Evolution of Asus Battery King - Zenfone Max Series

THE EVOLUTION OF THE ASUS ZENFONE MAX SERIES

Each year we have witnessed the evolution of ASUS' best-selling smartphone series, the ZenFone Max. Known for long battery life, the ZenFone Max series has always been the best choice for long usage and gaming.

This 2018, the ZenFone Max gets another upgrade, further cementing its dominance as the Battery King. But first, let's return to the past and take a look at all the innovations the ZenFone Max series have brought to us through the years.

ASUS ZENFONE MAX (2015)
See your world with ultimate energy - 5000mAh large battery with powerbank feature via reverse charging.

 ZenFone Max’s sleek frame secretes a monster battery — a 5000mAh cell custom-crafted from lithium-polymer to pack the maximum energy into the compact body! Turns into a power bank, allowing you to draw from its incredibly 5000mAh battery to charge other devices.


ASUS ZENFONE 3 SERIES (2016)
Comes with 4100mAh large battery with Powerbank feature plus added Fingerprint scanner.

ZenFone 3 Max’s rear fingerprint sensor is perfectly positioned for the way you hold your phone. It unlocks ZenFone 3 Max in a snap, and also does more. Swipe your fingertip down across the sensor to summon the selfie camera, and then tap with your tip to take a picture: it’s like a second shutter button, right where you need it.

You work all day, and play all night. Does your smartphone keep up? ZenFone 3 will last through the whole work day and long into your playtime. Work hard and play harder — with ZenFone 3 Max always at your side.
 
ASUS ZENFONE 4 MAX (2017)
With 5000mAh intelligent battery with Powerbank feature, fingerprint scanner and Dual Cameras.

ZenFone 4 Max features an advanced dual-camera system designed to take your mobile photography to new heights. Its 13MP main camera is equipped with wide F2.0 aperture lens to capture clearer photos. The 120° wide-angle camera on ZenFone 4 Max has a 200% larger field of view than standard smartphone cameras, so you can fit more scenery and people in the frame for dramatic photos and videos that capture a true sense of place.

ZenFone 4 Max features a suite of intelligent power management technologies that work in concert to optimize battery life, ensure safety and long-term performance, provide reverse-charging capability, and more. By turning on the double battery lifespan feature, it means your device can fully charge (to 100%) and discharge (to 0%) up to 500 times in a 25°C environment, and the loss of battery capacity will be reduced by half.

Finally, ASUS ZENFONE MAX PLUS
The first ASUS smartphone with 18:9 display, large battery and facial recognition technology.

The ASUS ZenFone Max Plus represents the evolution of the entire ZenFone Max series. We’ve included all the well-loved features of the ZenFone Max series, and incorporated the latest mobile technologies into one device, while keeping the features and affordable price range.
Long battery life with intelligent power management

The ASUS ZenFone Max Plus would not be a Max series smartphone without long battery life; as a result, a large 4130mAh battery powers the heart of the device. Smart power management is handled by ASUS PowerMaster, with features that enable the battery to last twice it’s lifespan, making sure your ZenFone Max Plus will serve you well into the future.The ZenFone Max Plus also comes with ASUS’ Power-Safe Technology, with a 12-point safety-check running in real-time to keep you and the battery safe from harm.

The ZenFone Max Plus’ Full View FHD+ 18:9 display allows for a wider view, while still allowing users with small hands to grip the phone securely. The new display is perfect for web browsing, multi-window, and watching videos.

By using a full view display and an ultraslim bezel, we’ve made the 5.7-inch ZenFone Max Plus as small as most standard 5.2-inch phones. It’s the ultimate ergonomic design that not only lets you see more, but is much less bulky and more comfortable to hold.

Biometric security – Fingerprint unlock and facial recognition technology
Adding a whole new level of security for ZenFone users, the ZenFone Max Plus is also the first smartphone from ASUS to incorporate facial recognition technology, aside from the fingerprint scanner. It’s also one of the only phones in its price range to have facial unlock technology!

To ensure that the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus can only be unlocked by its owner, ASUS has included algorithms for background depth, motion and skin tone detection, and can detect if the phone is being unlocked using a photo by detecting pixel, moiré effects and unnatural reflections.

Facial recognition can be used to unlock your phone, view notifications from the lockscreen without having to unlock the phone.

