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Display 5.20-inch (720x1280)
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Processor MediaTek MT6750
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Front Camera 8MP
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Rear Camera 13MP
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RAM 3GB
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Storage 32GB
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Battery Capacity 5000mAh
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OS Android 7.0
Asus ZenFone 3S Max Review
- Design
- Display
- Software
- Performance
- Battery Life
- Camera
- Value for Money
- Good
- Good battery life
- Strong camera performance
- Android 7.0 Nougat
- Well built
- Bad
- Way too much software bloat
- Average overall performance
Asus seems to be on a roll with new models in its ZenFone 3 range popping up almost every month. The company has now launched what it's calling the ZenFone 3S Max, only three months after the ZenFone 3 Max launched. This might be seen as a knee-jerk reaction to the latest round of heavy-hitters in the low-cost space, and it might cause confusion in an already crowded market, but at least buyers get one more choice, and that's something we're always in favour of.
Asus ZenFone 3S Max Summary
The Asus ZenFone 3S Max has been launched just three months after the two ZenFone 3 Max models, and sits right between them. It has a huge 5000mAh battery but while battery life was good in our testing, it should have been much better. That aside, the phone is built well and feels solid. Performance is just about average. We're happy to see Android 7.0 Nougat, but Asus bogs it down with a severely bloated skin and tons of unnecessary apps. Overall, it's a decent choice at its price level, but could use a little more polish.
Asus ZenFone 3S Max Price in India
Asus ZenFone 3S Max price in India starts from ₹ 8,990. The lowest price of Asus ZenFone 3S Max is ₹ 8,990 at Amazon on 20th October 2026.
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Asus ZenFone 3S Max Full Specifications
| Alternate names | ZC521TL |
| Brand | Asus |
| Model | ZenFone 3S Max |
| Price in India | ₹8,990 |
| Release date | January 2017 |
| Form factor | Touchscreen |
| Weight (g) | 175.00 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 5000 |
| Removable battery | No |
| Colours | Black, Sand Gold |
| Screen size (inches) | 5.20 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Resolution | 720x1280 pixels |
| Processor | 1GHz octa-core |
| Processor make | MediaTek MT6750 |
| RAM | 3GB |
| Internal storage | 32GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes |
| Expandable storage type | microSD |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | 256 |
| Rear camera | 13-megapixel |
| Rear flash | Dual LED |
| Front camera | 8-megapixel |
| Operating system | Android 7.0 |
| Skin | ZenUI 3.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| GPS | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 4.10 |
| NFC | No |
| Infrared | No |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| Headphones | 3.5mm |
| FM | Yes |
| Number of SIMs | 2 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | No |
| Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | No |
| SIM 1 | |
| SIM Type | Micro-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
| Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
| SIM 2 | |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
| Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | No |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Barometer | No |
| Temperature sensor | No |
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1,034 reviews
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Software issueHarshvardhan Yadav (Dec 30, 2019) on Gadgets 360it's create software problem after sometime I use this phone but after 2 years it's suddenly creating software problemIs this review helpful?
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Best mobile.long lasting battery.Amazon Customer (Jun 10, 2017) on AmazonAll performance is best.smoothly working.No heating effects.Is this review helpful?
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Five StarsAmazon Customer (May 21, 2017) on AmazonAwesomeIs this review helpful?
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... go by negative reviews of here phone is really awesome and topAbhijeet (Sep 20, 2017) on AmazonI have been using this phone for very less time but i can confidently tell that dont go by negative reviews of here phone is really awesome and top.of that we have amazon for supporting if there is any problem. Please go for it if you dont want to go for chinese phone.I am satisfied.Thanks Amazon for speedy delivery.Regards,AbhijeetIs this review helpful?
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Five StarsYash Mishra (Sep 10, 2017) on AmazonExcellent product and professionally delivered by AMAZONIs this review helpful?
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