Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 19 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

10
Average:

5
Bad:

3

8.2

User Score

Based on 42 reviews
as rated by users

Pros:

Good design aesthetic
Vibrant display with Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Responsive fingerprint sensor and face unlock

Cons:

Underclocked Snapdragon 660 SoC
Front camera needs improvement

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Last revision on March 14, 2024

Reviewers Liked

Good design aesthetic
Vibrant display with Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Responsive fingerprint sensor and face unlock
Stock Android experience

Reviewers Didn't Like

Underclocked Snapdragon 660 SoC
Front camera needs improvement
No fast charging
Poor front camera

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Expert reviews and ratings

So, it's time to the answer the burning question. Is the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 a worthy successor to the Max Pro M1 or is it just a shoddy upgrade job? I would say that it's an in-between. ASUS has given the Max Pro M2 some very nice upgrades such as...

By vernonchan.com on March 11, 2019

For the same amount of money, ASUS somehow offers less bang for your buck with the ZenFone Max M2 than they did last year with the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro...

By pokde.net on February 01, 2019

Asus Zenfone Max M2 is definitely a good upgrade to its predecessor Zenfone Max M1. With bigger display, and faster processor, the phone is a good buy in the sub-Rs 10,000 price segment. The phone is easy for single hand use and looks decent. The quick...

By gadgetsnow.com on January 24, 2019

When I reviewed the Max Pro M1 last year, it narrowly lost out to Huawei's Nova 3i, due to the 3i's more interesting design, better features, and slightly better performance. However, the improvements ASUS has made to the Max Pro M2 change things...

By hardwarezone.com.sg on January 22, 2019

All in all, both the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 and the Realme 2 Pro offer real bang for your buck — giving you a good balance of performance and features, wrapped up in good looking design. Both devices are also priced really close to each other with the...

By vernonchan.com on March 11, 2019

The 10th annual HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards was held on February 28, and it served to honor the best in tech products and services that were introduced in 2018 and the best tech brands as determined by the editorial team and readers of HWZ/HWM/GAX...

By hardwarezone.com.sg on March 05, 2019

The Zenfone Max Pro M2's great entertainment focused system with improved display technology and superb speaker system is unparalleled when compared to any smartphones in this price range. If you enjoy using your smartphone to watch movies or just to...

By thetechrevolutionist.com on February 15, 2019

In short, ASUS ZenFone Max M2 is a decent smartphone offering features that match its medium price range. At only RM699, the device comes in great specifications as well as acceptable gaming performance. You should consider this one if you wish to own a...

By gamerbraves.com on February 14, 2019

Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2). Review unit courtesy of Asus India.The author has been evaluating the ZenFone Max Pro (M2) as a daily driver for about a month and the phone has lived up to most expectations. The faux-glass design of the phone is not...

By NotebookCheck on January 30, 2019

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 comes in a sleek and durable body and looks premium-ish. Running on Stock Android, the phone packs in a huge 5000mAh battery. UI navigation was also smooth.The handset managed to run high-end gaming titles like PUBG Mobile on...

By gadgetsnow.com on January 23, 2019

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