Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 launch LIVE UPDATES: Zenfone Max Pro M1 with 18:9 screen, 5,000mAh battery unveiled

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 launch LIVE UPDATES: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 will feature a Full View display, dual rear cameras and the same Snapdragon 636 processor that powers Redmi Note 5 Pro.

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 India launch is set for today. The launch event, which starts at 12:30 PM IST, will be live streamed via Asus’ official page. The smartphone will be Flipkart exclusive in India and the e-commerce site will also live stream the event on its official site. The Zenfone Max Pro M1 is a mid-budget device, expected to compete with Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. Asus’ new smartphone will feature a Full View display, dual rear cameras and the same Snapdragon 636 processor that powers Redmi Note 5 Pro. It will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery.

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 could be the company’s first smartphone to ship with stock version of Android Oreo out-of-the-box. Though Asus has not made official the specifications of its upcoming device, it will likely feature a 5.99-inch FHD+ display, 16MP front shooter,  Snapdragon 636 processor with 6GB RAM and up to 64GB onboard storage, etc. As for pricing, the Zenfone Max Pro M1 could cost somewhere between Rs 12,000 to Rs 15,000.

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 launch LIVE UPDATES: Expected price in India, specifications, and more. Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 launch event will take place in New Delhi. The company has already sent out media invites for Zenfone Max Pro M1 launch event, which will make a debut globally today. Flipkart has a page live for the smartphone. The smartphone is being pitched as 'Unbeatable Performer' and will come with a 5,000mAh battery and stock version of Android OS. Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 could go up against mid-segment phones like Redmi Note 5 Pro, Honor 9 Lite and Oppo F7. We will have to wait to an official launch to know the pricing, though we expect the phone to start at around Rs 13,000 for the base model with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. We can expect a 4GB RAM+64GB storage model as well, which could be priced at around Rs 15,000.