Protection: Asahi Dragontrail Pro Glass
Camera
- Rear Camera: Dual 13MP + 2MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps, 2160p Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama
- Front Camera: 13MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32GB/64GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 612GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 40(2300)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: 42.2/5.76 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, wi-fi direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v5.0 with A2DP LE
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: MicroUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (rear)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 5, 000mAh non removable Li-Ion battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
