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 18,509)
ZenFone Max Shot (4GB + 64GB) – BRL 1,549 (~PHP 21,253
ZenFone Max Plus M2 – BRL 1,299 (~PHP 17,823)

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

2 Comments

frederick says:

6 years ago

too expensive for its spec.
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hmmm says:

6 years ago

Yung sip sip na yan ba kinamahal ng mga bagong max? Or mas mura na yan pgbenenta na dito satin?
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