Asus just launched Zenfone 3 Max (ZC520TL and ZC553KL) in India. The Zenfone 3 Max (ZC520TL) comes with a 5.2-inch HD display with 75% screen-to-body ratio and has 3GB of RAM, while the Zenfone 3 Max (ZC553KL) comes with a 5.5-inch 1080p display with 73% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by a Snapdragon 430 SoC and has 4GB of RAM.
Both the run Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with Zen UI 3.0, have a fingerprint sensor on the back and pack a 4100mAh battery with reverse charging to charge other devices.
Asus Zenfone 3 Max (ZC520TL) specifications
- 5.2-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) 2.5D curved glass display
- 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU
- 3GB LPDDR3 RAM, 32GB internal storage, expandable memory with microSD
- Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with Zen UI 3.0
- Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro + nano/microSD)
- 13MP rear camera with LED flash, 5P Largan lens
- 5MP front-facing camera
- Fingerprint sensor
- 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, ICEpower enhanced speaker
- Dimensions: 149.5×73.7×8.55mm; Weight: 148g
- 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
- 4100mAh (non-removable) battery
Asus Zenfone 3 Max (ZC553KL) specifications
- 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) 2.5D curved glass display, 450nits brightness
- 1.4 GHz octa-core Snapdragon 430 64-bit processor with Adreno 505 GPU
- 4GB LPDDR3 RAM, 32GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
- Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with Zen UI 3.0
- Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro + nano/microSD)
- 16MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, f/2.0 aperture
- 8MP front-facing camera, f/2.2 aperture, 84-degree field of view
- Fingerprint sensor
- 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, ICEpower enhanced speaker
- Dimensions: 151.4×76.24×8.3mm; Weight: 175g
- 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS
- 4100mAh (non-removable) battery
The Asus Zenfone 3 Max comes in Titanium Gray, Glacier Silver and Sand Gold colors and is priced at Rs. 12,999 for the base (ZC520TL) variant and goes on sale from major online and offline retailers across India such as Flipkart starting today. The high-end Zenfone 3 Max version (ZC553KL) costs Rs. 17,999 and will be available by the end of November. Check out our Zenfone Max (ZC553KL) review, if you are planning to buy the phone.
Commenting on the launch, Peter Chang, Region Head – South Asia & Country Manager for ASUS India said:
We understand the needs of the mobile consumers who are constantly on the move and require access to everything at the tip of their fingers. Through Zenfone 3 Max, we have been able to combine high-end aesthetics, a great photography experience, as well as a battery that ensures that users can enjoy their smartphone experience for longer durations without having to look for a plug point.