The Zenfone 3 Max Unboxing and Review

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(Longevity is the power of the Zenfone 3 Max)

Enjoying life to the fullest. Through our favorite social media channels, everyone uses smartphone cameras - for easier communicating with people, capturing and sharing pictures, making videos and games. We are looking for a phone that is slim, lightweight, and easy to carry around, a best partner in travel, business and photography.

Unboxing ASUS ZenFone 3 Max 

ASUS ZenFone 3 Max is for everyday lifestyle and tasks that are expected to last for more than a full day. It can definitely run social apps smoothly and other similar software. 

ASUS ZenFone 3 Max 5.5‐inch have beautiful and cleanest design compare to many phones. It sports an aluminum body and all buttons are where they should be. 

The basics of modern smartphone connectivity are loaded to the phone. There’s 4G LTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS. A smartphone with an excellent fingerprint sensor.

Zenfone 3 Max to the max! 

The battery capacity is the main feature of the Zenfone 3 Max. Longer than average battery life. With its high-capacity 4100mAh cell ZenFone 3 Max just keeps on going for a full work day and beyond. The 4100mAh battery capacity is so substantial that it can even to double up as a power bank to charge your digital devices. 

As it the word max, longevity is the power of the Zenfone 3 Max. Power to last for days, eliminates battery life worries.

Built for Photography and Great camera performance. 

As everybody enjoy having cellphones use for picture taking always, Zenfone 3 max is great! 

There’s the main 13-megapixel camera with an LED flash and the 5-megapixel front-facing camera

Testing it out in outdoor and lowlight situation produced great results. With laser focus, contrast detection, and phase detection, the camera is extremely capable.

Here are some of my  photos captured by Zenfone 3 Max:

And of course, doing video, you get a full HD recording that is usable for sharing. The framerate is also steady at 30fps.

It also has 32GB of internal storage which can be expanded by up to 256GB.

Great performance and at P10,995, the ZenFone 3 Max ( 5.5‐inch) is one of the most affordable members of the ASUS ZenFone 3 family.

The Zenfone 3 Max Unboxing 

ZenFone 3 Max Specifications 

Display: 5.5‐inch IPS FHD (1920x1080) capacitive touchscreen display, 2.5D contoured glass

GSM:850/900/1800/1900MHz 

3G: B1/2/5/6/8/19 

LTE: 1/2/3/5/7/8/18/19/26/28/38/41 

SIM : Dual (nano+micro) SIM, dual standby

Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow with ZenUI 3.0

Processor: 1.4GHz 64‐bit octa core Cortex‐A53 CPU, Adreno 505 GPU, Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 chipset 

Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, LE, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, FM radio, microUSB 2.0, USB OTG

Dimensions: 151.4 x 76.2 x 8.3mm

Weight: 175 grams

Memory: 3GB RAM

Storage: 32GB internal storage, expandable up to 128GB via a micro SD card, uses SIM 2 slot

Sensors: fingerprint, accelerometer, e‐compass, proximity, light, gyroscope, hall 

Battery: 4100mAh Li‐Ion, non‐removable, supports fast and reverse charging 

Color: Glacier Silver, Sand Gold, Rose Pink, Titanium Gold 

Price: Php10,995

ASUS Ph Presents Zenfone 3 Series Brand Ambassadors : Jason Magbanua, Gab Valenciano and Alodia Gosiengfiao

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ASUS Philippines unveils the three local brand ambassadors of the Zenfone 3 series that perfectly represents each passion points of the premium and powerful flagship smartphones

Jason Magbanua, Gab Valenciano and  Alodia Gosiengfiao

After weeks of anticipation, ASUS Philippines finally unveiled its premium, powerful and game-changing line-up of Zenfone 3 smartphones in the recently concluded Zenvolution local event – led by ASUS global and local executives and the newly launched Zenfone 3 brand ambassadors, master storyteller, Jason Magbanua, ultimate performer, Gab Valenciano and cosplay queen, Alodia Gosiengfiao.

