MWC 2018: ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) - a medium-budget smartphone with a 4000 mAh battery
In addition to the MWC 2018: ASUS released ZenFone 5 and 5Z - its versions of the frameless iPhone X , ASUS showed on the MWC 2018 an inexpensive and more compact version of last year's Zenfone Max Plus (M1) model called Zenfone Max (M1).
What is inside
ASUS Zenfone Max (M1) received a metal case, a 5.5-inch HD + screen with an aspect ratio of 18: 9. The display occupies 83% of the front panel of the smartphone. At the heart of the novelty is the Snapdragon 430 processor with Adreno 505 graphics, 3 gigabytes of embedded and 32 gigabytes of internal memory. The main dual camera is equipped with a 13 Mp module with a f / 2.0 aperture. The additional module is wide-angle, at 8 Mp, with a viewing angle of 120 degrees. Available shooting 4K-video, as well as proprietary technology ASUS PixelMaster, which includes HDR and imposes other effects on the photo.
The battery of new items received a volume of 4000 mAh. It is possible to charge other gadgets and smartphones. According to the creators, one charge is enough for 23 hours when using Wi-Fi and up to 40 hours in 4G mode. There is a fingerprint scanner, a face recognition sensor and a slot for two SIM cards. The NFC module did not load. On the price so far nothing is known, and the appearance on sale is to wait in the spring.
What to expect
We are waiting for a nice, newfangled and medium-power device with a good battery and a dual camera. We are expecting a price tag in the area of 230-250 US dollars. Among the closest competitors stand out Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Huawei P Smart.
Source: Gizmochina
