ASUS ZenFone 4 Max ZC554KL 2 / 16GB

Advantages: 1. Stylish design, body.
2. Excellent beautiful IPS screen.
3. At the same time, you can use 2 SIM cards and a memory card (which many smartphones do not have).
4.Good 5000 mAh battery.
5.Good performance with 2Gb of RAM.

Disadvantages: The body is slippery, rolls off the couch, the bed, the first time it is unusual to hold in their hands. Buy immediately cover.

Comment: Compared to other early ASUS models, the sound of the external speaker has become much louder, there is a function of switching on an additional mode outside (however, the sound quality is getting worse in a given mode, so it’s better not to use it).
Satisfied with the phone, I do not regret the purchase.

Advantages: Color, taste, smell - all on Excellent +

Disadvantages: Not enough memory!

Comment: Now more and in Russian:
In general, my feeling of using this device so far is awesome!
Practically all my expectations for this highly respected ASUS corporation have been exceeded, and even for such a democratic price!
Excellent, bright HD screen; pleasant to the touch plastic case; great performance (everything you installed, you can say it flies), a handy utility for cleaning the RAM from garbage, and of course my dream is a high capacity battery! (charging with constant use lasts for 1.5 days, with moderate - for three days, in the passive mode, the phone practically does not discharge)
Yes, I almost forgot, in comparison with previous generations of androids, it does not heat up at all! Even with prolonged use of high-end applications and games.
When I took this phone, minding about my previous experience and the needs of using androydofonov, I was sure that the amount of internal memory would be more than enough for me.
But here I was in for a surprise: I want to install a lot of things on this unit, to test a lot of various and demanding games, but 8 GB of free memory system had, as it were, anyway had Niochem. Purchased on 64GB microCD does not solve the problem, no way! Music, movies, photos upload there please, but applications do not want to be installed there (
Therefore, I visited - Grief and Sorrow!
I hope later dear developers from ASUS will send an update that will allow you to install applications on the card.And then I will be happy to give them 5 ++!
Further, Dear readers, let me take my leave! Good day to you and all the best! ;-)

Advantages: Battery. Previously, there was a zenphone 5 that sdyhal for hours 6. Now I can calmly walk days without recharging! This was the main criterion for me.
Applications. Everything works fast enough, without causing discomfort when launching applications, in the games I'm on the mob. I do not play, a couple of simple set works all with a bang.
The camera of the norms, I also liked that there is a flash on the front-line too, I’ll not say the quality is super, but for the phone it’s quite normal, especially in daylight.

Disadvantages: As I understand it, applications can be installed only on the internal memory of the phone. This moment, of course, upset, although it was possible in 5m Zenphon.

Comment: In general, for this money a chic machine! and if you do not take into account in fact such a trifle as transferring applications to the SD card, I am satisfied with it at that 100%, this is what I needed.

Advantages: The main feature of this non-game model is high autonomy.
1. A 5000 mAh battery in an 8.9 mm thick case!
2. Screen: IPS, 5.5 "(previously used 5") - the fingers began to hit the keys of the virtual keyboard more clearly.
3. HD resolution 1280x720 (and not FHD 1920x1080) with ppi = 267. This is another plus to the autonomy of the device - the load on the GPU and memory is reduced, power consumption is reduced. Auto display brightness works as it should. Image visibility in the sun is good.
4. 4 core QS 425, 1.4 GHz processor - fully optimized with HD display. Another plus for energy efficiency.
5. 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of permanent memory are enough for all communication capabilities of the device.
6. There is a separate slot for a memory card.
7. There is an indication of missed calls and SMS.
8. There is a regular opportunity to record and autorecord conversations (it works pretty well).
9. GPS (GLONASS) works fine (especially compared to MTK). Catching satellites instantly from a cold start, even indoors.
10. There is a tempered protective glass (there is no Gorilla Glass, a new brand from ASUS - Godzilla Glass))
11. The phone has many different cameras installed (as many as 3 pieces - there is plenty to choose from)) Two microphones available.
12. LTE, Wi-Fi work well. Reception of a GSM signal is normal.

Disadvantages: There are no particular drawbacks. The volume rocker clogged with dust and no longer backlash)

Comment: To maintain the energy efficiency of iron, there are special programs that provide energy-saving modes. Power master - when the screen is turned off, it closes background processes, disables autorun applications (optional), puts the phone in super-saving mode when the battery level is low.
In general, our Chinese (Taiwan) friends have created a decent long-playing device.
P.S. Those who think that the device quickly eats the battery, heats up excessively, before handing over the phone for repair (smashing against the wall), you need to go to Settings-Battery. Tap on schedule - look at the active mode bar. This strip should have gaps in the moments of switching off the phone screen. If the band is continuous - it means some scum uses your percent. and eats battery. These can be any applications, such as the curious, which are all horny in Google, and problems with the old SIM, which you sawed into a nano format. Here Google will help you). As you know, patience and root all a bit). We are waiting for root!

Advantages: Quite a good shovel, depending on what you need. You should not expect him to over-performance of top models, but this is a great phone for its price. If there is no opportunity to wander from one outlet to another, and you want to watch the video and play a little and muzlo to drive - the device rips the competitors, or you can forget it under a pile of underwear in a drunken stupor and after a few days call it from another device - it will full battery

Disadvantages: It is difficult to find gadgets like a shockproof cover, the camera stretches the image around the edges.