In a grand spectacle, ASUS officially launched its flagship smartphones namely ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe, Zenfone 3 Ultra and the exceptional Zenfone 3 to an excited crowd of around 500 fans, 300 media and 200 trade partners, during the Zenvolution local launch held at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza. ASUS likewise unveiled the new ZenBook3 and Transformer 3 which are both considered powerful, elegant and compact machines. The event was attended by top ASUS global executives led by ASUS Global Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jerry Shen.

‘Staying true to the core of the brand, we believe that industry movers such as Jason, Gab and Alodia best embody the passion points of the premium and powerful Zenfone 3 series.

We have full confidence that our ambassadors are a perfect fit with the brand to demonstrate the power, elegance and versatility of our new flagship smartphones, said ASUS Marketing Manager, Christian Jamolod.

Jamolod likewise emphasized that the three personalities are the ultimate persona of power, agility, clarity, and innovation.

“We knew exactly the personalities that would best represent each phone, it was match made in heaven. We are so happy to have three industry leaders on-board as our Zenfone 3 ambassadors,” Jamolod added.

Zenfone 3 Local Brand Ambassadors, Jason Magbanua, Gab Valenciano and Alodia Gosiengfiao at the ASUS Zenvolution Center Stage.

The top-of-the-line Zenfone 3 Deluxe which is the ultimate expression of the ASUS smartphone technology was personified by Jason Magbanua, a celebrated wedding videographer who epitomizes the same unparalleled class of the ZenFone 3 Deluxe.

Newly launched brand ambassadors shares their experience about Zenfone 3

“I nicknamed this phone Sexy Beast, it’s sexy and powerful. And as a profession, I document other people’s events but I also love to document mine, my family, friends, and my travels, and I’m able to take excellent pictures with this camera,” says Magbanua.

The 5.7-inch ZenFone 3 Deluxe is a fusion of premium aesthetics, being the world’s first full-metal smartphone combined with exceptional performance, and on top-off that is an astounding camera that raises the bar for mobile photography with its incredible 23MP camera featuring the latest Sony IMX318 image sensor and the ability to shoot steady 4K UHD videos, which will make anyone madly in love with the ZenFone 3 Deluxe.

Master Storyteller, Jason Magbanua shares his experience using the newly launched Zenfone 3 Deluxe.

The gigantic 6.8-inch Zenfone 3 Ultra was meantime embodied by Gab Valenciano, the master entertainer especially in choreography. A fitting representation of the Zenfone 3 Ultra designed for multimedia and entertainment lovers.

“Sometimes size doesn’t matter, it’s the performance but why not both? And that’s one of the biggest thing that I love about this premium phone. It has an amazing camera, a full HD screen, and the sound is very superb, and watching videos in something this big is quite amazing,” says Valenciano.

Ultimate entertainer and performer, Gab Valenciano tells the crowd how amazing the new Zenfone 3 Ultra is. 

The ZenFone 3 Ultra is the world’s first smartphone to have the ASUS-exclusive Tru2Life+ video-enhancement technology that allows a fervent visual experience; that is complimented with two new powerful five-magnet stereo speakers and a NXP smart amplifier that provides a crystal clear defined sound. It’s also the world’s first smartphone with virtual 7.1-channel surround-sound with DTS Headphone:X™ that’s more than enough to electrify anyone seeking for an incredible multimedia experience.

The feature-packed smartphone ZenFone 3 which boasts premium design and an empowering performance for all walks of life was personified by Alodia Gosingfiao, the reputed cosplay goddess and certified gamer, a fitting embodiment of the ZenFone 3 which radiates agility, beauty, and clarity.

Cosplay queen, Alodia Gosiengfiao shares her insights on why the new Zenfone 3 is the perfect smartphone for gaming, photography and overall entertainment.

“I brought my Zenfone 3 to Japan a few days ago and played Pokemon Go, I was playing the whole day but what I didn’t realize is that I didn’t charge my phone. The battery life was amazing, it lasted the whole day and I got lots of Pokemon!” says Gosingfiao.

