Asus is all set to launch a new bezel-less smartphone with 18:9 aspect ratio display. The new Asus Zenfone Max Plus(M1) also comes with a dual camera setup and ZenUI with a face detection feature. It was first spotted in Russia. Now, the bezel-less handset is arriving in the US. Read more to find about Asus Zenfone Max Plus(M1) Price in India, Specifications, and Features
Price and Availability
| Price | $229 (approx Rs 14,500) |
The Asus ZenFone Max Plus (M1) is priced in the US at $229 (approx Rs 14,500) for the 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage option. Sales start next month. The company showcased the new handset at CES 2018 in Vegas. As of now, there is no information about an Indian launch and price.
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Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek MT6750T |
| RAM | 2GB/ 3GB |
| Internal Storage | 16GB/ 32GB (expandable up to 256GB) |
| Display | 5.7-inch,IPS, full-HD+ (1080 x 2160 pixels), 18:9 aspect ratio |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat, Zen UI |
| Primary (Rear) Camera | Dual (16MP + 8MP) with flash |
| Front Camera | 8MP |
| Battery | 4130mAh |
| Dual SIM | Yes |
The Asus ZenFone Max Plus (M1) features a 5.7-inch IPS display with a full-HD+ (1080 x 2160 pixels) resolution and an 18:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by a MediaTek MT6750T processor. You can choose from 2GB or 3GB RAM. It also comes with two internal storage options – 16GB and 32GB (expandable up to 256GB via a dedicated microSD card slot).
On the camera front, the new smartphone sports a dual rear camera setup with f/2.0 aperture lens and 120-degree wide-angle lens. It combines a 16-megapixel sensor with an 8-megapixel one. The 8-megapixel front camera comes with f/2.0 aperture lens. Camera features include skin toning, smoothing, lightening, and eye correction.
The ZenFone Max Plus (M1) is backed by a 4130mAh battery that offers up to 26 hours of talk time (on a 3G network) or 13 hours of video playback. It also comes preloaded with Asus PowerMaster that can increase the battery life by two times (up to 500 cycles of full discharge).
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Features
- Bezel-less display
- Dual cameras
- Dual-SIM
- Android 7.0 Nougat OS
- ZenUI
- Face detection feature
- Fingerprint scanner
- 4G LTE
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth 4.0
- A-GPS
- Micro-USB port
- Two color options
The dual-SIM smartphone runs Android 7.0 Nougat operating system with ZenUI on top. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, A-GPS, and Micro-USB port.
The metal body smartphone comes in two color options – Azure Silver and Deepsea Black. Additional features include a face detection feature and a fingerprint scanner.
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Conclusion
The ZenFone Max Plus (M1) is the second Asus smartphone with a bezel-less display. Previously, the company had launched Pegasus 4S in China. It features a 5.7-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. The Asus Pegasus 4S is powered by a 1.5GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6750T processor and 3GB RAM. The 32GB internal storage can be expanded via a microSD card (up to 128GB). On the camera front, the new handset sports a 16-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera. It is backed by a 4030mAh non-removable battery.
