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Jet, Set, Go | Asus Zenfone Max Review
The Asus Zenfone range is well known for its amazing camera, picture quality and good battery life. Not to forget, smooth overall functioning too. Last month, Asus launched the all new Zenfone Max with a campaign titled #LiveUnplugged with actress Sonakshi Sinha as the brand ambassador. The campaign is dominantly centred around its monstrous (that's what they like to call it) battery which is good enough to last a few days. We were among the first few to test this stunning, sleek device and as usual, we tested the device for a fortnight to get a hang of everything. Read on to know our experience of the new Asus Zenfone Max.
What? - Asus Zenfone Max (2016 - 2GB octa-core version model)
Price: Rs 9,999
Available in: Black, White, Orange and Blue
Box Includes: Asus Zenfone Max device, power charger, detachable USB to microUSB cable, warranty card and quick start guide.
Tech Specifications (for the above mentioned model): 5000 mAh battery
13mp PixelMaster auto focus main camera / 5mp PixelMaster wide view front camera
Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 - Octa-Core processor
Weights 202g (with battery)
32 GB internal storage with Micro SD support of upto 64 GB
5.5" TFT LED Backlight / 1280 x 720 HD IPS display
Our Experience: For someone like me who is always on the go, tweeting updates or Snapchatting live from events, power banks are a must. Sometimes, I end up carrying two phones to ensure that I don't run out of battery during an event. This is where the Asus Zenfone Max comes up as a hero device, ensuring fantastic battery life that lasts up to 2-3 days. The impressive battery lasted for days, even after several calls, non-stop use of social media, web browsing, clicking pictures and recording audio clips during interviews. Good enough to take me back in time, when the battery would last almost a week (but the only thing we did was make expensive calls and messages). Asus Zenfone Max boasts of a super strong battery, so much that it can double up as a batter pack for another device. Though we haven't tried this feature, I am looking forward to seeing how this works out. For a decent battery life that lasts 3 days, you need to charge the device for at least 4 hours (or at least that's how it worked for us). Despite the fact that this device works on Snapdragon-615 (which is known to impact the efficiency of your battery), the device does offer a pretty good battery life. The Asus Zenfone Max certainly exceeded our expectations here. The Asus ZenUI user interface sees some improvement in this model.
The camera functions very well. With a powerful PixelMaster 2.0 camera, that comes with 13MP clarity and excellent focus, you can trust this phone with some neat and clear images. Plus, you can play around with multiple filters and beautify your pictures with an in-built beautification feature. The front camera too offers good clarity (5MP) for some decent selfies. Being a lightweight device with 5.5 inch screen (with HD display, which is great for this price), the Asus Zenfone Max makes the social media / web browsing experience quite smooth. You can type, click, post and share on the go effortlessly. The audio call quality was good, while the reception on both Wi-Fi and 3G was decent. Since the phone comes with a pre-installed Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), it performs well without any hiccups and comes with key features like DND. The smooth functioning is another plus point, especially for those love gaming. The sound quality is strictly okay (better on earphones though) and the storage ensures you can stock up on your favourite tracks. You will have buy earphones separately.
Despite being a power packed device, the Asus Zenfone Max keeps it sleek and stylish in the aesthetics department. The signature Asus style remains unchanged, with the curved rounded looks and metallic trim on the sides. The textured grip is excellent and very useful for those who have can't save their phones from falling down all the time. Overall, the texture looks very elegant and feels smooth. Extra points for the internal cushion, that ensures the device does not heat up.
Pros: Excellent battery life
Elegant aesthetics
Good camera
HD display
Budget friendly with decent features
Cons: Below-average sound output on speakers
Ratings
Battery Life - 10/10
Aesthetics - 9/10
Sound - 5/10
Performance - 8/10
Camera - 8/10
VFM - 9/10
Final Verdict: If you are looking for a device that offers an excellent battery life, with a great camera and other good features; all under a budget of 10k, go for the Asus Zenfone Max without blinking an eye. This is one of your best bets this season in the under 10K category and offers some really good features at a pocket friendly price. Plus, we love the overall aesthetics, which are really classy and stylish. We are certainly impressed.
