Asus ZenFone Max (2016)

Name: Asus ZenFone Max (2016)
Brand: Asus
SKU: SKU3513
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)

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Last Updated: 4th October 2026

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Key Specs

Display 5.50-inch (720x1280)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
Front Camera 5MP
Rear Camera 13MP
RAM 2GB
Storage 32GB
Battery Capacity 5000mAh
OS Android 6.0

Market Status Released

Release Date May 2016

Asus ZenFone Max (2016) Review

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Great battery life
Decent performance
Android 6.0 preinstalled
Good camera

Bad
Low-resolution screen
No fingerprint sensor
ZenUI can be intrusive

One of Asus' most popular smartphones of late has been the Asus ZenFone Max (Review). Launched in January this year, it offered a solution of one of many smartphone's biggest flaws: battery life. Although the phone was average in most ways, it certainly exceeded expectations in the battery department.

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Asus ZenFone Max (2016) Summary

The Asus ZenFone Max (2016) is essentially the same smartphone as before, but with a new, more powerful SoC and a bump up to 32GB of internal storage. The great battery life remains, although the more power-hungry Snapdragon 615 has some effect on this. Additionally, the camera's laser autofocus feature is still excellent and helps in taking good macros and indoor shots. The ZenFone Max (2016) remains a great phone to consider at this price, especially if battery life is important to you.

Asus ZenFone Max (2016) Full Specifications

General

Alternate names	ZC550KL
Brand	Asus
Model	ZenFone Max (2016)
Price in India	₹7,100
Release date	May 2016
Form factor	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	156.00 x 77.50 x 10.55
Weight (g)	202.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	5000
Removable battery	No
Colours	Black, White, Blue, Orange

Display

Screen size (inches)	5.50
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	720x1280 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	267

Hardware

Processor	1.5GHz octa-core
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
RAM	2GB
Internal storage	32GB
Expandable storage	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	64

Camera

Rear camera	13-megapixel
Rear flash	Dual LED
Front camera	5-megapixel

Software

Operating system	Android 6.0
Skin	ZenUI

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 b/g/n
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 4.00
NFC	No
Infrared	No
USB OTG	Yes
Headphones	3.5mm
FM	Yes
Number of SIMs	2
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes
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	Micro-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	No
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	Yes

Sensors

Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Gyroscope	No
Barometer	No
Temperature sensor	No

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Just amazing phone from Asus...

Shubam Sadapally (Sep 8, 2016) on Gadgets 360 Recommends

The first thing i got this handset is looking at Snapdragon 615 at such affordable price and the performance it delivers is just amazing. Lag free experience, good camera quality, excellent battery life, decent design and good value for money. I bought it on a discount, you too can, i will give the link here, just copy and paste the below URL in your broswer. https://technologypressblog.wordpress.com/2016/09/08/asus-zenfone-max/

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excellent phone

Sayan Ghosh (Jun 20, 2016) on Gadgets 360

undefinedgood battery,good processor,good display,standard camera.but no earphones comes with this package.but u can purchase it from online which may cost around 200.

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Best phone i had purchased

Sana Ziya (Sep 5, 2016) on Gadgets 360 Recommends

This is the best phone in under 10k. 2 th ram 32 rom no heating prblm, excellent battery backup. Brilliant cameras, every thing is far better than any other 10k range mobile. Go for it guys.. you will never disappointed.

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best mobile for students and businessman..... instead of buying china mobiles buy this mobile....

Manoj Vmk (Jan 10, 2017) on Gadgets 360 Recommends

i have been using since 12days.... 1)camera is awsome in outdoors...and good enough in indoors.. 2)battery is beast, on continuous using wifi it gets upto 16hrs.. and normal usage it gets 55hrs.. approx.. 3) screen quality is good.. though 720p display.. good viewing angles.. 4)looks premium in hand..... 5)android M ... 6)2gb ram and 16gb(5.3 for system) fair enough.... 7) no heating issues... max it reaches 41 degrees... 8)double tap... is good for wake up and sleep... 9)many power saving options.. 10) good sound... additional app like audio wizard feels like dobly atmos feature.... cons : 1) 202gm weight but it is better to hold... 2) blot ware(more pre-installed apps) but ram management is good... 3)over engineering.. means many features are added which will be not used by common man.. but great...

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