While not world-firsts, the ZenFone Max Plus is the first to combine all these useful features into an affordable package that makes it the ideal smartphone for those who love to travel or simply not want to charge their phones for long periods.

The ZenFone Max Plus is also available on Home Credit for 6 months on 0% interest.

Check out our Impression of Zenfone Max Plus...
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Infinix Hot S Full Review Price Specs Philippines

Well I Guess Infinix Listened and Hot S is now only 5,990 Pesos! especially for Lazada Christmas Sale Till December 12, 2016.

Look here:

Here is another smartphone offering from Infinix! - Hot S!

Infinix Hot S is more handy smartphone that exudes elegant design in sleek metallic finish. Up front you could see selfie camera, navigation capacitive keys and the 5.2 inch HD 720p IPS Display. Screen size is just right with enough brightness and vibrance for movies, games and social media browsing.

Oh here is quick unboxing video. Package includes Unit, Charger, Data Cable, In-Ear Headset, Sim Card Ejector  Pin, Manuals and warranty card.



Inside, Infinix Hot S is powered by Mediatek MT6753 Octa-Core Processor with Mali-T720 GPU complimented with 3GB RAM and 16GB Internal Storage. You can expand storage but you need to sacrifice dual sim functionality as Hot S has a hybrid sim microsd slot. Upon first boot up, you get at least 10GB usable storage. With regards to performance, navigating the XOS UI was smoother, responsive and fluid. Though it is a different story when it comes to heavy games as playing NBA 2K16 in High Settings were met with frame drops and lags. It is recommended therefore to use medium to low settings acceptable gameplay for intensive games. It did not have problems playing Asphalt Xtreme.

Runs the latest XOS Chameleon v2.0.0.runs the latest XOS Chameleon v2.0.0 with system management tools, gesture controls and battery modes. Mirror casting is supported to connect to an external display.

As for sensor, it does have full sets from orientation, proximity, light and gyroscope for augmented and virtual reality as well as fingerprint scanner for personal security.

We were disappointed with the 13MP camera at first but Infinix updated the firmware and fixed everything. Now camera is sharp, vibrant with better dynamic range and focus even in low light.

Shot in daylight

Shot in low Light... Auto (left) Manual (right)

As for the front camera, it delivers great results too.

Hopefully its not hardware and Infinix would just fix the rear camera with software update.

Update! Infinix did made a camera fix for Hot S and now the camera is awesome! Colors are on point, with better dynamic range and low light performance. See Updated Samples!





It does have Manual Mode to give you more creative control. Panorama Mode is present for taking long landscpaes shot and unique Picture in Picture Mode to take Rear and Front Camera at the same time. 1080p video recording is availble.

Has all the basic necessary connectivity like WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS as well as ultra fast LTE for on the go internet. It is a Dual Sim Handset via hybrid sim slot. Like I said previously, if you need more storage then you need to sacrifice one sim to accommodate microSD Slot.

Infinix Hot S carries a 3000mAh battery and supports fast charge. We tested the charger that came with it and charging time 2 and half hours to fully charge the Hot S. Battery life is good though as it manage to last a day and still has more juice left of moderate usage.

Our verdict? Infinix Hot S has good looks, decent performance and endurance in a pocket friendly size. It does not look cheap and offers better and optimize performance with XOS and 3GB RAM. It handles pressure well from games, movies or social media with its long battery life. However one big drawback is the poor outputs from its rear camera. After the update, the rear camera is very very good! If I may suggest lowering price a little to really compete with other brands. So What you think?

It is Priced for 6,990 Pesos. Infinix Hot S is exclusively sold with Lazada Philippines.
See Product listing here:

Infinix Hot S:

Infinix Hot S
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
XUI (OS)
5.2 inch HD 720p IPS Display
1.3GHz Mediatek MT6753 Octa-Core Processor
Mali T720-MP3
3GB RAM
16GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD (Hybrid Sim Slot)
13MP Rear Camera
f/2.2 apeture
with LED Flash
8MP Front Camera
f/2.4 aperture
with Selfie LED Flash
LTE / HSPA+/ 3G / 2G
Dual Sim Dual Standby
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, aGPS
3000mAh Non-Removable Battery
Fast Charge

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Samsung Addresses Your Battery Needs - Samsung Galaxy Note5 and Galaxy S6 edge+

MANILA, Philippines - What is one important question that a shopper never fails to ask when out looking for a new smartphone? It’s this - How long does the battery last? Consumers and reviewers often go head over heels for the fastest processor chip, the brightest & clearest display, the most advanced camera functions, and the latest OS upgrades -- but all that will be for nothing if your smartphone’s battery can’t hold up. The battery indeed counts a lot because if you don’t get a day's worth of life from it, the device is almost pretty useless. In fact, a battery is never too much – it's almost always too little.