Have you experienced the new Asus Zenfone Max? Discuss your thoughts and more in the comment box below or join the conversation on Twitter at @priyaadivarekar
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The Multi Tasker | Asus ZenPad 7.0
From what I can remember, I have been multi-tasking and working on several things at the same time since childhood. Assignments, work and my approach towards time management kept changing, but the multi-tasker in me is still the same. I just cannot stay still in one place, without doing something new. I love working on multiple projects, discovering something to learn and stepping into new roles everyday. Thanks to my super busy schedule, a lot of times, I end up editing, proof reading posts and working on social media assignments while traveling. That's the only time (thanks to our massive traffic jams), apart from burning the midnight lamp, where I can sit back and work on editing. While traveling, I always prefer working on a tablet (carrying a laptop is a big no-no on event / recording hopping days). And that's where the Asus December 2015 launch - Zen Pad 7.0 - comes to the rescue.
The Asus ZenPad 7.0 is a good looking gadget, which is packed with some impressive features. It has a 7 inch display and we absolutely love the chrome lining around the screen area, which gives it a classy and sleek look. The one we reviewed came with two covers - the regular plastic cover and a gorgeous audio cover, which is definitely one of the biggest highlights of this gadget. But that's not all, there is much more to this stunning ZenPad, then what meets the eye. This gadget comes as a huge relief to fellow multi-taskers, who like working on the go, and is packed with some seriously impressive features. Read on to know about our favourite aspects.
7-inch display: Comfortable to use and not very huge. It fits your hand perfectly (though it is slightly bigger than my palm, there was no discomfort while typing or clicking pictures) and is not very bulky. The display makes it comfortable for your eyes to edit / proof read and even read updates on the go.
Expandable storage up to 128 GB: While the gadget comes with 16gb internal storage, it can be expanded up to 128 GB, which is perfect for those who want a good mix of songs, photos and videos on their gadget.
8mp camera: While the rear camera has a good 8mp camera, even the front 2mp camera is quite decent and ensures you get some amazing selfies. Moreover, it comes with in-built beautification options, filters and options to shoot GIF images as well. Even the video quality, which is full HD, is great.
Calling Facility: Always wanted a tablet that can help you make calls? Then, look no further. ZenPad 7.0 comes with a SIM slot, making it easy to make / receive calls as well.
Sound: Hands the best part about this gadget, ZenPad is a must have for music lovers, thanks to a great audio output. Those who buy it with the audio cover definitely have an edge, as the cover ensures you hear your favourite tracks in crystal clear sound. Watching movies with the cover on is a lot of fun, thanks to the inclusion of 5 speakers and one subwoofer, which are placed under the sound bar area on the audio cover. You will get used to ditching your headphones more often, thanks to the incredible sound quality.
We have been testing this gadget for over a fortnight, and so far, the experience has been great. Asus 7.0 ZenPad works on ZenUI with Android 5.0.2 Lollipop. The battery life is average, with around 3450 mAh battery and an average of 6 hours screen-time (with the audio cover). On the technical / software front, we haven't experienced any difficulty or lags. The gadget works smoothly and like we said, watching videos / films on this ZenPad is pure delight. Another plus point of buying the Audio cover is the fact that is comes with 2300 mAh battery, making it easier for you to charge your gadget while the cover is on. Being music lovers, we are loving it and how!
Pros
- Incredible sound
- Easy to carry, as the gadget is light and sleek
- Good camera quality for images with natural light
- Good HD video quality
- Perfect for on the go work
Cons
- No in-built FM
Verdict: If you are looking for a mini home theatre in your hands, that can be used to watch videos and enjoy movies while traveling (and get some work done as well), then the Asus 7.0 ZenPad is a must have!
Price: Rs14,999 with audio cover
Available in three colours - Black, Silver and White
Have you tried the Asus ZenPad 7.0? Got something to say? Join the conversation on Twitter at @priyaadivarekar or leave your comment in the box below.
Love,
The Dancebee