Comment: A wide range of settings requires a thorough approach, there may be difficulties for “timid” users, but you can customize the device clearly for yourself

Advantages: A nice screen with the correct color display. In the "blue filter, level 1" mode, it produces a soft and pleasant looking picture - not a blue (as default), but not a yellow one, like many other smartphones in the blue filter mode.
Permission is enough, even small fonts are legible, eyes do not strain. If in doubt, do not doubt. As a bonus - lower battery consumption and higher performance in 3D.
The battery is just space. In the active mode (music to and from work, a permanent LTE connection, 1.5-2 hours of Internet per day, 2.5-3.5 hours of conversations, few games) without problems pulls for three days. This is just a bomb.
Good build. The case does not creak and does not play, the twisting test is excellent. It seems more expensive than there is a phone.
Separate slot for 2 sim + microSD simultaneously
It performs well the main functions - GSM reception even in “problem” places, LTE confidently holds, good Wi-Fi and GPS reception.
Excellent, flexible and nimble ZenUI shell.

Disadvantages: The volume rocker is cuddle sideways. Against the background of a good build of the case, it looks strange.
Iron is still rather weak in my opinion. 2 GB of RAM, even with a good built-in garbage can, will most likely quickly become clogged with installed applications and will require constant pressing of the super-acceleration label. 16 GB of permanent memory (of which only 8 are available) - also extremely small for attachments that do not want (for the period of 18.08) is placed on the microSD. I recommend to pay nevertheless to the version with Snap 430 and configuration 32/3.
In the beautiful games you do not play it. Even considering the fact that the screen is HD (requires less performance of the video core).
Cameras could be better. Autofocus is great, but shooting in motion and in the evening - well, so-so. For the budget goes, but Xiaomi or Meize for this money offer something more interesting.

Comment: In general - solid "5".
The price tag is expensive, but I think it will go down to the level of 10,000 and then the tube will be very decent for your money.
Leading to the level of iron and cameras to its Chinese competitors, ASUS still wins personally for my taste with an excellent and flexible ZenUI, a good metal case, well surviving the fall and not leaving scratches, unlike many other smart phones, has a simultaneous slot for 2 sim + microSD and just a space battery paired with competent software to save energy. Also, the main advantage is excellent work as a phone: reception of the signal, the quality of the speaker and two microphones, catching LTE and Wi-Fi - everything is up to the mark. If you need first of all a phone, but only the second toy, ZenFone 4 Max is your choice.

Advantages: The battery, for 5 hours of acquaintance with the phone, ate 30%, i.e. 2 days will be stable to keep. The screen is bright, good minimum brightness, does not blind at night, the indicator missed in the left corner is a handy thing. It plays well in headphones, the speaker is of medium volume, but I do not miss calls. Speaker is very loud. Conveniently in the hand, despite its size. 2 sim cards and flash drive at the same time! Good keeps the connection. The imprint works quickly, 9 out of 10 recognizes. It charges quickly with regular charging.

Disadvantages: Pretty slippery, the problem will fix the cover. The rear cameras are so-so, only 5 MP widescreen. Shell on the fan. Slight backlash lock button.

Comment: I use the 3rd day, the impression is positive, no suspensions were found. I don’t play toys, so I’m not chasing performance. Otherwise, I consider it a very good device, with a large battery and energy-efficient iron. Apparatus for those who do not want to live at the outlet

Advantages: Two cameras, simple and shirik. The huge battery, 3-4 days in the sparing mode of use. Nice interface.

Disadvantages: The autofocus is not working well. Rather, it works all the time, even when it is already focused, it still clings to anything.

Comment: I really liked the device. Moved from lumiya 930, 1020. Before them were iPhone. Android no longer causes disgust. Nice interface, smooth work, customization. Google provides a bunch of services, from disk, to Google photos ... it is even cooler than flickr. In general, I really like the device, and the money is quite adequate.

Advantages: Battery capacity, useful software for optimizing power, a second microphone for noise reduction, stable operation of all applications.

Disadvantages: NFC is not here.

Comment: Of course, I bought because I wanted to have a smartphone that doesn’t ask for charging every day, or even 2 times a day, and then for 2.5 days there is enough device from one charge, and the mobile manager regularly beats tips on how to optimize power supply. On the big screen, the picture at 1280 by 720 points looks great, there is no sense, the viewing angles and color reproduction are in order.

Advantages: Bought yesterday, had a great time setting! 425 processor caused some concerns, but the launcher works quickly - nothing slows down, it loads on wi-fi instantly. The HD screen is pleasant and colorful, judging by the curvature of the lines of reflected light at the edges of the screen, the glass can fit poorly, although I never glue anything. The phone in hand is comfortable - the back cover is slippery and gets dirty from the hands. The fingerprint is triggered the first time, the sound from PCRADIO is luxurious to inexpensive Shenheisers. Very pleased with the presence of a pleasant LED indicator in the upper left corner - just a fairy tale. Perfectly and unusually solved slot for SIM cards and memory cards, very convenient. About the camera ... well, normal, after Lumiya 950HL. In general, while satisfied and do not regret the 13 thousand

Disadvantages: Slippery back, no accessories. To my hearing, melodies do not sound loud enough.

Comment: Not disappointed with ASUS - there was a phone of this company once and the impressions were good. I returned to Android, because socially miserable Windows Shop drove me into melancholy.
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