But what if there's a way to have the latest technology, advanced features -- and a long battery life to boot? Haven’t you always wished for a powerful smartphone with a battery that lasts longer than a just few hours? We take for granted how our devices are powerless (pun intended) without the battery. Samsung says that it's time to celebrate the battery by granting your wish.

Samsung cuts the need for multiple, constant recharging of your mobile device with its innovations in battery technology & power management. Particularly for its latest flagship smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy Note5 & Galaxy S6 edge+ are both powered by a hulking 3,000mAh battery, which provides enough energy to get through a day's worth of intensive activities and the battery’s power consumption is kept in check by its powerful and efficient processor. The Galaxy Note5 & Galaxy S6 edge+ both run on the latest and most powerful processor developed by Samsung, the 64-bit Exynos Octa-Core 7420 chip with 14nm technology, and a whopping 4GB of RAM.

Samsung Galaxy Note5 & Galaxy S6 edge+ are also both equipped with Ultra Fast Charging technology which shortens charging time taking out the habit of wall-huggers.

With Wired Adaptive Fast Charger, both devices can reach 100% from an empty battery in just 90 minutes – which is up to 2.5x faster than other brands. They also come with Built-in Fast Wireless Charging capability. When used with the Samsung Fast Wireless Charging Pad, both devices can charge from empty to full in just 120 minutes, which is ~33% faster than the previous model.

Simply put, Samsung has the cure for the wall-hugging charging junkie. Samsung's continuing innovations in battery technology & power management give users more freedom and less dependence from power banks, emergency cables, and USB slots. With Samsung, you'll be able to do more, and worry less over your battery.

There will still be inevitable moments when there are no slots, sockets, or battery packs available for a quick energy fix. Again, with Samsung, you can extend your smartphone’s battery to its limits through the industry-leading Ultra Power Saving Mode. By switching to this mode, your Samsung device will shift your screen to grayscale and minimize all background apps, while still letting you take & receive calls, SMS, access the internet, and select apps like Facebook™ & WhatsApp™.

READ ALSO: Samsung UNPACKED 2015 Samsung Galaxy Note5 & Galaxy S6 edge+

With the Samsung Galaxy Note5 & Galaxy S6 edge+ you can have the freedom to live a life practically free from your charging cables. Visit www.nextisnow.ph to learn more, or go to the nearest Samsung Experience Store to make the switch now. The Galaxy Note5 32GB retails for PHP36,990 SRP, while the Galaxy S6 edge+ retails for P39,990 (32GB) and P44,990 (64GB) SRP.

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Lenovo IFA 2015: Power-Packed Vibe P1 and P1M and Two Front Camera Vibe S1 Specs, Price

Lenovo unleashes Power-Packed Vibe P1 and P1M as well as Two Front Camera Vibe S1 at IFA 2015 in Berlin.

Starting off with Vibe P1, that sports a premium metal-and-glass design with aluminum frame and subtly curved rear metallic cover that holds its 5.5 inch Full HD IPS Display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The smartphone is powered by 1.5GHz Octa-Core 64bit Snapdragon 615 Processor with memory of 2GB and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop. On the optical side, it is equipped with 13MP rear camera with phase-detection auto-focus with LED flash and 5MP front. It is a Dual-Sim handset and also support LTE. Regular connectivity features like WiFi ac, Bluetooth and GPS is also present. It main selling pot is its huge 5000mAh Battery and supports Rocket Charge with its 24W charger that give you close to 3 hours of talk time in 5 minutes of charging. You get up to 30 days of battery life on 4G and 44-45 hours of talk time.

The Vibe P1M is the smaller variant with 5 inch HD IPS Display powered by MediaTek MT6735P chipset with 2GB RAM also runs Android 5.1 Lollipop. Its connectivity is just similar to the P1 but with WiFi b/g/n. Similar optics also with 8MP and 5MP camera combo. Just downgrade to 4000mAh but only supports Quick charge and not Rocket Charge. It is splash proof with its innards are nano-coated.

