The Asus Zenfone Max Shot and Max Plus M2 are
the first phones developed by the Asus Brazil team, and it features the
Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1. Read on as you get to see other key features of the
two phones, their full specification and prices.
Asus Zenfone Max Shot and Zenfone Max Plus M2
Features
While
looking almost the same at first glance, the Asus Zenfone Max Shot offers an extra 8MP wide angle camera at its
rear, while the Zenfone Max Plus M2 simply has a flash sensor in that position.
The two phones will have the same 6.26 inch FHD+ notched IPS panels.
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The Asus Zenfone Max Plus M2 will be
available in a single 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage configuration, while
the Zenfone Max Shot will have a choice of two memory options – 3GB RAM + 32GB
storage and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage. Both variants have dual SIM capabilities
and also an extra microSD slot for mempry expansion.
The 14nm
Qualcomm SiP 1 chipset is essentially identical to the budget Snapdragon 450
with its 1.8GHz octa-core CPU and Adreno 506 GPU.
The Asus Zenfone Max Shot features a 12MP
regular, 8MP wide angle, and 5MP depth sensor camera setup, while the Max Plus
M2 has a regular 12MP + 5MP depth sensor combination. On the front of the two
phones, you will find an 8MP cameras with LED flash.
The same
aluminium casing houses the 4000mAh battery of both phone models and it is
charged via a microUSB port. Both phones will come with stock Android 8.1 Oreo
out-of-the-box. An Android 9.0 Pie update is promised in the coming months.
Asus Zenfone Max Shot and Max Plus M2 Price
The Asus Zenfone Max Shot price starts at
BRL1,349 ($350) in Brazil and go up to BRL1,699 ($445). The Zenfone Max Plus M2
price will start at BRL1,299 ($340). Both phones can be purchased from today on
the Asus Brazil website, and they are available in Blue, Red, and Silver
colours.
Asus Zenfone Max Shot Specification
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NETWORK
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Technology
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GSM / HSPA / LTE
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2G bands
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GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 &
SIM 2
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3G bands
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HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
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4G bands
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LTE
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Speed
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HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat7
300/50 Mbps
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GPRS
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Yes
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EDGE
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Yes
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LAUNCH
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Announced
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2019, March
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Status
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Available. Released 2019, March
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BODY
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Dimensions
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159.2 x 76.2 x 8.4 mm (6.27 x 3.00 x 0.33
in)
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Weight
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165 g (5.82 oz)
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SIM
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Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
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DISPLAY
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Type
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S-IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M
colors
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Size
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6.26 inches, 98.7 cm2 (~81.4% screen-to-body ratio)
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Resolution
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1080 x 2246 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~398 ppi
density)
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PLATFORM
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OS
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Android 8.0 (Oreo)
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Chipset
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Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1
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CPU
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Octa-core 1.8 GHz
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GPU
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Adreno 506
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MEMORY
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Card slot
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microSD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)
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Internal
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64 GB, 4 GB RAM
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MAIN CAMERA
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Triple
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12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.9″, 1.25μm, PDAF
8 MP, 13mm (ultrawide)
5 MP, f/2.4, 1.12µm, depth sensor
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Features
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LED flash, HDR, panorama
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Video
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1080p@30fps
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SELFIE CAMERA
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Single
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8 MP
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Features
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LED flash
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Video
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SOUND
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Loudspeaker
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Yes
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3.5mm jack
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Yes
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Active noise cancellation with dedicated
mic
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COMMS
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WLAN
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Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi
Direct, hotspot
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Bluetooth
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4.2, A2DP, LE
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GPS
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Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
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Radio
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FM radio
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USB
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microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
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FEATURES
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Sensors
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Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer,
gyro, proximity
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BATTERY
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Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery
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Charging
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Fast battery charging 5V/2A 10W
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MISC
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Colours
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Red, Silver, Blue, Black
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Price
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About 310 EUR
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Asus Zenfone Max Plus (M2) Specification
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NETWORK
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Technology
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GSM / HSPA / LTE
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2G bands
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GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 &
SIM 2
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3G bands
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HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
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4G bands
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LTE
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Speed
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HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat7
300/50 Mbps
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GPRS
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Yes
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EDGE
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Yes
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LAUNCH
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Announced
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2019, March
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Status
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Available. Released 2019, March
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BODY
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Dimensions
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159.2 x 76.2 x 8.4 mm (6.27 x 3.00 x 0.33
in)
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Weight
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165 g (5.82 oz)
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SIM
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Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
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DISPLAY
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Type
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S-IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M
colors
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Size
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6.26 inches, 98.7 cm2 (~81.4% screen-to-body ratio)
|
|
Resolution
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1080 x 2246 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~398 ppi
density)
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PLATFORM
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OS
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Android 8.0 (Oreo)
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Chipset
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Qualcomm Snapdragon SiP 1
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CPU
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Octa-core 1.8 GHz
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GPU
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Adreno 506
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MEMORY
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Card slot
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microSD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)
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Internal
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32 GB, 3 GB RAM
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MAIN CAMERA
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Dual
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12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.9″, 1.25μm, PDAF
5 MP, f/2.4, 1.12µm, depth sensor
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Features
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LED flash, HDR, panorama
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Video
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1080p@30fps
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SELFIE CAMERA
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Single
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8 MP
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Features
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LED flash
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Video
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SOUND
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Loudspeaker
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Yes
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3.5mm jack
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Yes
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Active noise cancellation with dedicated
mic
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COMMS
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WLAN
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Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi
Direct, hotspot
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Bluetooth
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4.2, A2DP, LE
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GPS
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Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
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Radio
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FM radio
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USB
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microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
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FEATURES
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Sensors
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Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer,
gyro, proximity
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BATTERY
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Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery
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Charging
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Fast battery charging 5V/2A 10W
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MISC
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Colours
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Red, Silver, Blue, Black
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Price
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About 300 EUR
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