The 5.5-inch ZenFone 3 is a gorgeous phone with an amazing performance that delivers an incredible visual experience that makes any apps, videos, and games look their best. It boasts a narrow bezel that provides a 77.3% screen-to-body ratio for a maximized viewing area in a slim and compact body. Apart from that is a sleek 16MP camera that can achieve precise focus in just 0.03 seconds. It’s the world’s first smartphone worldwide to be powered by the new Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 625 octa-core processor – the first Snapdragon 600 series processor with 14nm s FinFET process technology. It also has a PC-grade graphics and up to 4GB ram that delivers an amazing mobile performance. True enough, the Zenfone 3 just doesn’t look and feels twice its price, but it also makes everything exponentially better.

A premium additional to the Zenfone 3 series family

Besides these were also the reveal of the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser that has an ultra-fast 0.03second laser auto focus which sports a 13MP camera with Sony IMX214 sensor and color correction that delivers stunning photos. Another eye-catching smartphone that was revealed during the launch is the ASUS ZenFone 3 Max, a premium smartphone with an unmatched battery life designed to help users get through the day without worrying about charging in the middle of the day. Its battery capability is so massive to the extent that it can also double up as a power bank to charge other mobile devices.

Once again, ASUS proves its mastery of its craft, a solid proof that its middle name is, and will always be — innovation.

ASUS Zenvolution launches Zenfone 3 family, ZenBook 3 and Transformer 3 Series

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ASUS officially launches the complete line-up of the Zenfone 3 family, ZenBook 3 and Transformer 3 Series – which are considered the newest premium product innovations from ASUS. The launch was at the grand Zenvolution event held at the Sofitel Plaza Manila, August 14, 2016.

ASUS Global CEO Jerry Shen, ASUS unveils the all-new ZenFone 3 Deluxe, Zenfone 3 Ultra, and Zenfone 3.

Shen led the unveiling of the ZenFone 3 Max and ZenFone 3 Laser in the Philippines while ASUS Philippines Systems Group Country Manager, George Su unveiled the all-new ASUS ZenBook 3 notebook and as well as the ASUS Transformer 3 and ASUS Transformer 3 Pro 2-in-1 PCs.

“The highly anticipated ZenFone 3 series has become a global sensation after its debut at Computex this year,” said ASUS CEO Jerry Shen. “We deeply appreciate the loyalty and continued support from all our dealers, media partners and consumers in the Philippines.” added by Jerry Shen.

ASUS ZenFone 3: Agility. Beauty. Clarity.

The ASUS ZenFone 3 is a feature-packed smartphone that brings premium design and empowering performance to everyone. The ZenFone 3 is the first smartphone worldwide to be powered by the new Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 625  octa-core processor.

Asus ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) Specification

•  Android 6.0 Marshmallow w/ ZenUI 3.0
• 5.2 Inch FHD Display 1920 x 1080 resolution w/ 2.5D curved glass
• Gorilla Glass 4 protection at 401 ppi
• 2.0 GHz 64 Bit Snapdragon 625 Octa-core processor
• Adreno 506 GPU
• 4GB RAM / 64GB Storage
• Expandable via micro SD card slot up to 128 GB
• 16 MP Rear camera w/ Tri-tech AF, 4 Axis OIS, Axis EIS and dual tone LED flash
• 8 MP front facing camera w/ wide-angle lens and AF
• WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Dual SIM card (micro and nano)
• 3G, 4G LTE
• Bluetooth 4.2
• FM Radio
• GPS, A-GPS
• Fingerprint sensor
• USB Type C
• 144 g
• 2600 mAh Li Pol Battery
• Colors: Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold
• SRP: Php 16,995

ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE550KL) Specification

•  Android 6.0 Marshmallow w/ ZenUI 3.0
• 5.5 Inch FHD Display 1920 x 1080 resolution w/ 2.5D curved glass
• Gorilla Glass 4 protection at 401 ppi
• 2.0 GHz 64 Bit Snapdragon 625 Octa-core processor
• Adreno 506 GPU
• 4GB RAM / 64GB Storage
• expandable via micro SD card slot up to 128 GB
• 16 MP Rear camera w/ Tri-tech AF, 4 Axis OIS, Axis EIS and dual tone LED flash
• 8 MP front facing camera w/ wide-angle lens and AF
• WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Dual SIM card (micro and nano)
• 3G, 4G LTE
• Bluetooth 4.2
• FM Radio
• GPS, A-GPS
• Fingerprint sensor
• USB Type C
• 155 g
• 3000 mAh Li Pol Battery
• Colors: Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold
• SRP: Php 18,995

ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe — World’s First Full-Metal Smartphone with Invisible Antenna Design

The top-of-the-range ZenFone 3 Deluxe is the flagship model of the ZenFone 3 series, the ultimate expression of the ASUS smartphone technology, with an invisible antenna design that combines premium aesthetics with exceptional performance.

ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe (ZS570KL) Specification

•  Android 6.0 Marshmallow w/ ZenUI 3.0
• 5.7 Inch FHD Super AMOLED Display 1920 x 1080 resolution w/ 2.5D curved glass
• Gorilla Glass 4 protection at 386 ppi
• 2.15 GHz 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Octa-core processor
• Adreno 530 GPU
• 6GB RAM / 64GB Storage
• expandable via micro SD card slot up to 200 GB
• 23 MP Rear camera Sony IMX 318 sensor w/ Tri-tech AF, 4 Axis OIS, Axis EIS and dual tone LED flash
• 8 MP front facing camera w/ wide-angle lens and AF
• WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with 5 GHz 1×1 SISO Support
• Dual SIM card (micro and nano)
• 3G, 4G LTE
• Bluetooth 4.2
• NFC
• FM Radio
• GPS, A-GPS
• Fingerprint sensor
• USB Type C
• 172 g
• 3000 mAh Li Pol Battery
• Colors: Glacier Silver, Titanium Gray, Shimmer Gold
• SRP: Php 34,995

ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe (ZS570KL) Special Edition Specification

•  Android 6.0 Marshmallow w/ ZenUI 3.0
• 5.7 Inch FHD Super AMOLED Display 1920 x 1080 resolution w/ 2.5D curved glass
• Gorilla Glass 4 protection at 386 ppi
• 2.4 GHz 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 Octa-core processor
• Adreno 530 GPU
• 6GB RAM / 256GB Storage
• expandable via micro SD card slot up to 200 GB
• 23 MP Rear camera Sony IMX 318 sensor w/ Tri-tech AF, 4 Axis OIS, Axis EIS and dual tone LED flash
• 8 MP front facing camera w/ wide-angle lens and AF
• WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with 5 GHz 1×1 SISO Support
• Dual SIM card (micro and nano)
• 3G, 4G LTE
• Bluetooth 4.2
• NFC
• FM Radio
• GPS, A-GPS
• Fingerprint sensor
• USB Type C
• 172 g
• 3000 mAh Li Pol Battery
• Colors: Glacier Silver, Titanium Gray, Shimmer Gold
• SRP: Php 44,995

ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra: Unleashed. Unlimited. Unrivaled.

ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra is a smartphone designed for multimedia lovers and winner of a Computex 2016 Best Choice Golden Award. This award winning smartphone is ideal for photography enthusiasts.

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) Specification

• Android 6.0 Marshmallow with ZenUI 3.0
• 6.8-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display w/ True2Life+ tech
• Gorilla Glass 4 protection at 324 ppi
• 2.0 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Processor
• Adreno 506 GPU
• 4K TV-grade image processor
• 4GB RAM / 64GB storage
• expandable via micro SD card slot up to 200 GB
• 23MP rear camera with 4-Axis OIS, TriTech Autofocus, Dual LED flash
• 8MP front facing camera with wide angle
• 4G/LTE
• Dual SIM card (micro and nano)
• WiFi 802.11ac MU-MIMO
• Bluetooth 4.2
• GPS, A-GPS
• Fingerprint scanner
• Hi-Res Audio w/ Sonic Master 3.0
• Dual Five-magnet stereo speakers
• 233 g
• 4600mAh Battery
• Quick Charge 3.0 w/ Power Bank Mode
• Colors: Glacier  Silver, Titanium Gray, Metallic Pink
• SRP: Php 32,995

ASUS ZenFone 3 Laser: The smartphone for photography enthusiasts

The ASUS ZenFone 3 Laser has an ultra-fast 0.03-second laser auto focus and advanced backlight (HDR) modes to give users stunning photos.

