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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The only gripe is the micro-USB. Otherwise, it's a superb phone. Would like to gift it to my mommy for her ZF2's replacement.

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    • Anonymous
    • tDR
    • 11 May 2018

    Zenyatta, 11 May 2018"The Redmi also comes with MIUI, which some might see as an... morethis phone also have some unremovable preinstalled bloat. also, official unlocking tool will send and record your imei, voiding warranties. Can't life without adaway & magisk module once u taste it. well, there still unofficial method if I must

      Zenyatta, 11 May 2018"The Redmi also comes with MIUI, which some might see as an... morethe phone has fast charging enabled, just buy or check with a fast charger, it gets 0 to 100 in 1hr 30 minutes.

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        • ar86
        • vgM
        • 11 May 2018

        need nfc and usb type c to be perfect.

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          • tZ0
          • 11 May 2018

          Storage expandable to 2TB?

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            • Zenyatta
            • U$$
            • 11 May 2018

            "The Redmi also comes with MIUI, which some might see as an advantage while others will prefer the stock Android on the ZenFone."

            No, nobody thinks that added bloatware and slow updates due to manufacturers tinkering with stock android to make their own bloated UI improves the experience for anyone except the people who work at those companies.

            Android One is already a huge positive checkmark for this phone, but damn if only it was USB C + Fast charge connector or wireless charging it would be damn near perfect.

              Anonymous, 11 May 2018So, the actual screen on time is closed to 4 hours?Sot is almost 7+ hours. There is a YouTube video showing 9+ hours.

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                • Anonymous
                • rxh
                • 11 May 2018

                Anonymous, 11 May 2018Is it true that this phone is an Android One device? I don'... moreNo this phone is not a android one phone

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                  • Anonymous
                  • tDP
                  • 11 May 2018

                  sadh, 11 May 2018Ouuuu really lookinh forward to this one. The more opinion,... moreAsus is usually lacking in camera department. That's maybe the bad about it.

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                    • QK3
                    • 11 May 2018

                    6Gb model will boost camera department of base variant. It gets higher pixel count in Front & Rear camera and also expects better performance than base variant (not only in the terms of pixel count)..

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                      • Anonymous
                      • uNV
                      • 11 May 2018

                      The only downside to this is the camera, but there also is a higher end version coming out soon with 6 gigs of RAM and better cameras

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                        • TRc
                        • 11 May 2018

                        GSMArena, Please post the full review also

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                          • GRP
                          • 11 May 2018

                          Anonymous, 11 May 2018it is badWhy it is bad?

                            Would have jumped at it had it come with the future proof "USB C" port!

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                              • Anonymous
                              • KhB
                              • 11 May 2018

                              Hope there's a detailed battery life test soon.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • DkG
                                • 11 May 2018

                                sadh, 11 May 2018Ouuuu really lookinh forward to this one. The more opinion,... moreit is bad

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                                  • YMq
                                  • 11 May 2018

                                  When will release this phone

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • SHe
                                    • 11 May 2018

                                    I think in this category I think the Meizu M6 Note is a better choice. When will we get a review?

                                      For starters, this is not an android one device.
                                      Asus is just using the stock UI. Updates may not arrive on time.

                                      Most reviews say that the low light performance of the camera is nothing to write home about.
                                      This is a good phone at the price....but still the redmi note 5 pro is a better allrounder.

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                                        • uuX
                                        • 11 May 2018

                                        Rm wreckers, 11 May 2018For the record, phone supports fast charging. I have been c... moreU r right.It supports fast charging and charges in nearly half the time when connected to a fast charger compared to supplied 10W charger.But 10W charger supplied in the box is not a fast charger as they are marketing it.