Asus has launched its new big-battery Zenfone 3 Max smartphones in Malaysia. The Zenfone 3 Max is the most affordable smartphone in the current line-up and the only one running on a MediaTek processor.
The ZF3 Max runs on the new MediaTek MT6737M processor which is an upgrade over the MT6735 we saw last year on budget devices including several Coolpad and Meizu devices. There's 3GB RAM on offer with 32GB expandable storage, however there is a 2GB RAM / 16GB storage variant as well.
But that's not what the Max series has been about. You get a massive 4100 mAh battery here which can also charge other devices with USB OTG but its still smaller than the 5000 mAh battery on last-gen Zenfone Max model. But you are getting a smaller, more petite build this time around. The Zenfone 3 Max has a 5.2-inch display as opposed to 5.5-inch previously keeping the same 720x1280 pixels HD resolution.
Zenfone 3 Max Key Specifications
- 5.2 inches HD Display (720 x 1280 pixels, 282 ppi)
- Quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53, Mediatek MT6737M Processor
- Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
- Internal storage 16/32 GB, 2/3 GB RAM
- Expandable storage with microSD card up to 32 GB
- 13 MP primary camera with LED Flash
- 5 MP front facing camera
- Fingerprint Sensor
- 4G LTE, Dual SIM, GPS, Wi-Fi, FM Radio
- 4100 mAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery
The build quality has been greatly improved with the introduction of a metal unibody construction with a fingerprint sensor at the back. Camera specs remain the same with a 13MP rear facing unit capable of recording 1080p videos and a 5MP front-facing camera for selfies. Connectivity options include dual-SIM 4G LTE support, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.1 and GPS. All of this taken care of by Android 6.0 Marshmallow based ZenUI 3.0.
Asus Zenfone 3 Max Pricing and Availability
The Asus Zenfone 3 Max is available in Malaysia from the company's own online store priced at RM799 ($195 or Rs. 13000) in Sand Gold and Titanium grey color options.
