Asus Zenfone Max Shot is one of the latest budget offerings from renowned smartphone producers, Asus. The smartphone was announced alongside the Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M2). Specs-wise, this smartphone is the bigger of the two products. But there’s something unique that both smartphones present; Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1. As such, this smartphone and its counterpart are the first smartphones to sport the Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1.
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ASUS Zenfone Max Shot Key Specs and Features
- 6.26-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1080 x 2246 pixels
- Android 8.1 Oreo
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP1 CPU with 4GB RAM
- 64GB built-in storage space, up to 256GB with a memory card
- 12MP + 8MP + 5MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- Fingerprint scanner (rear)
- 4, 000mAh non-removable Li-Po battery
Design and Display
Asus Zenfone Max Shot comes with a notched display that’s characterized by a chin and bezel-less design. The notch is positioned at the centre, leaving enough space for about 6 notification icons on its left and right. Physical keys on this device are found on the right side.
At the back, a triple rear camera setup and fingerprint scanner are available. On this 165g device, the display is a 6.26-inch S-IPS touchscreen that works with 1080 x 2246 pixels. Also, it is gifted with18.7:9 aspect ratio and 398ppi pixel density.
Battery and Camera
One of the key aspects of affordable smartphones is how long they can go without recharging. Asus Zenfone Max Shot doesn’t lack this as it’s equipped with 4,000mAh battery. It charges fast via Fast Charge technology.
In the triple camera setup, the main shooter is a 12MP lens with f/1.8 aperture. It employs PDAF to autofocus on objects before capturing them with accuracy. In support, there are the 8MP ultrawide and 5MP bokeh camera. At the front, the 8MP camera handles Face ID and photography duties easily.
Hardware and Software
Yes, the Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1 is the phone’s allocated chipset. The Snapdragon SiP 1 is a System-in-Package that’s similar to Snapdragon 450 SoC. What makes the SiP 1 different is that some important components that are assembled differently are now positioned on the chipset.
So, it comes with octa-core 1.8GHz Cortex-A53 and Adreno 506 GPU. Android 8.0 Oreo works smoothly in the software department while a 4GB RAM tags with the chipset. Finally, 64GB internal storage sees to the safekeeping of files on this smartphone.
ASUS Zenfone Max Shot Pricing and Availability
The smartphone costs about 77, 000 Naira depending on the deal and your location.
ASUS Zenfone Max Shot Specs
Here are a few specs of the ASUS Zenfone Max Shot:
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.1 Oreo
- Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP1
- GPU: Adreno 506
- Memory: 4GB 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: Triple 12MP + 8MP + 5MP Camera 1080p Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama
- Front Camera: 8MP camera, LED flash, 1080p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB
- 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, v4.2 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
