ASUS ZenFone Max Shot, Max Plus M2 with Snapdragon SiP 1 now official

ASUS has just announced two new smartphones, the ZenFone Max Shot and the ZenFone Max Plus M2. Both devices were developed by ASUS Brazil and will run on the new Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1 processors.

The ZenFone Max Shot features a 6.26-inch 19:9 FHD+ screen.  It comes with 3GB/4GB RAM, 32GB/64GB internal storage, expandable via a dedicated microSD slot. As for cameras, the Max Shot is equipped with 12 MP + 8MP  wide angle + 5MP depth sensor triple rear cameras, while the notch on the front houses an 8MP camera with LED flash.

The ZenFone Max Plus M2 also features the same 6.26-inch 19:9 FHD+ screen, coupled with a 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, expandable via a dedicated microSD card slot. The Max Plus M2 is equipped with an 8MP front camera, while the rear sports a 12MP + 5MP depth sensor cameras.

As mentioned, both devices will be powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1 processors. Measuring at 14mm, the SiP (system-in-package) processors have the application processor, power management, RF front end, audio codec, and other major components in one circuit. The Snapdragon SiP 1 is largely similar to the Snapdragon 450 SOC, with the SiP 1 utilizing an Adreno 506 GPU. Other features of both smartphones include a microUSB port, 4,000mAh battery capacity, dual SIM capabilities, and will operate on Android Oreo out of the box. ASUS has promised an Android Pie update for the two smartphones soon.

ASUS ZenFone Max Shot

• 6.2″ LED Backlight Super IPS Panel
• Qualcomm QSP SIP1 1.8 GHz
• 3GB/4GB RAM
• 32GB/64GB storage
• Expandable via dedicated microSD slot
• Android 8.0 Oreo
• 12MP + 5MP + 8MP triple rear cameras
• 8MP with LED flash front camera
• Dual SIM
• WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• 4G LTE CAT 7
• Bluetooth 4.2
• GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
• microUSB port
• 3.5mm audio jack
• Radio FM
• 4,000mAh battery
• 15.92 cm X 7.62 cm X 0.84 ~ 0.84 cm
• Blue, Silver, Black, Red

ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M2

• 6.2″ LED Backlight Super IPS Panel
• Qualcomm QSP SIP1 1.8 GHz
• 2.5D Glass
• 3GB RAM
• 32GB storage
• Expandable via dedicated microSD slot
• Android 8.0 Oreo
• 12MP + 5MP dual rear cameras
• 8MP with LED flash front camera
• Dual SIM
• WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• 4G LTE CAT 7
• Bluetooth 4.2
• GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
• microUSB port
• 3.5mm audio jack
• Radio FM
• 4,000mAh battery
• 15.92 cm X 7.62 cm X 0.84 ~ 0.84 cm
• Blue, Silver, Black, Red

Pricing for the new smartphones are as follows:

• ZenFone Max Shot (3GB + 32GB) – BRL 1,349 (~PHP 18,509USD 315INR 26,738EUR 300CNY 2,297)
• ZenFone Max Shot (4GB + 64GB) – BRL 1,549 (~PHP 21,253USD 362INR 30,702EUR 345CNY 2,637
• ZenFone Max Plus M2 – BRL 1,299 (~PHP 17,823USD 304INR 25,747EUR 289CNY 2,212)

Both devices are now available for purchase on the ASUS Brazil website.