Alleged Renders Show ZenFone Max Pro M2 With Notch, Snapdragon 660 SoC

With the launch of the much-awaited Redmi Note 6 Pro scheduled for later this week, its fiercest rival, the ZenFone Max Pro M2, has made its first advent online and information technology's once again looking to tackle Xiaomi'due south mid-range best-seller.

The ZenFone Max Pro M1 came as a pleasant surprise from Asus and information technology managed to lock horns with the Redmi Note v Pro earlier this year, extending an nearly similar hardware parcel with a great build, stock Android, and decent set of cameras at a slightly lower price.

So, every bit one would expect, we accept high hopes for its successor and here's everything we know about the ZenFone Max Pro M2 right now.

ZenFone Max Pro M2: Specs

Every bit per the latest report from XDA Developers, the ZenFone Max Pro M2 is expected to sport a six-inch Full-Hd+ display – of course, with a notch that looks like to the 1 seen on ZenFone 5Z. The company seems to be offering yous the same screen size every bit the Zenfone Max Pro M1 with its successor, so we can await a more compact build this time around.

Alleged Renders Show ZenFone Max Pro M2 With Notch, Snapdragon 660 SoC — Image Courtesy: XDA Developers

The folks over at XDA have as well managed to become their hands on a return of the ZenFone Max Pro M2, which was published to the Google Play Console's device itemize. The device carries the model number ASUS_X01BD_1 and the internal specs submitted to Google by Asus friction match recent leaks.

The ZenFone Max Pro M2 is expectedswap out the Snapdragon 636 on the Max Pro M1 with the powerful Snapdragon 660 chipset – unlike Xiaomi who is sticking to the same chipset for its Redmi Note 5 Pro successor. The device will too bundle 4GB/ 6GB of RAM and multiple storage (32GB/ 64GB/ 128GB) configurations.

As for the camera the Play Console list doesn't give any details. Notwithstanding, well-known tipster Roland Quandt had recently tweeted that Asus would upwards the ante and include three cameras on its mid-range offer. Nosotros cannot exist sure of this detail but yet and volition accept to wait for an official discussion from the visitor.

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 ZB631KL = 6in FHD+, 13MP, 4GB RAM, 64/128GB. Snapdragon 660 (SDM660), Triple Cam
ASUS ZenFone Max M2 ZB633KL = 6in FHD+, 13MP, 4GB RAM, 32/64GB. Snapdragon 636 (MSM8953), Dual Cam
ZB632KL (non-Pro), ZB634KL (Pro) are likely Republic of india specific variants

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) November 14, 2018

From the render higher up, we can conclude that thedevice volition still run an most stock build, with the Play Console listing suggesting Android viii.1 Oreo build, simply we would dearest to run across Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box. The device will pack a massive bombardment pack, possibly the same 5,000mAh, to justify the Max label.

Launch and Price Rumors

While Asus is nevertheless to announce launch details for India, the Taiwanese giant has confirmed that it willunveil the ZenFone Max Pro M2 for Indonesia on December eleven. It ways we can expect the company to tease the Bharat launch over the coming days.

Zenny lagi seneng banget, karena pada 11 Desember 2018 akan ada hanphone gaming baru yang akan hadir di indonesia.
Jangan lupa simak alive streamingnya tanggal 11 Desember 2018!
Aduh, kucingnya ke injek!😂#ZenFoneMaxProM2ID #FreedoM2Play #LebihMendingZenFone #NextGenerationGaming moving picture.twitter.com/yCF42jolvD

— ASUS Indonesia (@ASUS_Indonesia) Nov 16, 2018

As for the pricing, the leaked specs and details, which we would advise you have with a grain of salt, for at present, hint that Asus could jack upwards the price of ZenFone Max Pro M2. The telephone seems a notable upgrade over its predecessor and would compete with Realme ii Pro and Redmi Note 6 Pro in the mid-range segment.