Asus Zenfone Max Shot and Max Plus M2 debut with Snapdragon SiP 1

14 March 2019
The two phones will be powered by the new Snapdragon SiP1 processor.

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Jack, 15 Mar 2019I stand corrected! Still, not much of a revival IMO since ... moreAgree but that's part of their marketing strategy to have sales on both PRO and base model segments or else, they will only need to release a single model at higher price. -,-

    Walter C. Dornez, 16 Mar 2019That's smart. That way, you can essentially still afford a ... moreThat's the idea.
    I'm considering Redmi Note 7 Pro.

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      Anonymous, 16 Mar 2019If I understand it correct this phone looked like the solut... moreOr it didn't fail?

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        Walter C. Dornez, 16 Mar 2019True, though then that means that the Asus phones might act... moreYes but i wonder why is that.

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          • 16 Mar 2019

          If I understand it correct this phone looked like the solution of a cheap value for money Brazil produced phone but failed to deliver on this.

            Renato Oliveira, 16 Mar 2019Not cheaper - considerably cheaper. High taxes and costs f... moreThat's smart. That way, you can essentially still afford a flagship or really good mid-range but for much less than you would pay in Brazil.

              Walter C. Dornez, 15 Mar 2019That feeling when importing the phone is cheaper than buyin... moreNot cheaper - considerably cheaper.
              High taxes and costs favour importation. For example, if I want an SD450 / 4GB / 64GB device, I can import a Lenovo K5 Note for around USD130, shipping included.
              Even if Customs do tax it in 60% (yes, that is possible and happened to me a few times) we're still talking about USD 210, which is about half the MSRP of a Brazil-made Asus Zenfone Max Shot 4/64.
              That's why I import.

                AnonD-731363, 15 Mar 2019Well everywhere is something much more pricey than in rest ... moreTrue, though then that means that the Asus phones might actually be fairly priced in other markets.

                Also, have you noticed that some responses show up before other older responses?

                  Renato Oliveira, 15 Mar 2019Taxes, labour costs, you name it. I, for one, usually from... moreThat feeling when importing the phone is cheaper than buying the phone from your own country

                  #majoroof

                    Walter C. Dornez, 15 Mar 2019That's a lot of money. Why are the prices so high in BrazilTaxes, labour costs, you name it.
                    I, for one, usually from China buy via gray imports. Considerably cheaper.

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                      Walter C. Dornez, 15 Mar 2019Those are just the prices in Brazil. Over there, a base XS ... moreWell everywhere is something much more pricey than in rest of the world.
                      Such as M20 in india for 126 euros but in europe it cost 220 euros.

                        Renato Oliveira, 15 Mar 2019S10 128GB = US$ 1,175That's a lot of money. Why are the prices so high in Brazil

                          AnonD-731363, 15 Mar 2019from 340 up to 445 for an SD450 equivalent. And i hated S... moreThose are just the prices in Brazil. Over there, a base XS Max costs 2100, so everything is heavily market up

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                            from 340 up to 445 for an SD450 equivalent.
                            And i hated Samsung for being overpriced.
                            If same setup sold under apple brand the price would be 3000 i guess :-)
                            Haha

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                              Dominique, 15 Mar 2019P30 will have headphone jack while the P30 PRO will have th... moreI stand corrected!
                              Still, not much of a revival IMO since if you're a camera enthusiast, you're left between OIS or the jack.
                              I'm starting to dislike the segmentation strategy. I'd expect a pro or plus version to add to the nonpro spec sheet not improve one thing and discard the other.

                                Walter C. Dornez, 14 Mar 2019How about the new S10 seriesS10 128GB = US$ 1,175

                                  Jack, 15 Mar 2019Correction: P30 pro And if you read again I said "most" :3 P30 will have headphone jack while the P30 PRO will have the IR blaster. And as I have suggested "check the P30" for the revival of the jack. FYI, Mate 20 has it.

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                                    Dominique, 15 Mar 2019Check the Huawei P30-,-Correction: P30 pro
                                    And if you read again I said "most" :3

                                      Jack, 14 Mar 2019You can save all the space in the world, the headphone jack... moreCheck the Huawei P30-,-

                                        MarcaoRodrigues87, 14 Mar 2019An iPhone XS 512gb here (Brazil) costs around R$7.500 (U$1.... more2000 USD equivalent for the Xs Max 512GB here in India lol!!
                                        S10+ 512 gb is the equivalent of 1300 USD 😂

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