Following the make in India move for the AsusZenfone 2 Laser and Zenfone Go, the company is now planning to manufacture the recently launched Asus Zenfone 3 Max in India. Asus India has stated that the Zenfone 3 Max has received a good response from the domestic audience and hence to meet the expected demand of the smartphone the Make in India move is instigated. The manufacturing process will be executed at the company’s facility in Daman (Union Territory of Daman & Diu) and will commence from December 2016.
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The two variants of Zenfone 3 Max, will be available in three metallic colours – Titanium Gray, Glacier Silver, and Sand Gold. It is available through online shopping portals at a price of INR 12,999.
Features of the Asus Zenfone 3 Max:
- Finely sandblasted aluminium-alloy body with rounded edges, 2.5D contoured display glass touchscreen and diamond-cut chamfered edges.
- The smartphone features extraordinary 16MP/8MP (5.5”- ZC553KL) and 13MP/5MP (5.2”-ZC520TL) rear + front cameras that deliver crystal clear images.
- The 16MP f2.0 camera of the Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL also features an advanced triple technology autofocus system – laser, phase detection and conventional contrast detection for continuous auto-focus – which ensures a super fast focus time of 0.03 seconds.
- Electronic image stabilization (EIS) system counteracts hand movements to ensure the resulting videos are stable and shake-free.
- Both versions are equipped with a 4100 mAh lithium-polymer battery
- OTG cable for reverse charging and File Transfers.
- Fingerprint sensor registers up to five separate fingerprints
Specs:
- CPU: Qualcomm MSM8916 QuadCore 1.2GHz
- GPU: Adreno 306
- Memory: RAM 2GB / 3GB LPDDR3
- Storage: 16GB eMCP Flash and 5GB free lifetime ASUS WebStorage.
- Memory Slot: MicroSD card (up to 64 GB)
- Battery: 4100mAh (non-removable)
Commenting on the announcement, Peter Chang, Region Head – South Asia & Country Manager for ASUS India said that besides their headquarters, Taiwan, India is amongst the most important markets for them and are constantly looking to strengthen their presence and operations in the country. He further added that ASUS is excited to announce another smartphone that will be manufactured locally, apart from Zenfone 2 Laser and Zenfone Go. India is on its way to becoming a world leader in mobile phone manufacturing and they are proud to contribute to such a dynamic economy.