Taiwanese OEM, Asus has introduced another mid-range smartphone to its long list of smartphones. It is called the Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M2). Subsequently, it is the successor to the Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M1). The device is packed with some goodies in its design, camera, display and battery segments. Let’s check out what the device has in full.
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ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) Key Specs and Features
- 6.26-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1080 x 2246 pixels
- Android 8.0 Oreo
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP1 CPU with 3GB RAM
- 32GB built-in storage space, up to 256GB with a memory card
- 12MP + 5MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- Fingerprint scanner (rear)
- 4, 000mAh non-removable Li-Po battery
Design and Display
Possessing similitude to the U-notch that got the notch motion into place, the Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M2) is clearly an attractive smartphone. In this notch, there’s the selfie camera and a host of important sensors. Downwards, the chin takes a small portion off the phone’s screen size. Turning backwards, the dual cameras sit at the top left while the fingerprint sensor isn’t far-fetched from this location.
To the 6.26-inch display, an 81.4% screen-to-body ratio and 18.7:9 aspect ratio are balanced on it for extensive viewing gusto. In line with these, 1080 x 2246 pixels ensure that you’re grafted into an adventurous time when seeing movies and more.
Battery and Camera
Thanks to the 4,000mAh battery, you can stream content and browse social media for multiple hours without taking a trip to the charging outlet. Additionally, Fast battery charging 10W enables the smartphone to charge with rapid speed.
The rear setup comprises of 12MP primary shooter with f/1.8 aperture and 5MP depth sensor. Quality videos of 1080p@30fps can be taken with these cameras without hassles. Meanwhile, the 8MP selfie camera not only captures images and videos, but also secures the phone facially.
Hardware and Software
Memory-wise, the components of this smartphone are pretty promising. You can save as much as you want on the 32GB storage. And whenever you want, you can increase it to 512GB through a memory card. The other memory component, that’s responsible for multitasking roles, is a reliable 3GB RAM.
An octa-core 1.8GHz processor and Adreno 506 GPU are stationed on the Qualcomm Snapdragon chip. Lastly, Android 8.0 Oreo OS comes out of the box with interesting software features.
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) Pricing and Availability
The smartphone costs about 70, 000 Naira depending on the deal and your location.
ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2) Specs
Here are a few specs of the ASUS Zenfone Max Plus (M2):
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.0 Oreo
- Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP1
- GPU: Adreno 506
- Memory: 3GB RAM
- Colours: Red, Silver, Blue, Black
- Dimension: 159.2 x 76.2 x 8.4 mm
- Weight: 165g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 6.26-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1080 x 2246 pixels (403 ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: Dual 12MP + 5MP Camera 1080p Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama
- Front Camera: 8MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 1TB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: 42.2/5.76 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 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: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: MicroUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
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
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: –
- 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: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
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: 4,000mAh non-removable Li-Po battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
