ASUS launches the Zenfone Max Pro (M1) in India

ASUS just launched a new smartphone in India and it’s being branded as the rival of Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 5 series. Meet the Zenfone Max Pro (M1), the newest member of the Zenfone Max series that sports Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 636 octa-core processor.

Other specs include a 5.99-inch FHD+ display, three possible RAM configurations (3, 4, and 6), 32 or 64GB of internal storage, Android 8.1 Oreo, and a 5,000mAh battery. For cameras. the two lowest RAM configurations feature a dual camera setup consisting of a 13MP main f/2.2 aperture, PDAF, 5 element and a 5MP secondary. The highest RAM configuration, on the other hand, features a higher dual camera pair consisting of a 16MP primary and a 5MP secondary while it’s front also boast a higher 16MP lens.

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M1) specs:
5.99-inch FHD+ IPS display @ 2160 x 1080px, 424 ppi
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 octa-core processor
Adreno 509 GPU
3GB/4GB/6GB RAM
32GB/64GB internal storage
expandable via microSD
Dual 13MP f/2.2 PDAF 5-element lens, 80-degree wide angle lens + 5MP rear cameras w/ LED flash
Dual 16MP + 5MP rear cameras w/ LED flash (6GB + 64GB variant)
8MP f/2.0/
16MP front camera
4G VoLTE
Dual SIM (dedicated microSD card slot)
WiFi
Bluetooth 4.2
GPS, A-GPS
Gyroscope
Fingerprint scanner
Micro-USB
Android 8.1 Oreo
5,000mAh battery
159 x 76 x 8.61mm
180 grams
Colors: Meteor Silver, Deepsea Black

The ZenFone Max Pro (M1) is priced at Rs10,999 (~Php8,665.34) for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant, Rs12,999 (~Php10,241.00) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, and Rs14,999 (~Php11,816.66). All phones will be exclusively available via India’s Flipkart on May 3.

Source: The Mobile Indian

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12 Comments

Loraine says:

6 years ago

Limited atick lang ba sa lazada? Kapag ba sa mall iba na ung price nya? Kc sa lazada 9,995
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Ryan says:

7 years ago

3rd week of june available na sa ph
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Patrick says:

6 years ago

Sa lazada lang ba siya ibebenta? Di siya ibebenta sa mga mall?
llhed says:

7 years ago

totoo po ba yan?

Raymart berata says:

7 years ago

Kelan po labas sa pinas n’yan ? At mag kano yung 4gb 32gb at chaka yung 3gb 32gb? Salamat sa sagot
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Steven says:

7 years ago

very affordable yung price akala ko mali lang computation ko pero tama pala sana ilabas dito yan. para mapalitan na ung lumang phone ko haha
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ramil says:

7 years ago

you have to release this to PH. very affordable price for its specs. please! :)
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Marco says:

7 years ago

Kelan po ba ilalabas ang zenfone max pro m1 sa pilipinas?
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jonaski says:

7 years ago

They will not launch that in Philippines, because there is no Redmi 5 Pro here in PH. They want to compete with the redmi 5 pro in indonesia that’s why the launch it there.
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Ryan says:

7 years ago

I online that this was also launched in Indonesia. Please launch it on PH as well please. This is a worthy competitor to Xioami.
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The OC says:

7 years ago

ASUS should release this here, as it’s a serious contender for the mid-range market
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Pill says:

7 years ago

Launch date in PH?
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