Last week, ASUS officially launched its latest ZenFone 3 Max smartphones in India. It comes in two variants - ZC520TL and ZC553KL. The ZenFone Max lineup is known for their incredible battery and it can also be used as a powerbank to charge other devices via USB OTG. The former is priced at Rs. 12,999 and the latter costs Rs. 17,999. Lets check out their specifications below.

ASUS ZenFone 3 Max ZC520TL Specifications:

• 5.2-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS 2.5D curved display, 282 PPI
• 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 MP2 GPU
• 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, expandable up to 32GB via microSD card
• Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS with Zen UI 3.0
• Hybrid Dual SIM (micro + nano / microSD card)
• 13MP rear camera with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture, 1080p video
• 5MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture, 1080p video
• Dimensions: 149.5 x 73.7 x 8.55 mm; Weight: 148 grams
• Fingerprint sensor (back)
• 3.5 mm audio jack, FM Radio, ICEpower speaker
• 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, GLONASS
• 4130 mAh Li-Po battery (non-removable)

ASUS ZenFone 3 Max ZC553KL Specifications:

• 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD IPS 2.5D curved display, 401 PPI
• 1.4 GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937) 64-bit processor with Adreno 505 GPU
• 4GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, expandable up to 128GB via microSD card
• Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS with Zen UI 3.0
• Hybrid Dual SIM (micro + nano / microSD card)
• 16MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, f/2.0 aperture, TriTech AF system, 1080p video, 720p slow motion video
• 8MP selfie camera with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture, 1080p video
• Dimensions: 151.4 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm; Weight: 175 grams
• Fingerprint sensor (back)
• 3.5 mm audio jack, FM Radio, ICEpower speaker
• 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 LE, GPS, GLONASS
• 4100 mAh Li-lon battery (non-removable) with fast charging

Both the ASUS ZenFone 3 Max ZC520TL and ZC553KL comes in Glacier Silver, Sand Gold and Titanium Gray colors. They are priced at Rs. 12,999 and Rs. 17,999, respectively. The cheaper ZC520TL is already on sale in India via both online and offline retail stores whereas the pricier ZC553KL will go on sale by the end of November, 2016. We will soon put them under best smartphones under 15000 and best smartphones under 20000 segment.

Commenting on the launch, Peter Chang, Region Head – South Asia and Country Manager for ASUS India, said:

We understand the needs of the mobile consumers who are constantly on the move and require access to everything at the tip of their fingers. Through Zenfone 3 Max, we have been able to combine high-end aesthetics, a great photography experience, as well as a battery that ensures that users can enjoy their smartphone experience for longer durations without having to look for a plug point.

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