The Asus Zenfone 4 Max ZC554KL or 5.5-inch model or Zenfone 4 Max Plus is now official globally. Along with the launch is an official price for the Philippine market which is P9,995 based on the conversion. For this price, a decent 3GB RAM + 32GB storage and Snapdragon 430 with microSD card support configuration is being offered.
There are no words yet on the 4GB model for the Zenfone 4 Max. But we expect it to be about P11,995 pesos.
As the name suggests, the main feature retains with 5,000mAh battery and reverse charging. The Asus Zenfone 4 Max ZC520KL and ZC554KL will also boast the dual camera setup at the back consisting of 13MP + 5MP.
| SPECS, PH Price | Zenfone 4 Max ZC520KL | Zenfone 4 Max ZC544KL |
| Display | 5.2-inch HD IPS LCD screen, scratch-resistant | 5.5-inch HD IPS LCD screen, scratch-resistant |
| Design | Curved glass and aluminum | Curved glass and aluminum |
| Colors | Titanium Gray, Rose Pink, Sand Gold | Titanium Gray, Rose Pink, Sand Gold |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 430 |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Graphics | Adreno 308 | Adreno 505 |
| Memory | 32 GB, 2/3 GB RAM, microSD | 32/64 GB, 4 GB RAM, microSD |
| Main Camera | Dual 13 MP + 5 MP, autofocus, LED flash | Dual 13 MP + 5MP, f/2.0, autofocus, LED flash |
| Front camera | 8 MP, LED | 8 MP, f/2.2, LED flash |
| Connectivity | WiFi n, Bluetooth 4.1, 4G LTE, Dual-SIM support | WiFi n, Bluetooth 4.1, 4G LTE, Dual-SIM support |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Po 4100 mAh battery, reverse charging | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery, fast charging, reverse charging a la power bank |
| Estimated PH Price | PHP 7,995 SRP | PHP 9,995 SRP / $200 base model 3GB RAM |
| Availability date | August 2017, Global release September 2017 | September 2017 |
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abbieatplay says:
i’m choosing between the huawei gr5 2017 and the new asus zenfone 4 max. i’ve seen raves for the gr5 but the zenfone 4 max is so new so no user reviews yet. a friend told me asus phones heat up too much. any thoughts?
Jade Bryan Jardinico says:
It really depends on how you use your phone, all phones will heat up if you are using it extensively like gaming with internet use.