If you think ASUS is done to surprise us this year, it’s not over yet. Before 2018 ends, the Taiwan-based smartphone maker will launch its addition to the MAX family of smartphones, the ZenFone Max Pro M2, with an improved camera system, more durable screen, and a higher mobile processor. The new smartphone will be introduced to the Philippines today, December 11.
ASUS Philippines introduces new #BatteryKing ZenFone Max Pro M2 in Cebu
ASUS Philippines visited Cebu City last December 2, 2018, to exclusively introduced the new ZenFone Max Pro M2 to select audience of content creators and members of ZenTalk Forum Community in Cebu. Nielle Mariano, Community Specialist of ASUS ZenTalk Forum, and Carlo Pensotes, Digital Specialist of ASUS Philippines announced the technical specifications and what to expect from the ZenFone Max Pro M2.
Fresh-out-of-the-box units were also handed to the participants for a brief review and testing. For the technical specifications, here are the details that you need to know about the new ZenFone Max Pro M2:
| Specifications | Technical Details |
|---|---|
| Screen | 6.3-inch FHD+ 2280 x 1080 IPS display Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Processors | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core CPU Adreno 512 GPU |
| RAM / Storage | 4GB / 6GB LPDDR4X RAM 64GB storage microSD up to 2TB (dedicated slot) |
| Cameras | 12MP Sony IMX486 F1.8 + 5MP dual rear cameras (AI-enabled) 13MP F2.0 front-facing camera |
| SIM Card / Connectivities | Dual-SIM 4G LTE WiFi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 5.0 micro USB NFC GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS 3.5mm audio jack |
| Other features | 5-magnet speaker with NXP smart amplifier FM Radio Fingerprint scanner Face Unlock |
| Operating System | Android 8.1 Oreo (upgrade to Android 9 available soon.) |
| Battery | 5,000mAh battery |
| Dimension | 157.9 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 170 g |
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The new smartphone will come in two different color variants: Deepsea Black and Meteor Silver. The official price for the 6GB RAM / 64GB ROM variant is ₱14,995.00 available starting December 15, 2018, on all ASUS and ZenFone stores and kiosk nationwide.
The 4GB RAM / 64GB ROM variant priced at ₱12,995.00 exclusively available for pre-order at Lazada Philippines and Shopee Philippines.
For more details about the new ZenFone Max Pro M2 and its official launch, head over to the ASUS Philippines Official Facebook Page. You can watch the ZenFone Max Pro M2 Livestream on Facebook.
