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Asus Zenfone Max M2 ZB633KL

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Asus Zenfone Max M2 ZB633KL
Asus Zenfone Max M2 ZB633KL (Zenfone Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 8 x 1.8 GHz, Kryo 250
Graphics adapter
Memory
3 GB 
Display
6.26 inch 19:9, 1520 x 720 pixel 269 PPI, Capacitive, IPS, glossy: yes
Storage
32 GB eMMC Flash, 32 GB 
Connections
Audio Connections: 3.5mm, Card Reader: microSD, Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, fingerprint, microUSB
Networking
802.11 b/g/n (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.2, GSM, UMTS, LTE, Dual SIM, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 7.7 x 158.4 x 76.3 ( = 0.3 x 6.24 x 3 in)
Battery
4000 mAh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Android 8.1 Oreo
Camera
Primary Camera: 13 MPix Dual: 13MP (f/1.8, 1.12µm) + 2MP
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix f/2.0, 1.12µm
Additional features
Keyboard: Virtual, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
160 g ( = 5.64 oz / 0.35 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
200 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 72.64% - average
Average of 11 scores (from 24 reviews)
price: 73%, performance: 75%, features: - %, display: 59% mobility: 80%, workmanship: 76%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Asus Zenfone Max M2 ZB633KL

Asus ZenFone Max (M2) Smartphone — Hands-on Review and First Impressions | Notebookcheck
Asus announced the budget-oriented ZenFone Max (M2) smartphone in India last month targeting the sub-US$150 user who wants a capable smartphone that gets the basics right. The Max (M2) comes with decent specs and significant improvements over its predecessor, the ZenFone Max (M1). However, does the Max (M2) have what it takes to compete against similar offerings from the likes of Xiaomi, Honor, and Realme? Let's find out in our hands-on review.
90% ASUS Zenfone Max M2 Review
Source: B2G English Archive.org version
ASUS' execution with the Zenfone Max M2 is the most value-driven move we've seen on a smartphone so far. It lives to its name by giving you more than a day's worth of power without the necessary sacrifice on performance. Whether it be gaming or just extensive media consumption, the Zenfone Max M2 delivers the perfect deal thanks to its updated Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor, stock Android experience, refreshed design and its 4,000mAh battery.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/16/2019
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 90% workmanship: 90%
Asus Zenfone Max M2 hands-on review
Source: GSM Arena English Archive.org version
The ZenFone Max M2 is a respectable mid-range smartphone. It's well-built, has a large and bright display, clean and easy to use software, decent performance, and excellent battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/13/2019
59% Review – ASUS ZenFone Max (M2)
Source: NLT English Archive.org version
The ASUS ZenFone Max (M2) has an inferior chipset – the Snapdragon 632 – which under-performs in games, making it unsuitable to be called a “next-generation gaming” phone. The 720p display is not only low in resolution, but the colors are washed out too. It does have an extra gigabyte of RAM and has better camera lenses compared to the Max Pro (M1), but the quality is still poor.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/12/2019
Rating: Total score: 59% price: 60% display: 40% mobility: 60% workmanship: 70%
70% [Review] Asus Zenfone Max M2 ZB633KL – The Affordable Android One Experience
Source: Hitech Century English Archive.org version
The Asus Zenfone Max M2 is worth a look if you are on a tight budget and are looking for an Android One phone with a large display and battery.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/07/2019
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 60% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
60% Asus Zenfone Max M2 review: Close but no cigar
Source: Gadgets Now English Archive.org version
Asus Zenfone Max M2 is definitely a good upgrade to its pred ..
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/30/2019
Rating: Total score: 60%
ASUS ZenFone Max M2 Review
Source: Yugatech English Archive.org version
The ZenFone Max M2 definitely leaves me with a good impression overall, especially in the performance aspect. It has a good screen size but with only HD+ resolution, great brightness range, decent sound quality, decent camera quality at good lighting conditions, and longer lasting battery life as compared with the Max M1.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/28/2019
Asus Zenfone Max M2 Review: Big Batt on a Budget
Source: Unbox English Archive.org version
We’re not going to lie. There are definitely a ton of solid options if you’re looking for a phone for less than Php 10,000. Some definitely have more muscle under the hood than the M2 but the main selling point for the Battery Kings of Asus are their lasting power and they’ve never disappointed on that end. It’s got enough juice to last for hours of gameplay if you treat your phone as a handheld console and even longer if you use your device primarily for social media purposes. There are compromises to the Asus Zenfone Max M2 but if battery life is your priority it’s definitely worth your consideration.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/28/2019
78% Asus Zenfone Max M2 Review: In the shadow of the Pro
Source: Tech PP English Archive.org version
The problem, however, is that at a starting price of Rs 9,999, it finds itself in a zone where it needs to be a deal maker much more than a deal breaker. And it is here that things go wrong. For while the Max M2 does not get too much wrong, it does not deliver top of the line performance or features in any department either. There are phones that look better and perform better than it at a price point that is similar or just slightly above it, and the biggest examples of it are perhaps the Zenfone Max Pro M1 and the Redmi Note 6 Pro. The Zenfone Max M2 does not do too much wrong, but its fault is that it is not exceptional in its zone either. And perhaps it was designed that way – to be someone that props up its Pro cousin without overshadowing it. Or at least that’s how it strikes us.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/23/2019
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 75% performance: 80% workmanship: 75%
ASUS Zenfone Max M2 Review
Source: Fone Arena English Archive.org version
On the whole, Asus Zenfone Max M2 at a starting price of Rs. 9,999 is a potential smartphone apart from a few nitpicks. This device offers a large decent screen, upgraded processor, and a huge battery. While the camera may not be great, it is decent for the price, but the company could have offered Full HD+ screen instead of HD+ screen. It is available at an offer price of Rs. 9,499 from Flipkart for a limited period.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/22/2019
Asus Zenfone Max M2 Hands-On Review: A Powerhouse King?
Source: Unbox English Archive.org version
Juicing up the phone is a 4000mAh battery. While that’s less than the previous model that Asus released, we’re guessing coupling it with the power-efficient SD632 plus that 720p display should give it a ton of lasting power as well. We’ll run more test to confirm but it should be capable of lasting at least a day and a half or maybe even two days.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/21/2019
Asus ZenFone Max M2 Review
Source: Gadget Diary English Archive.org version
Overall, the Asus ZenFone Max M2 is a great smartphone for the price and the company has been promoting the Max series of ZenFones among the phones that you would want if you want better battery life. This is where the phone truly succeeds, the phone provides a great amalgamation of user experience, performance and battery life to the buyer. But if you need the best camera smartphone then you do have other options in the market.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/16/2019
Asus Zenfone Max M2 Review
Source: The Mobile Indian English Archive.org version
The Asus Zenfone Max M2 result is a mixed bag. The phone offers some good computing power and the battery is impressive. The user interface is smooth, though there is a need to adding some extra features. The display is average, though the cameras are a big let down. Overall, the smartphone seems to be a decent option, if you are ready to compromise on the camera front.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/14/2019
75% Asus Zenfone Max M2 review: Stock Android, powerful Snapdragon SoC make it a Redmi 6 Pro alternative
Source: India Today English Archive.org version
However, the biggest threat the Max M2 is its own big brother -- the Zenfone Max Pro M1. At almost a similar price, the Max Pro M1 offers the more potent Snapdragon 636 chipset, a full HD+ display and a bigger 5000mAh battery. Asus is aware of that and hence positions the Max M2 for those who want the notched display over a powerful chip. I can't figure out why users should choose a big display over a more well-rounded smartphone. Till the ZenFone Max Pro M1 stays in the market, the Max M2 can be a tough sell.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 75%
80% Asus ZenFone Max M2 review: A mid-range smartphone that works
Source: The Indian Express English Archive.org version
It’s hard to find fault within the ZenFone Max M2. It may not look too different from the previous model, but it is so much better in many ways – a better display, dual rear cameras, an improved processor and much more. If you’re looking to find a phone in the sub-Rs 10,000 price bracket, Asus ZenFone Max M2 can be considered as your next smartphone.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Asus ZenFone Max M2 Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets English Archive.org version
All in all, most of these factors even out, and your choice should be based on what parameters you prioritise. The best thing that can be said is that it pushes prices down, and there's no sign of the price war abating.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%