ASUS ZenFone 3 Laser (ZC551KL) Specification

• Android 6.0 Marshmallow with ZenUI 3.0
• 5.5-inch full HD IPS display, 2.5D glass, 1920 x 1080 resolution
• 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor
• Adreno 505 GPU
• 4GB RAM / 32GB storage
• Dual-SIM support (one Micro SIM and one Nano SIM)
• 13MP rear camera with Sony IMX214 sensor, EIS, 2nd generation laser AF, LED flash
• 8MP front camera
• Dual SIM
• 3G / 4G LTE
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 4.0
• GPS, A-GPS
• Fingerprint scanner
• Colors: Glacier Silver, Sand Gold
• 3000mAh Battery
• SRP: 11,995

ASUS ZenFone 3 Max: A premium smartphone with maximum battery life

The ASUS ZenFone 3 Max is designed to help users get through the day, and features a 4100mAh battery with an incredible standby time of up to 30 days. It also allows users to do more, giving them up to 20 hours of 3G talk time, 18 hours of web browsing with Wi-Fi turned on, 87 hours of music playback, and up to 15 hours of video playback. 

The ZenFone 3 Max can also double up as a power bank to charge other mobile devices. 

ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC502TL) Specification

• Android 6.0 Marshmallow with ZenUI 3.0
• 5.2-inch HD IPS display, 2.5D curved glass
• 1.25GHZ Mediatek MT6735 64-bit quad-core CPU processor
• Mali T720 GPU
• 3GB RAM / 32GB storage
• Dual-SIM support (one Micro SIM and one Nano SIM)
• 13MP PixelMaster Camera, 5p Lagan lens
• 5M PixelMaster Camera, f/2.0 aperture
• Dual SIM
• 3G / 4G LTE
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 4.0
• GPS, A-GPS
• Fingerprint scanner
• Colors: Titanium Gray, Glacier Silver, Sand Gold
• 4130mAh Battery
• SRP: 8,995

ASUS ZenBook 3: The World’s Most Prestigious Laptop with Unprecedented Performance

The ASUS ZenBook 3 is the next-generation ZenBook. It has been completely redesigned with a gorgeous, ultra-sleek 11.9mm chassis that weighs a mere 910g. 

To achieve its amazing lightness without compromising strength, ZenBook 3 is crafted from aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, a premium material that is 50% stronger than the standard alloy used in laptops. 

As well as being strong and light, this material is also supremely elegant and features the signature ZenBook spun-metal finish. The ZenBook 3 is available in three exclusive colors — Royal Blue, Rose Gold and Quartz Grey — and a special two-phase anodizing process is used to create stunning golden highlights on its diamond-cut edges.

ASUS Transformer 3 Pro: The World’s Most Versatile PC

The ASUS Transformer 3 Pro is a 2-in-1 PC that combines unrivaled performance with incredible portability to create the ultimate mobile device for work and play. Precision-crafted from aluminum, Transformer 3 Pro is only 8.35mm thin, yet has incredible structural strength and rigidity. The Transformer 3 Pro has diamond-cut detailing that accentuates its elegant design, and it is available in gorgeous Icicle Gold and Glacier Gray color options.

ASUS Transformer 3: The Mobile PC, Redefined

The ASUS Transformer 3 is a stylish, ultra-slim and compact 2-in-1 PC that provides users with the ultimate mobility, total convenience, and amazing expandability. Precision-crafted from aluminum, Transformer 3 weighs just 695g, is only 6.9mm thin, and has smaller dimensions than a sheet of A4 paper. Its compact and elegant design is accentuated by diamond-cut edges and an exquisite spun-metal finish.