Lastly the Vibe S1, which sport a very unique Dual-Front Camera one with 8MP and the orther 2MP. It creates a depth-of-field effect and lets you blur out background, or create bokeh effects or taking out photo bombers with its built-in photo editing tools. Cut Out lets you crop out a selfie and place them on another image. The smartphone comes in at 5 inch Full HD Display with a 64bit Mediatek MT6752 64bit Octa-Core Processor complimented with 3GB RAM and 32GB flash storage. Same with Vibe P1 and P1M,it is a dual sim handset with the regular sets of connectivity as well as LTE. Its rear camera is at 13MP and packs only a decent 2500mAh battery.

It is said that Lenovo Vibe P1 will launch in October at $280, P1m in mid-September for $160, and Vibe S1 in November begins at $299 in Pearl White and Midnight Blue colors.

Lenovo Vibe P1
Android 5.1 Lollipop
5.5 inch Full HD IPS Display
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
1.5Ghz Octa-Core Processor
64bit Snapdragon 615
Adreno 405 GPU
2GB RAM
32GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD
13MP Rear Camera
Phase-Detection Auto Focus
Dual LED Flash
5MP Front Camera
Dual-Sim, Dual Standby
LTE / HSPA+ / 3G
WiFi a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.1
GPS
NFC
USB-OTG
5000mAh Battery
Rocket Carge

Lenovo Vibe P1M
Android 5.1 Lollipop
5 inch HD IPS Display
MediaTek MT6735P Quad-Core Processor
Mali-T720 MP2 GPU
2GB RAM
16GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD
8MP AF Rear Camera
LED Flash
5MP Front Camera
Dual-Sim, Dual Standby
LTE / HSPA+ / 3G
WiFi a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.1
GPS
NFC
USB-OTG
4000mAh Battery
Quick Carge

Lenovo Vibe S1
Android 5.1 Lollipop
5 inch Full HD IPS Display
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
MediaTek MT6752 Octa-Core Processor
Mali-T760 MP2 GPU
3GB RAM
32GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD
13MP Rear Camera
Phase-Detection Auto Focus
Dual LED Flash
8MP and 2MP Front Camera
Dual-Sim, Dual Standby
LTE / HSPA+ / 3G
WiFi a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS
2500mAh Battery

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Asus ZenPower 10050mAh Power Bank Philippines

Look what got delivered yesterday! Asus ZenPower!

Asus Zenpower is ultra portable at only 215g and just a fraction bigger of the size of a card. It comes in premium aluminum shell that exudes beauty and great built quality.

Equipped with 11 advance safety features that extend its expected lifespan and has international certification for safety. It has also JEITA temperature protection as it intelligently adapts to ambient temperatures by adjusting charging current.

1. Temperature Protection
2. Short circuit Protection
3. Reset Protection
4. Input over Voltage Protection
5. Output over Voltage Protection
6. Input reverse direction protection
7. Over charge/Over discharge protection
8. Output Over Current Protection
9. Cell PTC Protection
10. Adapter protection
11. JEITA Protection

Ultra fast charging at 2.4A output and supports big-battery tablets. Charge Times look here:

4x iPhone 5s, 3x Zenfone 5, 2x iPhone 6 and 1.4x for iPad Air 2.

Here is our unboxing of ZenPower

Asus ZenPower to Asus Transformer Book T100! Kulang na lang Zenfone 2. ;-)

Comes in Blue, Red, Silver, Gold and Black!

Asus ZenPower is great companion accessory for your devices. Beauty combined with Power in very portable and handy package. Lets admit that our smartphones and tablets won't last a day with data on, games and social media. In some parts of the country, there are power shortages and so there is a need for emergency power. ZenPower clearly addresses these needs.

Priced for 795 Pesos and is Available!

Black ZenPower finally appears! via Abensons website!

Black ZenPower

Said to be of different material with Black Anonized Aluminum. Asus said it's SRP should be 895 pesos only but I guess Abenson added some extra bucks for profit.

Stay tuned for its availability in stores and via Lazada Philippines.

Oh look ZenPower has Appeared in online catalog of Lazada!

 

+ASUS PH #ZenPower #EmpoweringLuxury

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