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.
Asus Zenfone 4 ZC520KL vs ZC554KL Official Specs, Philippine price, release date
| 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 SRPÂ / $200Â base model 3GB RAM |
| Availability date | August 2017, Global release September 2017 | September 2017 |
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?
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.