Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 hands-on review

10 May 2018
The ZenFone Max Pro is here to make a stand. This time, ASUS is taking the fight to Xiaomi, with a feature-packed device that should make even the demanding users happy. Whether it's an 18:9 display, a Snapdragon 636 processor, dual rear cameras, and a massive 5000mAh battery - it's got it. The ZenFone Max Pro is also an Android One device that comes with a stock build of Android 8.1 out of the box and a promise of timely updates.

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  • 12 May 2018

Re:Phone, 12 May 20183 out of 4 full review i read said it slightly lag ie on ca... moreSoftware wise it is update-able. Dont forget Asus promised to update this phone to android P and android Q. Im sure the camera and fingerprint sensor will be faster and better by then. Out of the box it already receiving a few updates. The fingerprint sensor did actually get a bit better now.

    I buy Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) ZB602KL from flash sale lazada.co.id but when i check in aida64 i got adreno 512 is this bug or something?

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      • Kx1
      • 12 May 2018

      Luxor, 11 May 2018A reminder for all. This phone is 40% cheaper than Redmi No... more3 out of 4 full review i read said it slightly lag ie on camera & fingerprint, most likely unoptimized software. Also, there are 2 version for indonesian market, and one of them doesn't have hardware gyro, only emulated one. Price diff vs rn5 about 15 bucks. Unlocking bootloader void waranties. It has much better avaibility tho While rn5 will never on stock probably until next 3 months. (i have nokia phone, laptop asus, and xiaomi powerbank atm)

        Battle Hero, 11 May 2018Then what purpose U doing here ? Just to glorified Xiaomi a... moreIm potential buyer between two,
        And i just corrected someone, and confirm what gsmarena said in their review.

          Ascorth, 11 May 2018Dear fanboy,. You never use MIUI, so stop your stupid opi... moreThen what purpose U doing here ? Just to glorified Xiaomi and its skin UI ? I too use Xiaomi phone, the MIUI is fantastics but the updates always come with bugs and the bugs ruins the potential of the Xiaomi phone. This Zenfone offer near stock Android experiences at the affordable price. Yes this phone came in half baked before but never heard any bugs in the updated like MIUI updated. What I know updated for this phone perfected the phone. I will buy this phone and if feels stock android is boring then I will install android launchers. There are a lot of launchers in Play Store even MIUI launcher also availables. If the launchers troublesome it can be uninstall easily not like skin UI it will permenantly stay on the phone.

            sadh, 11 May 2018Ouuuu really lookinh forward to this one. The more opinion,... moreIt's a good phone. You can go to flipkart.com to see reviews.

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              • 11 May 2018

              Looking forward to a full battery report on this compared to a Lenovo p2 and a mi max 2 if it can beat them it will be interesting.

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                • 11 May 2018

                The 40% price difference (36 to be precise) is between 32 GB of Asus and 64 GB of rn5

                64 GB Versions are 15% expensive

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                  • Luxor
                  • tu6
                  • 11 May 2018

                  A reminder for all. This phone is 40% cheaper than Redmi Note 5 Pro. Stop nitpicking on the camera, charging time and lack of usb c. That ALMOST stock android is a bonus for smooth performance. Both this zenfone and xiaomi dont have nfc anyway. At least this zenfone offer dedicated dual sim slot.

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                    • 11 May 2018

                    I love the phone when it comes the battery capacity is 5000 mAh.
                    That's great! you know iloveit!

                      Vid448 , 11 May 2018You sure about it, I have heard the opposite bro. I am using this phone since last 4 days and only using my turbo charger, so I told you the results.

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                        • 11 May 2018

                        Rm wreckers, 11 May 2018For the record, phone supports fast charging. I have been c... moreYou sure about it, I have heard the opposite bro.

                          "greater than the sum of its parts."

                          Are you seriously taking a jab at HTC with this? Perhaps you could still their tag for the 5z, but this is no Zenfone flagship and certainly not competitive with the next-generation of U (or whatever letter they decide to try).

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                            • Anonymous
                            • YT8
                            • 11 May 2018

                            Anonymous, 11 May 2018Not even a mention that this phone doesn't support 5GHz WiFi?thats not a major issue

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                              • YT8
                              • 11 May 2018

                              Anshul, 11 May 2018Why it is bad?no its not bad ,its good phone

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                                • 11 May 2018

                                Ng, 11 May 2018Storage expandable to 2TB?yes it support

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                                  • Pa@
                                  • 11 May 2018

                                  Not even a mention that this phone doesn't support 5GHz WiFi?

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                                    • 11 May 2018

                                    Ascorth, 11 May 2018Dear fanboy,. You never use MIUI, so stop your stupid opi... moreThree finger screenshot is my favourite on miui. Rest is okay.

                                      Zenyatta, 11 May 2018"The Redmi also comes with MIUI, which some might see as an... moreDear fanboy,.
                                      You never use MIUI, so stop your stupid opinion,

                                      For me MIUI is advantage, still use it even when my phone rooted, i dont want to use custom rom near stock android, its boring.

                                      So let me tell you this phone has too many update after launch, too many bugs, and worst camera quality, you can even see the difference sensor size on redmi note 5 and m1 pro.

                                      I prefer better camera than slightly cheaper with unfinished product.

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                                        • 11 May 2018

                                        Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 vs. Xiaomi note 5 pro vs. Huawei Mate 10 lite/Nova 2i?