Asus Zenfone Max ZC550KL 2016 (3GB RAM+32GB)

Asus recently updated one of its best selling Zenfone models in India, the Asus Zenfone Max, with more powerful hardware and software. Two new Zenfone Max models with 2GB and 3GB RAM are now available in India for 9,999 INR and 12,999 INR respectively.

On the outside, new Max variants are exactly same as the original models, but you also get Blue and Orange color options. On the inside, you will find a 1.5GHz Snapdragon 615 octa-core chip paired with ample 32GB storage. New Zenfones are also running Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box.

The spectacular battery backup from the 5000 mAh battery remains consistent. You can easily get through 2 days of moderate to heavy usage on a single charge. Of course the big battery increases the weight, but ergonomic design ensures it's still comfortable to wield.

The camera sensor and camera performance remains same. You can click decent shots in day light and focus on nearby objects faster, but low-light performance is nothing to write home about. You can buy new Zenfone Max online in India from Flipkart

The Asus Zenfone Max doesn't make a promise it can't keep. It's a true endurance champ, thanks to a massive 5,000mAh battery and longevity-driven design and hardware choices. The Snapdragon 410 chipset is one such compromise and perhaps the spot on the Max's spec sheet that's decidedly below par.

Yet, it may very well be thanks to it that the Zenfone Max scored a 121-hour endurance rating, with some 20 hours of web browsing, and close to 16 hours of video playback.read more →