Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 6GB RAM Version First Sale Is On July 26

By Deepak Rajawat • Updated On 20 Jul 2018

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The much-awaited Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 6GB RAM variant is finally going on sale in India. The Max Pro M1 6GB+64GB variant first sale is scheduled for July 26 on Flipkart. Previously, we spotted the 6GB RAM version of the Zenfone Max Pro M1 on Flipkart which suggested Asus was gearing up to the official launch.

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (6GB+64GB) Features

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 new variant isn’t just about the RAM bump up as it has different SKU with incremental upgrades made on both front and rear cameras. The 6GB version features an improved dual rear optics that includes a 16-megapixel primary sensor coupled with a 5-megapixel secondary depth sensor for bokeh effect.

Asus has also made changes in selfie camera. The Max Pro M1 (6GB+64GB) comes with a 16-megapixel shooter for self-portraits and video calling. Other than this, the rest of the specifications largely remains the same.

The Zenfone Max Pro (M1) is first Asus branded phone the offers stock-ish Android experience along with dual rear cameras and massive battery backup. The phone sports a 5.99-inch Full HD+ LCD display (2160 x 1080 pixels) with 450 nits brightness. The display comes with 15000:1 contrast ratio and 85 percent NTSC color gamut.

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The Redmi Note 5 Pro challenger rocks a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 mobile processor with Adreno 509 GPU. The packs a 5000mAh battery with 10W charger. As for connectivity, the Zenfone Max Pro Mi1 includes 4G VoLTE, dual SIM dual VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, dual-SIM, dedicated microSD card slot, GPS, and micro USB port.

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (6GB RAM + 64GB storage) Price In India

Earlier, Asus announced that the Zenfone 6GB RAM variant to retail in India for Rs 14,999. It is highly unlikely that Asus will change the price tag now.

ALSO READ: Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 Detailed Comparison

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 Specifications

Model	Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (6GB)
Display	5.99-inch (2160×1080 pixels) Full HD+ 18:9 2.5D curved glass display
Processor	1.8GHz octa-core Snapdragon 636 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 509 GPU
RAM	3GB/4GB/6GB
Internal Storage	32GB/64GB, expandable to 2TB (Dedicated card slot)
Software	Android 8.1 Oreo
Primary Camera	13MP+5MP, f/2.0 aperture, with phase detection AF, bokeh mode16MP +5MP (For the 6GB RAM variant)
Secondary Camera	8MP with f/2.0 aperture lens16MP (for the 6GB RAM variant)
Dimensions and Weight	159 x 76 x 8.61 mm; 180g
Battery	5000mAh, 10W charger
Others	Dual-sim, 4G Volte, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, Face Unlock (coming soon), Fingerprint sensor, 5-magnet speaker, NXP Smart Amp
Price	10,999 INR, 12,999 INR, 14,999 INR

Deepak Rajawat

Deepak Rajawat is a tech journalist and editor at Smartprix, where he reviews smartphones, laptops, TVs, and audio gear. In his 12 years in media, he has reviewed over 1,000 devices. Since joining Smartprix in 2015, his reviewing philosophy has been simple: cut through the spec sheets and tell readers how a gadget actually holds up in daily life.

Before moving to digital tech journalism, Deepak covered sports and worked for legacy print publications, including Hindustan Times and The Statesman. He holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Calcutta University and is based in Noida.

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