ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Review: Dual Camera Smartphone Can Become a Power Bank

To accompany your activities all day, not infrequently you also need a power bank to charge the smartphone. But there is not affordable Android smartphone, have a large capacity battery, could be a power bank and dual camera already?
ASUS ZenFone 4 Max is one of the cheapest smartphone from the ZenFone 4 series that is able to meet all the above needs. Amazingly this smartphone is priced at a fairly cheap price! Curious? So check out the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max review from ViuDroid.

ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Specifications and Reviews


With the official price of $ 333.31, ASUS ZenFone 4 Max brings standard specifications, but is sufficient for all needs. ASUS itself gave the price of this smartphone with an official price of $ 333.31 at the time of its release.

But just calm down, you can also get it with cheaper prices at online stores in various e-commerce. Before ViuDroid continue, let's read the detailed specifications of ASUS ZenFone 4 Max as follows.

SpesifikasiASUS ZenFone 4 Max
Dimensions150.5 x 73.3 x 8.7 mm
Weight156 gram
NetworkGSM/HSPA/LTE
Dual SIM (Nano SIM, dual stand-by; triple slots)
ScreenIPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
5.2 inci, 720 x 1280 piksel
2.5D curved glass, bluelight filter
ProsesorQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Adreno 308
Memory3GB RAM, 32GB of internal memory
MicroSD up to 256GB
Operating systemAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat with ASUS ZenUI 3.0
CameraDual Rear Camera 13MP + 5MP, autofocus, LED Flash
8MP Front Camera, LED
Battery4100 mAh
Other featuresFingerprint, USB On-the-Go
Looking at the specs above, it seems rather difficult to say if ASUS ZenFone 4 Max into the category of middle-up Android smartphone. But how its performance? Is it promising enough?

Minimalist Design Steady at Hand


Starting from the aspect of design, ASUS ZenFone 4 Max looks exactly the same as 'sister', the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro previously ViuDroid review. The difference from the size of the screen ZenFone 4 Max has a size of only 5.2 inches. But according to ViuDroid screen size like this even comfortable gripped one hand.

On the front side you will get a fingerprint sensor along with two capacitive buttons that unfortunately have not equipped LED-backlight. In addition to functioning as a fingerprint sensor, this button that can not be pressed also serves as the Home button. While at the top there is an earpiece, 8MP front camera, proximity sensor, LED flash and LED notification.


Looking to the back, you will get dual camera on top left side with 13MP + 5MP setting beside with LED flash. The ASUS logo is also well worked out so that the more luxurious impression.

On the left side there is a slot for two SIM cards and a non-hybrid MicroSD. Then on the right side there are volume up buttons, volume down and power. On the upper side there are only 3.5 mm audio jack holes, while below speakers, microphones and microUSB holes.

Using a metal body does not make the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max slick and solid enough when held. Additional value is certainly on the laying of the fingerprint sensor on the front that facilitates access when turning on the smartphone. Good job!

Responsive Screen and Comfortable In-Swipe



ASUS ZenFone 4 Max uses an IPS screen with HD resolution only (720p). This smartphone has the right size, which is 5.2 inches. In addition ZenFone 4 Max screen is equipped with 2.5D curved glass technology so comfortable in-swipe.

During ViuDroid feel, ASUS has completed the ZenFone 4 Max screen with oleophobic coating so responsive and not tight when used. Even so the rest of the fingerprints are still many you meet on the screen this smartphone.

Typical User Interface ZenUI with myriad of interesting features

This smartphone comes with mambawa ASUS typical display with ZenUI 3.0. In addition, ASUS ZenFone 4 Max on its initial purchase already gets Android 7.1.1 Nougat with default features like splitscreen to split the screen.

When used, ZenUI still bring app drawer so the application is not displayed all on the homescreen. Speaking of bloatware, ASUS does bring a myriad of features through a variety of additional

According to ViuDroid, ZenMotion features bring a different experience when using ASUS ZenFone 4 Max. Through this feature you can easily access various applications through Motion Gesture. For example tap twice to turn on the screen or make "C" to access the camera from the off screen state.

Standard Performance is not a MOBA Game

Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 425 processor, ASUS does not offer the highest performance on ZenFone 4 Max. For multimedia affairs such as watching a movie this smartphone is able melibasnya smoothly kok.

However ASUS ZenFone 4 Max is not the best smartphone for mobile MOBA players. Two games such as Mobile Legends or Arena of Valor (AoV) can still be played in the lowest charts. But somewhat less comfortable when played.

In some moments, ASUS ZenFone 4 Max has stutter when processing game graphics. Fortunately, ASUS delivers Genie Games that can slightly optimize performance while playing games. Here you can also find various features such as live streaming loh.

AnTuTu Benchmark ASUS ZenFone 4 Max

Thanks to 3GB of RAM supported as well, ASUS ZenFone 4 Max is quite reliable when done for multitasking. Switching between applications in the background still seems smooth and smooth on everyday normal use.

For AnTuTu scores, this smartphone scored a total of 37,088 points. While the Geekbench ASUS ZenFone 4 Max can achieve the following scores.

Battery Saving Can So Power Bank

As the name suggests, ASUS ZenFone 4 Max brings essential features through its large capacity battery, which is 4100 mAh. Powered power saver processor this smartphone can accompany your activities all day, even more guys.

To achieve the 10 percent battery, the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max is capable of being used for one 16-hour day with a screen on time of almost 6 hours. While when used intensively this smartphone can stand by for 22 hours with screen on time 6 hours 17 minutes.

Not until there, ASUS also buried Reverse Charge feature that makes ZenFone 4 Max can be used like a power bank. You can use the OTG USB cable in the purchase package for other smartphones to use. So do not bother when traveling deh.

Dual Camera ASUS ZenFone 4 Max

ZenFone 4 series is already equipped with a feature that is now a dual camera. Not left behind ASUS ZenFone 4 Max which is equipped with dual camera with wide angle lens setting. This smartphone uses a resolution of 13MP + 8MP camera.

Dual camera is suitable for photographing landscape because it has a angle of up to 120 degrees loh. Display the camera application was ViuDroid admit very good because it provides Pro mode with various manual settings. Here are some photos that ViuDroid took with ASUS ZenFone 4 Max.

Eh yes, for taking pictures of this smartphone is quite reliable. However, while using a wide mode some details seem less obvious because the resolution is only 5MP. As for video, ASUS ZenFone 4 Max can record up to Full HD (1080p) tablets.

The selfie lovers will be pampered with this smartphone. Because there are features that you can set Beauty or manual. Uniquely ZenFone 4 Max front camera has a wide angle of 85 degrees. Wider than most smartphones.

Price to Performance

After reading the above review, is ASUS ZenFone 4 Max worthy of your purchase? The answer depends on your needs guys. In the range of Rp 2 million, this smartphone already offers battery life that according to Jaka is best in its class.

But for those of you who expect performance to play games, ASUS ZenFone 4 Max may not be the first choice. Problem dual camera feature, for you who just tried this smartphone is feasible kok to use.

ASUS ZenFone 4 Max is not a perfect smartphone that can melibas all features. The main disadvantage may be on the use of processors that although power-efficient but less performance. How, are you buying ASUS ZenFone 4 Max guys?