Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 ZB631KL

Overview

An affordable mid-range smartphone that offers excellent battery stamina and decent performance.

-- As reviewed by TheStraitsTimes

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 17 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

12
Average:

2
Bad:

1

8.2

User Score

Based on 42 reviews
as rated by users

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Last revision on September 16, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Stylish, premium design
Impressive rear cameras
Competitively priced
Great display with a smaller notch
Great battery life
Almost Stock Android

Reviewers Didn't Like

Selfie camera beautifies images
No fast charging
No USB Type-C

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Expert reviews and ratings

By NotebookCheck on January 30, 2019 83

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 TheStraitsTimes on January 02, 2019 80

The Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 has a tough act to follow. The previous model, the ZenFone Max Pro M1, was a huge hit in India last year, with sales of more than one million units in less than six months.Unsurprisingly, Asus has not changed the M1's...

By Digit on December 19, 2018 71

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 has all the elements of a reliable, powerful mid-ranger. It's for those who want a steady performer that can both handle the daily tasks and heavy gaming and lasts long thanks to a massive 5,000mAh battery. It's also a good...

By FirstPost on December 18, 2018 80

For a phone that starts at Rs 12,999, the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is by far the most well-rounded smartphone you can get your hands on. Barring camera performance, where the Redmi Note 6 Pro beats it, the phone outclasses and outlasts every other phone under Rs 15,000, making it a great all-rounder with best in class battery life.

By TheMobileIndian on December 18, 2018 80

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is surely an upgrade to the Zenfone Max Pro M1. The smartphone comes loaded with a new design language and the performance is better as compared to its predecessor. The battery is impressive and the user interface is clean....

By gogi.in on December 15, 2018 90

The specs are pretty good, price is too good, design is awesome, camera quality is excellent and battery life is awesome. A really good buy for price starting from Rs. 12,999. If you are not a gaming user you can go with 3GB/32GB variant.You can buy...

By 91mobiles.com on December 14, 2018 80

The ZenFone Max Pro M2 is an every way an upgrade over the Pro M1, but more importantly, is a dangerous rival to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro (review), Realme 2 Pro (review) and Honor 8X (first impressions) in the budget segment. ASUS has priced the Pro...

By Gadgets360 on December 14, 2018 80

The Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 has some big shoes to fill, as it predecessor, the ZenFone Max Pro M1 has been a strong presence in this segment. Asus has definitely got our attention by giving this phone a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC and a big...

By IndiaToday on December 14, 2018 80

I think the Zenfone Max Pro M2 is a fantastic phone. It's just that when compared to the likes of the Nokia 6.1 Plus, Xiaomi Mi A2 and Redmi Note 6 Pro, it is not an all-out winner. It's as good as what the other companies offer, not more not less. Just...

By nasilemaktech.com on December 11, 2018 89

After spending my time with the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro (M2), I find it that ASUS improved things where it really matters. Firstly, the display has been improved drastically. Secondly, the camera has been improved as well. Thirdly, the upgrade to...

By hitechcentury.com on December 11, 2018 83

Externally, the Zenfone Max Pro M2 comes in the usual cardboard box with everything nestled into cardboard cut-outs. Slide out the outer protective casing and you get access to all the kit that comes with the phone. Asus is rather generous this time...

By hardwarezone.com.sg on May 05, 2019

The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 punches well above its weight with an attractive 'Wave Design' that looks, feels, and handles like a much more expensive device. Its large Full HD display, mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, and huge 5,000mAh...

By GSMArena on February 13, 2019

The ZenFone Max M2 is a respectable mid-range smartphone. It's well-built, has a large and bright display, clean and easy to use software, decent performance, and excellent battery life.However, the design is a bit stale compared to its rivals, the 720p...

By mymobileindia.com on January 18, 2019

Asus under its Zenfone series always seems to surprise the users and has attracted lots of attention towards itself. The highly competitive Indian smartphone market makes to change strategies of smartphone companies and those who adapted according to...

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