ASUS introduces ZenFone Max ZC550KL , a new smartphone with a high capacity lithium polymer battery. Installed in the ASUS ZenFone Max battery capacity of 5000 mAh provides up to 38 days of standby time, and can also be used as a mobile charger for other gadgets.
The main features of the novelty
New model in the ZenFone lineup comes with a 5.5-inch IPS screen, with durable Corning® Gorilla® Glass 4 for protection. High-speed laser autofocus in as fast as 0.03 seconds for sharp pictures, even in awkward conditions.
New ASUS ZenFone Max, powered by the powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 410 64-bit processor, delivers an ultra-slim profile. The thickness of the side edges is only 5.2 mm. LTE speeds of up to 150 Mbit/sec for mobile data transfer. ASUS ZenFone Max is available in two classic colors, black Osmium Black and white Pure White , which will perfectly suit both business and casual wear.
High capacity lithium polymer battery
The sleek design of the new ASUS ZenFone Max hides a lithium polymer battery with a capacity of as much as 5000 mAh. A high-capacity battery and energy-efficient processor open up entirely new possibilities for ASUS ZenFone Max owners.
The smartphone outperforms the competition in terms of battery life in a variety of usage scenarios: it works up to 2.3 times more in talk mode and up to 2.7 times more in web browsing mode.That means the user of the new ASUS ZenFone Max will be able to talk for up to 37.6 hours* and browse the web for up to 32.5 hours
Smartphone battery life was estimated by the ASUS lab and depends on CPU utilization, signal strength, and other factors
. without having to recharge. The battery also has enough power to keep the smartphone running for over a month 38 days in standby mode .
Thanks to the high capacity battery 5000 mAh new ASUS ZenFone Max can also be used as a mobile charger for other gadgets. Simply plug a second device to charge it up with the appropriate USB cable OTG .
Stylish and practical finishes
ASUS ZenFone Max comes in a sleek design with two different finishes. The surface of the back panel of the body can be made with a texture in the form of leather or with a special ceramic finish, pleasant to the touch and practical in operation. Both versions of the back panel finish serve not only aesthetic but also practical purposes, reducing the risk of the smartphone accidentally slipping out of your hands.
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
ASUS ZenFone Max has a 5.5-inch IPS display with HD resolution 1280×720 pixels , wide viewing angles 178 ° and high pixel density 267 pixels per inch . Screen is covered by rugged, fourth-generation Corning Gorilla Glass.
The latest version of Corning Gorilla Glass 4 display protection is twice as strong as the previous version in the drop test, has 2.5 times more residual strength and 85% longer life expectancy in daily use.
13-megapixel camera with PixelMaster technology and laser autofocus in 0.03 seconds
ASUS ZenFone Max features a 13-megapixel camera with exclusive ASUS PixelMaster technology, a bright lens F/2.0 , instant shutter function and fast laser autofocus system, which allows you to take bright, clear photos with high resolution.
In low light, the camera with PixelMaster technology resizes the pixels in the image sensor to increase light sensitivity by 400%. So you can get great pictures in low light without using flash.
Super HDR function helps to get bright, evenly exposed pictures in backlighting. In ultra-high resolution mode, the smartphone takes four 13-megapixel photos at once and then combines them into a single photo, which will be equivalent to 52-megapixel image clarity.
The rear camera smartphone ASUS ZenFone Max has a system of instant laser focus, which operates in just 0.03 seconds. It focuses confidently even in difficult lighting conditions and at a minimum distance to the subject, which helps you get sharp pictures in a dark room or when taking macro shots.
Price and availability
ASUS ZenFone Max is available at a recommended retail price of 17,490 Dollars.
Specifications
| Processor | Quad-core 64-bit Qualcomm processor® Snapdragon™ 410 1.2GHz |
| Operating system | Android 5.0 Lollipop with ASUS ZenUI user interface |
| Screen | 5.5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels HD Corning protective glass® Gorilla® Glass 4 |
| Camera with PixelMaster technology | Main: 13-megapixel camera, F/2.0 maximum aperture lens with auto laser focusing system, dual-color RealTone flash Front: 5-megapixel camera, the lens with a maximum aperture of F/2.0 and a viewing angle of 85 degrees PixelMaster technology includes a low light mode, Super HDR for backlit shots, portrait enhancement mode, and a full manual Professional mode |
| Memory | 16GB ROM 2GB LPDDR3 RAM Supports up to 64GB MicroSD memory card |
| Wireless interfaces | Built-in WiFi 802.11b/g/n,Wi-Fi Direct standard, Bluetooth® 4.0 |
| Connectors and ports | 3.5mm audio jack, 2 micro-SIM slots |
| Battery | Lithium polymer battery with 5,000mAh capacity |
| Colors | White, black |
| Size (WxHxD | 156 x 77.2 x 10.5~5.2 mm |
| Weight | 202 g |
This smartphone sounds interesting, but I’m curious to know how long the battery actually lasts on a full charge?
The article mentions that ASUS has released a smartphone called ZenFone Max with a high capacity battery. I am curious to know how long does the battery actually last on a single charge? Is it capable of lasting a whole day with heavy usage or does it require frequent charging?
Can you provide more information about the capacity of the high-capacity battery in the ASUS ZenFone Max?