Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 ZB602KL
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix Up to 26mm equivalent focal length in 35mm film camera
Price comparison
Average of 7 scores (from 11 reviews)
Reviews for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 ZB602KL
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionThe lack of NFC lets the phone down but if this isn’t important to you then the combination of large screen, amazing battery life and stock Android Oreo should be enough for you to consider if you want to spend as little as possible on a smartphone.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/10/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: B2G
Archive.org versionThe ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M1 hits all the right boxes if you're a mobile gamer predominantly. The phone works as a phone and works great as a gaming device, offering you the best value in terms of gaming experience amongst the rest in the market today.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/31/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 97% performance: 92% workmanship: 90%
Source: Fone Arena
Archive.org versionSimilar to the base variant that starts at Rs. 10,999, the 6GB RAM with 64GB storage version is also aggressively priced at Rs. 14,999. The company started selling the 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM variants of the ZenFone Max Pro (M1) will be available through open sale this week. It promised that the 6GB RAM version would go on open sale soon on Flipkart.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/03/2018
Foreign Reviews
Source: Chinahandys.net
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/15/2019
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: Smartphone Italia
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/12/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% features: 80% display: 70% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: HDblog.it
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% features: 85%
Source: Smartphone Italia
IT→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Big screen; nice display; decent hardware; metal case; beautiful design; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/19/2018
Source: Top for Phone
FR→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Beautiful design; high autonomy; good price. Negative: Poor connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/15/2018
Source: Chip Online TR
TR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/21/2018
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Helpix
RU→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/28/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: The Gioididong
VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Powerful processor; nice dual cameras; long battery life; good price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/21/2019
Comment
Model: The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 ZB602KL is under the most popular series of smartphones ASUS has ever produced, and for very good reasons. They are mid-range smartphones with good performance and an incredible battery life. Featuring a massive 5000 mAh battery, the latest midrange Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, pure or stock Android and more, this new disruptive device could shake the foundations of the value market. Going for a metal body much like the previous ZenFone Max Plus M1, the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 features a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display. Because the bezels are very slim, this results in a tall and slim device that fits quite comfortably one handed. The matte back is a bit slippery though, so a user might want to slap on the extra value bundled casing. Turning on the device, a user is introduced with the super crisp 5.99″ display with FHD+ resolution. The display is very beautiful. In fact, it doesn’t look like this device even belongs in the tier it says it is. The Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 is the only device in its class with a 1,500:1 contrast ratio. 450 nits brightness and 404 PPI pixel density do additional justice in delivering the vivid finishing. On the front of the screen, there are no more physical capacitive buttons, instead, the navigation keys swipe up. Also on the front is an 8 MP front camera while a rear fingerprint sensor is on the back, with no stretch required. The ZenFone Max Pro M1 still packs in a 3.5 mm audio jack but still offers a micro-USB port on the bottom.
On the back in the top left corner, there is a slightly raised dual rear camera hump, 13 MP for this version (16 MP for the higher-end versions) with the second 5 MP camera sensor taking the depth effect or Bokeh (a blurry background effect) data. There are no gaps in the build and the smartphone feels solidly built. It's a nice design, but it probably won’t turn heads a second time though. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 clocked at 1.8 GHz bears 4 performance cores and 4 power saving cores constructed around 14 nm lithography which used to be something that was once hogged by the high-end smartphone devices. If a user is just a couple of generations behind, this will be a massive upgrade without burning user’s pockets, that’s for sure. Overall, Asus has done a very good job with the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1, offering an affordable yet midrange device dedicated to long-lasting performance and gaming. The ZenFone Max Pro M1 won’t turn heads or take excellent photos but the big battery and price tag make it a great new entry-level device for the new Asus ZenFones, setting the bar high for other entry-level devices.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
Qualcomm Adreno 509: Integrated graphics card in the Snapdragon 636 SoC based on the Adreno 500 architecture. Most likely featuring a slightly higher core clock compared to the Adreno 508.
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 636: 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.
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It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.
» 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.
84.57%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
