Ever since I got my hands on my Asus ZenFone Max and the Asus ZenFone Zoom, I have become a ZenFone fan. The Asus ZenFone is a powerful Android phone that is available at various price points, specifically designed for specific kinds of users.

The ZenFone Zoom, for one, is specifically designed for photography enthusiasts. And the ZenFone Selfie is specifically crafted with an awesome front camera for those who love taking selfies.

My favorite, the ZenFone Max is for users like me that have basic requirements for a smartphone but need one that has long, reliable battery life. The Asus ZenFone Max has an 8000 mAh battery so yeah, it’s perfect for somebody like me who needs a phone 24/7. I could go on for days on why I feel in love with the ZenFone Max.

Needless to say, the announcement of the Asus ZenFone3 Max excited me to no end. And here is it… gorgeous and powerful. Behold, the Asus ZenFone3 Max.

The best news? This beauty will have its Philippine launch on August 14.

Asus Zenfone3 Max Features and Specifications

The Asus ZenFone3 Max basically combines the best features of the Asus ZenFone3 and the Asus ZenFone Max. Here are some of its notable features:

• 13MP camera with the latest Sony IMX214 sensor,
• Low Light mode that captures 400%-brighter photos at night or in extreme low-light scenes without the need for any flash,
• Backlight (Super HDR) mode can see through daytime shadow with superb clarity,
• Super Resolution mode captures detailed images at resolutions of up to 52MP,
• Other camera modes include Selfie mode, Panorama mode, Beautification, Time Lapse, and Effect mode,
• 5.2-inch sophisticated aluminum alloy body,
• Finely sandblasted matt surface and a gently rounded edge combined with a refined metallic-chamfered edge,
• ergonomic fingerprint sensor placed near the top of its rear panel to rapidly unlock the phone,
• 4130 mAh battery with up to 30 days of standby time,
• Ability to turn into a power bank with reverse-charging capabilities offering high-speed charging of other devices, and
• Quad-Core 64 bit processor running at 1.25Ghz complimented with a Mali T720 graphics processor.

Great cam, check. Awesome low light mode, check. Gorgeous look, check. Long battery life and reverse-charging capability, check and check. Powerful processor, check. INCREDIBLE!

The Asus ZenFone3 Max runs on Android Marshmallow with ZenUI 3.0.

It has two SIM slots. One for a Micro SIM and another for a Nano SIM, both capable of 3G and 4G connections. Another thing I liked with my Asus ZenFone Max is its strong capacity to catch 4G signal and how stable the connection is. So I’m guessing it is the same with the Asus ZenFone3 Max.

Here are more of the Asus ZenFone3 Max’s specifications:

• Premium-crafted metallic design with 2.5D contoured glass
• Slim bezel (2.25mm) and 75% S to B ratio
• Zen pattern inspired buttons
• 5.2″ HD 1280 x 720 display with more than 400nits brightness
• 2.5D contoured glass display
• 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM
• Front camera: 5M PixelMaster Camera, f/2.0 aperture
• Rear camera: 13MP PixelMaster Camera, 5p Lagan lens
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, HotSpot with CAT. 4. 150/50Mbps (download/upload)
• Bluetooth 4.0
• Micro SD slot up to 64GB
• OS:
• ICEpower enhanced speaker
• Dual Microphone with Noise Cancellation

The Asus ZenFone3 Max dimensions are 149.5 x 73.7 x 8.55 mm with a weight of 148 grams. Aside from Sand Gold, it will also be available in Titanium Gray and Glacier Silver.

This is the perfect phone for those who need (or want) to be connected 24/7. This is for photography enthusiasts. For bloggers and social media professionals. For those who travel a lot. Basically, it is for everyone who wants to have a dependable that won’t easily run out of battery life.

The Asus ZenFone3 Max is definitely the Android smartphone that I need and want in my life. Beautiful. Powerful. Reliable.

And lucky me!!! The Asus ZenFone3 Max is launching in the Philippines this August 14.