Specs Comparison: ASUS ZenFone Max Plus vs ASUS ZenFone 4 Max

ASUS has launched a new smartphone in the Philippines yesterday touted as “The Battery King”, the ZenFone Max Plus. It boasts a 5.7-inch Full View display, dual-rear cameras, Face Unlock technology, and a large 4,130mAh battery. But what advantages does it have over the other battery champion, the ZenFone 4 Max? Find out in our specs comparison below.

Summary of advantages

ASUS ZenFone Max Plus (M1):
* Larger display size
* Higher display resolution
* 18:9 aspect ratio with slim top and bottom bezels
* Higher rear camera resolution
* Larger RAM
* Face Unlock feature
* Smaller footprint
* Lighter

ASUS Zenfone 4 Max (ZC554KL):
* Front camera LED flash
* Updated Bluetooth
* Larger battery
* Lower price

Based on the summary above, the Max Plus clearly has more advantages over the ZenFone 4 Max. One of them is the larger display with higher screen resolution and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The slim top and bottom bezels are attractive features, not to mention the smaller footprint despite the bigger screen size.

Camera-wise, the Max Plus also has higher rear camera resolution over the ZenFone 4 Max, which theoretically, should produce better images. Both devices pack 8MP front shooters, however, the Max Plus settled with screen flash compared to the LED flash found on the ZenFone 4 max.

When it comes to performance, the Max Plus packs a MediaTek MT6750T chipset while the ZenFone 4 Max has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430. Both phones scored closely in AnTuTu, however, the former has the advantage when it comes to RAM as it has 4GB compared to the latter’s 3GB. ASUS also placed some extra features on the Max Plus with its Face Unlock which is a biometric feature that we’re starting to see more in smartphones.

While the Max Plus look better on paper, the ZenFone 4 Max is not to be scoffed at. It may not have the “Battery King” title, but it does have a larger 5,000mAh battery. Considering the modest specs, we expect the ZenFone 4 Max to last longer.

Lastly, the price, with all its bells and whistles the Max Plus is priced at Php11,995USD 204INR 17,328EUR 195CNY 1,489 which is Php2K more expensive than the Php9,995USD 170INR 14,439EUR 162CNY 1,240 ZenFone 4 Max. It’s a reasonable price jump, but if you’re short on the budget, the latter is a more attractive option.

You can read our review of the ZenFone Max Plus and the ZenFone 4 Max via the links provided.

What do you guys think? Which Max do you think has better value? Let us know in the comments below.