Foreign Reviews

50% Asus Zenfone Max M2 - Nieuw en nu al verouderd
Source: Computer Totaal Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/07/2019
Rating: Total score: 50%
77% Recenzja Asusa ZenFone Max M2 – budżetowca ze świetną baterią
Source: Tabletowo Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/19/2019
Rating: Total score: 77% performance: 75% display: 55% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
90% ASUS ZenFone Max M2 - Обзор скромного качественного смартфона
Source: Helpix RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/11/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Đánh giá Asus Zenfone Max M2: Không chỉ pin trâu, hiệu năng và camera cũng tốt
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Long battery life; high performance; nice cameras; good price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/15/2019
Trên tay ASUS Zenfone Max M2: Sẽ tạo nên thành công mới cho ASUS?
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Large battery capacity; powerful hardware; nice display; elegant design.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/11/2019
Trên tay Asus ZenFone Max M2: Ứng cử viên mới trong phân khúc giá rẻ
Source: FPT shop VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; modern design; decent hardware; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/06/2019
Đánh giá camera Zenfone Max M2: Chất lượng ảnh tốt nhờ vào chế độ HDR
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good hardware; high autonomy; nice dual cameras; attractive price; impressive HDR mode.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/27/2018
Cận cảnh Asus Zenfone Max M2: SoC Snapdragon 632, màn hình lớn, pin 4000mAh
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful processor; big screen; long battery life; good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/15/2018
Review Zenfone Max M2: Alternatif Lebih Murah, Kamera Tetap Berkualitas
Source: Jagat Review ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent cameras; large battery capacity; decent hardware; good price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/05/2019

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 506: Integrated graphics card in the Snapdragon 625 SoC and based on the new 500-series architecture with support for Vulkan, OpenGL ES 3.1 + AE (3.2) and UBWC.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


SD 632: Mid-range octa-core SoC with eight Kryo 260 cpu cores at up to 1.8 GHz, an Adreno 509 GPU, a LPDDR4-2666 memory controller and a X12 LTE (Cat 13/12, 300 / 150 MBit) modem. Manufactured in the modern 14nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


6.26":

It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.


72.64%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2018-12-21 (Update: 2018-12-21)